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Colonyside by Michael Mammay

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could_be_better's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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4.0

Colonyside was a very satisfying conclusion to the Planetside trilogy. But do I want to see more of retired Colonel Carl Butler? Heck, yes! He’s a perfect protagonist for this type of work - he’s a smart leader who always seems to be one step ahead of his adversaries. I wouldn’t have thought that military sci-if would be a genre for me, but Mammay makes his characters and plots so interesting and relatable.

In Colonyside, Butler is asked by a very wealthy man to investigate the disappearance of his daughter on a colonized—but environmentally hostile—planet. He is aided by two of my favorites, Mac for his security detail, and Ganos for her AI/hacker skills. He is also given Capt. Monique Fader, a political appointee, to aid in his investigation.

While the first half of the book was slow and methodical, the last half moved at a mind-blowing pace. I just love Mammay’s writing and his ability to build a clever plot with engaging characters. Did I say I wanted to see Butler again? Please, YES!!

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3.0

I didn't find this one quite as good as the previous two, but if you enjoyed those, you'll still enjoy this one. Very fast read and well paced. Also, I love the way the protagonist is portrayed by the audiobook narrator.

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

emhamill's review against another edition

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4.0

Another great book! This series has been consistently exciting. I wasn’t as drawn into this one as the first two books, but it was a quick read and the character of Carl Butler has become an old friend. Can’t wait to see what is in store from this author in the future.

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have to say, after watching the TBRCon panel about Military SciFi, I really enjoyed the moderator of the event, Michael Mammay. When I looked into his writing...I saw something that I knew I was going to like.

A grizzled fighter, nearing the end of his commision. Col. Carl Butler was the leader that I wanted to follow (reading his stories and how he did what he did).

Now that Colonyside is finished...I'm saddened, for I'm worried that this great character really IS going to be put out to pasture and we will never get to see him fight the system and do the right thing, even though...he gets blamed for the wrongs, he knows what he did and how he did it. His shoulders are wide and strong enough to hold the dishonor place upon them, even incorrectly.

Also loved the team that he assembled around him. Trusted men and women that knew how to do their jobs, to listen when they had to, but also to disobey...when expedient...for the right reason.

Loved this third book, but most importantly, loved this trilogy. I hope that Michale Mammay returns to this part of the universe and gives Col. Carl Butler another trilogy (or more) of adventures to correct the universes wrongs (both on an individual and corporate level).

I have become a fan of this author.