Child of the Mist (Gem of the Galaxy) [Kindle Edition]

Kae Cheatham (Author)

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Juilan Pranss is just a lowly government employee on a space-faring planet. Or is she? Juilan suddenly isn’t sure after she’s spirited from a spaceliner, kidnapped and continually under threat on a distant planet she knows little about. During this time, she keeps having disturbing visions and begins to believe she is possessed.
Handsome benefactor Rodrig Ferstan is certain Juilan is the answer to all the galaxy’s problems. But his ideas seem dangerous. Juilan flees him, and comes under the tutelage of Trenner Curembac, a moody, driven outcast.
With doubt and danger at every turn, Juilan learns incredible truths about her background and the world into which she has been forced. Once she accepts the astounding realities, she must still evade her psychotic half-brother and handle the century-old Evincor—the indomitable gemstone that is the very basis of the culture—in a ceremony that could cause her death.

About the Author

Author/photographer Kae Cheatham has published eleven books, fiction and nonfiction, and poems (in Crosscurrents, ART/LIFE, and other literary journals). Her writing and photography appeared regularly in a national rodeo magazine, and also in American Cowboy and other sports magazines. The nonfiction book The Crocodile (Lucent) was published in July 2001 for use in schools and libraries. Her skills have been utilized by Silver Moon Press (re-write editor), Athlon Sports Communications (assistant editor), Falcon Publishers (copy editor), and Thomas Nelson (abridgements).
Her 1997 juvenile s biography (still in print), Dennis Banks: Native American Activist (ENSLOW), was Finalist for a 1998 Spur Award. Other titles include Blood and Bond, Daughter of the Stone and Spotted Flower and the Ponokomita.
Many Western communities have enjoyed her history presentations, and she displays her photography at art shows. Kae lives near Helena, Montana where she shares time with a horse, lots of pronghorns and bluebirds, and a trusting snowshoe rabbit. Read more about Kae in Contemporary Authors New Revision by Gale Group.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 527 KB
• Print Length: 286 pages
• Publisher: KAIOS Books/Get It Together Productions (May 12, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003M69KPK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,114 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Kae Cheatham (K Follis Cheatham) isn't a product of her environment--at least not the one she grew up in. Born in Ohio, Kae lived there through college (Ohio State). After marriage, she lived in several other states East of the Mississippi, but her abiding passion has always been the American West.

Kae, a professional photographer, has also held jobs as a research analyst, sports magazine editor, movie extra, program director for at-risk children, rodeo photographer, copy editor, print model, and she has tutored math and history. Along with her eleven published books, her writing has appeared in newspapers and national magazines, including American Cowboy and Pro Rodeo World. For several years she was an assistant editor at Athlon Sports Communications. She has also edited for Thomas Nelson and Falcon Press. Her poetry has been published in many literary journals.

Kae now lives in Montana and as a speaker, she travels to various locations to share her history and writing knowledge. Read more about Kae in Contemporary Authors New Revision, by Gale Group.

You can find her titles listed under Kae Cheatham and/or K. Follis Cheatham.
Out-of-print titles are available on KINDLE.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Child of the Mist, September 2, 2010

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This review is from: Child of the Mist (Gem of the Galaxy) (Kindle Edition)

Child of the Mist (Gem of the Galaxy) [Kindle Edition]
by Kae Cheatham

CHILD OF THE MIST, by Kae Cheatham, is the second novel in the Gem of the Galaxy set. Cheatham's science fiction novel claims all the accompanying accoutrements of the genre, including space travel, fancy gadgets, characters with telepathic powers, and not least, an exotic alien world populated by a sentient alien species. But this action-adventure romance is more than that. Upon reading, it feels quite like a fantasy tale replete with something akin to royal lineage, political intrigue, mystery, and harrowing escapes.

There are plenty of interesting characters but center stage is occupied by one Juilan Pranss, Juilan is introduced as an unassuming young woman who has recently lost her father, leaving her, as far as she knows, without relations. Julian works as a translator for another woman who turns out to be involved with the strained political scene on a planet called Srotag. When Juilan and her employer are apparently hijacked and taken to Srotag, the plot wastes no time in getting thicker. Juilan discovers that her father spent a great portion of his life on Srotag and even wed one of the human "Ceitwans" of the planet. Juilan's mother, as it turns out, was a woman of great importance to the native planetary culture. Slowly, Juilan learns that because of her lineage, she is directly involved in the political struggles on Srotag.

CHILD OF THE MIST is also a romance from a woman's point of view. To good effect, author Cheatham infuses Juilan with the passions of a young woman who is torn between two suitors. Both suitors seem to honestly love her, but each are on opposing political sides. Naturally, this opposition creates additional emotional distress for Juilan as she struggles to understand her widening role in the unfolding drama.

Cheatham takes great pains through her artful use of language to fully describe the world of Srotag by describing numerous flora and fauna which thrive in a threatened environment. Srotag is portrayed as an interesting yet alien locale filled with beauty, danger, and wonder.

There is much in CHILD OF THE MIST to attract readers of varying types. As stated above, the book falls into the science fiction genre, but because of the writing style and literary devices Cheatham employs, it would also be of interest to fantasy readers. It is a multi-layered story of intrigue populated by many original characters with rich and deep descriptions of an alien culture. There was so much, in fact, at times I wished Cheatham had included a glossary for quick reference. Cheatham worked hard in creating the world of Srotag and it shows.

For a fast-moving, romantic adventure, check out CHILD OF THE MIST.

Kae Cheatham resides in Montana and has authored eleven books which can be ordered from her web site: [...]. Books are available in print and Kindle editions.