ISBN: 0486847616 9780486847610

Category: Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact

Page count: 336

In the distant future, Earth is dominated by a Martian matriarchy known as the Grandmothers. Males are virtually unknown, and reproduction is a matter of industry. These experts in genetic engineering have bred a messiah, Lunae, who can bend time to her will. But when killers from a rival planet are dispatched to destroy her, the Grandmothers order a Martian warrior, Dreams-of-War, to protect the young savior. Dreams-of-War's guardianship leads to powerful revelations—not only the mystery behind Lunae's true purpose and the reason she's being stalked by assassins, but also the long-forgotten secrets of humanity's first contact with aliens.<br> An atmospheric blend of fantasy and science fiction, <i>Banner of Souls</i> was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award. <i>Publishers Weekly </i>declared Liz Williams "an author to watch," and <i>Booklist </i>observed that "the world Williams has created is endowed with great depth and a satisfyingly inventive history."