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Reviewed by Stephanie Chapman for Readers' Favorite
R. Peter Ubtrent’s first book of the Mordiar Opus series is Mordiar’s Hymn. The Confederation had pronounced Mordiar as a war criminal after he threatened to go public with a massacre. He followed orders to destroy four transport ships with dangerous chemicals. The ships held defenseless civilians. Mordiar has settled in a valley on a planet that has not made advances in life standards, such as electricity, cars, and technology. He lives with his Combat Mech, Bob, who has human emotions. The sudden arrival of a group of rebels enamors his wife and her son. Cheyenne was also pregnant with Mordiar’s baby girl when the Confederation arrived. Despite Bob’s advice to travel to a new planet, Mordiar’s refusal to run cost him more than he could ever imagine.
R. Peter Ubtrent wrote a story of love and vengeance. It reduced Mordiar’s esteemed status because he refused to harm innocent people. This admirable quality showed how he lived by a moral code even in the face of adversity. Likewise, he possessed glaring flaws that are easy to see. I laughed at Bob’s complaints because the pair sounded like an old married couple. The vivid description of the physical attributes of the aliens coincided with their personalities. The running bet among the female aliens becomes humorous when Mordiar responds with witty remarks. There are no dull moments as they fill the pages with broken trust, riddled communication, split-second decisions, and espionage. The unpredictable plot was easy to follow but kept me questioning the intentions of each character. The end of the book is full of suspense that allows for the sequel to pick up and go in any direction. I recommend Mordiar’s Hymn to adult readers who enjoy science-fiction stories with well-developed characters.
