{"product_id":"into-the-vortex-paperback-2","title":"Into the Vortex - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles E. Gannon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK TWO IN CHARLES E. GANNON'S VORTEX OF WORLDS EPIC FANTASY SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing . . . but knowing the full truth might get you killed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Druadaen, Outrider for the once-mighty Dunarran Consentium, has proven that there are irreconcilable contradictions between magic and physics on Arrdanc, the world of his birth. And what is his reward for this important discovery, made against all odds and at considerable personal risk? Exile--organized and compelled by nervous temple hierarchs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e However, Druadaen remains determined to uncover what several ancient persons and beings have urged him to seek: \"the truth of the world\"--which might only be gained by traveling beyond it. Indeed, the mysterious Lady of the Mirror speculates that he might find the answers by journeying to the other side of her unusual looking glass: a reflective, ethereal portal that she calls a \"shimmer.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But there's a catch: because the mysterious portal only allows a single person to pass through, Druadaen must leave his companions behind. Unfortunately, once he has, they discover that the \"shimmer\" only allows travelers to leave Arrdanc, not return to it. So his friends, led by stalwart swordsman Ahearn, resolve to find another means by which they can retrieve Druadaen--and with him, the truth of the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There's just one small problem with their quest: the closer they come to finding a solution, the more obvious it becomes that various powers on Arrdanc don't want them to succeed. In fact, they'd rather Druadaen doesn't return at all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So much so that they might kill both him and his friends in order to prevent it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThis Broken World: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Charles Gannon puts the skills he has honed writing science fiction and fantasy to good use crafting a story that will keep the reader fairly entertained.\" --\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Charles E. Gannon: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chuck Gannon is one of those marvelous finds--someone as comfortable with characters as he is with technology, and equally adept at providing those characters with problems to solve. Imaginative, fun, and not afraid to step on the occasional toe or gore the occasional sacred cow, his stories do not disappoint.\" --David Weber \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If we meet strong aliens out there, will we suffer the fate of the Aztecs and Incas, or find the agility to survive? Gannon fizzes with ideas about the dangerous politics of first contact.\" --David Brin \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chuck Gannon writes the kind of science fiction we all grew up on: rousing, mind-expanding, pulse-pounding sagas of spaceships and aliens. He's a terrific writer, and we're lucky to have him.\" --Robert J. Sawyer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A] strong [writer of] . . . military SF . . . [much] action going on in his work, with a lot of physics behind it. There is a real sense of the urgency of war and the sacrifices it demands.\" --\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the work of Charles E. Gannon: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaine's Mutiny: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is military Science Fiction the way it's supposed to be written. . . . All in all, a highly satisfying tale of the Terran Republic that moves the story forward and sets us up for the next chapter, which promises to be interesting at worst and explosive at best.\" --\u003ci\u003eSFcrowsnest\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaising Caine: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRaising Caine \u003c\/i\u003eunveils a lot of thought-provoking ideas but ultimately this is a space opera adventure. There are space battles, daring emergency landings, desperate quests, hand-to-hand combat, and double-and-triple crosses. It 's an engrossing read. You owe it to yourself to read the two previous books in order. Then enjoy \u003ci\u003eRaising Caine\u003c\/i\u003e. It's an intergalactic thrill-ride.\" --\u003ci\u003eFantasy and Science Fiction Book and Audiobook Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is science-fiction adventure on a grand scale.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Gannon's harrowing . . . military space opera (following \u003ci\u003eTrial by Fire\u003c\/i\u003e) builds well on his established setting . . . Gannon's signature attention to developing realistic alien worlds makes this installment satisfying.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A]n incredibly active book . . . as our protagonists are confronted by the beautiful, terrible, and sometimes lethal variety of the universe and its inhabitants. . . . [A] whole mess of fun . . . that manages to be scientifically accurate while refraining from excessive wonkiness. Those who value meticulous world-building . . . will certainly have their needs met.\" --\u003ci\u003eBN Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNebula-nominated \u003ci\u003eTrial by Fire: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I seriously enjoyed \u003ci\u003eTrial by Fire. \u003c\/i\u003eThis one's a tidal wave--can't put it down. An excellent book.\" --Jack McDevitt \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Gannon's whiz-bang second Tales of the Terran Republic interstellar adventure delivers on the promise of the first ( \u003ci\u003eFire with Fire\u003c\/i\u003e). . . . The charm of Caine's harrowing adventure lies in Gannon's attention to detail, which keeps the layers of political intrigue and military action from getting too dense. The dozens of key characters, multiple theaters of operations, and various alien cultures all receive the appropriate amount of attention. The satisfying resolution is enhanced by the promise of more excitement to come in this fascinating far-future universe.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[D]efinitely one to appeal to the adventure fans. Riordan is a smart hero, up against enormous obstacles and surrounded by enemies. Author Gannon does a good job of managing action and tension to keep the story moving, and the details of the worlds Riordan visits are interesting in their own right.\" --\u003ci\u003eAnalog\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[O]ffers the type of hard science-fiction those familiar with the John Campbell era of \u003ci\u003eAnalog Science Fiction \u003c\/i\u003ewill remember. Gannon throws his readers into an action-packed adventure. A sequel to \u003ci\u003eFire with Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, it is a nonstop tale filled with military science-fiction action.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Galveston County Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCom\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 816\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 6.75 x 4.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47256624595193,"sku":"9781982193461","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/QSr3omwhi69781982193461.webp?v=1768734831","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/into-the-vortex-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}