Book Review: Freedom's Ransom

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Freedom's Ransom     Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
Anne McCaffrey
Class/Genre:   Fantasy
Series: Freedom's Landing # 4
Putnam, June 2002, $23.95, 304 pp.

When Catten’s mercenaries who were controlled by their Esoi masters invaded Earth, the people of Terra put up a brave fight but were ultimately defeated. Dissidents by the thousands were dropped on the planet Botony and were expected to colonize that world. That they succeeded was due in large part to Zainal, a highborn Catteni who was accidentally dropped and wanted to stay.

It was Zainal’s plan that led to the destruction of the Esoi and the liberation of Earth. Now, the once mighty planet must rebuild their shattered world and Zainal, along with his mate, former Denver resident, Kris Bjornsen, intends to see that this happens. He leads an expedition to Earth where they pick up some coffee and dental supplies and then heads off for the trade planet Barevi where stolen Terran goods are rotting away in greedy merchants’ warehouses.

It has been almost four years since the last Freedom book was published but it was well worth the wait. FREEDOM’S RANSOM reintroduces the audience to some old and beloved characters and shows what has been happening in their lives since they were last scene. There is plenty of action especially daring feats to keep fans of space opera thrillers very happy.

Harriet Klausner

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