Prime Directive by Davis Bunn

 I am not sure how I feel about this book. Davis Bunn is usually one of my favorite authors, but I found the plot difficult to follow. Halfway through I set this book aside and read a few other books. It did get more interesting in the second half. Prime Directive seems to be a mixture of Science fiction and politics with a focus on diplomacy. I did become invested in the main characters and came to care about what happened to them. I feel the book ended too abruptly and see the possibility for a sequel, which I will read. 

So grab your favorite beverage and settle in for an, interesting, read.

I borrowed a copy of Prime Directive from my public library. All thoughts are my own.

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"In the past ninety days, sixteen colonists have been murdered, and nobody thought to report it until now?"





When a number of scientists are mysteriously killed on an insignificant scientific outpost on the planet of Loria and no alarm is raised, Commander Rickets of the Galactic Space Arm (GSA) is angered that no one can explain why. Rickets orders Lieutenant Amanda Bostick along with two armed Guardians, Sergeant Hamoud and Corporal Nasim, to investigate.





All three have faced setbacks in their careers and time is against them: the GSA is demanding answers within ten days. But they have no idea what to expect as there are few reports on the planet.





Why are the scientists being killed? Is there more to the mission than first appears? Are the sentient Lorians who inhabit the planet more of a threat than the GSA realize?

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Biography

Davis Bunn's novels have sold in excess of eight million copies in twenty-six languages. He has appeared on numerous national bestseller lists, and his titles have been Main or Featured Selections with every major US book club. In 2011 his novel Lion of Babylon was named Best Book of the Year by Library Journal. His recent title Trial Run has been named Best Book of The Year by Suspense Magazine. Lately, he has appeared on the cover of Southern Writers Magazine, Retailing, and Publishers Weekly, and his titles have earned Starred and Top Pick awards from Library Journal, RT Reviews, Booklist, and Kirkus. His most recent series, Miramar Bay, has been acquired for worldwide condensation books by Readers Digest. Currently, Davis serves as Writer-In-Residence at Regent's Park College, Oxford University. He speaks around the world on aspects of creative writing.