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V: The Second Generation [Hardcover]

Kenneth Johnson
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Feb 5 2008
Millions thrilled to Kenneth Johnson's hugely popular mini-series "V," an action filled drama of alien invasion, a TV event that was also a number one bestselling novel. Now, in a new novel based on the sequel miniseries currently being developed for TV, the tension between The Visitors and Earth's human inhabitants has reached a boiling point.

The reptilian Visitors, who cleverly portray themselves as Earth's protectors, are anything but. Our oceans are being drained in order to fuel the aliens' motherships, and our scientists are treated like wanted criminals. And they have pods of preserved humans destined for even more sinister purposes.

But hope is not lost. A small, yet resourceful Resistance risks everything to undermine the Visitors' stranglehold on Earth's people. Despite their heroic efforts, without more help they will be crushed by the Visitors and their human militia. Just when Earth's doom seems inevitable, agents of an alien civilization from another planet arrive in answer to humanity's desperate call for help. But can these other aliens be trusted? Or might we defeat one alien overlord, only to be delivered into the hands of another, equally as oppressive?

Time is running out for the Resistance, for when the Visitors' Leader arrives, the aliens will complete their mission on Earth, with devastating consequences for all life on the planet.

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From Publishers Weekly

Johnson has been writing television science fiction (The Six Million Dollar Man; Alien Nation) for over three decades. Anticipating the 2008 television spin-off from the cult classic miniseries V, Johnson has created this insubstantial tie-in novel. Twenty years after invading, the Visitors now have a solid chokehold on Earth's scientists, intellectuals, celebrities and natural resources. While there remains an active resistance movement, they cannot stop the domination of Earth on their own. Enter the alien Zedti. Enemies of the Visitors (though sharing their general lack of concern for individual human lives), the Zedti come to the aid of the resistance efforts. Throughout, it remains ambiguous whether the Zedti are truly friends of humanity. The plethora of whiz-bang action scenes and huge cast of underdeveloped characters make this more of a primer for the new miniseries than a novel worth reading in its own right.
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Praise for the miniseries "V"

"A space age version of "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich." -Kenneth Clark, UPI

"…The best kind of science fiction: the kind that makes you think about the meaning of life on Earth. 'V' is a morality tale, a story of how people react in the face of overwhelming tyranny. It's prime-grade television." -Nick Coleman, Minneapolis Star & Tribune

" 'V' harbors a great deal of relevant social commentary on our misuse of water, our dependence on mass-communication, our commercialization of daily life…Perhaps comparing it to Orwell may be reaching a bit, but it certainly is superior commercial television fare." - Christian Science Monitor

"…Best miniseries in more than a year.  Kenneth Johnson…knows how to make magic…" -Lee Winfrey, Philadelphia Inquirer

'V' makes a mesmerizing nightmare." -Tom Shales, Washington Post

" 'V' -Victorious as sci-fi miniseries…Dazzling…An intelligent, imaginative, engrossing four hour drama. 'V' is a thought provoking, sometimes shocking drama that keeps the viewer engaged." -Kay Gardella, New York Daily News

"Right at the top we know that 'V' isn't just another fling at science fiction - it is nothing less than a retelling of history - the rise of the Nazis done as a cautionary science fiction fable. For television this is probably a first. It is by politics and ideology that you will know 'V'." -John Corry, New York Times

"…Kenneth Johnson and his very good cast and technicians succeed in giving us an imaginative first-class thriller of substance and social significance." -Judith Crist, TV Guide

"…Absolutely stunning…a riveting tale that is utterly convincing and compelling." - Newark Star-Ledger

"It has epic heroes in Marc Singer as a rebelling TV cameraman and Faye Grant as the leader of the Los Angeles underground…It has swell heavies in Andrew Prine and Jane Badler…And it is thoughtful enough to involve viewers on more than one level." -Howard Rosenberg, Los Angeles Times


"…Highly impressive, an enormously engrossing experience. An unusually ambitious and compelling TV venture." - Los Angeles Herald Examiner

" 'V' is a brilliant piece of television…" - St. Louis Post Dispatch

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars after a long 20 yr wait! April 8 2007
Format:Paperback
Wow, how excited am I? From what I've read from KJ, this one sounds like a terrific continuation of HIS story picking up where the original ended- with the message sent out into space to the visitors "enemies" finally being answered... hoping this one finally makes it to the screen! (hoping it will be a 5 star!)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars V: It's Back! July 4 2008
Format:Paperback
For all V fans out there this book picks up from the original miniseries and summarizes the past 20 years as well as sets up nicely the challenges for the next 20!

For all the V gourmets, this is an appetizer that will leave you hungry for the main course. I devoured the book in 2 days...

Mr. Johnson, (V creator); I anxiously await news of the TV deal for this next chapter in the V saga, and pray that your vision of the second generation of V translates into another novel/TV series.
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1.0 out of 5 stars D for Disappointment Mar 13 2011
By Skeezix aka TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a life-long fan of A.C. Crispin's book "V", I was excited to order "V: The Second Generation", even though it was written by Kenneth Johnson, who helped make "V" the film, "V: The Final Battle", and "V: The Series".

I couldn't have been more disappointed. A.C. Crispin created the V universe, let us not forget, and Kenneth Johnson is no A.C. Crispin. At best "V: The Second Generation" lacks the humour and style of A.C. Crispin's original. At worst, Johnson has so messed up the characters, the stories, everything, that it's something a first-time novelist should be embarrased about, let alone someone who has writing experience under his belt.

Spoiler alert!

Somehow, Robert Maxwell has been miraculously brought back to life. There's another Ruby (not the original, who was killed off). There's another Nathan (again, not the original). There's even a Daniel Stein (remember Daniel Bernstein from the first book and the films?).

Johnson is unoriginal and tedious with the names, characters, and dialogue. There's awkward wording in the narration (so one can't blame a character's dialogue) such as, 'It's beginning to toll on him' (presumably Johnson meant to write, 'It's beginning TO TAKE A toll on him). Johnson flits between scenes and places with no warning and no way to tell how much time has passed (if any). The dialogue is awkward and clumsy, becoming absolutely painful to read. Oh, and other "mistakes" such as spelling errors and geographical errors are grating as well (Mexico is NOT a country in Central America -- it's part of North America).

I could go on, but I won't. I stopped reading at page 65. It felt like I'd slogged through 6,065 pages. Ugh!!

If I could give this book zero stars, I would.

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