The Jewels of Aptor
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Special Collections / Author Archives › D. Douglas Fratz Collection
ISBN: 0575071001 / Publisher: Gollancz, January 2000
“Outrageously fantastic, romantic and gorgeously implausible.” —Analog. One of the most universally acclaimed first novels in science fiction-by the writer who become a star of the genre. On the orders of the White Goddess, four companions embark on a journey to seize a jewel from the dark god Hama. With this precious stone, she may defeat the malign forces gathered against her. But, as the mission continues, easy distinctions between good and evil blur. “Streaked through with poetry and crammed with vivid images.”—New Worlds.
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One of the most universally acclaimed first novels in science fiction--by the man who become one of the most stellar writers in the genre's history. On the orders of Argo, the White Goddess, an itinerant poet and his three companions journey to the island of Aptor. Their mission: to seize a jewel from the dark god Hama and bring it back home. With this precious stone Argo may defeat the malign forces gathered against her and the land of Leptor. But, as the group presses deep into the enigmatic heart of Aptor, easy distinctions between good and evil blur, and somehow the task seems less straightforward. For Argo already owns two of the jewels, and possession of the third would give her unqualified power.And, as the four friends already know, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
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