Jumping Off the Planet - David Gerrold

War Against the Chtorr Series - David Gerrold in general

Possibly the best science-fiction series I have ever read! The books are still being written, and you will find it extremely difficult to get hold of them (it took me 12 years to find book 3 alone (although I didn't have internet access at that point)). The War Against The Chtorr is concerned with an alien eco-infestation of the planet Earth. It proves to be a difficult, if not impossible, task to rid the Earth of the many manifestations of Chtorran lifeforms. Before the book begins, 2/3's of the world's population has been wiped out by plagues. I could go further into the books contents but I don't want to ruin any of the story. The fact ...

A Rage for Revnge - David Gerrold

This is possibly the best book in the Chtorr series, which might explain why it is the most difficult to get hold of. It concerns Mode Training, which is training for the human mind, involving the learning of the different modes the mind goes through when faced with the infamous fight-or-flight survival mechanism. You won't learn how to control it or stop it from happening when it does, but it will make you more prepared for when it does happen, and then you will be able to act accordingly. It also seems to show the difference between being a host of Earth and being a guest. The majority of people on this planet unfortunately appear to be guests, and we, as hosts, must ...

A Matter for Men - David Gerrold

"Encounter At Farpoint", and "Trials And Tribble-ations" are undoubtedly among the most loved stories in the Star Trek universe. But this series is much darker. However, David Gerrold's "War Against The Chtorr" is one of the most fascinating stories ever written. This is the first book in this series, and it throws you into the action with both feet running. At the beginning, James McCarthy is a Private, assigned to the Rocky Mountains in the United States. He is with an organization called the "Special Forces Warrent Agency". But the mission is not looking for terrorists or invaders from another country. The ...