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Far Arena: Part Five of the Okal Rel Saga

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This book is a fantastic culmination of some of the building forces in the Okal Rel Universe. It was gripping and fascinating throughout, exploring some very relevant issues about information, privacy, honour and government in one fell swoop. If you've read other ORU books you will love the interplay between the characters. Lynda Williams is comfortable in her universe and is making great use of the series' capacity for investigation of core moral and ethical issues.

"Far Arena" is my first read in the Okal Rel Saga, the fifth book by Lynda Williams in her series. My decision: I want to start the series and read all the books! Although new to Okal Rel, it was easy for me to see why the books are so popular and highly praised. Williams has the rare ability to develop her characters, show us the story, maintain tension, and do all three at the same time. The characters are deep and intricate. The story moves quickly; the pages keep turning. The universe is unique and developed in impressive detail. I found the conclusion of the book to be very satisfying, leaving me wanting to read the previous books. The final chapter of the book is compelling. It told me more about the intriguing character Di Mon, and I could not help wondering how things all began. If you've read one or more of the previous books in this series, you'll love "Far Arena." And if, like me, this is your first dip in, you've got five guaranteed good reads waiting for you. You can't go wrong with "Far Arena."