Writer's Blog: Dark Genisis

I haven't talked about what I've been reading in quite a while. Late last year, with a brief interlude to read 'A Christmas Carol', I read the Babylon 5 Psi Corps trilogy.

These books tell of the inception of the Psi Corps and give more information on the history of Alfred Bester.

Bester appeared in twelve episodes of Babylon 5. He always had his own agenda and, while being a villain, he remained a fun character.

'Alfred Bester: If I had my talent working, I could have warned you when he was coming.
Michael Garibaldi: And if I had a baseball bat, we could hang you from the ceiling and play piñata.
Alfred Bester: A piñata, huh? So, you think of me as something bright and cheerful, full of toys and candy for young children? Thank you! That makes me feel much better about our relationship.' (Dust to Dust - Babylon 5)

These books were interesting and give a real incite into the life of Bester. For the continuity geeks, I suppose I'm one, its good to know that the story is also cannon. I'm not sure what non-Babylon 5 fans would get out of it but if you liked the series I'd give these a try.