I've recently heard the characters Rayl and Dain compared to Merry and Pippin from Tolkien. I was quite surprised by that. The two hobbits had not entered into my mind at all as I developed these characters. Yes, they are friends. Yes, they are a bit mischieveous. But they are otherwise completely different from Tolkien's characters. I suppose I can see where a person could get the idea....sort of...
Carol Blackhurst
Defenders of Rades A Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel
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In Blackhurst's debut, love, treachery and adventure await the questing band of heroes responsible for saving their planet in this science-fiction tale dressed in fantasy garbs. Read full review
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Carol Blackhurst
Defenders of Rades
Centuries ago, the planet Rades was nearly destroyed when nuclear weapons brought by human colonists exploded. The native Endemi people have never forgiven the invaders for the holocaust that followed. As a result of the radiation, some male humans developed enhanced physic abilities and established the order of mystics.
Now, the mystic Ghyle realizes an old enemy has found a cache of the ancient weapons and is threatening to use them. Unable to risk open confrontation, Ghyle gathers a team to help him defend Rades from a second nuclear holocaust: Rayl, a master of disguise; Dain, a martial arts expert; Chand, a healer; and Captain Tallock, a battle veteran. He even secures the aid of Delph, the Endemi crown prince. Ghyle’s hope for their survival rises when his team gains one final member: Vitora, a mysterious woman with magical abilities unlike anyone else.
© Carol Blackhurst 2011