Snare

The planet Snare: a hostile environment, science mutated into superstition, and the need to coexist with huge sentient lizards-how much trouble can one planet be? The followers of the Third Prophet trace their religion back to Mohammed and the Qu'ran, but have recently fallen under despotic rule. The tribes of the comnee live a generally low-tech life, following the messages of their gods and trading horses for sustenance. The Cha'Meech, who were on the planet before humans ever set foot there, are besieged by incursions on their territory and other threats. For centuries, all these groups have shared their planet in relative peace. Now, a small group of Islamic believers is heading into alien territory to search for the one man who can help them restore justice to their community. A single Islamic refugee is finding a home with the tribes. A Spirit Rider of the tribes is starting to doubt the faith which is the bulwark of her life. A leader of the Cha'Meech is looking for new solutions. And a rogue 'sorcerer' is obsessed with finding the technology to return to the stars. Kerr deftly combines these elements into a thrilling tale which, as it entertains, also sheds much light on the concerns and interests of contemporary Americans.

Katharine Kerr is the author of eleven novels in the Deverry series, popular in the United States and wildly successful in Great Britain. Her novels for Tor include Freeze Frames, and the recently published Snare, a sweeping fantasy of the far future. She lives just outside of San Francisco, California.

“Tight, elegant, and to the point, [Kerr’s] introduction of a religious subtext adds a haunting, mystical overtone to the narrative.”—Locus on Freeze Frames

“An extended adventure that in depth and complexity is beginning to rival Jordan’s Wheel of Time and even Lord of the Rings.”—Andre Norton on Daggerspell

“One of the top fantasists of her generation.”—Interzone

“Deverry is a place worthy of a return visit, with convincing plot lines, a subtle use of magic, and attention to detail that is fascinating. The characters, particularly the women, create interest and concern for the reader about their future.”—VOYA on The Red Wyvern

“Katharine Kerr is both a good writer and a thorough Celtic scholar. Indeed, her work is beginning to invite comparison with Katherine Kurtz’s massive Deryni saga.”—The Chicago Sun-Times