This prequel is excellent.
599017
After reading the other books in the series, I downloaded the  two prequels that are, so far, available. I'm so glad I did. This book details Dria  bringing Jon into the seeth, both why and when. It gives excellent insight into Jon's character and also is an good introduction into the relationship between both Rafe and Jon and Rafe and Dria. The plot, as usual, was fast paced and interesting. One of the things I really like about it is the lessons on true morality that Dria exhibits. I'm going to be reading all that this author writes and keeping her in my prayers against the illness she is contending with.
1100025
I really enjoyed this short novel as a prequel to the series. Ella and Rathan are charismatic characters and i really loved the way Ella adapted to her situation when she was dethroned as Luminess and accepted to carry out the job she was entrusted with ie. meeting up with the hermit Quanthum and handing over the leaf. I also loved the fact that she took to the prophecy and believed that she would birth a son who would be a great healer and decided to marry Rathan her life protector. I do think this is a great start to an even greater series.
3396159
This is a prequel to an award winning young-adult trilogy which has been out in print for a few years will be coming out on Kindle shortly when the third book is released.

This is one of the best free prequel kindle intoductions that I've read.  The characters were engaging.  The situation is intriguing.  A young girl is a third generation colonist to a new world.  She faces the prospect of living on a planet when both her generation and her parents have only lived on the spaceship.  Should she be excited, or terrified?

I can't wait to start the series.  Maybe they can push up the release date?
753296
What a great prequel story to the game. The epilogue is actually the sequence where the PS4 game kicks off from.
2215649
Having read the original three books in the series, this prequel was a joy.  Hyacinth was a wonderful, compelling character.  I hope Mr. Wilson decides to add to this series.  Julia, age 12, can hardly wait to read another!  Mr. Wilson is an exceptional writer!
4906690
I received an ARC for an honest review. I really liked this book, it was a prequel and gave me a better understanding to the charicter. I have not read the rest of the series but I will be now.  I look forward to reading more
4699807
The wonderful prequel to The Lord of the Rings series; The Hobbit's charm lies in the fact that it is a stand-alone story. A reader new to Middle Earth can read the story without being lost--there are fewer references to far off places and peoples than in the Lord of the Rings. However, Tolkien added enough hints of the history and mythology of Middle Earth to give the book greater depth. I love it--my Bantam copy is falling apart from frequent readings.
3943436
As usual, Nancy has written something amazing. Although it is a prequel, it's so juicy. Go ahead and read it-you know you want to!
268352
I like Travis, and I like the prequels as well as the various side stories that expand the Honorverse. I would like to see more of these. Very enjoyable, both as a read and as a listen.
3839199
Mark Pryor gets better with every Hugo Marston book. This one is a prequel to the others and provides some interesting fill-in that enriches the understanding of who the characters are and why they act the way they do. But, this story also stands well on its own merit.  You'll meet some familiar characters and some new ones too. I do recommend reading this series in the order in which they were written, however. This series is about well crafted characters acting in believable ways rather than some macho studs killing bad guys. These books respect the reader's intelligence and reward you with a great story.
2244842
A great prequel to the original series and it greatly explains many of the details that weren't wrapped up in previous books.
2074422
"After: First Light" is the latest installment from a very talented Scott Nicholson, and is a prequel to the "After" series. "First Light" sets up some of the background information about later episodes. This story is contagious, unlike the Zap-heads which figure prominently in the tale; once you start it, make sure you've got a good hour or so of free time ahead of you, because it's not a story you can just set aside until later. It will also get you revved up about reading the next two novels already completed, and the third one on the way.

The whole concept of this series is based on a natural, normal occurrence, but one which is a bit more potent than usual. Solar flares can cause static or even a temporary loss of service for communication devices, such as cell phones, satellite TV dishes, and 2-way radios. However, a really strong solar flare can cause an extreme breakdown of the entire communication grid, setting off secondary problems such as loss of the power grid, causing a loss of refrigeration, and an inability to pump gas - but the vehicles won't run anyway, so that's really a minor problem. That rare but natural cyclical event is the premise of this series, and in addition to the expected problems, there are some highly unusual and unexpected problems that greatly exacerbate the situation.

Read this prequel; I think you will be downloading the subsequent novels as quickly as you can. I also think you will be glad you did, after you finish reading the series. I cannot recommend this book and this series strongly enough. They are definite "must reads".
2035112
I recently finished reading this story, and it was a delightful read.  It was an excellent prequel, and it was very interesting to see Charles Lenox struggling through his first murder case.  It also stands alone perfectly well, so even if you're unfamiliar with the Charles Lenox series you won't be lost reading this story.
769833
This is the second installment of the Legacy Code prequel series, and I have to say that I loved it just as much as the first installment. The story picks up where the first one left off, with Selene and her family having been robbed by a group of sick people who had escaped a quarantine. And as if that wasn't bad enough, Kalquist really upped the stakes by throwing one bad thing after another at Selene. The pacing was excellent and left me craving the next installment
2191982
This is a very satisfying prequel to Pratt's MMPB Marla Mason novels. While there's been some backstory in them- a lot's been missing, and this is part of it, especially as it addresses her sorcerous training (and also her martial arts skills).

And- it does develop her character, quite well.

The other characters are well-drawn and very individual. The plot(s) are complex and twisty. The world and its magical systems are more developed, and it's helpful to see all the variety in approaches, since that does impact the other novels 9written earlier, set later in Marla's life).

I don't know if this is a good place to start; it probably makes more sense as backstory when one has read other of the books... but I'm not sure. I do love that Pratt does not shrink from the nastinesses that various forms of magic require.

I love Marla. She is very competent, and very pragmatic; she is also very determined, and does not play "nice". These are not unusual characteristics for male protags; I love thaqt here we have a woman who is doing the same thing- and succeeding.
2219708
I loved the original trilogy and this short prequel continues the fabulousness!!!!

The Witch, The Wolf and The Vampire, The Beginning is the initial meeting of Josef and Gabe and how they came be friends/partners. As natural enemies this Vamp and wolf should not get along but Josef feels an overwhelming need to hep the young wolf.

There is a lovely transition from friends to family. Gabe lifts Josefs overbearing character somewhat and Josef calms the young pups joie de vive a bit!!! We see how they adapt to sharing women.  We also get glimpses of other characters from another series, Supernatural Enforcement Bureau which was brilliant twist and helped cement the ties between the series.

The story is smart and sassy with a lovely humorous tone when dealing with Gabe and his exuberance!!! Now I want to hear much more about Josef, Gabe, Peri and the gang!
967624
This is a great series on its own but also awesome as the prequel series to the Star Trek universe.