Ison of the Isles
by Carolyn Ives Gilman
Revolution has broken out in the Forsaken Isles. The islanders have risen up to drive out the Inning Empire, but still they have no one to unite them. Only an Ison can do that—a leader whose heart has been cleansed by the curing of dhota-nur. The power to create an Ison lies in the hands of three people, and none of them are heroes. Spaeth has the ancient Lashnura heritage, but does she have the stature? Harg has the military genius, but he utterly rejects the price of dhota-nur. And Nathaway, the Inning outsider, finds himself unexpectedly holding the key to the future of the Isles. Perilously poised between Inning conquest and the savage powers of ancient forces, the Forsakens need them to decide. But for an Ison to rise, each of them must betray one of the others.
Ison of the Isles continues the story started in Isles of the Forsaken.
Reviews - What's Being Said About Carolyn Ives Gilman & Ison of the Isles
Carolyn Ives Gilman can produce an exciting adventure tale that is both a thoughtful exploration of political and philosophical themes and an in-depth study of fascinating characters. Most authors do well to accomplish one of those things.
–STLToday.com
Reviews - Praise for Carolyn Ives Gilman & Isles of the Forsaken
In fantasy novels, we hope for many things—vivid and unfamiliar landscapes, complicated and compelling characters, unexpected plot twists, high stakes and huge risks. Gilman delivers all of the above and more. This is a smart and engrossing political novel about imperialism and the clash of cultures in a fascinating new world. The best news? Apparently there will be more. Write like the wind, Gilman!
–Karen Joy Fowler, Nebula and World Fantasy Award-winning author of What I Didn't See
This book is about a people under siege, as well as a commentary on colonialism and invasive wars. . . . It hooked me in from the very beginning.
–Here be Dragons
The interesting cast of characters did wonders for propelling me onward through the story . . . . An excellent start to a series I know I want to continue with!
–Bibliotropic
It’s beautifully written. It’s complex and ambitious in scope . . . . Even better, it’s actually about something.
–geekspeakmagazine.com
. . .once all the players in this drama are gathered together it is impossible to turn the pages fast enough to find out what happens next.
–Reading Reality
. . .The good news for Gilman and ChiZine is that I very much want to find out what happens. Can I have the next book now, please?
–Cheryl's Musings