Published: Oct. 03, 2011
Words: 16,213 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780983740858

Short description

All humanity is at peace under the Treasured King, the physical incarnation of the library that contains all wisdom. But now the peace is threatened by the alien Sang, and humanity’s response is fatally divided— and worse, the Treasured King seems to be going mad. This novelette was nominated for a Nebula Award on its first appearance.

Extended description

All humanity is at peace. The Diamond Library contains all wisdom, and has incarnated itself as the Treasured King. But now the peace is threatened by the alien Sang, a species bent on conquest, and humanity’s response is fatally divided.

At the height of the crisis, the Treasured King is found dead, and a dangerous new incarnation is born— beautiful, seductive, erratic, and very possibly mad.

Walter Jon Williams combines cutting-edge science, Tibetan Buddhism, and hard-nosed political reality in this novelette, which was nominated for a Nebula Award on its first release.

Tags

science fiction, buddhism, aliens, information, invasion, high tech, dalai lama, nebula award, walter jon williams, prayers on the wind

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Review by: Urban F on Nov. 20, 2011 :
Walter Jon Willams has been one of my most favourite authors since about 20 years ago, which is about when this was written. Which tells you I really like it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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