"Fine Futuristic sci fi"
In the far distant future, the surface of Earth is almost
totally destroyed with most of the remaining survivors
living under the sea. Mars is thriving, but few men live
there and these are considered freaks. Women rule with an
iron hand. Most people on Mars believe they are the
mother planet and earth is the colony. Martian warrior Dreams-of- War is sent to earth to guard a
special child Lunae, who has the ability to shift through
time. Yskaterina of Nightworld on the edge of the galaxy
is sent to kill the child. The Kami scientists, who were
able to separate mind from body, want human hosts so that
they can explore the physical realm again. Lunae tries to
stop them while Dreams-of War and Yskaterina fight to the
death over the only person who can save humanity in the
war that might be coming. In BANNER OF SOULS earth is a bleak place with no hope for
much of a future while Mars feels optimistic about it's
outlook. There are various subplots that add complexity
to the tale and at times make it difficult to follow, but
each one enhances the prime theme as they seamlessly merge
into the story line. The characters are incredible as
they are believable products of their environment coming
from varying societies so that though the reader may not
understand motivations, we can comprehend that consistency
of each key player as decisions are made from a respective
societal values' set. Futuristic sci fi fans will
appreciate this powerful novel. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted September 3, 2004
One of Spectra's most imaginative and talented authors now
takes us on a phantasmagoric journey into a strange future
fueled by haunt-tech: a technology which works by
harnessing energy from of the realm of the dead. But who
are the mysterious race known as the Kami who brought haunt-
tech to earth? Saviors from another world, or something
else entirely? And how does the child named Lunae who can
manipulate time with a thought fit into the puzzle? It is
up to the Martian warrior Dreams-of-War to answer these
questions before life as she knows it comes to an end.
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