"A wonderful addition to the Dakover saga"
The Terran colony of Darkover sunk into a feudal state
because of a lack of communication between the planet and
earth. It is a world where several kingdoms vie for
prominence and war is a way of life. The most destructive
weapons are created from laran, a form of psychic energy,
which can be used at great distances to harm an enemy. One of the greatest tyrants of the time is Damian
Deslucido, who is absorbing small kingdoms in his goal to
rule the world. However, his success in absorbing Acorta
may prove to be the seeds of his own destruction. The
despot planned for his son to marry Acorta's Queen
Taniel Hastur-Acorta, but she escapes. On the road she
meets Coryn, a near master Laranzu, who helps her regain
her health and spirit. They quickly learn the meaning of
love, but fate separates them to fight Damian on different
fronts with little hope of victory or getting back
together. Fans of Darkover will know that this novel occurs
during the Hundred Kingdom era before the compact by Varzil
the Good was instituted. The beloved Marian Zimmer Bradley
and her cohort Deborah J. Ross make it clear how they feel
about a civilized society containing weapons of mass
destruction. THE FALL OF NEKAYA is the opening installment
of a new trilogy that lives up to the greatness label of
the entire series. The interesting and complex characters
will either receive reader empathy or the audience's
antipathy depending on who they are. This exciting novel
will light up the fantasy universe. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted June 22, 2001
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