Storm Constantine's Wraeththu

[wdarling]

Erst auf Deutsch:

Es wird bald ein neues Wraeththu Buch geben! Terzah's Sons ist ein anderes "Wraeththu Mythos" Buch wie Breeding Discontent. Die Autorin ist Victoria Copus. Es haendelt nicht die "wichtige" Hara aber andere Hara, die woanders wohnen. Ich habe es (eigentlich die Abschrift) gelesen und ja, ich find es wirklich toll! Man darf alle Infos hier finden:

http://www.immanionpress.wox.org/immanion/ip0011.htm

Und jetzt, laenger auf Englisch:

For those who did not see Storm's announcements on the two Yahoo groups, Immanion Press is releasing another Wraeththu novel! Like Breeding Discontent, this new book is a Wraeththu Mythos book, written by a fan and edited by Storm herself.

Written by Victoria Copus, Terzah's Sons originally appeared on the Forever fanfic web site two or three years ago. The full-length novel version, which I've been lucky enough to read, is marvelous, and goes way beyond the original story, with a rich world, great depth of character, and a story that grabs you. I was a big fan of the original story and the finished book pretty much showed me all I could have wished for. (BTW, I took the original version off the web site months ago, knowing the book would be released.)

From the backcover:

Terzah, a willful and fiery second generation har from the tribe of Kheops, has accompanied his Gelaming consort, Zen, to a remote area of Megalithica, where the Gelaming have set up a rough settlement for human refugees. Terzah has recently had a harling, and is far from happy with Zen's posting. Terzah despises humans and has nothing but contempt for those around him.

However, when tragedy strikes the small community, and a human who Terzah realises was actually a friend to him dies unexpectedly, Terzah is moved to take in the woman's orphaned sons. Not every human agrees with this, as they feel humans should be raised by humans. Terzah finds himself fighting prejudice as keen as his own.

Gradually, Terzah realises his attitude to humanity must change, as hara and humans are forced to work together to overcome common threats and dilemmas, so that the settlement will succeed and become a real community. Conflicts within his own family and dark secrets kept by his consort add intrigue and drama to the tale.

Terzah's Sons gives a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of hara, far from the courts of the high ranking and mighty. These are hara who get their hands dirty, coping with life's problems as best they can in primitive conditions. Author Victoria Copus has captured the character of Terzah, the customs of the shamanic Kheops and the complexities of intertribal politics with a deft hand. This story is a skilful and insightful addition to the canon of the Wraeththu Mythos.

You can get a preview of the first 25 pages (PDF format) here

The cover art is by the talented Ruby and typesetting & design by Gabriel, who's done another solid job.

It can be ordered from IP or via online or brick & mortar bookstores. I don't think it's *quite* out yet, but it will be soon, so you can order it or just put it on your list!

[Diamanda]

Oh, klasse, Wraeththu-related Bücher kann es gar nicht genug geben *froi*

[MissAntix]

I have just finished reading Terzah's Sons and I have to say its fantastic!! It was really nice to read about more 'normal' hara, and all the characters are just great! I really wish there would be a sequel or another book containing some of these characters.

I do like the other mythos books, Breeding Discontent and The Hiename, but for me this one is the best. Its really well written and it didn't rip my heart apart like so many other Wraeththu books! It does deal with some hard situations though, so its still very involving.

More, more, more Wraeththu books please! I've run out of books to read now :(

[Elveny]

Read all books from Lyn Flewelling. The Nightrunner Series containes of 3 books :unworthy: and the Tamir Trilogie of 2, the third is yet to come :cry: They're amazingly good. Phantastic story, great characters, amazing world... really really really great :D

[MissAntix]

Oh thanks Eleveny :) I might have a look at them. I love trilogies or longer series and I've not heard of Lyn Flewelling.
I'm still trying to get Bell to read the Wraeththu books but he's just too busy :roll:

[Diamanda]

I got Terzah's Sons and the The Hianama for X-Mas so I will be starting reading it soon, too.

[Erestor]

Ich kann nur zustimmen. Das Buch ist absolut genial!
Terzah und einige der anderen Charaktere sind so klasse!

[Anodien]

Terzah rulez! :mrgreen:

Let me kill him! Can I hurt him? *rofl*