L P James

The Mother of Gardens Book One: the Redeemer's Tale L P James

Publisher Marketing: In the finest tradition of the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Beowulf, the Matrix, Gilgamesh, Shikasta and other epic visionary works; the Redeemer's Tale is essential reading for fans of the genre. A nightmare parallel world, light years from our own but disturbingly close. Where order is perverted and the human race becomes the unwitting prey in a struggle between the forces of light and dark. A higher being chooses to enter this dystopia; to enact a final desperate rescue mission and prevent the entire Universe plunging into the abyss. This opening instalment of a compelling epic fantasy introduces a cast of intergalactic beings; gods and goddesses; tyrants and dictators, helpers, magi, watchers, psychic warriors, sinister servants of malevolence and their hapless victims. A child is born, a hero whose quest is to relearn who and what they are while remaining hidden. The child must be protected from the ruthless queen who has placed the world into suspension and isolation. En route there are friendships, passions, loves, masters and students. Discover an entire new world with its own history and legends where one child carries the hope of the future in a tale that entertains and enthrals.