The Hate Parallax

by Allan Cole and Nick Perumov

What if the Cold War never ended -- but continued for a thousand years? Best-selling authors Allan Cole (an American) and Nick Perumov (a Russian) spin a mesmerizing "what if?" tale set a thousand... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1434430294
• ISBN13: 9781434430298
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Get Terrorized!

I am immensely pleased to see "Lords of Terror" finally released here, being a longtime Cole reader and knowing the book was already a hit in his co-author's native Russia. Wow, what a ride, and a tough book for a quick summary! One part alternative history, starting from a rough equivalent to contemporary times with political figures you'll know, and extending a thousand years into our future. A mysterious disaster in deep space. A deadly game of wits between two assassins. An eon of national antagonism, its occult source unmasked by a small group of unlikely allies. Lots of good suspense and a mystery to unravel. Cole's sense of humor is also well in evidence - from a Kipling-quoting devil, one of my very favorite new characters, to a sly reference to one of his previous book series. And, through the suspense and fun, some sober commentary on political tensions, twisted theocracy, and our impulses to destroy, with some jingoistic figures you'll love to hate. It's hard space sci-fi with an audacious fantasy twist; it's a thriller; it's got romantic complications; but most of all it's a read that's a lot of fun! (And juuust possibly the hint of a sequel perhaps?) Greatly recommended! "godblessamerica!"

Talk About Your New World Order!

Lords of Terror is a fascinating book. I have been an Allan Cole fan for a long time and was, quite frankly, curious to see what the collaboration between he and Nick Perumov would produce. The novel starts out fast and does not let up, introducing the reader to a variety of characters and subplots. Each time I thought I had a handle on where the book was going, the authors' peeled away another layer of the onion, revealing more of the plot's complexity and leaving me firmly hooked. By the time the book hits its stride, I was amazed at the demon-powered universe they had created. Demons are not particularly new, but what I found fascinating was the operating laws that Cole and Perumov created to support their universe. Another thing I liked was the seamless writing. It is impossible to distinguish between the two authors' writings. The writing style remains consistent throughout the book. Those of us you who are fans of the Cole sense of humor will not be disappointed. There are some very, very funny and well-done scenes, but the humor is such that it does not detract or in anyway lessen the work. All-in-all, I am very impressed with this work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Cole-Perumov writing marriage works and works very well. I can only hope we see more from these two.

Talk About Your New World Order!

Lords of Terror is a fascinating book. I have been an Allan Cole fan for a long time and was, quite frankly, curious to see what the collaboration between he and Nick Perumov would produce. The novel starts out fast and does not let up, introducing the reader to a variety of characters and subplots. Each time I thought I had a handle on where the book was going, the authors' peeled away another layer of the onion, revealing more of the plot's complexity and leaving me firmly hooked. By the time the book hits its stride, I was amazed at the demon-powered universe they had created. Demons are not particularly new, but what I found fascinating was the operating laws that Cole and Perumov created to support their universe. Another thing I liked was the seemless writing. It is impossible to distinguish between the two authors' writings. The writing style remains consistent throughout the book. Those of us you who are fans of the Cole sense of humor will not be disappointed. There are some very, very funny and well-done scenes, but the humor is such that it does not detract or in anyway lessen the work. All-in-all, I am very impressed with this work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Cole-Perumov writing marriage works and works very well. I can only hope we see more from these two.

"...Multi layered writing and keep you on your toes action.."

This review is from the prestigious Canadian literary site, Bookloons.Com. Written by their top reviewer J. A. Kaszuba Locke Dateline: August 13, 2004, Olympics Games, Athens, the opening ceremony, where leaders of two nations display a united front against the Cold War. Gunshots fire simultaneously, and two presidents are assassinated - American George H. W. Bush, and Russian Vladimir Putin. Dateline: One thousand years forward, the Cold War continues, a third force behind it - a demonic cabal of evil. It is the end of natural physics, and the beginning of a dominance by magic. Dateline: 2006 publication of Lords of Terror. Welcome to an imaginative, mind-gripping world that challenges the reader to assemble pieces of a puzzle. A multitude of enemies vie for survival and power. Three agents, representing different organizations, come to a meeting of minds, compounded by personal attraction. Just as American and Russian authors, Allan Cole, and Nick Perumov, combined forces to write this unusual novel. Cole, the proud son of a (late) CIA operative, is a former investigative reporter. His published books include the science fiction series Sten, the Tales Of The Timuras fantasy trilogy, and his Vietnam War classic, A Reckoning For Kings. In 2004, Perumov, a microbiologist and physicist, was voted best European author and best Russian fantasy writer at EuroCon. His books have been translated into a dozen languages. In Uttermost Space, entering the first phases of SpellDown, old Scratch (member of Engine Devils Local 666) maneuvers the HolidayOne honeymoon-liner in its last stretch to home base. Thousands of partying Russian and American couples prepare to enjoy a Costume Ball. Scratch welcomes the trip's ending and a long-overdue vacation. Engine Devils 'dislike things connected with human (softskins) masters. Yet they served them well ... as decreed in The Great Spell, cast a thousand years before'. As in a shadow, Scratch senses someone or something, lightly brushing by, and loses consciousness. In one of the liner's compartments, a half Russian, half American ten-year-old accompanies his grandparents on their second honeymoon. Billy is a budding mage who can find lost objects. In a half-awake stupor, Billy senses a beast with slavering jaws, and throws out one of his spells to destroy it. On Russian battlestation Borodino, combat officer Igor Dolgov reports to Commander Rusinov that the HolidayOne appears to be a Class A destroyer, vixed as a civilian cruise liner. Igor depresses the firing knob, killing thousands. While one faction blames another, Billy Ivanov and Scratch, the lone survivors of the explosion, are under treatment in Borodino's Hospital Section. Tough and unrelenting United World Police Major Tanya Lawson shuns magic, preferring the technological gadgets of centuries past. However, she has sorcerous power. Lawson and Ogre-Mage Kriegworm arrive at Borodino to interrogate Igor Dolyov, who takes full responsibility for the ac