The Caledonian Gambit
A Novel

"“You know what?” Brody said, his voice stressed to the breaking point. “I’m sick and tired of feeling like a pawn in some intergalactic game of chess. Ever since I left Sabaea, everybody wants to tell me a different story. Help this guy, don’t help that one, we need your help, nobody will get hurt,......more

This isn't bad for a first book from an author. However, one of the top rated reviews here compares Caledonian Gambit to the Vorkosigan series, and I can assure you that it doesn't really compare to that in anyway (other than being a sci-fi book). The humor, characters and plot don't even come close......more

I quite enjoyed this. A novel of intrigue, taking place in a futuristic setting. It's important to note that, despite there being some action sequences and despite the bigger backdrop of war, this doesn't read like a typical Military Science Fiction or even Space Opera novel. It reads like an adventur......more

Once again, despite all the rave reviews for this "sci-fi" novel, I'm walking away. To me, this reads like the most typically mediocre spy thriller in the world, just in space...like, every single bit of dialogue feels like the expected thing to say, and the characters all feel like total cardboard.......more

Moren sets up a truly compelling world in his first novel. It feels like a cross between a Lois McMaster Bujold story and something out of Rainbow Six. Funny, smart, and I couldn't put it down by the end. The book was a pleasure to read and I'm looking forward to the next one. Highly recommended.......more