He finds his solution in a very clever choice of weapons. We also get the story, which I've wondered about, of ho This is a larger collection of Liaden Universe shorter fiction.
We also get the story, which I've wondered about, of how Ren Zel came to be expelled from his clan. Pat Rin has a really unsettling encounter with a rug when he's helping out Luken by cataloging rugs from a house the clan is closing, one scout finds a doomsday weapon, and another is stranded on a world that ought to be interdicted because of its low technology--but he crashed due to a storm in space, and he has to survive. That means going native--and that means forming ties that will be hard to break if rescue ever arrives. There's more, and it's all good, and interesting, and illuminates more of the Liaden Universe.
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I bought this book. Oct 16, Debrac rated it liked it. I'm disappointed with this collection of Liaden stories. I had hoped for more stories involving my favorite characters but there were too many about Moonhawk and Lute. The back story to Ren Zel's being clanless was interesting. As was Nova and Pat Rin's about Nova's gift! Jul 22, Dana Stabenow rated it really liked it. Four stars for the Ren Zel story, Changeling, alone.
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But I enjoyed all the other stories, too. Looking forward to the second volume. It's good to get more background stories on the characters that aren't in the main books. Interesting collection of stories, overall I liked them all.
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Even the one's on Moonhawk and Lute other reviewers seem to not like: Nice story on how Val Con met the Clutches and became Edge's brother. A story of young Shan and Val Con, racing in a primitive artifact despite their aunt's Kareen disapproval, oh the scandal! The story of how Lute and Moonhawk met.
A story of Lute and Moonhawk, solving a littl Interesting collection of stories, overall I liked them all. A story of Lute and Moonhawk, solving a little mistery in a village they spend the night while traveling together. This is the story of how Priscilla became banished and flew away from her people to scape her dead sentence. Quite dark and violent.
The story of how Daav left Delgado and reappeared in the middle of the Scout's war with the Department of Interior. Another Lute and Moonhawk story. They help a recent widow to overcome her self-destructive sadness and cope with her loss. Pat Rin is assigned to pay and collect Balance on all accounts of an acquaintance recently dead. An extract of the novel of the same title, relating how Jethri Gobelyn took to apprentice with a Liaden trader. Daav feels unworthy to assume the position of future Delm of Korval, and while his mother the Delm reconsiders her decision at his request, both attend a social gather where Liaden politics are involved.
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The story of how Ren Zel became banned from his clan. This one is one my favourites in this anthology. A story in Sintia, with a young Priscilla before her banishment. A story in Solcintra's Low Port, of a fallen Liad woman and a terran. A Scout guards a box with a dangerous artifact and is looking for someone able to take it. Pat Rin is deciding what to do with himself, given that he is not a Pilot neither a Healer.
Another of my favourites in the anthology.
A story in the interdict world later visited by Val Con, in this story is an unknown in the Liaden universe scout who has lost contact with Liad due to an accident and has to survive in this world. It explains how Clonak came to be with Daav on Lytaxin. It provides background on Pat Rin--how and why did he become a gambler.
Sep 11, Julie Malcolm rated it really liked it Shelves: Really enjoyed catching up with characters from the main novels. Feb 17, Kevin Black rated it really liked it. I'm still not sure why, but I really like these authors' books. Good find W very good collection of short stories. Well written and very encouraging to follow in and read more from sharon lee. Jan 13, Rick rated it it was amazing. I loved the back stories on some beloved characters of mine. Oct 28, Michael Smith rated it really liked it. Lee and Miller started writing their highly original brand of space opera two decades ago, now.
Some twenty novels are out now, but the authors also, between and , produced a series of chapbooks, each consisting of one or two short stories or novelettes, which they sold to their fans directly. Those who have read all the novels will therefore enjoy these pieces much more, I think, than readers new to the series. There are also several stories about Moonhawk, a young witch-priestess of The Circle, and her traveling companion, Master Lute the magician well, sleight-of-hand artist -- mostly.
Feb 10, Shipofools rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really enjoyed this book. It filled in between the stories in the books. The only downside was that in some places I was lost as to the relevance of a story. I wish there was some sort of chart that had characters and the relations so I could refresh my memory.
I did rather enjoy reading a little bit and then finding out who's story it was and where it fit into the overall arc. I think the authors did a good job of anchoring most of the stories.
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Taken as a whole these 17 stories reveal a universe of intrigue, tradition, ceremony, magic, trade, exploration, love and devotion. With this experience I have been shown a tantalizing glimpse that a vast universe of discovery awaits. My bags are packed and I am raring to go. By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use.
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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: Product details File Size: Baen Books; 1 edition December 15, Publication Date: December 15, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review.
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Please try again later. Sharon Lee and Steve Miller's holiday gifts to their readers for years consisted of juicy extras in pamphlet form. Those of us who came late to the party missed out on nearly 20 years of these annual treats, but now we can indulge. Personally, I'll take every snippet concerning Korval and the universe Lee and Miller created, and then probably purchase it again in e-book form so I can travel with it! My only complaint is that these compiled volumes are large and heavy -- more to read, of course, so why am I whining?
If you've read and loved Fledgling or the novels centered on Theo and her sentient ship; or if you've loved Val Con, Daav, Er Thom and their kin, don't miss these extra glimpses of the Liad and Korval. These stories, unlike the novels, are not self-supporting. Read at least one full novel first! Start anywhere; these novels do not require study guides.
The short stories are much lighter in exposition and back-story.
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Most are essentially backstory to the events chronicled in the Liaden novels. How did Val Con become brother to a Clutch Turtle? What are the origins of Miri Robertson and Natesa the Assassin? Daav and Clarence, Daav leaves Delgado; water balloons? Read the novels first and then the LUC stories. I have been reading the Liaden series for the last 5 years or so.