Firebird: A Trilogy (Tyers, Kathy) [Paperback]

Kathy Tyers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tyers, Kathy | Publication Date: October 1, 2004

These critically acclaimed novels deftly chronicle one courageous woman’s spiritual and physical battles and the eternal consequences of her struggle--not only for herself and Brennan Caldwell, the man she loves, but also for the worlds she seeks to save. With her own people seeking her sacrifice, Lady Firebird finds herself swept toward an exciting but perilous destiny. Capturing the imaginations of readers of all genres, the complete story is now offered in this 3-in-1 volume. Fans of science fiction and fantasy from a Christian worldview and readers who simply love great storytelling will be thrilled by the thoughtful themes and intriguing plots of this compelling trilogy.

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About the Author

Kathy Tyers is a bestselling author and has earned degrees in microbiology and education. Kathy lives in Bozeman, Montana, where she plays flute in the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra.

Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764229273
• ISBN-13: 978-0764229275
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy Tyers (née Moore) was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She obtained a degree in microbiology from Montana State University, where she met her future husband Mark Tyers.

Tyers sold her first novel Firebird to Bantam Spectra in 1986. She subsequently sold Fusion Fire (1988; a sequel to Firebird), Crystal Witness (1989) and Shivering World (1991). During this period she also authored a nonfiction travel book and, with her husband, released two CDs of folk music, Leave Her, Johnny and The Very Best Dreams on which she played flute and Irish harp. In 1991, while working on another speculative fiction novel, she was approached with an opportunity to write a novel in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Her novel The Truce at Bakura (1993) reached the New York Times bestseller list.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!, May 20, 2006

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Teresa D. Martin "Actually this is her son:-)" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Firebird: A Trilogy (Tyers, Kathy) (Paperback)

This book is excellent. Kathy Tyers has produced a splendid cross between Science Fiction, and Christian values. I especially like the aspect of the Pre-Messiah society. Where they still depend on blood sacrifice to cover sins, and where they eagerly await the messiah. You don't see it as much in this book as in Fusion Fire, but it's definitely there. Kathy Tyers does an excellent job of portraying the greatness, and different aspects of God through her books. I have found the Firebird trilogy (books 1 & 2 at least) to be very thought provoking, as well as well-written. Some christian books are quite poorly written, or not properly proof-read. A disappointing reality. Firebird is one of the best books I've ever read. I rank the Trilogy right up with Tolkein and Lewis in my hall of fame.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars three fabulous Judeo-Christian science fiction in one book, October 30, 2004

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This review is from: Firebird: A Trilogy (Tyers, Kathy) (Paperback)

Firebird. Though a member of the Naetai royal family, Princess Firebird Angelo is a Wastling too low on the succession chain to matter; her life is expendable. She is trained to accept death as her highest calling. Her chance occurs when she is chosen to lead a suicide attack on the planet VeeRon. Instead, she does the unimaginable, dishonoring herself as she allows the enemy to capture her.

Fusion Fire. Princess Firebird and VeeRon Master Sentinel Brennan Caldwell have bonded and are expecting the birth of twin sons. However, her older sister Princess Phoena detests Firebird for choosing life when her destiny like all Wastling was death. Phoena will try anything to insure Firebird dies while the Shur will kill to prevent the Master Singer's prophesy that the Messiah is coming as a member of the Caldwell clan.

Crown of Fire. Phoena has managed to have Lady Firebird sentenced to death for treason and heresy while rebels are destroying cities on several worlds trying to eradicate the Caldwells and the Angelos. Her family asks Firebird to come home as a royal heiress to try to lure a deadly assassin out into the open even as Phoena plans to kill her dishonorable sibling.

The FIREBIRD TRILOGY consolidates three fabulous novels into one terrific package. The Judeo-Christian science fiction story-line turns readers into believing in the varying worlds and the specific mythos starting with the intriguing sacrificial customs that the Naetai have for the younger members of the family that seem like the flowing of blood to replenish the land. The VeeRon beliefs in the coming of the Messiah add to the insight into their values system. This is a fabulous trilogy.

Harriet Klausner

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lady Firebird has captured my heart..., August 31, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Firebird: A Trilogy (Tyers, Kathy) (Paperback)

This is undeniably my favorite trilogy of all time. I had read Kathy Tyers' Star Wars novels and loved them, so when I saw her name on the Firebird books (this was a few years ago) I simply had to have them. Little did I know what I was getting into... I went through the first book in two days, even though I was only ELEVEN at the time. So, what is Firebird about? Glad you asked...

Firebird (book 1): Lady Firebird Angelo is the third-born of the royal family of the world of Netaia, and as third-born, she is subject to Netaia's heir limitation laws. She is doomed to die as soon as her eldest sister secures the family line, with no remorse from her government. Being a navy pilot, she is sent with an attack force to the world of Veroh, under protection of Netaia's enemy: the Federacy. She is basically on a suicide mission, but instead of dying, she is captured. Under protection of genetic telepath Colonel Brennen Caldwell, she finds herself thinking treacherous thoughts... Thoughts of living, despite her death sentence. Now who could blame her for that? She eventually revokes Netaia and its religion of the "Powers" to accept a place amongst the Federates, including Brennen Caldwell, whom she has fallen in love with.

Fusion Fire: Firebird is now several months pregnant with twins, after being wed to Brennen shortly after the close of "Firebird", and a part of the Federacy. But the enemies of Brennen's telepathic race wish to end Brennen's line, because they are the heirs to ancient prophecies concerning a King... Firebird has discovered she is also telepathic, and she struggles to learn the abilities she knows her twin sons will have... However, Firebird has a special gift inside that of her telepathy, one that is extremely dangerous and deadly.

Crown of Fire: With Carradee (Firebird's eldest sister, Queen of Netaia) having abdicated the throne of Netaia, Phoena (the middle of the Angelo sisters, Princess of Netaia) dead, and Carradee's daughters missing, Firebird is the only Angelo heiress left! And despite all of the charges that Netaia has made against her--especially her treason and heresy--they want her back. So she must come to Netaia to be confirmed as an heiress, and possibly Queen... but she has enemies that want her dead first.

So I hope you guys read Firebird! You won't be disappointed! (BTW, I'm fourteen and STILL hooked on Firebird, three years later!)