Assault on the Gods

This book really deserves to be better known. It is thoughtful science fiction with an intelligent and interesting female lead character. A smart and thought provoking read that flows along like a pulp sci fi story (meant in a positive sense).

I ran across this book when I was ten or so. As usual, I was drawn by the cover--a kick-ass babe with a gun--and thought the story sounded interesting as well. It was not what I expected, but that was actually for the better...Dev is a great character, and easy to root for. She's flawed in the sense of being too logical--sort of like a female Spock, in a way--but this only enhances her realism and appeal. The final confrontation between Dev and the gods fits the novel perfectly.

I reread this book when I was 30, and was happy to discover that I liked it even more. It's unfortunate that it isn't better known.