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The Silver Hawk: Chronicles of Tyria: Book 1
by
Beaulah Pragg (Goodreads Author)
Tasya has no idea she's being watched by the gods. She has no reason to suspect that she isn't entirely human... At age six, Tasya's mother was murdered and her twin brother kidnapped by priestesses of the Order. At eight she was sent by her father to become handmaid to the blind princess, and a spy in the royal court. Nearly sixteen years later, the old Queen dies and the...more
Paperback, 254 pages
Published
May 31st 2011
by Createspace
(first published December 12th 2010)
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I really enjoyed Beaulah Pragg's distinctive blend of science fiction and fantasy in her novel The Silver Hawk.
The style and structure of the novel is fascinating — a science fiction framing with plunges into a fantasy world. The framing provides readers with necessary distance from some of the unpleasant cultural aspects of the fantasy world and allows the story to be read at different, sometimes metafictive, levels. The plot is intriguing and I will be interested to see how some of the myster...more
The style and structure of the novel is fascinating — a science fiction framing with plunges into a fantasy world. The framing provides readers with necessary distance from some of the unpleasant cultural aspects of the fantasy world and allows the story to be read at different, sometimes metafictive, levels. The plot is intriguing and I will be interested to see how some of the myster...more
I first came upon this book in a local bookstore and was intrigued - CreateSpace published novels are not readily available in NZ bookstores, and this one had a sign beside it proclaiming "local author". Upon coming home I did some further research and decided to purchase it on ebook. And I am very glad I did, for it was very well written. The plot was refreshing, and the author has some clever ideas - the concept of the two siblings - Mikael and Maat, watching a civilisation that they had creat...more
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Beaulah has cleverly woven together the psychology of how human beings interact with one another, principles of good ethical research practice, philosophical questions about the meaning of life and what role gods play in an exciting and new way. I was captivated!
Beaulah has created a fascinating world in which the characters live out their lives, while two rather amusing 'god-like' immortal scientists watch on with intrigue.
I really enjoyed how the book...more
Beaulah has cleverly woven together the psychology of how human beings interact with one another, principles of good ethical research practice, philosophical questions about the meaning of life and what role gods play in an exciting and new way. I was captivated!
Beaulah has created a fascinating world in which the characters live out their lives, while two rather amusing 'god-like' immortal scientists watch on with intrigue.
I really enjoyed how the book...more
The Silver Hawk is a clever intertwining of fantasy and science-fiction which will suit young adult fantasy readers. The characters are complex and engaging, the plot is intriguing and unpredictable, and ethical themes seamlessly underlie the story. The ending caught me completely by surprise, and I like that in a book.
In the world of Tyria, women rule. They worship Maat, a female goddess, have a royal family in which the monarchy passes down the female line, have a religious Order governed by p...more
In the world of Tyria, women rule. They worship Maat, a female goddess, have a royal family in which the monarchy passes down the female line, have a religious Order governed by p...more
A compelling, thought-provoking read, written with a deftness of touch which allows the key themes of sexual and religious politics full exploration, without taking away from the gripping fantasy based storyline.
This book is very well worded, the story line is amazing, and it shows a completely different life style-but done beautifully! Can't wait for the next book to come out
A compelling, thought-provoking read, written with a deftness of touch which allows the key themes of sexual and religious politics full exploration, without taking away from the gripping fantasy based storyline.
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Beaulah Pragg was born in Rangiora, New Zealand and grew up in north Canterbury before moving to live in Christchurch at the age of seven.
In 2005 she completed her first NaNoWriMo and began a long journey writing about the world and people of Tryia. Five drafts later, she self-published her first novel, The Silver Hawk (Book on of the Chronicles of Tyria), via CreateSpace and Amazon.
She is current...more
More about Beaulah Pragg...
In 2005 she completed her first NaNoWriMo and began a long journey writing about the world and people of Tryia. Five drafts later, she self-published her first novel, The Silver Hawk (Book on of the Chronicles of Tyria), via CreateSpace and Amazon.
She is current...more
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