they are!). Where to locate one's true inner essence? At a science fiction convention, of course. But when rescuers pursue Janea into her vision of a geeky alternate reality, we find this is one science fiction convention where the Guest of Honor could turn out to be Death Himself. Finally, the Christian soccer mom and the Norse priestess stripper face their greatest challenge ever when an ancient Old One rears Her ugly face, and the Mother of Darkness walks among us. Since this is one Mother who is quite immune to any conventional power, including nuclear weapons, it seems humanity's only hope is God. The question being: Is God willing to save humanity? About John Ringo: "[Ringo's work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse." ?Library Journal ". . . explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo's lively narrative and flavorful characters." ?Publishers Weekly ". . .practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit." ?Booklist "Crackerjack storytelling." ?Starlog