Celu Amberstone

The Hunted Kashallan (Tales of the Kashallans, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Now that Dunnagh and his symbiote Tani have helped his people escape miserable slavery, they have to travel towards a place of safety. But what safety can be found among human people, when Dunnagh is so changed? To keep his people safe from other dangers as well, Dunnagh is willing to do whatever it takes.

Humans and aliens struggle to survive on a planet surface foreign to them both, which still suffers the aftermath of a past disaster. Dunnagh is responsible for his people, wanting to bring his soldiers and civilians to safety. The Khutani work to preserve not only their own people, but the races of this planet Timorna where they dwell. It takes all the Khutani mind powers, and those of Dunnagh, to bring them together for symbiosis.

The Hunted Kashallan is the second book in the series Tales of the Kashallans, by celebrated author Celu Amberstone. Drawing on her Indigenous and Celtic heritage, Amberstone writes powerful fiction subtly different from the usual science fiction or fantasy adventures. For fans of the 'Hundred Worlds' approach used in Star Trek and in Golden Age magazines, there are diverse settings and cultures along the journey taken by these human and alien characters.

"I can't tell you how refreshing and original this opening chapter strikes me. Not only do we begin to understand the premise of the book and the mindset of the Khutani, we also learn, in a visceral way, how truly alien they are. Brilliant... Definitely makes you want to read more.

"Okay, three races involving an unusual biological relationship, hints of treachery and betrayal, hints of past and future disasters, moderately advanced technology, highly advanced psy powers, magic and spiritual power taken for granted, and a galaxy-wide environment. This is space opera writ large combined with both fantasy and hard SF. That's one heck of an accomplishment to establish in two short opening chapters. Even without knowing there are multiple volumes, it's obvious the Tales of the Kashallans constitute a genuine epic written with such skill that you will be enthralled however long the series lasts.

"This is a richly detailed fantasy/space opera that is positively addictive. Celu Amberstone has the knack of weaving elaboration and action into a vivid tapestry of action and character. Well rounded, deftly written, and a joy to read. Highly recommended. Consider it a useful antidote to mundane life these days... a genuine pleasure you owe yourself."

-R. Graeme Cameron for Amazing Stories.

Amberstone's world-building puts together brave new peoples and gritty adventures, evoking strong responses in the reader. - author Paula Johanson

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kashallan Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781777537913
• Artikelnr.: 62516257

Autorenporträt

Celu is of mixed Cherokee and Scots-Irish ancestry. Celu Amberstone was one of the few young people in her family to take an interest in learning Traditional Native crafts and medicine ways. This interest made several of the older members of her family very happy while annoying others.

Legally blind since birth, she has defied her limitations and spent much of her life avoiding cities. Moving to Canada after falling in love with a Métis-Cree man from Manitoba, she has lived in the rain forests of the west coast, a tepee in the desert and a small village in Canada's arctic. Along the way she also managed to acquire a BA in cultural anthropology and an MA in health education. Celu loves telling stories and reading. She lives in Victoria British Columbia near her grown children and grandchildren.