Grand Time Opera with a Twist: The Corridors of Time begins as a Time Opera. That is, it's a Space Opera only it involves a vast war through time instead of space. Malcolm, an ordinary college student who happens to be a martial arts expert, is recruited by a mysterious, imperious, incredibly beautiful woman to help her recover a treasure. He agrees and promptly learns he's actually been recruited to fight in a war between good and evil. Soon the twist comes in. He learns more and begins to suspect he's fighting on the wrong side. Or is he? Is this just an ordinary war? Or are both sides equally bad? Or is he misunderstanding the situation? This is that rarity, a slambang, non-stop action thriller filled with fighting, romance, thought, philosophy and a very serious ethical dilemna. I give it five stars just for the willingness to explore serious questions about morality, ethics, the dangers of utopias, free will and the future of mankind all the while engaging in almost non-stop hand to hand combat. It's quite an achievement! By Marian Powell on July 27, 2000

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