Of Kings, Queens and Colonies: Coronam Book I
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Of Kings, Queens and Colonies: Coronam Book I
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Of Kings, Queens and Colonies: Coronam Book I
Nearly a millennium after The Unsettling of old Earth, the new civilized worlds are on the brink of war. The planet Enskari, as an affront to tradition has placed a woman upon its throne. With the backing of the church, Brandon of Hyrax readies an armada to subdue Enskari and unite the system under a single ruleβhis own.
Of Kings, Queens and Colonies: Coronam Book I is a multi-protagonist story set in the human future where the politics and players of sixteenth-century Europe echo the repeated mistakes of humanity at another crucial crossroads of decision and evolution. Nearly a millennium after The Unsettling of old Earth, the new civilised worlds are on the brink of war.
The planet Enskari, as an affront to tradition and the Prophet on Temple, has placed Zabel, a woman, upon its throne. With the backing of the church, Brandon of Hyrax readies an armada to subdue Enskari and unite the system under a single ruleβhis own.
Meanwhile, a group of Enskaran separatists depart for the last unclaimed world of the system, Tirgwenin. There they will find something strange. Something low and connective, subtle and spreading. Something alien. Something truly threatening.
Author: Johnny Worthen is an award-winning, multiple-genre, tie-dye-wearing author, voyager, and damn fine human being! Trained in literary criticism and cultural studies, he writes upmarket fiction, long and short, mentors others where he can, and teaches at the University of Utah.
Series: Coronam
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Of Kings, Queens and Colonies by Johnny Worthen is praised for its clever and exciting blend of space opera, adventure, and politics. Reviews highlight its masterful exploration of humanity and history through a futuristic lens, along with its unique world-building and compelling characters. Critics appreciate Worthen's style and substance, suggesting its appeal to fans of epic tales like the Dune saga and predicting its presence on award lists.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787585966
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 November 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Press
Edition: US paperback edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Johnny Worthen is an award-winning, multi-genre, tie-dye-wearing author, voyager, and damn fine human being! Trained in literary criticism and cultural studies he earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Utah. Beyond English on a good day, he speaks Danish and reads Latin. He is a Utah Writer of the Year.
An avowed Deconstructionist, Johnny writes up-market stories from the inside out, beginning with theme and pursuing an idea through whatever genre will best serve it. So far he has published fiction novels as mystery, young adult, comedy, urban fantasy, horror and science fiction, both traditionally and indie.
A frequent presenter and panelist at writing conferences and fan conventions, he is active in local communities of artists and writers. A long-time volunteer for the League of Utah Writers, the stateβs oldest and largest writing organization, he has served several high positions of leadership including President from 2018-2020.
When not writing his own stuff, Johnny edits professionally for a small dark fiction press in Los Angeles and teaches Creative Writing at the University of Utah as an Associate Instructor. He lives in Sandy Utah with his wife, sons and cats. Thereβs also a lawn.
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