Planet of the Dead

Commander Kate Daniels expected to find incompetency when sent to assess the terraforming progress on Primos. She didn't expect a saboteur to force a crash landing, stranding them at the mercy of the hungry creatures roaming the planet. If she and her crew can't find a way off Primos, they will die there. And rise again...

Excerpt of a review from Clayton Bye:

http://www.thedeepening.com/2010/12/3...

"T. K. Reilley has written a snappy science fiction story that I enjoyed on a number of levels. First, the author used a version of the old space opera plots, creating (for me) a nostalgia that drew me to the story like a moth to a flame. Second, even though there’s a strong and recognizable plot, the novel remains character driven. In fact, each character receives enough of the brush stroke that they appear to have more importance than would be expected of stock characters. Third, there’s a distinct reason for the first two things I’ve mentioned: the identifiable plot and the unusual character development sets the reader up for what will unfold on the Planet of the Dead.

I don’t want to spoil your fun, so let’s leave it at the following… Everything that happens on Primos is modern in every way. Not only was my nostalgia blasted away, I was also treated to a version of horror sub-genre that I have never liked—BUT I LIKED IT.

If T. K. Reilley can get me to sit down and read a novella in one sitting, where I forget to look for errors (because I’m enjoying myself), then go on to pleasantly surprise me with a turn of events I usually despise, then I must tell you this is a book you should buy. Horror buffs, science fiction lovers and even mystery and suspense fans will find something to enjoy in this fast paced story and unique blend of ideas."