Heroes Arise Author:Laurel Anne Hill In a world where justice is achieved through careful customs of vengeance . . . a noble kren named Gundack joins with the enigmatic human Rheemar in a quest for love, honor and redemption. — Read what reviewers are writing about HEROES ARISE: — "HEROES ARISE by Laurel Anne Hill is a surprisingly exciting and moving story that gripped my attention ... more »from the first word and wouldn't let me put it down. This author's first work shows a strong talent and a remarkable future." --Jean Auel, Author of The Clan of the Cave Bear
"I enjoyed reading HEROES ARISE very much . . . how a culture lives by rules of retribution or trust is revealed in the pressure of one tense scene after another, and the narrative of Gundack and Rheemar flies along. --Kim Stanley Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of "The Science in the Capital" series
?Heroes Arise provides a fascinating journey into an alien culture, one more open and honorable than our own?although like ours in its capacity for violence. As I read, I was reminded of classic tales by Leigh Brackett and C. L. Moore, yet the story has a modern sensibility and depth of characterization. A promising debut for Laurel Anne Hill.? --Madeline Howard, Author of The Hidden Star
?In Heroes Arise, Hill has created a rich, fully-realized fantasy world with a wonderfully textured background?mythology, history, tribal customs?and then stripped it of all pretense to give the reader a sleek, fast-paced adventure story.? --Michael D. Pederson, Publisher/Editor, Nth Degree
?A richly detailed world, fascinating characters, and a stirring quest all make for an auspicious debut from and exciting new talent.? --Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of Hominids« less