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DeathDay (DeathDay, Bk 1)
DeathDay - DeathDay, Bk 1
Author: William C. Dietz
On February 28, 2020, also known as Black Friday, the Zin invade Earth destroying everything in their path. Air Force One is obliterated. The governmental infrastructure is destroyed. Buildings collapse and fires spread. Humans caught on highways are either decimated or enslaved. Some lucky humans are able to escape into hiding. Others are force...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780441009817
ISBN-10: 0441009816
Publication Date: 9/24/2002
Pages: 368
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3.7 stars, based on 53 ratings
Publisher: Ace
Book Type: Paperback
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The Sauron Saga: Death Day and Earth Rise by William Dietz

The aliens attacked on a Friday and by Sunday all the major cities in the world were destroyed and three billion people were dead. The attackers were the Sauron, an insectoid race of beings divided into a three caste system: Zin; the ruling caste, cruel, vindictive and manipulative; the Kan, the warriors caste, ruthless and efficient and the Fon, the lower caste destined to do the menial work. The Sauron also arrived with a race of slaves called the Ra â Na, furry little creatures with a keen sense of all technical things. The humans left alive are enslaved and are forced to build the place where the aliens will eventually go to die and simultaneously give birth to the a new generation.

All in all is an entertaining enough story, but I think it does not compare favorably to others like John Ringo's Posleen saga. I did not like the handling of the racial stuff. I don't think it made a lot of sense. Some of the actions were just plain illogical, like the final attack on the Guatemalan citadel.

I only have read one other book from this author, Steel Heart, and I liked it a lot. I liked these ones too but I think I was expecting something even better.
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Once again, a Dietz book that rocks. Basic against insurmountable odds story with awesome characters and plot twists, makes for a very enjoyable read for those who enjoy military sci-fi.
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I really liked this book. It was interesting. I liked the way Mr. Dietz built the characters, both human and alien. There was even some humor mixed in, as characters wondered 'who am I to be doing this?' There were multilple groups of characters. Three groups of aliens who each had their power struggle within their group while tryig to keep their eye on the goal.

I liked it so much I ordered book 2, 'Earthrise' which was just as good.
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Great story! If you liked Independence Day, you'll like this story. Dietz creates an exciting sci-fi thriller with non-stop action with many levels of social and psychological study of not only humans but the aliens, as well. A tale of the determination of the human race to survive and overcome no matter what the odds! A must-read for anyone who loves a good sci-fi story.

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