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Timegods' World [Paperback]

L. E. Modesitt (Author)
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August 5, 2000
This omnibus contains two novels by L.E. Modesitt that comprise a larger story unit, Timedivers Dawn and The Timegod (expanded from his first novel, The Fires of Paratime). They were formerly published in mass market original form and are now combined and published together for the first time, in trade paperback. They are somewhat reminiscent of the Change War stories of Fritz Lieber, and although they are science fiction, they contain intriguing connections to the fantasy universe of Modesitts Recluce novels.

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L.E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce. His science fiction includes Adiamante, the Ecolitan novels, and Archform: Beauty. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.

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  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (August 5, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312874952
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312874957
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After spending years writing poetry, political speeches and analyses, as well as economic and technical reports on extraordinarily detailed and often boring subjects, I finally got around to writing my first short story, which was published in 1973. I kept submitting and occasionally having published stories until an editor indicated he'd refuse to buy any more until I wrote a novel. So I did, and it was published in 1982, and I've been writing novels -- along with a few short stories -- ever since.

If you want to know more, you can visit my website at www.lemodesittjr.com.

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sci Fi meets Nordic Lore, March 1, 2001
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One thing is definite and certain, L. E., Modesitt is a terrifically inventive writer. Hollywood could easily make a sci fi film (with a story for a change) of the TimeGod book. The possibilities of eco devastation and the intervention of god like beings who destroy the bad guys in the universe as well as save others has been around for awhile, yet I still like the notion of super beings giving a helping hand, especially when confronted with world shattering events as presented herein.

The main characters, Sammis in "Time Divers Dawn" and Loki in "Time God" are engaging and sympathetic from the very get go. Because of their personal characteristics the reader is willing to follow their development as they battle themselves and others in an extremely hostile world and evolve from bumbling, ignorant young men into the realization of their power and potential and to root for them as they are manipulated by power drunk colleagues and to watch them evolve into saviors of a sort.

Sammis' eventual mate, Dr. Wryan Relorn is a brilliant scientist and the true architect of change on this fantasy world of Query. She helps Sammis directly and later Loki in an indirect manner to become major league heros and slowly they grasp the realization that they are indeed immortals and (somewhat reluctantly) demi-gods.

Modesitt is quite adept at weaving the strands of ecological development in a technology and resource poor world with the norse mythic themes into a logical and believable venue. He shows how barbaric people truly are by nature, under the veneer of so-called civilized behavior, and that when their chief goal is to destroy every resource they have for whatever motivation, that they also destroy their technology and ability to self sustain. Query is just such a world.

His take on Loki is an especially pleasing presentation as Loki has usually been portrayed in the legends as a totally malign being and troublemaker non pareil. Yes, he is still perceived as that, but Modesitt makes Loki far more sympathetic and heroic then one has been led to believe in other tales. The bad guys in these stories are far closer to the hearth and home which is an added spice to the cosmic stew cooking here. Overall, if you enjoy a very well written sci fi yarn with the added charm of mythical gods and goddesses, then this will be a fun read for you. It was for me.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Timegod's World, July 25, 2000
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This is a re-print of "Timedivers Dawn" and "Timegod". Both are excellent books, but I made the mistake of thinking this a sequel until I looked closely at the book and realized it was the first two books put togethor and re-released. I would definately recommend this book to modesitt fans if you haven't read the timediver series...if you have, then don't buy this book "as it is not a sequel!".
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read, October 8, 2000
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This is actually two books published together "Timediver's dawn" and "the timegod". They are a complementry pair that are a beginning and end of a story, although there are different main characters in each book.

I had not read these novels before I picked up this book, though I'd seen them around at some point. They reminded me in theme and story of an earlier novel by this author called "the hammer of darkness". They all deal with the subject of timetravel, space, power and gods.

These books are pure fantasy. This author has an unusual writing style and creates strange worlds. I would have to say that "the timegod" seemed to go slower than the first book "timediver's dawn". Both are a good read if you like fantasy or this author. Value for money, with 2 books in 1.

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