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Reviews of the Works of John E. Stith
| Date | Title | Publication | Issue | Reviewer | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 1998-08-17 | Reckoning Infinity | SF Site | Mid-August 1998 | Lisa DuMond |
"There's no stopping until you reach the final page… Savor the artistry of Stith." |
| Wed, 1997-10-15 | Manhattan Transfer | Mars Hotel | October 1997 | Jerry & April |
"As with all of Stith's books, this one was written with his tongue planted firmly in his cheek. He has a way of writing enjoyable sci-fi, full of adventure and endearing characters, without taking his subject too seriously. This book definitely puts the fun back into alien abduction." |
| Wed, 1997-10-15 | Reckoning Infinity | Mars Hotel | October 1997 | Jerry & April |
"Although the book is not meant to be a comedy by any means, I can only describe it as a cross between 'Rama' and 'James and the Giant Peach', and I had a great time reading it." |
| Wed, 1997-10-15 | Reunion on Neverend | Mars Hotel | October 1997 | Jerry & April |
"...my favorite Stith book, even though I read it some time ago. It's a detective story, a sci fi novel, an espionage thriller, and a hell of a good read, with more cool high tech surveillance equipment than you can shake a laser rifle at. The story reads a lot like a faster-paced 'Thin Man' movie, staring one-eyed into the face of death with a gun in one hand and a martini in the other. Enjoy!" |
| Wed, 1997-10-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Science Fiction Chronicle | October 1997 | Don D'Ammassa |
"Wondrous situations, marvelous discoveries, good characters, and a nicely tuned plot." |
| Fri, 1997-08-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Science Fiction Book Club | August 1997 | Unknown |
"When you sit down with RECKONING INFINITY, plan to spend some time. Because once you start, believe me, you'll be hooked. John E. Stith writes like a house on fire, propelling you into a crazy, fun-house world, where everything is dangerously upside down and inside out--with no exit in sight." |
| Tue, 1997-07-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Locus | July 1997 | Russell Letson |
"vividly imagined, from the big opening scenes of the shuttle-habitat collision, to the descriptions of the medical procedures used to save Alis's life, to the small details of working (and being injured) in spacesuits." |
| Mon, 1997-06-16 | Reckoning Infinity | Chicago Tribune | 16 June 1997 | Lou Gonzales |
"Readers are treated to another voyage through John Stith's imagination with his eighth novel, Reckoning Infinity." (reprint of review in Gazette) |
| Sun, 1997-06-08 | Reckoning Infinity | Rocky Mountain News | 8 June 1997 | Mark Graham |
"John Stith is among the finest writers of hard science fiction in the world. ... In what can best be described as 'The Six-Million Dollar Woman' meets 'Rendezvous with Rama,' Stith will keep you turning the pages as he reveals the marvels of an alien 'moonscape.'" |
| Sun, 1997-05-18 | Reckoning Infinity | Gazette | 18 May 1997 | Lou Gonzales |
"Stith's storytelling gets better with each book. The engineer in him satisfies hardcore sci-fi readers with all the technological nuts and bolts they have come to expect. But the storyteller in him puts real people back into science fiction." |
| Thu, 1997-05-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Comics Corner | May 1997 | Unknown |
"Author John E. Stith presents a riveting story of wonder and discovery. The sense of excitement as the characters discover new and alien environments and technology literally flows from the pages to infect the reader. John E. Stith may very well be this generation's Arthur C. Clarke." |
| Sun, 1997-04-13 | Reckoning Infinity | San Diego Union-Tribune | 13 April 1997 | unknown |
"[Reckoning Infinity] has realistic character interactions, plenty of complications (with suspense to match) and more than enough puzzles for a great computer game." |
| Tue, 1997-04-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Booklist | 1 April 1997 | Dennis Winters |
"Stith writes in the best hard-sf manner, dropping characters into a situation that can be solved only by thought and reason, but he also, more modernly, creates real and believable characters. He is becoming one of the most eloquent modern hard-sf practitioners." |
| Tue, 1997-04-01 | Reckoning Infinity | DASFAx | April 1997 | Fred Cleaver |
"The well-paced suspense shows Stith's mystery background." (reprint of Denver Post review) |
| Mon, 1997-03-31 | Reckoning Infinity | Publishers Weekly | 31 March 1997 | unknown |
"[Stith] has always had a real talent for describing bizarre environments...will offer fans of hard SF much to satisfy their sense of wonder." |
| Sun, 1997-03-23 | Reckoning Infinity | Denver Post | 23 March 1997 | Fred Cleaver |
"Stith has created an impressive body of work with Dick Francis-style science-fiction mysteries and two idea-popping masterpieces.... With Reckoning Infinity he has written a third major book, this time featuring mysterious alien contact and finely written suspense.... The fantastic ideas meticulously developed show his special talent for translating big ideas into exciting stories." |
| Sat, 1997-03-15 | Reckoning Infinity | Library Journal | 15 March 1997 | unknown |
"Stith's well-developed characters and the hard science propel this space-faring story. Highly recommended." |
| Sat, 1997-02-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Kirkus Reviews | 1 February 1997 | unknown |
"A taut, solidly written adventure with well-handled character interactions...this is his best outing so far." |
| Sat, 1997-02-01 | Reckoning Infinity | Barnes and Noble flyer | February & March 1997 | unknown |
"Somewhere between Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama and Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth, you'll find Reckoning Infinity a fun, fast-paced adventure." --JK |
| Fri, 1995-09-15 | Manhattan Transfer | Washington Science Fiction Association Journal | 15 September 1995 | Samuel Lubell |
"This is a fun book that is hard to put down.... It makes a great end of summer book and I suspect would make a wonderful movie." |
| Tue, 1995-06-27 | Manhattan Transfer | Denver Post | 27 June 1993 | Fred Cleaver |
"Another blockbuster idea. A big book of spectacle, adventure and mystery, as Stith does a wonderful job of drawing out the suspense and twisting the plot in new directions." |
| Sat, 1995-04-01 | Manhattan Transfer | Vector, The Critical Journal of the British Science Fiction Association | Sprint 1995 | Steve Palmer |
"If you like books by authors such as Larry Niven and Hal Clement, ...or if you are into SF by Americans (for this novel radiates the American psyche like no other that I have read), then buy it." [Truth in advertising alert: this reviewer didn't like the book, but the author did see something of value in the quote.] |
| Wed, 1995-02-01 | Manhattan Transfer | Matrix, The Newsletter of the British Science Fiction Association | Feb-Mar 1995 | unknown |
"Well-written hard sf adventure." |
| Wed, 1995-02-01 | Reunion on Neverend | Starlog | February 1995 | Michael Wolff |
"Stith's writing is direct, delightful, and uncomplicated. His approach is a mixture of SF, espionage, and William Powell/Myrna Loy-style action, which should please any fans who look for a little fun in their reading." |
| Wed, 1995-02-01 | Reunion on Neverend | Voice of Youth Advocates | February 1995 | Rosemary Moran |
"It's reminiscent of Clarke and Heinlein--lots of technology and interplanetary travel with characters that are appealing and a non-stop plot." |