GOD STALKER
Jame is a Kencyr. Kencyrs are not native to the planet where they now live. For thirty centuries they have been the weapon that their Three-Faced God has used against the power of the Perimal Darkling. And though they have fought well, the Darkling has come to planet after planet, and the Kencyrs have moved on.
Jame knows this as she stumbles out of the hilly, barren Haunted Lands into the city of Tai-tastigon. But she knows little else. She does not remember where she has been or what she has done for the last ten years of her life. Her memory goes back only a week or two—to finding her home destroyed and all her family dead.
In Tai-tastigon Jame begins a new life that seems to be at odds with all that the Kencyrs stand for. Kencyrs are honest and just, but Jame becomes an apprentice to the most renowned thief in the powerful Thieves' Guild. Kencyrs are confirmed monotheists, yet Jame explores the rituals and activities of the thousands of gods, templed and untempled, in this religious center; she even kills a god and then resurrects him. And at the inn, the Res aB'tyrr, where she lives, she finds herself using the most sacred dances of her people, dances she does not even remember learning, for the entertainment and sometimes the destruction of the inn's patrons.
Within herself Jame finds power she does not want and doubts she defies her heredity to harbor. She moves through the rich and bloody stew of Tai-tastigon like a hot spice. Her probings, to find herself and to discover what her powers mean to her and her people, combined with influences already at work, very nearly destroy the city. And yet, they bring her face to face with a destiny she must accept.
This is the first of several books.
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Product ReviewOne of the most original and most interesting fantasy novels of all time. Subtle, detailed and engrossing. It does introduce elements that are not explored properly until later novels; not everybody likes this, but it gives a feeling of a great depth of creation. The later novels have been very slow to arrive, and are not quite as stellar, but still generally satisfy.
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Product ReviewThis is a Good book, not great because I found it to be tedious in some parts. The tale is good enough that I'm onto the second book of the series.
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Product ReviewHaving just read the whole series through a second time, and eagerly waiting for the next book, I can give this book the highest rating, as well as the highest rating for the entire Kencyrath series.
This is a good introduction to Jame, the Kencyrath, and their God, as well as the magic of PC Hodgell. (There may be some elements of the series that may be slightly dark as has been mentioned.)
This series is a real gem, and one I would not have discovered had it not been offered on webscriptions. The fantasy setting is incredibly creative and not the typical fantasy elements either. The author has quite an innovative and unusual imagination. Jame has quickly become one of my favourite characters, and it is a real pleasure to have a female cast in such a strong role.Posted on
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Product Review5 stars: I'd buy more in this series (and by this author) without even checking the book blurb. I'd recommend it to all my friends whose tastes I felt were compatible.
The style of the prose is somewhat unusual, and the story and setting are definitely unusual, but not in a negative sense. Perhaps my early addiction to Andre Norton gave me an enhanced taste for this style.
I don't recommend this author or series to everybody; good work might be universal but great work seems to attract both love and hate.
I'm glad to hear that the newest sequel is coming out this year. Perhaps the partnership with Baen will allow the author to write books without decade delays =)
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God Stalker Chronicles$25.00