The Assassin (Solar Wind 2) - The Solar Wind, #2

"Remember who you are!"

The voyage of the Solar Wind continues. Two data capsules tell an evil story. Both the Unicate and the Rebellion want those capsules - but they are in the possession of Radomir Lascek of the Solar Wind. Hunted by both these forces, Lascek scrambles to keep his Solar Wind alive. But things explode in his face, and he is forced to move. Shattered, Lascek launches his own Master Plan - too early.

Sea lovers: The story features a freak wave in the Antarctic seas. Adventure lovers: There is a parachute jump, a rescue in the ice, and many more adrenaline spikes. Science fiction lovers: Keep a close eye on Paean. Romance lovers: There is something special in store for you.

Review by Nikki Mason:

Darker and even more intriguing than the first Solar Wind novel, this second book in the series is a real treat for lovers of adventure and sci-fi.

The fascinating gypsy, Federi, takes centre stage in this book when the Captain of pirate ship The Solar Wind is prematurely forced to go ahead with a mission to protect the world from the lethal plans of the deadly Unicate.

Despite being a warm entertainer, Federi is also a deadly assassin and fights hard to keep his demonic alter ego, The Animal, under control. The only thing that can help him is his friendship with the beautiful young, Irish pirate, Paean Donegal.

Aside from dealing with the emotional horror of being an assassin, Russo has also crammed the book full of hormonal teens in confined spaces, sci-fi and biochemistry, geography and a love so strong that it transcends all barriers: age, deadly premonitions, disapproval and even the law.