The sequel in the Galactic Football League series starts off at the next season as the team starts off in Tier 1 League. The book is more or less the same as the first one, but better written. There is less of an over-reaching plot except the trials of playing football. There is an attempt of a plot in the latter part of the book, but overall the book is about playing and winning football. The writing is a lot better then the first one and feels less juvenile. ( )

The Starter - Galactic Football League #2

Quentin Barnes has achieved part of his dream and the Ionath Krakens are back in Tier 1. They need to be ready for one heck of a season ahead of them as the teams they going to be facing are the cream of the crop and well, the Krakens have a few issues still to iron out.

The right side of the offensive line is a bit dodgy; their running game is relying on second year players Yassoud Murphy, the owners are trying to trade two of their wide receivers and Quentin has to face eating with the Ki offensive players!

There’re also the added complications of Ju Tweedy, the younger brother of defensive linebacker and all-round legend John Tweedy or Uncle John being a bit of a plum and taking a dump on his own doorstep. Which is a very stupid thing to do when your contract and team are owned by gangsters.

Mix all of these problems together and you've got another roller-coaster of a season for Quentin and the Krakens, introduce a few new players into the mix such as Heavy G - Michael Kimberlin and female ex-quarterback, now fullback Rebecca Montagne. brick outhouse Sklorno receiver Halawa and you've got the makings of a team. Throw in Gredok the Splithead , the Krakens owner and his motivational way of encouraging his players by generally being a gangster and a gangland war brewing and you have the makings of a war.

The universe Mr Sigler is well-developed and designed with a fantastic array of species and though these stories are based in the American Football(for me football will always be the sport with the round ball and played with your feet, but I am British), it is so much more than that, it is an action, adventure and a series about friendships.

Bring on The All-Pro. ( )