Book Review: Where Peace Is Lost, by Valerie Valdes

Cover of Where Peace Is Lost by Valerie Valdes. A resolute-looking woman with short hair, wings, a shield, and a transparent helmet is depicted with stars in the background.

I really enjoyed Valerie Valdes’ Chilling Effect trilogy, so I’ve been eager to check out her new novel,
Where Peace Is Lost, which debuts on Aug. 29. It was every bit as good as I had anticipated, but for
somewhat different reasons:
Although the Chilling Effect books are basically tasty popcorn in the form of
space opera, Where Peace Is Lost feels a little more chewy and substantial.

Question of the Week: Favorite science fiction or fantasy stories about real wars?

Those of you who read my personal blog will know that I’m working on a syllabus for a Survey in American Literature course.  Science fiction, as you might guess, appears prominently in the reading list, which has inspired me to post this question: What are your favorite science fiction or fantasy novels, stories, dramas, or […]