Published: June 07, 2012
Words: 98,435 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476238395

Short description

There are many Earths like ours, all created by the Varan race. We, their progeny, are imperfect, but so are our creators. In this first book of the series, we meet a Varan women named Doella, who becomes a champion for her charges because she cares about the right of humans to survive all the challenges forced on them, and if they do succeed they might just as well have lost…

Extended description

It is a story that might start on our Earth or it might not, for many Earths have been created by the Varan. The Varan assemble us from whatever genetic material they can find on suitable worlds. They try to make their creatures perfect, but as they themselves are far from perfect, this is rarely achieved. It is even rarer for us to achieve our desires when the Varan withdraw their guidance from us.
One Varan anthropologist cares more than most, and this is her story. Doella is flawed and she knows it. She is a rebel who disagrees with her race's treatment of humans and their Earths. She feels estranged from her people even when she is surrounded by loving friends and family. Doella is unsure exactly what kind of future she wants for herself, but she has no desire to settle on Varan and forget about the struggling Earth projects in the comfort of her complacent world.
Doella's destiny is not of her own choosing - nor is it controlled by the creators of her people, despite thei.. (Read more) It is a story that might start on our Earth or it might not, for many Earths have been created by the Varan. The Varan assemble us from whatever genetic material they can find on suitable worlds. They try to make their creatures perfect, but as they themselves are far from perfect, this is rarely achieved. It is even rarer for us to achieve our desires when the Varan withdraw their guidance from us.
One Varan anthropologist cares more than most, and this is her story. Doella is flawed and she knows it. She is a rebel who disagrees with her race's treatment of humans and their Earths. She feels estranged from her people even when she is surrounded by loving friends and family. Doella is unsure exactly what kind of future she wants for herself, but she has no desire to settle on Varan and forget about the struggling Earth projects in the comfort of her complacent world.
Doella's destiny is not of her own choosing - nor is it controlled by the creators of her people, despite their attempts to influence her future. They know that she is destined to be the mother of many races, but even they cannot identify the nature of the force that urges their plans for Doella's future.
The first book introduces us to Doella's many friends and lovers. We also meet the most unlikely dragon named Wylar (for Doella will become a dragon mother too). Doella realises that Creation is more than just a process begun by the Varan and their originators. The origin of Creation is forgotten, but it will be found ... or remembered.
The dragons have a secret too, but they say they have forgotten it Cael, the oldest dragon, still remembers it; and one day Doella will remember it too. In later books, she will find a home for her family far away from the restrictions of Varan life. She will encounter evil and goodness in her brood; she will discover other individuals who are genetically enhanced like herself. And eventually she will come to understand that she is the Mother of All...
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dragons, evolution of the species, goddess of time, dragonseed, crystal power, genetics experiment, evolution of religions, evolution and creation, earthforming

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Review by: Anthony Davis on Feb. 24, 2013 :
This is an original and imaginative creation of a future time. At least, we assume it`s the future. Who can explain the nature of space and time. Normally I would take ages to read a book but this time I wanted to know what would happen next. I can`t wait to read the next installment. HYCLOS. I`m sure it will not disappoint.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Pauline Forrester on Dec. 29, 2012 :
Flawed Gods is believable enough to be true, with well defined, realistic characters and background information. Diverse enough for eveyone to enjoy. Step out of the box and start the rollercoater. Fun, interesting and a little bizarre. Five stars for oginality.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ben Brown on June 26, 2012 :
Flawed Gods is a beautifully woven hybrid of both sci-fi and fantasy. The author manages to move seamlessly from our world, to those she has created. Unlike with so many fantasy books, at no point did I feel that she had taken a step to far. She handles the balance between believability, and outright fantasy, with all the skill of a tightrope walker. At no point does she topple into the cliché, or over trodden paths of others.
The characters in this book are well formed and completely compelling. Doella, the main character, is a good example of this. I could totally see her in my mind’s eye, and I wasn’t always sure that I liked what I saw. That’s one of the things I liked about this book, too often characters are too black or white. For me, Doella was kind of gray—as are many people in the real world. Nobody is perfect, least of all, a flawed God.
I highly recommend this book to lovers of both fantasy and sci-fi—the rest of you will love it too, I know I did. Five stars.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Phill Campbell on June 25, 2012 :
A highly original first novel, adult, compelling and avant-garde. Vividly imagined, with a relentless, exciting pace. the author's invention of lamina physics is an especially ingenious touch. A must-read for those who are tired of traditional fantasy scenarios. Highly recommended.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: moderntiger on June 18, 2012 :
I'm not really a big sci-fi reader but this book was recommended to me - and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one.
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Review by: Steve Trip on June 15, 2012 :
A great read, very immersive world with rich characters and storyline. I must read for any sci-fi / fantasy buffs out there. Highly recommended.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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