Grapeshot and Demons eBook Vincent Scully
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A rollicking quick read! It's "Master and Commander" meets "Star Wars" with a liberal dash of "Debbie Does the Royal Navy". In 1815 a British squadron gets mistakenly whisked off to another planet and lands right in the middle of an intergalactic war. Things get especially interesting when the Brits ally with the League of Planet's energy beings, who take on human female form to "get along" with all the English sailors. Will the Royal Navy ships save the cosmos from the giant flesh-eating Draesh? Will the decorum of proper British officers descend into the gutter thanks to the inviting female aliens? Seems there's never a dull moment for the displaced humans, with thundering ships' broadsides, help from some sharp shooting Yankees, and plenty of swordplay pitting high-born British officers against viciously stabbing crabmen. Whether you like historical fiction, fantasy, bawdy comedy, or just a wild crazy read, this is definitely a very unforgettable tale.
Grapeshot and Demons eBook Vincent Scully
Grapeshot and Demons begins in a world that fans of Jack Aubrey would instantly recognize and enjoy: aboard HMS Righteous under the command of Captain Rodney Wyckham, RN. Then, as if Patrick O'Brian had taken far too much of Stephen Maturin's beloved laudanum, Wyckham, his crew and accompanying squadron are plummeted onto an alien planet in parallel universe populated by creatures right out of Star Wars: the Draesh, cyclopean monsters who devour British sailors with the same relish as Polyphemus ate Odysseus' men, and their ferocious crab-like warrior slaves, the Krag.Wyckham must somehow defeat a technologically advanced foe with 18th century weapons and British pluck. And his foes aren't limited just to demons; he has to contend with the enmity of his commanding officer, Admiral Jarvis - a right pragmatic, absolute scripture-quoting hypocritical bastard. Fortunately, Wyckham and his men find allies: energy-source creatures who can assume any physical identity they choose - and therefore arrive on the deck of Righteous as highly unrighteous naked women. Tom Hanks' character Allen Bauer in Splash never had it so good.
How does author Vince Scully manage to bring together two such improbable foes? Skillfully − with the irreverent wit and wild imagination such a story requires. Scully makes this crazy plot work in a fast-paced, action-loaded story that manages to seem, well, almost plausible. The battle scenes are especially well-done, including some well-managed duels that reflect Scully's love for and expertise in fencing. Once you pick up Grapeshot and Demons, you won't put it down.
Tom Behr, author of Blood Brothers: A Novel of Courage and Treachery on the Shores of Tripoli
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Grapeshot and Demons eBook Vincent Scully Reviews
This book kindly provides the pedestrian reader of more serious works with the sudden, guilty pleasure of being able to eat an unexpected bag of salt and vinegar potato chips (or pick the kind you like best), with an extra double ration of British Navy grog to wash them down. Grapeshot and Demons is the satisfying dalliance among most unlikely blended characters from Captains Courageous, The Three Musketeers, Cosmos (Carl Sagan's version, not the magazines---although, come to think of it, maybe the magazines, too), Star Trek--with a dash of E=MC squared flavoring to explain the remarkable powers of the energy beings, and the Julia Child cookbook---with an emphasis on fine pig and crab dishes. What more could you want to keep your company on an airplane flight to Asia? En garde, and please fasten your mental seat belts...
I loved this bawdy, amusing, thriller.
It's a quick read (two nights), which is fortunate
because I couldn't put it down and was eager
to resume reading it the second night. Scully
sketches vivid pictures in few words, some of
which are amusingly tantalizing.
Definitely PG material, but the imaginative plot,
combining early 19th century sailors and science
fiction, is compelling, even provocative, and filled
with [sometimes wry] humor. I've already shared
the book once, and my friend seconds my opinion
Great!
Occasionally the thick vernacular of the time,
written phonetically, is tough to wade through.
The secret is to pronounce it you'll end up
giggling at yourself and at what the characters
are saying.
Overall an enjoyable, creatively written novel featuring a most unusual blend of sci-fi, adventure, and randy comedy in a historical setting. As if Terry Southern met Patrick O'Brien and Phillip Jose Farmer. The author is able to infuse the story with some authenticity when it comes to the historical period, the fencing action, and the nautical terms. The dialects are a nice touch, but sometimes detract and hamper the reading flow a bit. Gotta give the author a plus for portraying women as strong and empowered, and a minus for depicting them so blatantly as sex objects, albeit in a humorous and sometimes laugh-out-loud manner. Needs a bit more detail and more meticulous character development. Well done for a first novel. Am curious to see which depraved notions and stunning turnabouts will emerge in the promised sequel.
A masterful novel that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. A British naval squadron in the Napoleonic era is taken through a portal into another dimension and time. Whether you are a fan of historical seafaring adventures or an avid reader of sci fi, this book is sure to please. Even with outdated weaponry and equipment, Captain Rodney Wyckham makes a bloody good showing of himself and his men in the most impossible of situations. And even in this novel where space and time are warped there is plenty of opportunity for romantic escapades as well. The author's knowledge of British naval history and the art of fencing is apparent throughout. All in all a most rip-roaring and romping adventure.
It's a strange premise, throwing Napoleonic era warships into an alien universe, but somehow it works; I accepted it without a second thought. What's weird is how willingly I suspended disbelief, and what better compliment for a piece of fiction could there be? The story, as unbelievable as a description of it would sound, is believable and terrific fun. I wouldn't yet compare Vincent Scully with Patrick O'Brian, but the battles, the sword fights, the characterizations, the vivid creation of nineteenth century naval life, all ring true and authentic. Either he's a fencer and an 1812 British naval officer and an ordinary seaman and a ship's captain and a gunnery sargeant, or he's from an alien planet, an evil race monster or an energy being with a penchant for manifesting as a beautiful naked (often) woman - or he's studied a lot. It all works, the characters, the setup, and the payoff. And you have to love the bad guys; they are ugly and evil, and also, weirdly, believable. I'm embarrassed to say it, but I'm waiting for the next one.
Grapeshot and Demons begins in a world that fans of Jack Aubrey would instantly recognize and enjoy aboard HMS Righteous under the command of Captain Rodney Wyckham, RN. Then, as if Patrick O'Brian had taken far too much of Stephen Maturin's beloved laudanum, Wyckham, his crew and accompanying squadron are plummeted onto an alien planet in parallel universe populated by creatures right out of Star Wars the Draesh, cyclopean monsters who devour British sailors with the same relish as Polyphemus ate Odysseus' men, and their ferocious crab-like warrior slaves, the Krag.
Wyckham must somehow defeat a technologically advanced foe with 18th century weapons and British pluck. And his foes aren't limited just to demons; he has to contend with the enmity of his commanding officer, Admiral Jarvis - a right pragmatic, absolute scripture-quoting hypocritical bastard. Fortunately, Wyckham and his men find allies energy-source creatures who can assume any physical identity they choose - and therefore arrive on the deck of Righteous as highly unrighteous naked women. Tom Hanks' character Allen Bauer in Splash never had it so good.
How does author Vince Scully manage to bring together two such improbable foes? Skillfully − with the irreverent wit and wild imagination such a story requires. Scully makes this crazy plot work in a fast-paced, action-loaded story that manages to seem, well, almost plausible. The battle scenes are especially well-done, including some well-managed duels that reflect Scully's love for and expertise in fencing. Once you pick up Grapeshot and Demons, you won't put it down.
Tom Behr, author of Blood Brothers A Novel of Courage and Treachery on the Shores of Tripoli
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