#2 in our "Omni" three-volume compilations of Liaden Universe(R)
novels. These are the "origin" novels in the breakthrough,
hugely-popular Liaden Universe(R) space opera series Across a
fallen galaxy, the Liaden have risen to take on the challenge of
bringing trade and civilization to the stars and, in the process,
made themselves the aristocrats of known space. Adventure,
intrigue, romance - on an interplanetary scale
The three Liaden Universe(R) universe "origin" novels collected
together for the very first time in one omni edition Across a
fallen galaxy, the Liaden have risen to take on the challenge of
bringing trade and civilization to the stars and, in the process,
made themselves the aristocrats of known space. Bred to scout, to
pilot and to trade, Clan Korval is ascendant among other families
arrayed within the incredibly intricate and formal Liad social
structure. But along the way Korval makes powerful enemies. Lee and
Miller quite simply set the modern standard for full-on, audacious
space opera.
"Crystal Soldier"
The galaxy is in danger. A mysterious alien race of energy being
called the "shereika" is rapidly unmaking - dissipating, lock,
stock and quark -- entire star systems. Humans are making their
last stand. M. Jela is a top-of-the-line of soldier who realizes
the peril and persuades a talented space ship pilot named Cantra
yos'Phelium to help what humans remain to escape to an alternate
reality with unpopulated, but livable, star systems: the Liaden(R)
universe
"Crystal Dragon"
Cantra is revealed to be no merely a great pilot, but a genetically
engineered "aelantaza," or assassin and spy whose specialty is
taking on the entire personality of her "cover," so much so that
she believes it herself. She remakes herself, as only a "aelantaza"
can, and infiltrates the scholarly towers on the university world
of Landomist where she narrowly avoids being killed in scholarly
conflicts. There she liberates the scholar Liad dea'Syl, along with
the equations for escape stored inside his head. Once in her new
domain, Cantra creates a hereditary alliance to protect her child
by Jela - to be known (and become legendary) as Clan Korval.
"Balance of Trade"
Young Jethri Gobelyn is a young Terran, working on his family's
trading spaceship. Jethri has ambition, and he sets out to make a
name for himself in the time-honored fashion of his family by
investing in a trading scheme with what he takes to be a bona fide
Liaden(R) master trader. But when Jethri discovers he's been had,
Jethri must master the intricacies of Liaden society, which include
many formal rules and regulations of behavior, to regain his place
- and face - within the clan.
About the Liaden Universe(R) series:
"Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a
pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and
personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave
on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels
and stories." --Anne McCaffrey
"These authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured
setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from
fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets
better." -Elizabeth Moon
" T]he many fans of the Liad universe will welcome the
latest...continuing young pilot Theo Waitley's adventures." -
"Booklist" on "Saltation"
" A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly
entertained. . . T]he authors' craftsmanship is top-notch."
-"Publishers Weekly" on Lee and Miller's popular Liaden(R)
thriller, "I Dare"
General
Imprint: |
Baen Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Authors: |
Sharon Lee
• Steve Miller
|
Dimensions: |
198 x 128 x 55mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
1185 |
Edition: |
Original |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4391-3463-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-4391-3463-4 |
Barcode: |
9781439134634 |
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