Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - The Moon Runners [Hardcover]

Mary Lennox (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 159414107X | ISBN-13: 978-1594141072 | Publication Date: January 2, 2004 | Edition: 1

The lush time of ancient, epic Greece comes alive in this gripping novel of mythology, adventure, and romance. . . . In a time when the gods still walked the earth, a Macedonian king provoked by greed and jealousy prepares to conquer neighboring Thessaly, renowned for its culture and riches. The goddess Artemis has marked Princess Atalante of Thessaly as the Sign Bearer and war leader of her country. Believing the scar she bears disfigures her, Atalante hones her skills as war leader and accepts her fate to never know a man's love. Prince Melanion of Macedonia battles his own demons. Torn between loyalty to his father, the king, and his childhood vow to protect Thessaly, his mother's homeland, he escapes to the bordering mountains, where he meets Atalante. Drawn by trust and a burgeoning desire, they pledge at the altar of Artemis to attempt to avert the war to come.

Mary Lennox lives in Appalachia. (20021201)

Editorial Reviews

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"From a darkly humorous tale of the power of words (Death and the Librarian) to a never-before-published response to events of September 11 (Ilion), Friesner's 12 stories illustrate the author's acutely sensitive vision of wonder in the everyday world... Known primarily for his 'Star Wars' novels... Zahn's short stories also deliver strong plots and memorable characters... Zebrowski's many novels (e.g. Macrolife) mark him as a visionary as well as a master of hard sf. The ten short stories collected in In the Distance provide a benchmark of his creativity... the author expands his concept of the human condition to embrace the stars. Part of Five Star's continuing commitment to showcasing the short fiction of the genre's most prominent author's, these three volumes belong in most libraries where short sf is popular."
-- Library Journal (December 2002) (Library Journal 20020615)

"...Part of Five Star's continuing commitment to showcasing the short fiction of the genre's most prominent authors, these three volumes (Death and the Librarian and Other Stories/ Star Song and Other Stories/ In the Distance, and Ahead in Time) belong in most libraries where short sf is popular."
-- Library Journal (December 2002) (Library Journal )

"Four more titles in Five Star's new series (God Is an Iron and Other Stories/ Generation Gap and Other Stories/ The Lady Vanishes and Other Oddities of Nature/ Suppose They Gave a Peace and Other Stories) of short fiction by noteworthy sf authors offer a variety of tales that illustrate the depth and staying power of the genre...Most of the stories in these volumes have only appeared in periodicals. Libraries wishing to augment their sf or short fiction collections should consider any of them."
-- Library Journal (June 2002) (Library Journal )

"The Moon Runners touches the heart. Lennox weaves a beautifully written tale of goddesses and humans, good and evil, power and love. This is the stuff of legends, handed down through the ages. It's not to be missed."
-- Romantic Times (Romantic Times )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 359 pages
• Publisher: Five Star; 1 edition (January 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159414107X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594141072
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,183,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fastest Woman in the World, February 28, 2004

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This review is from: Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - The Moon Runners (Hardcover)

Yet again Mary Lennox has struck gold, bringing us this time to ancient Greece in the age of Gods, Goddesses, and true valor. While The Moon Runners is stamped with her trademark elegant prose and descriptive grandeur, this time her plotting moves to the fore. Moving easily between four major characters and storylines, she pulls us inexorably into her world, replete with historically accurate accounts of ancient rites, athletic competition and the perils of war. Her depictions are rousing and detailed, yet they never let you lose sight of that timeless goal - honor, victory, and most importantly, a love which can transcend all, even death.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read!, April 3, 2004

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This review is from: Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - The Moon Runners (Hardcover)

Mary Lennox breathes new life into familiar characters from Greek mythology. Against the backdrop of stirring honor, staggering trust, and stunning betrayal the love story of Atalante and Melanion will keep you turning the pages far into the night. This superbly crafted tale is sure to remain on your 'keeper shelf' for years to come.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tremendous Greek mythological tale, February 21, 2004

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This review is from: Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - The Moon Runners (Hardcover)

In 1350 BC, Melanion thinks back to his death bed pledge to his dying mother that he would protect her homeland Thessaly from his father King Kryton of Macedonia without hurting his sire. However, the time to act on his vow has arrived as the King's High Commander Polymus plans to invade and plunder Thessaly, killing anyone in his way.

Artemis names Thessaly Princess Atalante as her war leader by placing her sign on the human's visage. The beautiful princess has never seen the scar as Artemis forbid her to see her own reflection. Thinking she must have an ugly face, Atalante compensates by turning to war activities normally the domain of men. She becomes the swiftest of runners and the greatest of archers.

When Melanion and Atalante meet, he knows she is his soulmate and she loves him very much, but she cannot accept that any man can desire her. Besides her doubts there remain their respective fathers to consider and the whimsy of Artemis so that the probability of anything permanent between these two so in love individuals seems nil.

THE MOON RUNNERS is a tremendous Greek mythological tale that readers will deeply appreciate due to a powerful story line and a fine lead duet. The principal duo is stars of a pending tragedy as even love offers no escape from forces pulling at their strings. The Olympus and Underworld pantheons seem genuine as if Mary Lennox has a residency on the Mount as proven by this fantastic five star fantasy.

Harriet Klausner