King's Blood Four (true Game, Bk. 1), by Sheri S. Tepper First Edition
Condition: VeryGood.
"King's Blood Four," the inaugural book in Sheri S. Tepper's "True Game" series, unfolds in a richly layered fantasy world where individuals' magical and psychic capabilities dictate their societal standings. The narrative follows fifteen-year-old Peter, a student at Mertyn's School, who becomes ensnared in the machinations of Mandor, a gamesmaster Prince. After his banishment, Peter, alongside friends Yarrel and Chance, embarks on a quest that explores the game's complexities and his own dormant powers. Tepper intricately weaves themes of power, exploitation, and moral ambiguity within her society's rigid hierarchy, blurring the lines between fantasy and potential science fiction elements. The novel garnered critical acclaim, marking."
First Ace. Very mild shelfwear.
ACE Books
Paperback
ISBN: 0441445241
First Edition
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"King's Blood Four," the inaugural book in Sheri S. Tepper's "True Game" series, unfolds in a richly layered fantasy world where individuals' magical and psychic capabilities dictate their societal standings. The narrative follows fifteen-year-old Peter, a student at Mertyn's School, who becomes ensnared in the machinations of Mandor, a gamesmaster Prince. After his banishment, Peter, alongside friends Yarrel and Chance, embarks on a quest that explores the game's complexities and his own dormant powers. Tepper intricately weaves themes of power, exploitation, and moral ambiguity within her society's rigid hierarchy, blurring the lines between fantasy and potential science fiction elements. The novel garnered critical acclaim, marking."
First Ace. Very mild shelfwear.
ACE Books
Paperback
ISBN: 0441445241
First Edition
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