Tim Powers, in particular, felt that his book had been “butchered.” I have a feeling that these issues may well have had something to do with my reception of Falling Toward Forever.
Hunter Holly-took issue with the way Harlequin handled their books. There were 57 books released under the heading, all of which had art by Kelly Freas, because if anybody could afford 57 Freas covers, you know it would be Harlequin.Īccording to Wikipedia, some of the authors published under the heading-a list that includes Piers Anthony, Jerry Pournelle, J.T. You’d think they would figure they make enough money from the romance market. Apparently Harlequin just wanted to get a bite out of the SFF market, which is just crazy to me. It was a line of science fiction novels put together by, of all people, Harlequin Romance. The publishing line, Laser Books, has an interesting history. That weird asymmetrical angle, those teeth, everything about it just draws me in in a way that I’m not entirely comfortable with. Try as I might, I just cannot tear my gaze away from Screaming Guy’s mouth. Screaming Guy does not look happy, and why should he? He’s chained to that woman, who is in turn chained to-best that I can tell-a Dementor. But, of course, the eyes are drawn to Screaming Guy. And there in the background is the Emerald City or something like it. They are adorable, although I think in the book they were supposed to be scary. I particularly like the little dudes in the bottom left corner. You might also be able to tell that because it is awesome. You can probably tell by the little signature, or perhaps the style, that this cover is by Frank Kelly Freas. A strange and wonderful search…for The Manipulator holds all the strings.
Falling Toward Forever is the story of his search for The Manipulator, and for himself. Trained as he is, he quickly gets his bearings and begins a new and different battle…only to the “thrown” again. But when he finds himself thrown from the midst of an African battle into a primitive farm community of the future, he is naturally disoriented.
As a mercenary soldier of fortune, Calvin Waller has grown used to danger.
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