The Phoenix Exultant: The Golden Age, Volume 2 (Golden Age (Tor Paperback))
This is the story of Phaethon, exiled from a life of privilege and questing to reclaim his spacecraft, thePhoenix Exultant. He seeks the city of Talaimannar, impeded greatly by the fact that those who would help him risk exile themselves. Still, the strangest persons, those with no fear of exile, do help. The Old-Woman-of-the-Sea--a mind spread across all life in the sea, and the last remnant of the massmind of the Bellipotent Composition--helps him; and she and other helpers strive to ruffle the smooth waters of the peaceful, stagnating Golden Oecumene. Now, Phaethon believes that beings from another star are set on destroying him the moment he logs onto the Mentality, but the truth is even more sinister. This is the middle of a trilogy, and newcomers may find it hard to get into at first, despite action that starts and stays fast. But take the time, and maybe back up and readThe Golden Age[BKL Mr 15 02], for when it grabs, it holds.Regina SchroederCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.