A Key for the Nonesuch

The Fading Worlds #1

by Geary Gravel

1990 science fiction paperback 1st edition by Geary Gravel.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 13, 1990

About the author

Geary Gravel is an American science fiction author and professional sign language interpreter. He lives in western Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like books that have a modern person open a mundane doorway that leads to a fantastic realm. I remember starting this book on a flight from Seattle to Shreveport, La. back in the early 90's. Somehow it got lost in the shuffle. I never gave it a fair shake. When I recently saw it in a used book store, I was given the opportunity to redress that error.

Update: This was a fun, if not a spectacular book. The protagonist is a likable fellow with a sense of humor. The fantastic realm I spoke about earlier...turns out to be kinda "meh". This novel was like a satisfying but bland soup. It needed some more spice to really taste good. Literary tabasco is what this cook suggests. I will probably read the next book, but not for a long time.

[Jinjifore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geary Gravel is one of my favorite world builders, and the Fading Worlds are wonderful and unique. This book has more of a sense of humor than some of his others, and he makes it work very well. I'm very sad that the series never continued as promised, and that's the only true flaw in these stories--that they were never finished.

[Clayton M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my first science fiction novels I believe I was a freshman in high school. Still top 5 to this day. Sorry I grew up on David Gerrold. Then Starfist and as that dwindled over the years perusing through Barnes n Nobel my eye caught Space wolves omnibus1 Now I am stuck in the Warhammer universe. Lol

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Twisted World

This tale provides fascinating aliens and awkward situations aplenty. If you enjoy bizarre adventure, there is a good chance that you will appreciate this book.

[Shinynickel]

This was one of my favorite books when I was in high school! Rereading to see how well it holds up.