β Scribed by James L. Cambias
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
A SECRET ORDER OF SORCERERS RULES THE WORLD. ONE MAN HAS VOWED TO DESTROY THEM.
THE SORCERERS WHO RULE THE WORLD ARE GOING DOWN!
The Apkallu are masters of magic. They rule the world from the shadows, using mind control and deadly monsters to eliminate any threat to their power. Sam Arquero lost his family to a demon sent by an Apkallu. He knew that nobody would believe the truth, but now an old man offers Sam the chance to find out who is responsible and bring down the Apkallu forever.
Under a new identity, Sam must learn the secrets of magic, infiltrate the Apkallu, and walk a razorβs edge of daring as he attempts to destroy the Apkallu leaders and avoid the supernatural detectives on his trail. But Samβs greatest challenge perhaps lies withinβto avoid becoming like the hated Apkallu himself!
Praise for Arkad's World**:**
βFar-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.ββ Publishers Weekly
β. . . 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.ββ 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."β Bookpage
"Drop a teenage boy into a distant planet chock full of colorful aliensβwith troubles all their own. Stir, flavor, apply heat. A tour de force in the field, and great, quick fun."βGregory Benford
Praise for the work of James L. Cambias:
"Beautifully written, with a story that captures the imagination the way SF should."β Booklist, starred review
βAn engaging nail-biter that is exciting, fun and a satisfying read.β β T he Qwillery
''An impressive debut by a gifted writer.''β Publishers Weekly, starred review
''An exceptionally thoughtful, searching and intriguing debut.''β Kirkus, starred review
"James Cambias will be one of the century's major names in hard science fiction.''βRobert J. Sawyer, Hugo Awardβwinning author of Red Planet Blues
"Fast-paced, pure quill hard science fiction. . . . Cambias delivers adroit plot pivots that keep the suspense coming.''βGregory Benford, Nebula Award-winning author of Timescape **
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