THE ARTHURIAN-INSPIRED FAR FUTURE TALES FROM MASTER OF SCIENCE FICTION
AND FANTASY DAVID DRAKE CONTINUES!
Jon of Dun Add has created a civilization where before there had only
been isolated pockets of humanity in a shattered cosmos.
Young knight Pal is one of the most respected members of Lord Jon's Hall
of Champions. But Pal's greatest talent lies not on the field of battle,
though he's no slouch there. He is also a Maker, one who can repair the
tools the Ancients had left--sometimes. Moreover, he has learned to use
his warrior dog's ability to predict motion better than any human could,
an ability that has saved his skin and won the day more than once.
Now, Pal will need all his talent--as a fighter, as a Maker, as a
Champion--to deal with the monsters the Waste throws at him--and to deal
with his fellow humans. For there are those who would destroy Dun Add,
and Lord Jon's vision of a humanity united in peace, from within....
Praise for The Storm:
"I finished The Storm last night. I loved it. It was such a sweet
read. Pal is one of [Drake's] best people, humane and strong and
generous, and his voice carries the whole book."--Cecelia Holland
"Counterbalancing the setting's strangeness, Pal himself is thoroughly
levelheaded and decent, the kind of hero readers will enjoy rooting for.
This is an enjoyable exploration of a pleasantly peculiar
world."--Publishers Weekly
". . . a wonderful cast of characters in a fabulous world of courtiers,
peasants, Beasts, and mysterious Envoys. Drake has imbued Arthurian
legend with a convincing sf spin."--Booklist
About prequel The Spark:
". . . entertaining tale combining the feel of Arthurian legend with
nifty far-future super science . . ."--Publishers Weekly
"Drake retells Arthurian legend to perfect effect . . . efficient world
building and likable characters."--Booklist
About David Drake:
"Drake deftly weaves a web of political machinations and intrigue that
vividly depicts the costs of war. Fans of Patrick O'Brian's Maturin and
Aubrey novels will enjoy this intricate, rousing space opera."
--Publishers Weekly
"[R]ousing old-fashioned space opera."--Publishers Weekly
"The fun is in the telling, and Mr. Drake has a strong voice. I want
more!"--Philadelphia Weekly Press
"[S]pace opera is alive and well. This series is getting better as the
author goes along . . . character development combined with first-rate
action and memorable world designs."--SFReader.com
"[P]rose as cold and hard as the metal alloy of a tank . . . rivals
Crane and Remarque . . ."--Chicago Sun-Times
