Other world adventure on earth
354635
The earth witch series bring together multiple elements and creates a great world of magic, relationship and wonder. Always a pleasure
3816807
I found this book on the Free Kindle list because it looked interesting. My first thought when I started was oh no, a space book? But it was so much more than that! It was such a unique and grand adventure into a world that may just exist alongside our own. I purchased all the other books in the series so that they were ready to be read the moment I ended the previous book. This series is really enjoyable, and not the overly done, monotonous stuff that I find with many SF books I pick up and try.
4058028
This was a marvelous book that I could not put down until I finished it.  Can not wait for next Other world book
4079041
Very entertaining. The world that is setup is fascinating. I would love to see another book set in this world.
4603024
A good move from the traditional fantasy novel, in that Poole finds a way to link our world and the other world. Well written characters get you involved in the story, and you find yourself needing to see where the adventure will lead next.
1625250
This is an involved story of invaded worlds, human, aliens, cyborgs, mind control, deep space and defenses. Freedom isn't free. Tanner, Greco and suspicious Acton work wonders to destroy enemies and establish a positive working relationship. Enjoyable read. Next adventure please.
2638071
Ignore the cover! This is an amazing adventure in another great world! I loved it so much, I immediately pre-ordered the next two books!
4676518
I have read many end world, apocalypse books.  Some very good reads and others a struggle even to complete.  Though the happenings in the book are not original the creative way the author united a previous book of endurance and hardship to this future adventure was a very enjoyable companion walking along each page, urging one to turn the page and see how the old man's adventure ( even if ) would end.  Thanks!
4094635
Recommend it to all who are interested in the "otherworldly adventures". Note: Reading the "Prequal" Infernal Devices" is a MUST!!
507101
This book is for those who like to read about the unusual.  We have already sent robots with cameras to other planets.  Will colonization of a planet be very far into the future?  This story is about bringing a group of people to colonize the planet Hera.  The plan was for the space ship to return in a year with more supplies.  However, when the space ship crashes, the colony is forgotten.  The author has developed a new culture with such creativity on a hostile planet very different from Earth.  She has created names for the new plants and animals.  It reminds me of God's creation of everything on this Earth.  Exciting adventures keep you reading, wondering what will happen next.
4951176
Wonderfull adventures around the world, very well written, great read for travellers
2065202
I thought "Other Worlds" was a really interesting book.  I believe it would make a great movie -- especially for 'tweens!'  It would be a lot of fun for the special effects people.
4635464
I want to bury myself in this world and never come up for air. I hope the rest of the series stands up to this book! I've heard that this one is even better if it's not your first introduction to the world. Challenge: Accepted.
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These stories harken back to a time where magazines like Amazing Stories, Fantasy and Science Fiction, Asimovs, etc. were actually what people would pick up to find exciting, fresh adventure stories. Ill briefly go over each story, then a summary:

To Cirsova Issue #6!

The Last Job on Harz by Tyler Young

Im already calling this the novelette of the year for 2017. A trilling adventure about two investigators sent to a world who have to deal with high tension corporate intrigue and strange genetically manipulated monsters. Great way to open the issue.

Death on the Moon, by Spencer Hart

The issue continues with investigators in a noir-style tale on the moon. It didn't go full noir, but had a lot of that feeling, including some of the dialogue. I didn't dislike it, but wasn't as in love with this as I was the opening tale. A style thing that this may appeal to other folk more.

The Battlefield of Keres by Jim Breyfogle

Maybe my favorite short story of the issue. This had two very interesting protagonists on a hunt to go thieve a magical helm from an ancient battlefield. Id gladly read more in this universe.

Othan, Vandal, by Kurt Magnus

Othan goes to steal a talisman from a tribe in order to pay off his debts, and find theres more than meets the eye here. I particularly liked the character and this may be my second favorite short of the issue. Its ending was very satisfying to read as well.

Temple of the Beast, by Hal Thompson

Academics go out to find a legendary beast in an Indiana Jones-style adventure here. Solid work, pretty straight-forward.

Tear Down the Stars, by Adrian Cole

A nice follow up in Adrian Coles universe, probably the most developed of the stories worldbuilding wise because of the continuation. Im not sure if this is direct from issue #2 or if there was one in between, but it was pleasant seeing the characters again. I think the original story had a bit more to it on the action thrill side, but this had a better concept, so it balanced out. Totally readable without the prior story, and was happy to see this world again.

Magelords of Ruach, by Abraham Strongjohn

This was another continuation story, which is supposed to be a trilogy of stories. It definitely had a Burroughs-esque feel to it with Martians fighting Neptunians and trying to escape from their world. I think I would have done better to have read the first story first, but still a fun ride after I settled into what was going on in the story.

My Name is John Carter, by James Hutchings

Continues the epic poem in honor of the classic series. If youve read past issues of the mag, youve seen this and it brings a smile to the face every time.

Overall, Ive now read 4 issues of Cirsova: 1-2, 5-6. Its obviously far and away the best science fiction magazine out there right now. Its fun adventure 100%, and never wavers or apologizes for that. While I enjoyed issue 5, I wasn't quite as into the dark Lovecraftian theme that the issue presented, even though they did a very different take than I see most people do when exploring that framework. This issue I devoured, it hit all the sweet spots. As I stated above, there was no bad story in the mix, just ones I liked more than others and probably just due to personal taste.

Frankly, this issue alone deserves to win a Hugo Award if best stories are the sole consideration. Cirsova has knocked it out of the park with perhaps their best issue to date.
3664257
This is a very entertaining alternate universe adventure series.
The stories are well written, full of action, and with interesting twists and turns.
3368771
Sir Terry (aided by the very capable Stephen Baxter) here gets back into the (more) "real world" with The Long Earth. The premise here is that there are an infinite series of alternate Earths, and which (or so it appears so far) no others have developed human life. In other words, now humanity has a infinite amount of new earths to explore, exploit or emigrate to.

In some ways I was reminded a bit of that classic Heinlein "juvenile"  Tunnel in the Sky. Also, there was a SF short from decades ago where one could buy a can, add water and get gold- and how much that changed the world.  The "mad" invention here that sets off the "Gold rush" is the "Stepper" which is powered by the humble spud.

What will humanity do now with endless resources, where oil & gold is there for the taking? How many will leave Earth?

I suspect most of the puns and humor come from pTerry. The duo seems to work quite well together.

One small warning- the ending makes it clear this is supposed to be part of a series.
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Here's the thing. Sometimes when an author creates an alternate world the lion's share of the book consists of the author huffing and puffing and straining to create and present his vision. There's a lot of exposition and explanation and description. The characters are just a marginal presence and the plot is just a device to move people around so the reader can experience more of this created world. I'm thinking variations on the "Avatar" experience. That can be fun if the world is really something, but it can also be exhausting.

On the other hand are books like this. The universe is unique, foreign, and fascinating. But, it is revealed bit by bit as the story unfolds and the characters develop. The greatest attention has been paid to the characters, even minor characters who appear only briefly. That they live, work and adventure in a strange universe counts as more of a bonus than as the only point of the book. And this universe is described in dry, matter-of-fact prose that has the effect of making this wild and wonderful creation seem as inevitable and natural as a Wal-Mart parking lot.

So, we start out with first person narrative from Peggy, a completely realized character. She is an elderly crofter on a remote farm that just happens to be a hunk of rock floating in the sky. As she describes the circumstances that start the story rolling we get glimpses of the fascinating but somehow entirely natural and normal world she inhabits. Additional characters are introduced, and at that point we could all just be getting ready for a family drama set on a farm in Iowa. But that's not where we are, and the combination of fully realized characters and a fully imagined system of worlds adds up to a very satisfying whole.

Peggy has taken over the care of two siblings, Martin and Gemma, and Peggy resolves to enrol them in school in distant City Island. This involves a perilous journey sailing through the skies to reach the school. The book, which starts being narrated in alternating sections by Martin and Gemma, turns into an exciting tale of hazard and adventure.

This book is a sequel of sorts to Shearer's "The Cloud Hunters". The characters from that first book are not featured in this one, and you don't need to have read that one in order to get into this one. Lots of books claim to appeal to a wide range of readers, in terms of age. This book struck me as one of the few that can really make that claim - it is accessible to younger readers, (the alternate world is understandable, the kid protagonists are relatable, the writing is crisp and clear), and yet also rewarding for older readers who appreciate a good tale well told. (I'm thinking, say, the "Treasure Island" effect here.)

So, a nice find and a wonderful book to recommend to adventurous readers.
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.