Investments by Walter Jon WilliamsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jacket Blurb: This short novel takes place in the universe of Walter Jon Williams’ Dread Empire’s Fall series.
Three years after the Naxid war, Lord Gareth Martinez has accepted a meaningless post as Inspector General of Chee, a newly-settled world. Intending nothing more than a pleasant vacation with his family, Martinez first discovers corruption among the contractors engaged to develop Chee, but then finds something far more dangerous--- a literal cosmic menace that threatens to wipe out all life on the planet
A very satisfactory short story that resumes several years after the end of the Praxis War. This is NOT meant to be read as a stand alone, you will need to have read the Dread Empire's Fall series. If you haven't done so, I recommend the books. Very enjoyable series.
Investments gives the reader a glimpse of what has become of Gareth Martinez since the end of the war. We are introduced to his wife, his family and given a closer look at his societal standing outside of the military. I enjoyed the plot and light suspense that came with it. It's been several years and then some since I've read the first three books, and I had NO trouble picking up and remembering who is whom. Just enough reminders to jiggle the brain cells but not bog down the story arc.
Recommended if you've read the Dread Empires Fall.
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