Colony in Peril

The immortal space saga of the STAR COMMANDOS continues...

Come along with Commando-Colonel Islaen Connor and War Prince Varn Tarl Sogan to Jade of Kuan Yin, a fertile land overflowing with flora, fauna, and a precious secret that threatens the lives of every new colonist on the planet. The key to saving the colony from ruthless space pirates lies in one of Jade's native creatures... a Gurry, named Bandit.

"Excellent SF Adventure!" – Andre Norton

"In STAR COMMANDOS 02 COLONY IN PERIL, P. M. Griffin has again proven to be the shining star in her genre. This is a fast moving, fast action, ingenious and sometimes humorous plot filled with warmth that will drive you to the last page at a faster rate than a runaway locomotive – and will leave you looking for more. Thank goodness it's part of a series, promising more of the same great writing in the future." – Dana Reed, author of Unholy Alliance & The Fifth Deadly Sin

"With the addition of lovable Bandit, Star Commandos 02 is a non-stop adventure in which man and beast join forces to triumph over evil!" – Virginia G. McMorrow, author of Mage Confusion & Mage Resolution

"Once in a great while, I find a book so thoroughly entertaining I hate to see it end. Starship Commandoes: Colony in Peril turned out to be one of those rare books. I read on and on, well after the hour when I should have actually given it up and gone to bed. I finished it and wanted more.  To my mind, that is what a book should be. Pauline Griffin gives us strong characters, a tight and believable plot, and spices each page with rousing action and adventure.

Though Starship Commandoes exists as part of a series, I had no trouble jumping right in. Her main character Varn Tarl Sogan immediately captured my imagination and sympathy. A former War Lord and enemy to mankind, his innate strength of character cost him his position and prestige and cast him as a traitor to the empire he served. I have rarely encountered a male lead that manages to combine military prowess and emotional turmoil without resulting to obvious ploys on my sympathy. Equally intriguing is the female main character Islaen Connor. Islaen embodies all the best traits of a strong female lead without the more annoying and clichéd attributes so often found in fiction, regardless of genre.

In this, book two of the series, Varn and Islaen travel to the colony of Jade. I found the colony and its environment, people and animals all too believable. Griffin hands us realism without shoving it down our throats, offering up details one after another with subtle skill. The intricacy of this world and the loving detail imparted to the description fired my imagination. Ms. Griffin truly excels in creating the darling birds, able to link with humans and animals through telepathy. This unexpected premise sets us up for much of the later action and is skillfully woven into the plot. The result is seamless and all too believable.

Many reviewers give away the best parts of the books they review. I prefer to let the story unfold for the reader as the author intended. Griffin's strong pacing and easy to follow action will keep you up turning pages long after you should have gone to bed. This is a romping good read and an excellent enticement to the rest of the Star Commandoes series." – Schelly Steelman, author of The Green Temple

STAR COMMANDOS 02 COLONY IN PERIL is the second episode in the legendary twelve volume collectible series, spanning a saga of War, treachery, adventure, bravery, loyalty, friendship, cunning, ingenuity and heroics for the brave team of Star Commandos assembled under Col. Connor's command.