The Crystal Crown (Daw science fiction) [Paperback]

B.W. Clough (Author)

Book Description

Series: Daw science fiction | Publication Date: April 3, 1984

A Crown With a Mind of its Own... When Liras-ven Tsormelezok set off into his garden that morning, he knew he could claim some sort of royal ancestry-but then, so could most of the rest of the population of Averidan. Therefore, being named King while pruning his klimflower vines was a trifle unexpected. But that was only the first of the surprises waiting for Liras. For example, he discovered that the Crystal Crown of the Kings of Averidan could not only speak to him-it could kill him, if it decided he shouldn't be king. And then were certain other inheritances from the late king: a war about which he knew nothing, and a royal bride-to-be with whom he could not speak. No wonder Liras decided to make a run for it...

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Brenda W. Clough spent much of her childhood overseas, courtesy of the U.S. government. She has lived in Laos, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Germany. She earned a degree in English/Creative Writing at Carnegie Mellon University in 1977. Her books include THE CRYSTAL CROWN, THE DRAGON OF MISHBIL, THE REALM BENEATH, THE NAME OF THE SUN, HOW LIKE A GOD,DOORS OF DEATH AND LIFE, and a children's novel, AN IMPOSSUMBLE SUMMER. Locus Magazine said of her work "Clough brings myth and science and plain human existence (complex as all get-out) together for what proves to be a fine blend, and a very good read, offering physical, psychological, and metaphysical insights into the human condition, along with the sometimes delightfully outlandish action that drives the best of pulp fiction." The New York Times Book Review says, "Ms. Clough has an appealingly cheeky imagination." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: DAW (April 3, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0886772834
• ISBN-13: 978-0886772833
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,381,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)