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jennyexiled's review
3.0
I'm a fan of comics with a strong female lead - especially one who doesn't have to depend on her youth or beauty to make it. Klem is great. I really liked the dynamic with her younger, new partner.
I enjoyed the story, but the artwork was a little too rough for me. At times it was hard for me to tell the characters apart, which made this a confusing read at times.
I enjoyed the story, but the artwork was a little too rough for me. At times it was hard for me to tell the characters apart, which made this a confusing read at times.
scostner's review
3.0
Fans of police procedurals, mysteries, and graphic novels will all be able to enjoy this new series. Set on an orbiting energy platform, the story follows newly arrived detective Ralph Dietrich and his partner/superior officer Sgt. Klem Ristovych as they try to solve a pair of baffling homicides. Many of us know that the first day on a new job can be rough, but try having a murder victim drop dead right in front of you before you have even made it out of the shuttle port. Dietrich starts his first shift without any warm-up time as they begin the investigation into the death of a homeless woman, only to find a second victim on the steps of City Hall. Surveillance video is scarce, venturing into the warrens inside the hatches and access ways that the homeless "cablers" inhabit is risky, and City Hall is stonewalling their questioning - not exactly an ideal atmosphere to find answers.
If you enjoyed the irascible medical officer in Sean Connery's movie "Outland," then you'll probably feel the same way about Ristovych. Her supervisor says he expects Klem to retire when they push her out an airlock. Dietrich is more of the fresh-faced and earnest rookie type, even though he is already an experienced homicide detective on Earth before he transfers to the Fuse. His back story is left for us to discover in later volumes, although we do find out that Klem has been around since the orbital platform was under construction; she's one of the FGU - first guys up - in Fuse slang.
Interesting characters, a twisty plot for them to unravel, and a cool setting all make this a book to kickback and lose yourself in.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
If you enjoyed the irascible medical officer in Sean Connery's movie "Outland," then you'll probably feel the same way about Ristovych. Her supervisor says he expects Klem to retire when they push her out an airlock. Dietrich is more of the fresh-faced and earnest rookie type, even though he is already an experienced homicide detective on Earth before he transfers to the Fuse. His back story is left for us to discover in later volumes, although we do find out that Klem has been around since the orbital platform was under construction; she's one of the FGU - first guys up - in Fuse slang.
Interesting characters, a twisty plot for them to unravel, and a cool setting all make this a book to kickback and lose yourself in.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
kateofmind's review
5.0
A nifty whodunnit with great characters and a setting that's out of this world XD
spellingbat's review
4.0
Detective story/police procedural set on The Fuse, a space station that was originally supposed to just be a power station but which has developed over decades to be a giant city in space, complete with social levels, neighborhoods, politicians, police, schools, and homeless citizens. An experienced police officer with an excellent record volunteers to transfer up to the Fuse, which causes question from his new, experienced partner who is used to forced transfers of trouble-makers. But before long they are caught up in the murders of two homeless people, a man and a woman, happening on the same day with the same method of death, but not near each other, and the investigation embroils them in local politics. References to race riots let readers know that racial tensions still exist, although possibly lessons have been learned. A decent mystery, some intrigue around the backgrounds of the police characters, and a teaser of an ending to let you know there is more to the story of the new detective's transfer.
Good for older teens and adults who like a myster with a bit of thriller. I'll seek out future trade editions to find out more of the story.
Good for older teens and adults who like a myster with a bit of thriller. I'll seek out future trade editions to find out more of the story.
emmylee04's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this sci-fi cop story. The art was engaging and crisp and captured the feel of the story and the mystery was engaging. I will definitely seek this one out as it continues.
neven's review
5.0
Reminiscent of Alan Moore's Top 10, this is a compelling, sociologically aware sci-fi take on the procedural cop show. Neat.
breereadsbooks's review
3.0
I enjoyed the story. I only wish that the characters had gotten more background story. Johnston has definitely set himself up for good things in the future. I'm interested to see where he goes with the cabelers, especially with the way things ended.
I received a copy of The Fuse as an eARC courtesy of Netgalley for a fair and honest review.
I received a copy of The Fuse as an eARC courtesy of Netgalley for a fair and honest review.
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