Star Ascendant, Book 1 of Star Shadow
3 journalers for this copy...
From the back cover...
WHEN CHAOS RULES WHO DARES DREAM OF ORDER?
'How strong are you? That's all that matters, you see. Your strength. Your ability to look on the face of Chaos and stay sane. That's how we're all judged here.'
Twelve years as a Chaos rider had taught Benetan Liss the truth of those ominous of his work. Yet despite the terrors and demands of his work, he was loyal to his masters and devoted to Chaos's seven formidable gods...
Lord Vordegh was something far worse than a mere tyrant - and the obsession that drove him was one in which sanity had no place.
On the first bitter night of the new reign, the mask of compliance which Benetan had worn for so long began to crack. And behind the mask lay a road to nightmare...
WHEN CHAOS RULES WHO DARES DREAM OF ORDER?
'How strong are you? That's all that matters, you see. Your strength. Your ability to look on the face of Chaos and stay sane. That's how we're all judged here.'
Twelve years as a Chaos rider had taught Benetan Liss the truth of those ominous of his work. Yet despite the terrors and demands of his work, he was loyal to his masters and devoted to Chaos's seven formidable gods...
Lord Vordegh was something far worse than a mere tyrant - and the obsession that drove him was one in which sanity had no place.
On the first bitter night of the new reign, the mask of compliance which Benetan had worn for so long began to crack. And behind the mask lay a road to nightmare...
Journal Entry 2 by campuscopy at Campus Copy Centre- Zone Closed. Do not use in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Friday, July 25, 2003
Released on Friday, July 25, 2003 at Campus Copy Centre opposite U. of A. in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
Journal Entry 3 by campuscopy at Campus Copy Centre- Zone Closed. Do not use in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Released on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Campus Copy Centre opposite U. of A. in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
(book 1 of Star Shadow)
(book 1 of Star Shadow)
I'm on chapter 5 and find it interesting but it hasn't gripped me in the same way that Mirage (same author) did. There's plenty of time for that though as this is early in the first book of a trilogy! Interesting concept though.
OK, I finally got into this book and began to enjoy it. I was annoyed, in the beginning, by how often she utilized "titanic" and "crimson" as adjectives, but she let up on those!
The more I read, the more I become intrigued. The Chaos and Order concepts being more complex than the straight forward evil vs good; I'm curious to see where Cooper goes from here. The complexity with which she enshrouds her themes becomes engrossing and titlilating. Make sense? I just don't want to provide any spoilers :(
This would make an excellent bookclub book as it lends itself to discussion easily.
Definite pagan over tones--especially in terms of ritual, but not necessarily in philosophy.
The more I read, the more I become intrigued. The Chaos and Order concepts being more complex than the straight forward evil vs good; I'm curious to see where Cooper goes from here. The complexity with which she enshrouds her themes becomes engrossing and titlilating. Make sense? I just don't want to provide any spoilers :(
This would make an excellent bookclub book as it lends itself to discussion easily.
Definite pagan over tones--especially in terms of ritual, but not necessarily in philosophy.
I'm releasing this book to Spriggans' ever mounting TBR pile. Talk to her if you want it ;)
Released on Wednesday, March 03, 2004 at Fellow Bookcrosser in Edmonton, Alberta Controlled Releases.
Given to Spriggans
Given to Spriggans
Looking forward to reading - what can I say. I love having books waiting for me. I'll likely start with Mirage rather than this trilogy - I'm just not sure about Louise Cooper yet. I'm very much a science fiction and fanstasy lover - but so far Louise Cooper hasn't engaged me. I'll give these a try and let you know.
