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"A classic SF novel that stands the test of time"
The Teleod and the Metaji are at war each blaming the
other for destroying the fabric of space-time that make
such travel possible. Kyllikki, a high-ranking telepath
from an elite Teleod family, has become an outlaw amongst
her people as she has deserted them to join the Metaji
Empire in an effort to stop the war from destroying the
galaxy As her vessel is destroyed the renegade telepath teams up
with Zuchmul the Luren (intergalactic vampires) and Idom
the Guide (astrogator). Together the trio rescues
earthling Elias the Dreamer, who was illegally abducted
and unlawfully bonded to Kyllikki's cousin, Zimor head of
the Teleod. As they learn more about what is happening to
the space-time fabric, the quartet concludes that they
must destroy Zimor, but they don't even have a decent
space ship and each question whether they can trust any of
the other three allies. Set in the same Lichtenberg galaxy as THOSE OF MY BLOOD,
this exciting space opera can stand alone though readers
would enjoy the first tale that furbishes further detail
about several of the species especially the Luren. The
story line is Star Wars in that it is basically a Good vs.
evil plot. However, what makes this tale very special
(and all of Ms. Lichtenberg's novels -- see the Sime-Gen
universe) is the intricate information provided on each
species interwoven cleverly into the plot so that readers
learn and understand cultures like the Luren, Teleod, and
Metaji . Comparative anthropology inside an action packed
outer space thriller means a fabulous time and adventure
for fans. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted May 3, 2004
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Continuing the universe introduced in Those of My Blood ,
this volume finds two powerful political factions, the
Teleod and the Metaji, waging war over two competing
systems of interstellar travel, with the Metaji alleging
that the Teleod are destroying the substrata of space-time
that make such travel possible. A small group of outcasts
attempts to divert the course of war to avert disaster.
Kyllikki, a high-ranking telepath who deserts the Teleod
to join the Metaji Empire, joins with the luren (vampire)
Zuchmul and the Guide (astrogator) Idom, to rescue a
Dreamer, Elias, after their vessels are destroyed during
battle. Elias, who has been kidnapped from Earth, is
bonded--illegally--to Kyllikki's cousin, Zimor, leader of
the Teleod. The four then set off across the galaxy in a
stolen starship to depose Zimor.
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