The Blood of the Hoopoe
The Gaia Chronicles Book 3
Published on 5. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-78206-922-5 (ISBN)
Description
Astra is the long prophesied icon of unification for the peoples of Non-Land . . . but is she ready to accept her destiny?
War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the wind sands to join her father and his people - the mystics of Shiimti, who claim to hold the secret of truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth.
Astra's desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny.
War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the wind sands to join her father and his people - the mystics of Shiimti, who claim to hold the secret of truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth.
Astra's desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny.
Reviews / Votes
It's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking at the same time . . . Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable. * Over The Effing Rainbow on Astra * A complex and daring literary story * Upcoming4.me on Astra * Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping * Love Reading on Rook Song * Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable * Over The Effing Rainbow * Rook Song is brave and unexpected . . . if you like your SF intelligent and stimulating do yourself a favour and pick up both Astra and Rook Song. You won't regret it * Upcoming4me * This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it ... reminiscent of LeGuin * Birmingham SF Group on Astra *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quercus Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
444 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78206-922-5 (9781782069225)
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Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2016
1st Edition
ARCADIA
€3.99
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Person
Naomi Foyle was born in London, grew up in Hong Kong, Liverpool and Canada, and currently lives in Brighton. She spent three years in Korea, teaching English, writing travel journalism and acting in Korean educational television. She is a highly regarded poet and performer.