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Higher Mythology Kindle Edition

by Jody Lynn Nye (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

Third in the series of “hilarious enjoyable myth-adventures” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Mythology 101 and Mythology Abroad (Crescent Blues).
 
Holl, Keith Doyle’s best friend, has finally tied the knot with his beloved, Maura, in the Little Folks’ new home, Hollow Tree Farm. Keith has good news of his own: he has started on an internship as a copywriter with a Chicago advertising agency, coming up with slogans and designs for new products, but the project he is really enthusiastic over is chasing air sprites in a hot air balloon.
 
Unfortunately, one of the agency’s client businesses is using the Little Folks’ land as a dump for toxic waste. Holl’s young cousin Dola sees them do it, but they see her, too. To prevent anyone else from finding out, the men kidnap her and Holl and Maura’s new baby, Asrai.
 
All of the Little Folk are called in to hunt for them. Keith reaches out to the new and wonderful air creatures he’s found in hopes of bringing the baby and her brave guardian back to the farm.
 
Praise for Jody Lynn Nye and the Mythology series
 
“A great sense of humor.” —Piers Anthony, New York Times–bestselling author
 
“A good, jolly read . . . a book for people who like their fantasy straight up, with fizz, but without cuteness.” —Diane Duane, New York Times–bestselling author
 
“Wonderfully whimsical.” —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling author

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  4. Publication date
    February 23, 2015
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Jody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as 'spoiling cats.' When not engaged upon this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction books and short stories. Before breaking away from gainful employment to write full time, Jody worked as a file clerk, bookkeeper at a small publishing house, freelance journalist, and photographer, accounting assistant and costume maker. For four years, she was on the technical operations staff of a local Chicago television station, ending as Technical Operations Manager. Since 1987 she has published 45 books and more than 110 short stories. Although she is best known as a collaborator with other notable authors such as Anne McCaffrey (the Ship Who series, the Dinosaur Planet series), Robert Asprin (Dragons and the Myth-Adventures), John Ringo (Clan of the Claw) and Piers Anthony, Jody has numerous solo books to her credit, mostly fantasy and science fiction with a humorous bent. Her newest book is Fortunes of the Imperium (Baen Books), the second of the Lord Thomas Kinago books, which she describes as "Jeeves and Wooster in space." Over the last twenty-five years or so, Jody has taught in numerous writing workshops and speaks at schools and libraries, and teaches the two-day writers' workshop at DragonCon in Atlanta. When not writing, she enjoys baking, calligraphy, travel, photography and, of course, reading. Jody lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with her husband, Bill Fawcett, and Jeremy, their cat. jodylynnnye.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5WNRY3M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WordFire Press (February 23, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 283 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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Jody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as ‘spoiling cats.’ When not engaged upon this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction, most of it with a humorous bent. Since 1987 she has published over 50 books and more than 200 short stories. She has also written with notables in the industry, including Anne McCaffrey and Robert Asprin. Jody teaches writing seminars at SF conventions, including the two-day intensive workshop at Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA, and is Coordinating Judge for the Writers of the Future Contest.

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars You may believe in magic after this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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    Book three in a series of four. Keith wants to find other mythological beings and hopes to find some in the clouds! Dola and baby Asrai are kidnapped right from the farm! Keith is an intern at an advertising agency! How will they get all of these things to work together? Another fun romp with the wee ones and the big ones!
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  • David J. Ward
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Escape
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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    Enjoyable break from all the news and politics. Well written and builds suspense as you go along. Should read "Mythology 101" for character background.
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  • Glenbo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017
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    An enjoyable read!
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  • Florence L Shannon
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful story of understanding and co operation between friends ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2015
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    A Delightful story of understanding and co operation between friends with a fantasy twist.
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  • Tom Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
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    Fun book to read.
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  • Arthur W Jordin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Myths in the Clouds
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2010
    Higher Mythology (1993) is the third Fantasy novel in the Mythology series, following Mythology Abroad. The initial work in this series is Mythology 101.

    In the previous volume, Michaels decided that he had made a mistake. Niall removed the curse from Keith. After coming home, Holl got permission from the Master to ask Maura to marry him.

    In this novel, Keith Doyle is a red-headed student at Midwestern University. His family has Irish ancestry. He is a very persuasive talker and is very enthusiastic about the Little People. He also likes pretty girls and really likes Diane.

    The Master is the headman of the various clans of Little People in Illinois. He has been teaching a small study group that includes Big People.

    Holl is a Little Person in his forties, but he looks about twelve. He was the firstborn in Illinois. He is betrothed to Maura.

    Maura is a Little Person. She is the daughter of the Master and is now engaged to Holl.

    Diane Londen is a Health Science Major at Midwestern. She has been a member of the study group for most of the semester. She is Keith's sweetheart.

    Frank Winslow is a competition balloonist. He flies Skyship Iris for fun and profit.

    In this story, Holl finally marries Maura. All eighty-odd Little people and a handful of Big people attend. Keith films the whole affair, particularly the goodies awaiting consumption. Everybody enjoys the wedding and Diane has a good cry. Then they start the feast.

    One guests is an old country elf. Tiron had returned with the Master and is living at the farmhouse. He creates quite a stir among the young females.

    At the buffet, Keith talks with Holl. The conversation turns to the contaminated water on the farm. Keith suggests that the elves write a few letters to the editor of the local papers.

    Keith meets Frank at a talk on ballooning presented at Midwestern University. Keith perceives that a hot air balloon will be perfect for contacting air sprites. When he discusses the idea with Frank, the balloonist thinks he is nuts, but enjoys his company.

    A year and a day after the wedding, Keith makes a short speech to bystanders at the university from the basket of Airship Iris. The speech is cut short when the basket shifts. Derived of entertainment, many of the spectators go elsewhere.

    So Keith floats up in the Iris and finds that the winds are alive. He makes friends with some aerials, but he can only converse with them at higher altitudes. They normally cannot withstand the higher pressure near the surface.

    This tale brings troubles to Hollow Tree Farm. The letters to the newspapers stir up opposition to the polluters. One person is quite angry at the negative publicity and strikes back.

    The aerials help the elves to win the conflict. The next installment is Advanced Mythology. Read and enjoy!

    Highly recommended for Nye fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of mythical creatures, rural politics, and stubborn young men.

    -Arthur W. Jordin
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  • Ray Kinney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016
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    Not the strongest of the series but it kept my attention.
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  • Thanos6
    5.0 out of 5 stars The magic comes back
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2009
    A much better book, this, the third in the MYTHOLOGY series, is a thunderous return to form and the excellence seen in the first. The travelogue element is gone as we return to the familiar grounds of the college, and many of the supporting cast that was gone from the second book is back as well, and the new additions to the cast from said second book come across as much more likable in this volume. The plot is much stronger, and the humor is back to full force as well. There are several romantic subplots, all handled well and sure to evoke happy sighs.
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