"In her first two novels, Czerneda has quickly established herself as a master of characterization and of creating alien species. She continues this tradition of talent in her third book, with its vivid interactions and narrative. For anyone who enjoyed Czerneda's first book, TIES OF POWER is well worth reading." -The SF Site
Product Description
In this magnificent sequel to her highly acclaimed debut, A Thousand Words For Stranger, Julie E. Czerneda takes us back to the fascinating future of a humanoid race....
Sira, the most powerful member of the alien Clan, has dared to challenge the will of her people--by allying herself with a human. But can she hope to carve a new life for herself when the Clan is determined to reclaim her genetic heritage...at any cost?
Praise for A Thousand Words For Stranger:
"Space adventure mixes with romance in this thoroughly entertaining first novel...a heck of a lot of fun."--_Locus_
"Czernada has resurrected the classic SF themes of Norton, Heinlein, and Moore...with a distinctly modern sensibility."--S.M. Stirling
"A wonderfully entertaining SF adventure...fascinating, well-developed characters. A must read."--Josepha Sherman
"A wonderful new voice."--Robert J. Sawyer*
The author is a Campbell Award nominee (the Hugo for best new writer)
Description:
Science Fiction by Julie E. Czerneda
Review
"In her first two novels, Czerneda has quickly established herself as a master of characterization and of creating alien species. She continues this tradition of talent in her third book, with its vivid interactions and narrative. For anyone who enjoyed Czerneda's first book, TIES OF POWER is well worth reading." -The SF Site
Product Description
In this magnificent sequel to her highly acclaimed debut, A Thousand Words For Stranger, Julie E. Czerneda takes us back to the fascinating future of a humanoid race....
Sira, the most powerful member of the alien Clan, has dared to challenge the will of her people--by allying herself with a human. But can she hope to carve a new life for herself when the Clan is determined to reclaim her genetic heritage...at any cost?
Praise for A Thousand Words For Stranger:
"Space adventure mixes with romance in this thoroughly entertaining first novel...a heck of a lot of fun."--_Locus_
"Czernada has resurrected the classic SF themes of Norton, Heinlein, and Moore...with a distinctly modern sensibility."--S.M. Stirling
"A wonderfully entertaining SF adventure...fascinating, well-developed characters. A must read."--Josepha Sherman
"A wonderful new voice."--Robert J. Sawyer*