Sword of the Lamb

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Sword of the Lamb is a science fiction novel by American author M. K. Wren published by Berkley Books in 1981.

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Plot summary

Alexand, first born of the House of Dekoven Woolf seeks liberty for his people. [1]

Reception

Greg Costikyan reviewed Sword of the Lamb in Ares Magazine #9 and commented that "Sword of the Lamb is neither great literature nor good SF, but it is a 'page-turner.'" [1] James Nicoll stated: "The writing is competent enough, pacing and wandering infodumps aside." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Costikyan, Greg (July 1981). "Books". Ares Magazine (9). Simulations Publications, Inc.: 23.
  2. Nicoll, James (May 20, 2014). "Sword of the Lamb". jamesdavisnicoll.com.