Stargate 02: Retaliation

by Bill McCay

Book Overview

The action-packed series based on the smash film continues! In this all-original sequel to Stargate: Rebellion, Goddess Hathor strikes at the heart of the bydan revolution as Daniel Jackson is accused of betraying his wife--and the rebellion.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451455169
• ISBN13: 9780451455161
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Roc
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great sequal to the movie...

While there are some flaws (and mistakes)the book has a lot to offer. The characters of Jackson and O'Neil seem to be in-character and many of the new characters, such as Hathor and Walter Draven, are very interesting. For example, Walter Draven, of the UMC, is both greedy and forward, yet knows how far he can push people. Hathor wants power, but is realistic about what she can and can not do.The book allows you a peek at Ra's decaying empire and the reality of having a Stargate to another world. The language barrier is still a problem, no short-cuts here, and Bill McCay does not plan to make it easy for any of the characters. Both Earth and Hathor wish to exploit the planet of Abydos, whose natives just want to be left alone.The book does give hints and flashbacks of past events to help fill in the setting and give background on some of the 'evil' characters BUT not too much. The best part is while the book can stand alone, it is the first of a five book series. If you overlook the small flaws the story is very solid.

If only Egypt were really this cool........

This is a great book for those of you out there who, like myself, nearly died of curiosity at the end of Stargate. Questions like 'what about the other gods?' and even more importantly,(I thought, anyway)..'was Ra single?' ;) are answered. I was tempted to give this only 4 stars because of the absence of Ra,(an absolutely stunning villain embodied nicely by Jaye Davidson), but that wasn't really the author's fault (some jerk decided to vaporize him in the movie), so...heck, why not five? There are a few holes here and there, such as the Stargate suddenly becoming gold instead of grey, and Barbara Shore transforming from a shy, 45 year old disaster to a blunt, prime-aged Texan man-izer (actually, that's in the second book), but all this is made up for by the introduction of a very, very cool new villain, and frequent flashbacks about things that happened among the gods (mostly Ra) back at the beginning of Egyptian civilization. Also, if you've done any research on Ancient Egypt and have a lot of background knowledge on the gods and goddesses, you'll find this book(series) especially interesting. There are a lot of references to actual Egyptian legends, and lots of other things you might find amusing. (like the fact that Hathor was actually a cow-headed goddess.) I have to say this is one of the only series that has me sitting in the bad-guy's (or in this case, bad-girl's) cheering section. I know good always prevails over evil and everything, but I honestly hope that Hathor kicks all their heroic butts.

A Must If You Liked Stargate

If you enjoyed the movie Stargate and wondered what happens next you should check out this book. All of your favorite characters plus more and a new villian are here and it retains the stargate feel. A great read.

A fine continuation of an exciting film.

The reintroduction of the key figures from Stargate are welcome.The Colonel, Daniel, Feretti et all, are there and several new characters are introduced. The book captures the action/adventure feel of the film and at times has you gripped (so much so that this reviewer stayed up way to late one night to finish the book!). The new threat to Abydos and its people , in the shape of Hathor, is a worthy successor to Ra. She is evil and wicked and everything that a good enemy should be. The final confrontation between her and the powers of Abydos and Earth is a match that I look forward to with eagerness. I sincerely hope that the original cast of the film Stargate read this book themselves and decide that there should be a Stargate 2. A great book which will make your imagination soar. Thoroughly recommended

Excellent high-tech adventure sequel.

This story continues very cleanly from the original movie and moves you quickly into the new situations that occur on the planet. There are more characters, both good and bad, mortal and 'immortal', which keep you riveted and guessing who is doing what to whom. Bill McCay handles the suspense and enertia of the moment well. When I started reading, I did not know that this was book one of a trilogy, although it quickly became apparent that the story encompasses more than the pages I held. I anxiously await the continuing saga. Egyptian history lives, as do their gods.