Guardian's Gambit [Paperback]

Carol L. Dennis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2000

THE IRITREES FORM POISON PODS

Trav felt better. At least he wouldn't be alone in this. Another idea entered Trav's mind and he blurted it out before he thought. "What will you do if the men start cutting live trees before I can stop them?"

A myriad of brightly colored images formed one after the other on the ground. Trav didn't have to ask what had happened. He remembered Aunt Meddle's story of how the trees poisoned the settler who insisted on cutting live trees. This time the iritrees had no plan to show mercy. They would kill every person on the planet if anyone logged live trees.

Trav tried asking for patience, mercy, a promise to give him time to stop the loggers.

The wisper faded to nothing until only one idea remained in Trav's mind. Remember.

GUARDIAN'S GAMBIT

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carol L. Dennis has a broad and successful record of teaching both Spanish and English. Her strong background in teaching writing and journalism gives her well-rounded educational and practical experience.

Her education:
University of Toledo (B. Ed.)
University of Houston in Clear Lake (M.S.)

Teaching:
Texas Certified Reading Specialist
Public School English Teacher in Michigan and Texas for 25 years
Teaching Supervisor of student teachers

Instructor:
Rice University Summer Program
University of Houston at Clear Lake
Creative Writing at San Jacinto College
Creative Writing at Angelina College in the Community Services Program

Some of the positions she has held:
Supervisor of student teachers for the University of Houston At Clear Lake
Fiction judge for the Bay Area Writer's League (4 years)
Conference Speaker for the Bay Area Writer's League and Woodlands Writer's Guild

Presenter for the:
Bay Area Writer's League
Fort Bend Writer's Guild
Livingston Writer's Club
Houston Writer's League
International Reading Association
Houston METRO Program

Professional Memberships:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
Austin Writer's League

Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Pale Horse Publishing; First edition (December 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587470055
• ISBN-13: 978-1587470059
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,514,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi Ranger, meet Fantasy farms, November 11, 2006

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Andrew Taylor (Stafford, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guardian's Gambit (Paperback)

A futuristic ranger meets old farmland charm in this new departure for Mrs. Dennis. Intended as the pilot novel of a new sci-fi/fantasy blend series, Guardian's Gambit details the story of the young Galactic Guardian Trav Weiss on his mission to aquire a large supply of the planet's valuable natural resources - the only way to end mankind's hostilities with a misterious alien race. The mission quickly changes however as hidden agendas are revealed, and Trav finds himself alone between an alien race and the massacre of the planet's human population. A loveable cast of caracters straight out of a country story, from the sensible and kind Aunt Meddle, or the wise but practical loner Hermit, to the beautiful but naïve tomboy Sam provide humor, romance, and adventure that will entertain readers of all ages.

4.0 out of 5 stars Guardian's Gambit has Old-World Charm, June 8, 2001

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"pwess10" (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian's Gambit (Paperback)

Carol Dennis's new book, Guardian's Gambit, is a must-buy if you love your off-world experiences so rich in atmosphere and detail that you can practically smell the biscuits baking. Her writing style is a perfect fit for the home-spun culture on her agrarian planet of Wald, and it makes you feel she writes about a place she'd lived all her life. The plot reminds me of a western, where the lawman comes to stop the rustlers, and if he doesn't deal with them quickly, the settlers will be wiped out by marauding Indians (whose part is played by sentient trees). The story comes complete with a sidekick cougcat and a helpful widow with a beautiful niece. If you like old-fashioned fun updated for the modern reader, Guardian's Gambit is for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gaurdian Gambit is the book for you., May 3, 2001

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Debbie McRill (Trinity, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guardian's Gambit (Paperback)

Whether you are a died in the wool sci-fi reader or one that likes a good story, Guargian Gambit is the book for you. You'll appreciate Trav, the Gaurdian who arrives on Wald wanting to do a little politcal favor currying, but soon is thrown into a race to save the planet.

Aunt Meddle, what can I say about her except her name truly fits her as you soon see, but you'll take to her instantly. Watch out for her rolling pin. Without giving away any plot secrets, let me say that the trees are very different than the ones on Earth. We all know that feline's have a mind of their own, but on this planet, they really have a mind of their own.

Carol Dennis has a voice that is both simple and complex. The story rolls forth easily, but suddenly, she drops in unique ways of perceiving the world Wald.