It is up to Kinago and Parsons to save Earth. Earth lies within the protective sphere of the Zang, but enemies of the Imperium are lobbying to have Sol system turned over to them. Unable to resist, Kinago goes along, only to find on his return that the planet he's just visited may be in danger of being eradicated.

Eager to witness this first hand, Lieutenant Lord Thomas Kinago, accompanied as always by his personal assistant Parsons, sets out on a several-week jaunt to see the Zang destroy a moon to enhance the beauty of a star system.īut the trip is sidelined when Kinago's uncle offers to take him to the seldom seen human homeworld, Earth. What's more, they practice a most unusual art form: they bonsai star systems. The Zang, an elder race of the galaxy, may be a shrinking population, but they're also intelligent, curious, and powerful. And this time they've got a planet to save. Lieutenant Lord Thomas Kinago and his trusty constant companion, the unflappable Parsons, are back. Have a happy, magical holiday season! ** Read onlineīook Three in the View from the Imperium series from humorous SF master Jody Lynn Nye. Gathered together for the first time, these eleven fantastic tales showcase the wonder and mystery of Christmas, Passover, Lammas Night, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Day. What holidays-and holiday stories-have in common is that people choose to come together for these festive events to discover joy and mystery.

New York Times bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye has written about holidays from many points of view, in this world, in another in the past, present and future.

Have a happy, magical holiday season!Ĭelebrations help us to mark moments in time that are meaningful, some for religious reasons, others cultural and historical. Celebrations help us to mark moments in time that are meaningful, some for religious reasons, others cultural and historical.

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