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The Glass of Dyskornis (The Gandalara Cycle) Kindle Edition

by Randall Garrett (Author), Vicki Ann Heydron (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 96 ratings
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The authors of The Steel of Raithskar continue the Gandalara Cycle. “This whole series is a kind of literary comfort food . . . to sink into and enjoy.”—SFF Chronicles

Ricardo Carillo wakes after a meteor explosion in a new body—and in a strange land of desert and danger named Gandalara, where a stolen gem holds the power to control or destroy.

Ricardo, now renamed Rikardon, has cleared himself of accusations that he stole the sacred Ra’ira. But he still has enemies, especially in Gandalara’s seamy, dangerous underbelly. A powerful moneylender is threatening Rikardon’s loved ones to ensure a debt is repaid. For their safety, Rikardon leaves the city of Raithskar for Thagorn, home to the Sharith—a brotherhood of warcat riders like himself.

Thagorn is expecting another new arrival too—an illusionist named Tarani, whose uncle, Volitar, is a famed glassblower with information on the Ra’ira’s whereabouts. Rikardon is drawn to the beautiful, intriguing Tarani, though she appears to be plotting against him. Tracking down Volitar forces them into an uneasy alliance and into the path of a murderous villain intent on using the gem’s power to rule Gandalara—no matter what the consequences may be . . .

Praise for the Gandalara Cycle

“Entertaining and well-paced . . . Full of swordplay and giant cats.” —Theodore Sturgeon, The Twilight Zone Magazine

“This series as a whole is possibly the best of its kind in many years.” —SF Chronicle
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  1. Book 2 of 7
    The Gandalara Cycle
  2. Print length
    237 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
  6. Publication date
    July 23, 2014
  7. File size
    3393 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZV3RB6X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.; 1st edition (July 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3393 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 96 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Barrett G. Mayes
5.0 out of 5 stars and the story goes on!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
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Full disclosure, it’s trading this series OVER again, that makes it even better the consecutive times. There aren’t many books, let alone SERIES that I’ve reread, but this is definitely one of them!
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AK
5.0 out of 5 stars A perennial favorite
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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This series has been one of my favorites since I first discovered it many years ago. I reread it every couple of years. It’s a sci-fi/fantasy setting, but it’s main theme is family.
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MasterMind
4.0 out of 5 stars Expensive
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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When I first read them the first 3 books were in a volume, the second 3 books were in a volume and the River Wall was the last novella. It is still being sold this way in paperback. The re-release to e-book is another case of greed by publishers.
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Bill Frisbee
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
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I read this book decades ago, still have it in paper back on my shelf. I don't read paper books anymore, just e-books and this was one book I wanted to get on kindle and re-read. Thank you!
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2kwiet
5.0 out of 5 stars I've read these books more than once and love them every time
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
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I've read these books more than once and love them every time. The story is engaging, original and you become invested in the characters and the world.
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Sparktest
5.0 out of 5 stars Best in class fantasy saga, even today
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
Like many readers, I own bookcases full of books, one tall 5 shelf bookcase packed with all science fiction and fantasy. I first read these in paperback, and then reread them in paperback. When I had to winnow down all my paper books (and had to do in in parts so I wouldn't cry), I allowed myself 3 copy paper boxes of my favorite sci-fi to keep. These books are in one of those 3 boxes, they are that good.
Have to ask, why isn't the first book available in digital? I would be willing to buy this expensive digital set, but only if I can buy the WHOLE set.
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Sharon K. James
4.0 out of 5 stars Like this series
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
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I like this series. I have all of them in paperback, but wanted them on my Kindle as well. That's how much I like them.
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Kathy Coleman
4.0 out of 5 stars A Cracking Good Little Adventure Fantasy Series
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
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I read these books in college, and had mostly forgotten everything about the plot, but I remembered the overall situations and the characters. I'm very much enjoying revisiting Gandalara.
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K Raymond
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series.
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2018
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Excellent series, good read.
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