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    Lodestone Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars
    Lodestone Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars
    Lodestone Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars
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    Lodestone Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars

    By Mark Whiteway

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    The desperate race to save a world continues. Washed up on a distant shore on the unknown side of her planet, together with the Chandara Boxx, the orphan Kelanni named Shann must uncover the fate of her companions, whilst searching for an artefact hidden there in the distant past. As she journeys farther into this new land, she will encounter strange sights, come up against new enemies and meet new friends, until finally coming face to face with the truth of her own past.

    First Place Award Winner (Science Fiction) - 2010 Reader Views Awards.
    First Place Award Winner (Young Adult) - 2010 Reader Views Awards.
    First Place Award Winner (Science Fiction) - 2011 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards.
    First Place Award Winner (New Author) - 2011 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards.
    First Place Award Winner (Young Adult) - 2011 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards.
    First Place Award Winner (Science Fiction) - 2011 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards.
    First Place Award Winner (Young Adult) - 2011 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards.
    Second Place Award Winner - 2010 Premier Book Awards.
    Second Place Award Winner - 2010 Written Art Awards.

    (Excerpt) A low snarling sound. A pair of yellow eyes appeared in front of her; then another, and a third. Shapes moved in the darkness, jostling each other impatiently, regarding her with a malevolence colder even than the bitter air. The snarl grew into a chorus of deep throated growls from every side. Saccath's staff was already in her hands, her tendons stretched white against the darkwood. "Boxx, stay close," she commanded. Glancing beside her, she saw that the Chandara had transformed itself into a ball of chitin. You'll have to teach me that trick.
    Shann whirled around. The creatures were circling her, probing her defences, testing her resolve. She strained her eyes, but their forms were elusive, melting into the anonymity of the starlit night. If she were on her own, she would have flared her cloak and scanned for lodestone, so as to effect her escape, but there was no way she was going to leave Boxx at the mercy of these...things. She keened her Kelanni senses, bracing herself for the attack.
    The attack erupted in a flurry of fur and fang-of horn and claw. Shann sliced, slashed and stabbed at anything that moved; her diamond blade flashing in the starlight as if the heavens were lending her their power. She brought her staff down on the head of one of the beasts and heard the crunch of bone; then pirouetted, cleaving phantoms and sundering shadows. Bass growling was now becoming interspersed with higher pitched yelping. The creatures backed off. Regrouping. Thinking.
    As she stood, breathing hard, braced for the next onslaught, Shann's mind went back to the battle with the sand scarags of the Great Southern Desert. The sand scarags were like automata. They had one tactic-swarm and overwhelm-which they pursued with a mindless compulsion. These creatures were different. There was a collective intelligence here-the cold unyielding logic of the implacable hunter.
    Shann felt a sudden sharp pressure in the small of her back. Before she could react, she was propelled forward and sent sprawling, face first onto the ground. She twisted on to her back. The stars were blotted out by a huge shape, looming over her. Xanthic eyes bore into her and hot, fetid breath washed over her face. (Continued)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMark Whiteway
    Release dateJul 8, 2011
    ISBN9781466141216
    Lodestone Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars
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    Mark Whiteway

    Mark Whiteway (1959- ) lives in rural West Sussex, England, near the former home of H G Wells. The Lodestone series of novels is built around the concept of negative matter-an extension of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. Mark lives with his wife Sandra.

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    • 5/5
      The second installment of the Lodestone series had me hooked right away! I saw a definite improvement (less errors & repetition) and found the plot engaging from beginning to end. I can't wait to read the third book!
    • 5/5
      Very enjoyable book, well written and follows a clearly defined path. All the characters seem to grow as the story progresses.Very good reading, hard to put down.
    • 4/5
      Faster, tighter story with greater reading pleasureIn book two of his Lodestone series Mr. Whiteway improves on the effective story started in the first book. His use of action and dialogue takes the story and characters to another level. Among a number of qualities, I enjoyed one specific thing more than the other aspects of Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars. The books were described as science fiction. Book one didn’t necessarily suffer from a lack of science, it just wasn’t the star of the show for me. The plot of the second book moves firmly into the arena of science fiction. The divided nature of the planet is finally revealed. Likely the division is part of the reason for the changes in scientific tone between the two books. The science and reasoning behind this “two-sided” planet is believable and well-supported. Due to the structure of the society initiating the action of the story, I wanted more science to meet the science fiction criteria. Book two reveals this nature while successfully contrasting the existence of the theocratic and rational aspects of the species social difference. The contrast is more effective for how book one was handled—and I was pleased to be back in a land more geared toward science and logic.The original, species that is alien to the reader and dominant inhabitants of the planet continues to be the stand out presence in the Lodestone series. As a reader this really gets me wondering what Mr. Whiteway has in store for the insectiod creatures in future installments. It’s clear that the author greatly enjoys writing about the mysterious creatures. They seem realized from actual material; one of my gauges for an author successfully communicating his imagination. One of the reasons I love reading science fiction is being exposed to new concepts, ideas and findings wrapped in the fun of fiction. If you also enjoy books that encourage you to consider new ideas and concepts while romping through fictional landscapes with unusual creatures, then you’ll enjoy both books. Perhaps you will enjoy Lodestone, Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars as much as I did.
    • 4/5
      As at the end of The Sea of Storms, Shann wakes to beautiful and strange stars in the sky on a foreign coast, all only heard of in ancient stories, with only Boxx. This new land is hard to believe. Shann finds herself in a more technically bound world with metal boxes people ride around in and flying boxes as well. Shann needs to find the rest of her friends as they have another piece of the important puzzle to stop the Prophet from destroying their world. But when time passes by with no luck in finding them she sets off with her new scientist friend to find the Chandara of this world to help her get the machine she needs. Mean while the others of her crew are fighting their sadness at the loss of Shann and Boxx they try to find the remaining Chandara of this world as well, to see if one of them can be the "key" in replacement of Boxx. And to learn what they need to do to get the one and only weapon to save their kind. All will have to over come great challenges to complete their dire mission.This book builds the suspense more in the underlining plot of the books. I enjoyed the unfolding of what is going on here in the world. We get further into the story and what is fueling the agendas of the Prophet and who or what he is. Nice. And what... well, the lodestones of course.Here the world is developed greatly too! This is a Young Adult fantasy read with a touch of time difference of thousands of years through communicating, and new planet setting. There's computers and technology in this side of the world. Almost a blend of time travel and science fiction with fantasy here. Nicely blended together. Here we learn more history of both sides of the world, and why they don't know of each other, other than ancient stories. The graphics of the world as a whole here is explained and scientifically made sense. Then the new side of the world we are visiting has much more scientific background and uses. This is where we learn more about the lodestone and its abilities. We even get a touch of humans in this world of Kelanni's.I felt closer to the characters in this book as well. I could feel the frustration of Shann when no one believed her when she told she was from the other side of the great barrier. And I have seen a great growth in Keris. The group separates for a short time in this book, either by accident or intentionally. And the characters get their chance to shine. Even in the great test they need to take in the end of the book. I really like how this shows the growth of the characters; emotionally and mentally.I liked in the end how the challenges the characters had to undergo related back to the first book, and even brought back questions and concerns I had for the characters then. I'm thinking the author is going to touch on these in the next book and I'm looking forward to it.
    • 4/5
      When we last saw them, Shann and Boxx were stranded on a strange shore on the far side of their planet. They meet some Kelanni from this new land and attempt to continue their quest for the piece of ancient technology to defeat The Prophet who oppresses their people. The physics of this world is explained in more depth, giving it a far more science fiction feel than the first book, which could easily be considered fantasy. We learn a bit more about the character’s emotions and personal histories, including the introduction of young scientist Rael. I like him, but for some reason Book One gave me the impression that something might develop between Shann and Lyall. That’s not evident here, alas. I am, however, still hopelessly in love with Alondo and still have no idea who Oliah is and why I’m supposed to care about her. But I might just be jealous. :)Though the ending clearly alludes to what’s planned for Book Three, most things are fairly well wrapped up, giving the reader a sense of satisfaction. (Unlike Book One, which ended on a major cliffhanger.) You want to continue the story, but you don’t feel let down if you have to wait a while for the next installment. But still, I hope it’s not too long. Kelanni’s a nifty place.
    • 5/5
      CoverThis looks to be a copy of a painting done specifically for the purposes of this book. While the graphics are not sharp and distinctive, it does give you a picture of a scene in the story. And, I may be reading too much into this here, but perhaps the cover is slightly blurred because this is a sci-fi fantasy novel and what person's fantasy isn't a blurred around the edges ... ?PlotMark has done an extremely wonderful job on this plot. The introduction of important new characters while maintaining the integrity and depthness of the characters we're already familiar with is a skill some authors have not mastered, but Mark has.The story was suspenseful yet humorous and engaging. There was enough action to keep you interested and wanting to read more, but not so much that you tired of reading. It was wonderfully balanced.CharactersShann is the orphan girl introduced to us in the first Lodestone novel. She is young and small, but quick in both intellect and agility.Keris is a former follower of the Prophet. She has military-like combat skills and wit. She is arrogantly confident, but is loyal to the group she's a part of.Lyall is the leader of the group that is trying to stop the Prophet. He is the one every body looks to for answers, to confide in and to trust with their life.Alondo is the quirky musician who is extremely intelligent, but hides his intelligence behind humor. He is a loyal friend to those within the group.OverallI loved this book better than the first. There are so many positive things I could say, but I'm sure you don't want to see me gushing all over the place! =) So, I will just say that this is a series that I will gladly read over and over again. I also plan on gifting this series in the future. I like it that much.I would recommend this series to those that like sci-fi and fantasy novels. I would also recommend this author to those who don't like indie authors. I promise you that Mark Whiteway is of such talent he should be signed with a book publishing company ... you'll never know by his stories that he's an indie author.
    • 5/5
      In Mark's soon to be released second book on the Lodestone series we again come upon our our unlikely group of heroes. They had added and extra member during the last part of the first book, Patris who becomes part of this team of misfits. Without giving the ending of the first book in the series, we find that Shann and Boxx (the Chandara that has befriended them) are separated from the others in a different part of Kelanni. Shann is first captured and then befriended by Rael the assistant of a great scientist. Shann is both intrigued and irritated by Rael, which is her wont. She befriends him initially to use his intelligence and to get the use of the avionics that his mentor controls. She then begins in earnest looking for her group of friends as it it imperative that they continue their task in order to save their nation from destruction. Rael becomes enamored of Shann as she gets them out of several dangerous situations while searching. What she finds in this new part of her world is that the separation of the worlds has created quite a breach of learning and that she and her friends will have to learn how to better defend themselves in this new and harsh environment. Finally reuniting with her friends, we find that Shann has still not lost any of her animosity for Keris and that at every turn there is an over riding angst that colors their relationship. Knowing that they must put this aside they face a brutal test to their integrity in order to be considered by the ancient Kelanni as those chosen to save the world. Danger and surprises greet them every step of the way. Will they win at the end of the day? You will have to follow their endeavors.I had the opportunity to read this next instalment and was pleased to see that is was as exciting and thought provoking as the beginning. I was thrilled to see the characters grow and mature in their roles.While that play between them is still there, it has moved into a different level and continues to keep you guessing. The addition of new characters and their roles as well as the bleakness of their adventures keeps this book rolling at a fantastic pace. I believe that Mark's second book in this series will not let you down and you will be begging for more. This is a must have in your library.This book was received as an ARC from the Author and I am receiving no compensation for this review. My opinion is my own based on my reading and understanding of the material..

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    Lodestone Book Two - Mark Whiteway

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