Moons' Dancing (Children of the Rock Duology, 2) (Paperback)

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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 ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Volume 2 in the Children of the Rock Duology

Picking up where Volume 1 left off, Princess Vray is returning home from her exile, and her brother, Prince Damon, is seeking to silence her permanently. Dael, her childhood infatuation, has become much more -- together, they must find a way to bring a new generation of Dreamers into their world, or all the kingdoms may be lost. As events and plans intertwine and move at faster and faster speeds, everything will come together in one, final, climactic battle between good and evil.

Susan Sizemore is the proud mother of a spoiled mutt with a remarkable resemblance to the ancient Egyptian god Anubis. Marguerite Krause is married, and the mother of two brilliant, award-winning children . . . who are both finally in college! (20021201) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 419 pages
• Publisher: Five Star Trade (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410401928
• ISBN-13: 978-1410401922
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,008,778 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two super writers create a great work of fantasy, January 18, 2004

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - Moons' Dancing (Hardcover)

The three kingdoms of Sitrene, Dherrcia and Rhenland are all changing, descending into chaos and anarchy due to the machinations of the heir apparent Prince Damon of Rhenlan. Once his sire dies, Damon plans to rule more than just his kingdom. He has set in motion plans to disrupt and ultimately seize control of Sitrene and Dherrica. Assassination and causing unrest are just two of the tools in this evil individual's bag of nasty tricks.

The prime known opposition to Damon's thrust comes from his sister Princess Vray, who was imprisoned, but escaped her cage and from a traitor within his guards, Captain Dael, who loves the hidden princess. Other members of the three kingdoms' realms also work against Damon, but the key player is the Keeper Jordy who loves his people, the princess he protects, and the country he wants made whole. Damon might have the upper hand though his opponents have the hearts of the populace making his immoral road difficult.

Book two of "The Children of the Rock Trilogy" is epic fantasy at its' finest. Ineffective and power hungry kings almost destroy the world and the next generation struggles to repair the damage their elders have done as anarchy seems imminent. Still the key to the tale is the cast especially the evil Damon (perhaps too malevolent with no redeeming qualities), the intrepid Vray, the loyal to his beloved Dael, and the enigmatic Yoda like Jordy. The secondary cast (royals and wizards, etc.) adds depth so that the Krause-Sizemore world is a fine place for readers to visit.

Harriet Klausner