Masters of the Vortex

Considering that this is actually the first written part of the Lensman series, I shouldn't have been as surprised at the diminished story here. It just doesn't make as much sense internally, and the characters are even less interesting (which is saying something considering how much I disliked some of the characters in the prior two books.) On the other hand, I did enjoy finding out how the magic Lens was going to make the wearers even more powerful. If I learned anything from Anita Blake, it's that a progression of power is a fun read. (Until it isn't.)