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Published: Aug. 05, 2012
Words: 4,611 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476061917
Short description
In a distant, simple society which rose after a nuclear holocaust, a young couple realise with horror that they have inadvertently transgressed a major, but unjust, law. Their baby is due to be born in the forbidden second quarter of the year: it will be an accursed Ashday's Child.Extended description
In a distant, simple society which rose after a nuclear holocaust, a young couple realise with horror that they have inadvertently transgressed a major, but unjust, law. Their baby is due to be born in the forbidden second quarter of the year: it will be an accursed Ashday's Child.Can Jontil and Laoni Almana find a way to save their own lives and the life of their unborn baby, which will be forfeit under this harsh law? The dystopian undertones of the apparent utopian and simple, non-technological society of Thiecon are represented by the All-Seeing-All-Powerful-One and the Star-Gazer. To say nothing of the Destroyers of Evil…
Tags
betrayal, child, baby, ritual, forbidden, great fire, utopiadystopia, dark daysAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Katarina Bates
on Feb. 23, 2013 :
Great story. I'm wondering what will happen to them! Very enjoyable story.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Ellie R Hunter
on Jan. 09, 2013 :
I loved the storyline, i would love for it to be longer. Defiantly a must read!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Pam Steer
on Aug. 17, 2012 :
You have done it again Stewart, caught me out completely, I do so love a story where I cannot guess what will happen. Well done.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)