An addition to Saberhagen's long-standing series about the berserkers (Berserker Kill, 1993, etc.), smart machines whose programming directs them to roam the galaxy seeking out and destroying organic lifeand especially "badlife," those beings who attempt to resist extermination. This time, both sides have developed new wrinkles: The Solarians (Earth) have hacked a window into the berserker programming codes; in turn, the berserkers have developed androids convincing enough to pass for the human-created variety, and so a battle royal to decide Earth's fate is in prospect.
Plenty of well-orchestrated maneuvers and action, not too much subtlety: This reliable formula should please the many berserker devotees.