Warriors of Isis [Paperback]

Jean Stewart (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1994

The third lusty tale is one of high adventure and passionate romance among the Freeland Warriors. Arinna Sojourner, the evil product of genetic engineering, vows to destroy the fledgling colony of Isis with her incredible psychic powers. Whit, Kali and other warriors battle to save their world, in this novel bursting with life, love, heroines and villians.

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Another great volume by Jean Stewart, she has so many fans!

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As she reached the door, Arinna called, "you're not leaving now, are you?" Snarling malevolently, she stretched her arms above her and said gleefully, "We're just getting started!"

The arms came down, casting all Arinna's wrath across the room. The first strike of blue fire hit hard enough to rock Kali within her sphere of shields. Trembling and sweating, Kali clutched her side and ended up on her knees. The second strike flattened her, and the shields shimmered an amber shade, almost, but not quite collapsing. Kali lay there, wheezing, vulnerable. Surely, the next blast would destroy the shields completely, and in the minutes afterwards, she would be made Arinna's slave. Determined to resist to the end, Kali shakily drew her knife, preparing to finish herself in the last free-thinking seconds that remained.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Rising Tide Press (AZ) (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883061032
• ISBN-13: 978-1883061036
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,609,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Much better third book, October 28, 2001

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This review is from: Warriors of Isis (Paperback)

The action picks up again in the third volume of the Isis series. The storylines revealed in Return to Isis are resolved and a lot of action is packed in this book. It's much stronger than the second book and reflects the first book more clearly. Kali emerges as the dominant force in confronting the evil Arinna, but Whit's personality becomes more complex and better developed. Some of the supporting characters are also better developed and play integral parts in the story. There is also some foreshadowing for the fourth book, so it will be interesting to see if that book continues as a strong development in the series or not. If you are a science fiction fan, you would find any of these books satisfying. They'll also appeal to you if you're into women's history, Celtic traditions or the beliefs of Wicca. It's interesting that several women's books have included the science of parthanogenesis, where women's eggs can be combined to create a child without sperm, since recent scientists say this will be completely possible with a variation of cloning. Talk about literature reflecting life.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic SciFi/Futurisic writing based on the Lesbian point of view, July 29, 2009

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Laurul FeatherKhat "catbird1950" (Mechanicsburg, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Warriors of Isis (Paperback)

Jean Stewart is a writer with good vision and grasp of the futurisic possibilities which might come about if the US gov failed and fundamentalist religions took over. Her ideas about how women, specifically Lesbians, might be able to produce a government and live together in a community are intreguing and realistic. I am disappointed, however, that in her books all men are portayed as 'bad' and sometimes her idealism is too much like sugar coating. Her tales are interesting and insightful. This first book had a mystery-like basis, revealing the shape and workings of the Freeland society slowly throughout the book, as well as the signifigance of the rescued Elysium farmer. Good basic Lesbian fare with some nice suggestive amorous sequences which are in no way pornographic.

4.0 out of 5 stars I Love Isis..., July 24, 2005

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K. Johnson (Twin Cities, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warriors of Isis (Paperback)

Whit and Kali are at it again in this third installment of the Isis series. I'm not usually a big fan of science fiction books (movies and TV yes, books no), but this one has captured my attention and I have thoroughly enjoyed these stories.

This book has everything - lovers, friends, enemies, athletes, brainiacs, warriors, peacemakers, good, evil, futuristic advancements, and so much more. Whit is scared of Kali's plans to defeat the evil Arianna with her psychic powers. This is especially true when Arianna "flexes her muscle" at a community celebration and shakes up the women of Isis. While everyone is focused on Kali's training routine, no one seems to notice Danu's own training activities. At one point, everyone is in danger and only a few have the skills to win the battle with evil.

Very well written. This book is light on physical loving, but is heavy on feelings and other expressions of love. It's impossible not to fall in love with the characters. I can't wait to read the final two books in the series -- they're on my shelf and calling my name. Do yourself a favor and meet the inhabitants of Isis.