Alton Gift

#1 Children of Kings

Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross

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Daw Books
01 June 2008

Science fiction; Space opera; Fantasy; Science Fantasy; Psychic Abilities; War

Series: Children of Kings

The long-awaited continuation to Marion Zimmer Bradley's popular science fiction Darkover saga

After generations of struggle to protect the unique native culture of Darkover from the ambitions of the ruthless Terran Federation, the Terrans have finally been forced to abandon Darkover due to interstellar civil war.

As Lew Alton—returned home to the world of his birth after decades spent in exile as the Darkovan representative to the Terran Senate—wrestles with the dark shadows from his past, his daughter Marguerida’s psychic Gifts warn her of impending danger. But danger to whom? Her husband Mikhail, as powerful head of the Hastur Doman is her most obvious worry, for many would stand to gain from his demise.

Meanwhile, unknown to Marguerida, her son, Domenic, searches for his place in a world of shifting loyalties, torn by love for two very different women, and troubled by his destiny as the heir to Hastur.

But while Darkover’s powerful rulers face their personal demons, desperate refugees flood the streets of Thendara, Darkover’s capital city, for in the mountains an ancient menace is once again on the rise—a power against which neither sword nor the psychic sorcery of Darkover can prevail.

By: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Deborah J. Ross
Imprint: Daw Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 170mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9780756404802
ISBN 10: 0756404800
Series: Children of Kings
Publication Date: 01 June 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Alton Gift (#1 Children of Kings)

"Praise for Darkover: ""Richly textured, well thought out, involving."" ―Publishers Weekly ""Fans of Bradley will certainly want to read this flashback into Darkover history.... It is quite suspenseful, powerfully written, and deeply moving."" —Library Journal ""This is the best Darkover novel in a long time.... It's a tale of culture clash, in classic Darkover style, a delightful return to a fascinating world, and a great read."" —Locus “For sheer skill in storytelling and worldbuilding, for wit, for strikingly intelligent development of the concept of telepathy, above all, for continuous concern for people, Bradley has put some more famous sagas in the shade."" —Chicago Sun-Times ""[The Alton Gift] is a must for fans of the series, and reads as if Deborah has been channeling Marion's spirit.” —Center City Weekly Press"