First Lensman by E.E. 'Doc' Smith

And from the gargantuan mouth of the Cone there spewed forth a miles-thick column of energy so raw, so stark, so incomprehensibly violent that is must have been seen to be even dimply appreciated. It simply cannot be described.

Terribly British and well worth reading; rather enjoyed Virgil's ride in a Rigellian leisure vehicle.

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A Stroke of Midnight by Laurell K. Hamilton

Doyle threw his first ever hissy fit and there was slightly more plot than last time. Am feeling better about the whole thing.