Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013. It's Star Trek for grown-ups with hard-edged and occasionally gruesome action, pretty hard science plus truly alien aliens. Whether you consider the work to be a war satire, character biography, or a gritty sharp backhand techno-military adventure--you will be satiated in all things Polity. A standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s explosive Agent Cormac series, Shadow of the Scorpion shows that some secrets are too hard to bear . Raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn’t remember. Shadow of the Scorpion (Novel of the Polity), Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Night Shade; Reprint edition (June 30, 2020). But... this book was not thick enough!!! He’s sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. Please try again. Every chapter starts with a few pages of young Ian's life with his mother and brother, then skips to the events that led to Cormac becoming an ECS agent. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The villains were devious, the spacecraft AI was brilliantly unique (the Sadist was an intriguing vessel. Shadow of the Scorpion is a standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s explosive Agent Cormac series. A standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s explosive Agent Cormac series, Shadow of the Scorpion shows that some secrets are too hard to bear . . Amidst the ruins left by wartime genocides, Cormac will discover in himself a cold capacity for violence and learn some horrible truths about his own past while trying to stay alive on his course of vengeance. Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013. Unfortunately, it has been sloppily put together and has obviously not been proof read by anyone, Neal Asher included. Shadow of the Scorpion is a prequel to Gridlinked, telling the story of how Cormac became a P. Neal Asher's Polity universe has some similarities to Iain Banks' Culture. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2019. The ta… Please try again. Some secrets are too hard to bear . Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security and is sent out to help restore and maintain order on worlds devastated by the war. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It's good enough space opera, but it could have been better. Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Shadow of the Scorpion Book descriptions Raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn't remember. But... this book was not thick enough!!! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. Definitely comparisons with the late Iain M. Bank's Culture series although Mr Banks is arguably the better and more subversive stylist. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Definitely recommended. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Reviews; Raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn’t remember. The novel introduces Ian Cormac and is therefore a prequel. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Prequels released late to capitalize on the popularity of the series, and being essentially historical backfill? !I am never playing an emulated Wii game ever again. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2009. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Amidst the ruins left by wartime genocides, Cormac will discover in himself a cold capacity for violence and learn some horrible truths about his own past while trying to stay alive on his course of vengeance.Raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war … As always, Asher gives us further depth and detail in describing his Polity universe, and provides not only a well-paced, rousing story but a number of interesting characters and a good bit of insight into Cormac's character itself, during its formative years. The Skinner: The First Spatterjay Novel (1), The Voyage of the Sable Keech: The Second Spatterjay Novel (2), Brass Man: The Third Agent Cormac Novel (3), Polity Agent: The Fourth Agent Cormac Novel (4), Line War: The Fifth Agent Cormac Novel (5). Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. Hell yeah. Whether you consider the work to be a war satire, character biography, or a gritty sharp backhand techno-military adventure--you will be satiated in all things Polity. Shadow of the Scorpion did not illuminate Cormac all that much more for me. No spoilers but, the 'big reveal' at the end is guessable from about halfway through. In Neal Asher's Shadow of the Scorpion, Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn't remember. Shadow of the Scorpion: A Novel of the Polity 248. by Neal Asher. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Even though Neal Asher's "Shadow of the Scorpion" (first published in 2008) was the 9th book he wrote in his "Polity Universe" (begun in 2001), in book time, it's currently the 2nd book in the series and is a prequel to his "Agent Cormac" sub-series. Please try your request again later. . I'm chalking my review score of "Shadow of the Scorpion" which is 4 out of 5 stars up to pure selfishness. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. As a prequel to the Ian Cormac series, Shadow of the Scorpion was always on a hiding to nothing. Prequels released late to capitalize on the popularity of the series, and being essentially historical backfill? Shadow of the Scorpion. Having read all the books in Neal Asher’s Polity universe so far, I was excited to see this, I did enjoy Cormac back in the early books. As a prequel to the Ian Cormac series, Shadow of the Scorpion was always on a hiding to nothing. The backstory to Agent Cormac. He’s sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2019. Please try again. Had it been written in the same style as the books of the main series, this would have been a worthy addition to the timeline. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2017. In the years following the war, he signs up with Earth Central Security and is sent out to help either restore or simply maintain order on worlds devastated by Prador bombardment. Except for what appears to be his standard two entirely spurious, fairly graphic (but short), sex scenes, it's a fine book written in the same style and quality as the other books in the series I've read. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unable to add item to List. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.Raised to adulthood during the end of the war between the human Polity and a vicious alien race, the Prador, Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and … . It's good enough space opera, but it could have been better. Getting the back-story on how and why Ian ended up joining the ECS, his stint with the Sparkind, and his fated meeting with his sick weapon `Shuirken,' all made this work a prized read that I devoured with every opportunity I had to sneak my kindle out of my purse. Shadow of the Scorpion (N... $10.49. Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. Please try your request again later. He's sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. I'm rating it at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. Hell yeah. Mr Asher's universe has it all - sentient (and ruthless) A.I. Asher sez war is hell on MANY levels...sure 'nuff--powerfull stuff. I'm chalking my review score of "Shadow of the Scorpion" which is 4 out of 5 stars up to pure selfishness. Getting the back-story on how and why Ian ended up joining the ECS, his stint with the Sparkind, and his fated meeting with his sick weapon `Shuirken,' all made this work a prized read that I devoured with every opportunity I had to sneak my kindle out of my purse. Neal Asher's latest novel, Shadow of the Scorpion, is an insane, sexy war story full of giant explosions on alien worlds. Never the less, SotS is an entertaining read. Unable to add item to List. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 's; truly nasty bad guys in the crab-like alien Prador; augmented humans; nanotech gone wild; Golem soldiers; mysterious vanished (or are they?) Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Honestly, it was okay, but I found it to be quite boring overall compared to his other installments. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016. Please try again. Did I love this prequel to one of the most badass Syfy heroes I have ever read; hearing about how the infamous Ian Cormac came to be? I read this stuff as light relief from heavier works. It was directed by Fumito Ueda and developed at SCEI's International Production Studio … The vehicle's prominence among the UNSC armed forces is due to its low production cost, transportability, and overall firepower. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018. The Scorpion represents the best possible balance between mobility and firepower. Had it been written in the same style as the books of the main series, this would have been a worthy addition to the timeline. He's sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. If you've read enough other Polity fiction, it's guessable from the start. I found the content dealing with Ian Cormac's childhood a little slow-paced and occasionally tedious but overall the story was interesting and made me want to keep going. Super powerful AIs control much, in partnership with humans. Subscribe with this handy dandy link! But the polity is much darker and grittier. Having read all the books in Neal Asher’s Polity universe so far, I was excited to see this, I did enjoy Cormac back in the early books. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. The scorpion is seen by some as an evil force, bringer of pain and hardship and even death. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Discovery of the Saiph (The Saiph Series Book 1), The Clockwork Rocket: Orthogonal Book One. There he discovers that though the Prador remain as murderous as ever, they are not anywhere near as treacherous or dangerous as some of his fellow humans, some closer to him than he would like. Asher sez war is hell on MANY levels...sure 'nuff--powerfull stuff. Science Fiction & Fantasy Books > Sci-Fi Anthologies. Every chapter starts with a few pages of young Ian's life with his mother and brother, then skips to the events that led to Cormac becoming an ECS agent. No spoilers but, the 'big reveal' at the end is guessable from about halfway through. While I enjoy Asher's plots quite a bit, character-wise I find his Cormac kind of "opaque" and somewhat unsympathetic. As a prequel to the Ian Cormac series, Shadow of the Scorpion was always on a hiding to nothing. This 2008 novel is a prequel to his agent Ian Cormac series, building the back story to the Polity super agent and providing a backdrop to the five books in the Agent Cormac series (beginning with Gridlinked in 2001). Over the past 15 years or so Neal Asher has built his sci-fi Polity universe into something pretty special. We've all read/seen the trend, but Asher makes it happen without lightening the plot load, and produces a stimulating psychological profile of Agent Cormac. NOOK Book (eBook) $ 10.49 $13.99 Save 25% Current price is $10.49, Original price is $13.99. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2011. For a set up to the Agent Cormac series this is an okay read. Following the human vs prador war, Ian Cormac signs up with Earth Central Security. Never the less, SotS is an entertaining read. If you've read enough other Polity fiction, it's guessable from the start. If you've read any of the books in the series and enjoyed it, then this one is for you. Definitely recommended. Shadow of the Scorpion book by Neal Asher. Unfortunately, it has been sloppily put together and has obviously not been proof read by anyone, Neal Asher included. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2011. Except for what appears to be his standard two entirely spurious, fairly graphic (but short), sex scenes, it's a fine book written in the same style and quality as the other books in the series I've read. $7.99. NOOK Book. While not in the same league as the Occam Razor, it did handle business) and tech was mind-blowing. This 2008 novel is a prequel to his agent Ian Cormac series, building the back story to the Polity super agent and providing a backdrop to the five books in the Agent Cormac series (beginning with Gridlinked in 2001). Shadow of the Scorpion did not illuminate Cormac all that much more for me. I had read several of the other "Agent Cormac" books before this one. It's also a well-plotted exploration of the way violence destroys everything, even memory' -- … I’m also not a big fan of books that keep flicking to different times in people’s lives, I find it always seems to lead to a more disjointed and wishy-washy story. … Read more Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2009. I came up with an alternative which I think would have been better, so it loses a star for that. While not in the same league as the Occam Razor, it did handle business) and tech was mind-blowing. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016. It’s awesome how this is right in the heart of the hotel zone! Shadow of the Scorpion ... Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn’t remember. But Mr Asher definitely delivers on the action front throughout all his novels with a darker tone than say, the sci-fi of James S. A. Corey or the more Hornbloweresque space opera of Jack Campbell. Ceramic-Titanium armoring makes it almost invulnerable to small-arms fire and easily shrugs off normal ballistic and plasma weapons, while anti-mine software and electronics provide additional protection. Scorpion’s temple is small but is an excellent photo opportunity, if you are staying close by it is definitely worth seeing! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2019. . He’s sent out to restore order on worlds devastated by alien bombardment. Shadow of the Scorpion is a standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s explosive Agent Cormac series. I'm rating it at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5. Did I love this prequel to one of the most badass Syfy heroes I have ever read; hearing about how the infamous Ian Cormac came to be? It's Star Trek for grown-ups with hard-edged and occasionally gruesome action, pretty hard science plus truly alien aliens. . There was a problem loading your book clubs. Shadow of the scorpion : a novel of the polity by Asher, Neal L., 1961-Publication date 2008 Topics ... Ian Cormac is haunted by childhood memories of a sinister scorpion-shaped war drone and the burden of losses he doesn't remember. Shadow of the Scorpion is a novel by Neal Asher, published by the Macmillan Publishers imprint Tor Books in 2008. Something went wrong. Shadow of the Scorpion: Asher, Neal, Jerrom, Ric, Macmillan Digital Audio: Amazon.com.au: Books I had read several of the other "Agent Cormac" books before this one. As always, Asher gives us further depth and detail in describing his Polity universe, and provides not only a well-paced, rousing story but a number of interesting characters and a good bit of insight into Cormac's character itself, during its formative years. Review: The Shadow of the Scorpion by Neal AsherA book that skilfully combines graphic action and sensitive characterisation, says Eric Brown Over the past 15 years or so Neal Asher has built his sci-fi Polity universe into something pretty special. . ‘Neal Asher's latest novel, Shadow of the Scorpion, is an insane, sexy war story full of giant explosions on alien worlds. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018. We've all read/seen the trend, but Asher makes it happen without lightening the plot load, and produces a stimulating psychological profile of Agent Cormac. Paperback. In Shadow of the Scorpion, we get a look back at the childhood and early adult years of our good friend Ian Cormac. 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