{"product_id":"the-gathering-edge-paperback","title":"The Gathering Edge - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharon Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteve Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER. \u003c\/b\u003eA series milestone as we welcome the \u003cb\u003etwentieth\u003c\/b\u003e amazing entry in the nationally best-selling Liaden Universe(R) series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe luck runs rough around Theo Waitley. Not only are people trying to kill her and capture the self-aware intelligent ship \u003ci\u003eBechimo\u003c\/i\u003e to whom Theo is bonded, they're also trying to arrest her crew members, and throw the dignity of an important passenger, the duly-constituted norbear ambassador Hevelin, into question. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo wonder Theo and her crew felt the need of a break, and retired to what \u003ci\u003eBechimo\u003c\/i\u003e refers to as \"safe space.\" Unfortunately, safe space may not be so safe, anymore. It seems that things are leaking through from another universe, and another time. In fact, \u003ci\u003ewhole spaceships\u003c\/i\u003e are coming through. One of those ships is a blasted battleship seemingly fleeing a long-lost war. What's more, its crew may be members of Theo's ancient ancestral line--her relatives. It's certain that they are in dire need of help. Theo has a choice to make. It seems that \u003ci\u003eBechimo's\u003c\/i\u003e \"safe space\" is about to become deadly perilous. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout series prequel \u003ci\u003eAlliance of Equals\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" . . . continues to delight with genteel interactions between mild-spoken characters who are capable of great passions and swift actions, and its immense scope encompasses a well-realized and comfortable universe.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaine-based writers \u003cb\u003eSharon Lee\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSteve Miller\u003c\/b\u003e have written dozens of short stories and 20 plus novels, most set in their star-spanning Liaden Universe. Before settling down to the serene and stable life of a science fiction and fantasy writer, Steve was a traveling poet, rock-band reviewer, reporter, and editor of a string of community newspapers. Sharon, less adventurous, has been an advertising copywriter, copy editor on night-side news at a small city newspaper, reporter, photographer, and book reviewer. Both credit their newspaper experiences with teaching them the finer points of collaboration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaine-based writers \u003cb\u003eSharon Lee \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Steve Miller\u003c\/b\u003e teamed up in the late 1980s to bring the world the story of Kinzel, an inept wizard with a love of cats, a thirst for justice, and a staff of true power. Since then, the husband and wife have written dozens of short stories and twenty plus novels, most set in their star-spanning Liaden Universe(R). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Before settling down to the serene and stable life of a science fiction and fantasy writer, Steve was a traveling poet, rock-band reviewer, reporter, and editor of a string of community newspapers. Sharon, less adventurous, has been an advertising copywriter, copy editor on night-side news at a small city newspaper, reporter, photographer, and book reviewer. Both credit their newspaper experiences with teaching them the finer points of collaboration. Sharon and Steve passionately believe that reading fiction ought to be fun and that stories are entertainment. Steve and Sharon maintain a web presence at http: \/\/korval.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 6.6 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 31, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42168518377607,"sku":"9781481483353","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/81006c7db4a61613745057935c66f7fd.webp?v=1733336004","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-gathering-edge-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}