Standalone

The Bitter Pill

“It’s surprising to see Chandler at this stage of his career suddenly switch from space opera to ‘serious’ novels, but with THE BITTER PILL as his maiden work in the new mode, he’s off to an excellent start and I will look forward to future works.”

ALGOL

Collections

The John Grimes Saga

To the Galactic Rim (#1)

“The planets are exotic and full of wonders, the problems are extremely unusual; and Grimes’ solutions are brilliantly outrageous. The Grimes books are filled with humor and some fine detail about the experience of space exploration […] In either print or e-book, this volume is a bargain not to be missed.”

Analog

“Nothing very meaty […] but fun.”

Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact

"straightforwardly enjoyable."

SFF World

First Command (#2)

“True-blue Grimes fans should be satisfied […] eminently readable.”

Galaxy Bookshelf

“As in many sf works, the character of the computer is best developed, but the humans hold their own throughout this diverting, often uproarious tale.”

Library Journal

“THE FAR TRAVELER keeps up that established tradition for this reader.”

The Madison Review of Books

Galactic Courier (#3)

“This is one series I won’t mind seeing more of.”

Los Angeles Free Press

“Chandler’s blend of the comic and erotic with his adventure touches pleasant nerves. All in all, a fine selection.”

Hunters Den

Ride the Star Winds (#4)

“For those who like accessible space operas filled with great characters, alien cultures, high adventure and a fun, witty hero, RIDE THE STAR WINDS will definitely satisfy!”

SFRevu

“There’s plenty of humor and loads of fun – and if some of the concepts seem a bit dated, that’s part of the charm […] If you haven’t had the chance to make the acquaintance of Commodore John Grimes, you owe it to yourself to do so.”

Analog

Upon a Sea of Stars (#5)

“Mr. Chandler never ceases to amaze me […] The stories in this book are no exception. Despite how you might feel about these “dated” science fiction classics, one cannot argue with the entertainment factor.”

SFRevu

Gateway to Never (#6)

“Immediately we imbibe the pleasures of Chandler’s mythos and admire his deft strategies […] We get vivid characters—Grimes is a salty, irascible softie, old-fashioned but empathetic, with a code of honor, but not inflexible—a solid plot and a negligible but not nonexistent quota of speculative bits.”

Locus

“This book, like the previous volumes, is a must for anyone who likes space opera [...] as well as anyone who’s a fan of the old Ace and DAW SF paperbacks.”

Analog

“For all the action, it’s a […] good light read.”

Publishers Weekly

“Chandler fills his stories with humor, adventure — cliff-hanging — treachery and even love.”

Northwest Arkansas Times

“A pleasantly diverting tale spun by an old pro. Recommended.”

Captain George’s Penny Dreadful

Empress Irene Series

Rim Worlds Series