As always, there are desperate rear-guard actions, extreme violence and cliff-hanger risk taking that makes Indiana Jones look like a cringing couch potato. Dialogue and banter are realistically snappy throughout. Barclay delivers the goods. Rousing stuff. 4/5 -- David Langford SFX Bowling along at a brisk pace, Ravensouls plot is standard gamer fare with a neat SF twist. Its a tribute to the clarity of Barclays writing that we never lose track of whats happening. His affection for his characters and empathy for his readers shine though every page. A cleverly crafted meditation on what happens to old heroes. A clever, middle-age enjoyable day dream.