Book Preview PRAISE FOR THE DUNE CHRONICLES DUNE “An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” —The Washington Post “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” —Robert A. Heinlein “Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.” —The Louisville Times … Read more
Book Preview PRAISE FOR THE DUNE CHRONICLES DUNE “An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” —The Washington Post “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” —Robert A. Heinlein “Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.” —The Louisville Times … Read more
Book Preview PRAISE FOR THE DUNE CHRONICLES DUNE “An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” —The Washington Post “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” —Robert A. Heinlein “Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.” —The Louisville Times … Read more
Book Preview PRAISE FOR THE DUNE CHRONICLES DUNE “An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” —The Washington Post “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” —Robert A. Heinlein “Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.” —The Louisville Times … Read more
Book Preview PRAISE FOR THE DUNE CHRONICLES DUNE “An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” —The Washington Post “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” —Robert A. Heinlein “Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.” —The Louisville Times … Read more
Book Preview PRAISE FOR THE DUNE CHRONICLES “An astonishing science fiction phenomenon.” “Powerful, convincing, and most ingenious.” “Herbert’s creation of this universe, with its intricate development and analysis of ecology, religion, politics, and philosophy, remains one of the supreme and seminal achievements in science fiction.” —The Louisville Times “One of the landmarks of modern science … Read more
Book Preview Praise for ALICE “Careful, this white rabbit will lead you on a psychotic journey through the bowels of magic and madness. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the ride.” —Brom, author of The Child Thief “I loved falling down the rabbit hole with this dark, gritty tale. A unique spin on a classic and … Read more
Book Preview Praise for ALICE “I loved falling down the rabbit hole with this dark, gritty tale. A unique spin on a classic and one wild ride!” —Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Torment “Alice takes the darker elements of Lewis Carroll’s original, amplifies Tim Burton’s cinematic reimagining of the story … Read more
Book Preview “Careful, this white rabbit will lead you on a psychotic journey through the bowels of magic and madness. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the ride.” —Brom, author of The Child Thief “I loved falling down the rabbit hole with this dark, gritty tale. A unique spin on a classic and one wild ride!” … Read more
Book Preview 1 Today. August 1, the Back Woods. 6:30 A.M. Things come from nowhere. The mind is empty and then, inside the frame, a pear. Perfect, green, the stem atilt, a single leaf. It sits in a white ironstone bowl, nestled among the limes, in the center of a weathered picnic table, on an … Read more
Book Preview FINTAN, BARD OF THE POET GODDESS KAELIN: Raelech bard assigned to perform daily for the people of Pelemyn, telling the story of the Giants’ War. DERVAN DU ALÖBAR: Brynt historian tasked to write down the Raelech bard’s tale, but increasingly drawn into spycraft against his will. OLET KANEK: Daughter of Hathrim hearthfire Winthir … Read more
Book Preview There were … I don’t know how many. More than I could count. All tall, pale, and dressed in clacking bones. Some with swords, some with spears—the tools they had used to slay the people of Möllerud and Hillegöm … I had a glass knife. They had swords and spears and arms that … Read more
Book Preview Since Al MacBharrais (pronounced as mac VARE ish) and his companions are Glaswegians and have a particular way of speaking, I’ve provided some guidance here as to how their speech should be pronounced, in case you want it. I haven’t tried to reproduce the Glaswegian Scots dialect in all its glory but rather … Read more
Book Preview Some of the language used in this book reflects the charming and unique way Scots employ English, and some of it is specifically Glaswegian (or Weegie). Accents and pronunciation can vary greatly in regions of Scotland, and even though Glasgow and Edinburgh are less than fifty miles apart, their accents are quite distinct. … Read more
Book Preview Pronunciation Guide as with other tomes, I provide this merely to help out those who want assistance with some names. You can say the names however you want as you read, of course; there will not be a test at the end, and the point is to enjoy yourself. But just in case … Read more
Book Preview Some o’ the words in this book might not be immediately pronounceable for some readers because they have foreign origins. Heck, I needed help myself. But I like learning new words and how to say them, so I’m providing a wee guide here for a few names and such in case you’re of … Read more
Book Preview I think it’s cool if you read the unusual names in my books however you want. There won’t be a test afterward and I’m not going to withhold a Twinkie from you if you pronounce any of them incorrectly. You’re supposed to have fun here, after all, and it’s usually not fun if … Read more
Book Preview Let it be known from the beginning that readers are free to pronounce the names in this book however they see fit. It’s supposed to be a good time, so I do not wish to steal anyone’s marshmallows by telling them they’re “saying it wrong.” However, for those readers who place a premium … Read more