The Lost Race of Mars

The Starman #5

by Michael D. Cooper

Amber, the one real world of which all others—including our own Earth—are but Shadows... For untold millennia, the cosmic Pattern sustained order in Amber and all the known worlds. But now the forces of Chaos have succeeded in disrupting the Pattern, unleashing destructive forces beyond measure...forces meant to reshape the universe. To save Amber, Corwin, prince of the blood, champion of the perfect realm, must undertake the most perilous journey of his life. A journey that will take him through all the terrors of Shadows to the enemy's last stonghold. A journey beyond the very edge of existence...to the Courts of Chaos.

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Adam Collings]

A Kingdom in Twilight takes a shift from the exploration stories of the last couple of books, to focus more on a human conspiracy against the Starmen. Framed for murder, they find themselves on the run from a mysterious and deadly adversary which is likely linked to the Xenobots. Things have never felt more grim as these heroes are painted as villains.

This is not to say that there is no exploration in this book. I enjoyed the big revelation early in the book which will have a big impact on the mythology of the Starman Saga.

This book, and the next book, were originally published as one volume, which means this one ends with what I found to be a very effective cliffhanger. It feels like a two-parter on an old TV Show.

I'm excited to see the continuation of all that this book has set up.

[John]

The Starman Saga continues to deliver a refreshing take on science fiction. "A Kingdom in Twilight" finds our three heroes unraveling an ancient intergalactic mystery while being pursued by a new enemy who is a step ahead of them at every turn. "Twilight" is a wholesome, action-packed continuation of The Starman Saga the whole family can read.