Books with title The Starry Sky

True nature is impossible to escape.In the conclusion to The Forgotten Gemstone & The Other Castle...Ule’s current male form, Ulmaen, is on the verge of deathmorphing when he realizes what he truly must be—a monster. It explains why his kind, the Xiinisi, keep him imprisoned in the world of Elish. Accepting his fate, Ul decides to become a tree demon, only to discover that being a demon has its consequences. After deathmorphing back into a female-looking Elishian, Ul is captured by two bounty hunters and learns that, due to a prison break at Sondshor Castle,Mithreel, the deadliest of demons, walks free.During Ul’s pursuit of Mithreel, she gains unexpected allies along the way, learns to push beyond the limits of her abilities, but strangest of all, discovers a way out of her own prison. Upon returning to her home world, the realm of Xii is still and quiet, andthe Xiinisi are no where to be seen.As Ul struggles to restore her realm, she is forced to let go of what she thinks she knows about herself and embrace a part of her nature that will assure her place among her kind once and for all.Join Ul as she pursues a demon and learns she can’t escape the call of her true nature, and undergoes her most authentic transformation of all.“Kit Daven’s trilogy is unique, inspiring and excellently written. Her vision is the most unique I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. If you’re looking for a completely original and well crafted story, then this is the one to read." —Karen Dales, author of The Chosen series

Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan—who is also the reviews editor of Locus magazine—asked sixteen of today’s most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys), Kelly Link (Magic for Beginners), Garth Nix (the Abhorsen Trilogy), Scott Westerfeld (Uglies; Pretties; Specials) and their colleagues have crafted a dazzling range of stories. Whether on spaceships, in suburbia, or in simulated gaming worlds, whether about cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of The Starry Rift will give every reader something to consider. This original anthology is crucial reading for those who want to see where the future—and the future of science fiction—is headed.

My heart broke at the sight of my granddaughter's distress when she remembered what happened when she was just four and her two-year-old brother died by drowning. I wanted to help her handle the grief; I made this book about the events and emotions surrounding his death. It describes how they grew up together until the moment that she had to continue without him and waved at his star in the sky. Fellow-sufferers, parents, teachers, social workers and others can use the book as support for bereavement. With my husband and youngest son, I live on the outskirts of a village in Drenthe. I spent 20 years working in education and in the supervision of infants. I really enjoy the country. Today, I am busy volunteering, working in ornamental and vegetable garden and drawing and painting. I also love to roam with my fjord horse through field and forest.