Adventure and Excitement on an Alien World. Packed with exotic
world-building and amazing characters, Arkad's World is a rollicking
adventure story about growing up and the things we share that make us
human, from celebrated author James L. Cambias.
CROSS A MAD PLANET FOR TREASURE AND FREEDOM
Young Arkad is the only human on a distant world, on his own among
beings from across the Galaxy. His struggle to survive on the lawless
streets of an alien city is disrupted by the arrival of three humans: an
eccentric historian named Jacob, a superhuman cyborg girl called Baichi,
and a mysterious ex-spy known as Ree. They seek a priceless treasure
which might free Earth from alien domination. Arkad risks everything to
join them on an incredible quest halfway across the planet. With his
help they cross the fantastic landscape, battling pirates, mercenaries,
bizarre creatures, vicious bandits and the harsh environment. But the
deadliest danger comes from treachery and betrayal within the group as
dark secrets and hidden loyalties come to light.
Praise for Arkad's World:
"Far-flung adventure . . . Cambias offers up an entertaining
coming-of-age novel filled with action and surprises. His aliens are
suitably non-human in mannerisms, attitudes, and objectives, and his
worldbuilding suggests a vast universe ready for further exploration.
Readers . . . will find this hits the spot."--Publishers Weekly
". . . a classic quest story, a well-paced series of encounters with
different folk along the way, building momentum toward a final
confrontation with Arkad's past. . . [with] a delicious twist to the
end."--ALA Booklist
"Cambias has achieved a feat of world-building: an expansive, believable
setting with fascinating aliens, compelling mysteries, and a rich sense
of history."--Bookpage
"Drop a teenage boy into a distant planet chock full of colorful
aliens--with troubles all their own. Stir, flavor, apply heat. A tour de
force in the field, and great, quick fun."--Gregory Benford
Praise for the work of James L. Cambias:
"Beautifully written, with a story that captures the imagination the way
SF should."--Booklist, Starred Review
"An engaging nail-biter that is exciting, fun and a satisfying read."
--The Qwillery
''An impressive debut by a gifted writer.''--Publishers Weekly,
Starred Review
''An exceptionally thoughtful, searching and intriguing
debut.''--Kirkus, Starred Review
"James Cambias will be one of the century's major names in hard science
fiction.''--Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of Red Planet
Blues
'Fast-paced, pure quill hard science fiction.... Cambias delivers adroit
plot pivots that keep the suspense coming.''--Gregory Benford, Nebula
Award-winning author of Timescape
