Before I start my review I should say that Im not usually one for collections of short stories mainly because I love the chance to get into a book, to lose myself and get absorbed in it but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of detail and depth of story that Richard Peters managed to fit into a limited amount of words.

Chapter 1,'The Federal Government Inc.' was a scary but all too plausible look at what could happen if we let things continue down the path we are already on now (ie; uncaring towards our fellow man, apathy, a Big Brother Orwellian society ...) It was all too alien and yet eerily realistic at the same time.

Chapter 6. 'Even The Gods Can Learn' I liked very much. It reminded me of the style of Ray Bradbury -who is one of my favourite writers- and it told a tale of what happens when mans own sense of superiority takes precedence over all else, even down to not caring what other civilizations must think of us. Vanity and ego don’t count for much when you are at the mercy of a superior power that doesn’t recognize your so-called 'might'…

The sneak preview at the end of forthcoming book 'Operation Enduring Unity' had me compelled and eager to find out what happens next in a situation that has society smoldering like a powder keg waiting to ignite. A thoroughly enjoyable read, if you don’t mind your perception of the world you live in to be questioned and shifted to a slightly more uncomfortable view… ( )