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by Kevin J. Anderson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
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Where truth is sacred, a false accusation spells doom. A cosmic crime thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author of The X-Files novels.
 
Atlas is a struggling colony on an untamable world, a fragile society held together by the Truthsayers. Parentless, trained from birth as the sole users of Veritas, a telepathy virus that lets them read the souls of the guilty, Truthsayers are Justice—infallible, beyond appeal.
 
But sometimes they are wrong.
 
Falsely accused of murder, Troy Boren trusts the young Truthsayer Kalliana . . . until, impossibly, she convicts him. Still shaken from a previous reading, Kalliana doesn’t realize her power is fading. But soon the evidence becomes impossible to ignore. The Truthsayers’ Veritas has been diluted and someone in the colony is selling smuggled telepathy. Justice isn’t blind—it’s been blinded.
 
From an immortal’s orbital prison to the buried secrets of a regal fortress, Kalliana and Troy seek the conspiracy that threatens to destroy their world from within. For without truth and justice, Atlas will certainly fall.
 
Praise for the writing of Kevin J. Anderson
 
“Full of battles, chases, and hairbreadth escapes . . . An intelligently conceived and executed nailbiter.” —Booklist
 
“In this stellar launch of a new series, bestseller Anderson delivers action, engaging characters and credible fantastic worlds in spades  . . . [A] fascinating future epic one not to be missed.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“A dynamic space opera featuring political intrigue and intense personal drama. Anderson’s skill in delivering taut action scenes and creating well-rounded human and alien characters adds depth and variety to a series opener that belongs in most sf collections.” —Library Journal
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Kevin J. Anderson has published 140 books, 54 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as unique steampunk fantasy novels Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives, written with legendary rock drummer Neil Peart, based on the concept album by the band Rush. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series, the Terra Incognita fantasy trilogy, the Saga of Shadows trilogy, and his humorous horror series featuring Dan Shamble, Zombie PI. He has edited numerous anthologies, written comics and games, and the lyrics to two rock CDs. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta are the publishers of WordFire Press. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTSHNWZ2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WordFire Press (April 20, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1159 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 ‏ : ‎ 470 pages
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Yes, I have a lot of books, and if this is your first visit to my amazon author page, it can be a little overwhelming. If you are new to my work, let me recommend a few titles as good places to start. My major new fantasy trilogy (all finished!) consists of SPINE OF THE DRAGON, VENGEWAR and GODS AND DRAGONS. My newest Dune novel with Brian Herbert is THE HEIR OF CALADAN, end of a new trilogy. I also love my Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. series—newest one is DOUBLE-BOOKED— humorous horror/mysteries, which begin with DEATH WARMED OVER. My steampunk fantasy adventures, CLOCKWORK ANGELS, CLOCKWORK LIVES, and CLOCKWORK DESTINY, written with Neil Peart, legendary drummer from Rush, are some of my very favorite novels ever. And my magnum opus, the science fiction epic The Saga of Seven Suns, begins with HIDDEN EMPIRE. After you've tried those, I hope you'll check out some of my other series.

I have written more than 175 books, including 59 national or international bestsellers. I have over 24 million books in print worldwide in thirty languages. I've been nominated for the Nebula Award, Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, Shamus Award, and Silver Falchion Award, and I've won the SFX Readers' Choice Award, Golden Duck Award, Scribe Award, and New York Times Notable Book; in 2012 at San Diego Comic Con I received the Faust Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement.

I have written numerous bestselling and critically acclaimed novels in the Dune universe with Brian Herbert, as well as Star Wars and X-Files novels. In my original work, I am best known for my Saga of Seven Suns series, the Terra Incognita trilogy, the Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series, and Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives with Neil Peart. Along with my wife Rebecca Moesta, I am also the publisher of WordFire Press. Find out more about me at wordfire.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter and get some free fiction.

FOR RIGHTS INQUIRIES (Film/TV/Gaming/Foreign/Literary) please contact me directly at info (at) wordfire (dot) com, and I will put you in touch with my appropriate representative.

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Robert I. Katz
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Historical Novel
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017
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R. M. Meluch is a terrific writer and I have long wondered why she is not better known. Like all of her books, the characters are finely drawn. The dialogue is witty and true-to-life. The plot is engrossing. Though there are a few flashbacks to Alexander's youth, the story really begins with the assassination of Philip of Macedon, Alexander's father, who initially united the Greek city-states. Immediately, there are plots and sporadic rebellions, which Alexander has to deal with.

My only complaint is the excessive focus on a number of minor characters. They were fully realized minor characters but their actions and adventures to some extent took us away from the main plot. The most interesting of these, and the only one that I really wanted to read more of, concerned Ptolemy, one of Alexander's principal generals and his romance with Thais, an Athenian courtesan, who, according to on-line sources, wound up marrying Ptolemy and bearing him three children. Since Ptolemy became King of Egypt, founded the Ptolemaic dynasty and was Cleopatra's direct ancestor, he is almost as significant an historical figure as Alexander himself.

Also, I was not very fond of the first person chapters from the point of view of Alexander's horse, who is depicted as the reincarnation of one of Achilles horses. It seemed, in the end, to be a rather silly conceit, though these chapters were as well written as the rest.

The book ends with Hellas united but most of Alexander's conquests and military adventures still to come, giving me hope for a sequel. If there is none, this book still ends at a good place. All-in-all, an excellent book, and one that I hope winds up making R. M. Meluch as famous as she deserves.
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Scott Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars Rich With History
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017
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I snapped Blood of Akhilles up without looking at the subject. Rebecca Meluch wrote it, so I had to read it. Period. The subject of Alexander the Great's rise to power--or any historical fiction, for that matter--wasn't among my top ten list of things to read, and it wasn't about the crew of the Merrimack, but I jumped into it anyway.

Like a hot bath, this book required some patience effort to get into, but once I adjusted to the prose and the setting, I sank into the deep waters and soaked in the history as told through the eyes of at least a dozen characters, including one magnificent horse. The subtext behind each scene showed an amazing amount of research. I turned pale thinking about how much research was required to bring dusty history to such vivid life.

Meluch's characters live and breathe. She has an incredible knack for layering her story-telling with emotion, both seen and hidden. At times you suspect a character's agenda, but don't know. At other times, you think you know, but you don't. And at still other times, you just hold on to a black stallion's mane and try to keep up.

A rich book, well told. And, though I resisted at first, I even learned a thing or two.
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Cliff W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative and Poetic Collection
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021
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Daniel Marcus crafts wonderful and often heartbreaking stories across science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Here you’ll find two far-future stories of love and loss set in a really creative universe — “Those are Pearls that Were His Eyes” and “O You Who Turn the Wheel.” I really hope he writes more in that setting. They’re right alongside pieces like the irreverent and hilarious “Jesus Christ Superstore” and the eerie “The Dam.” These are beautifully written stories that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not Free SF Reader
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2007
A look at what happens when you set telepaths up to be judge and jury. Said psionics rely on drugs to have strong enough abilities. This, of course, can be manipulated. It is, in the case of one young woman. Forced to go on the run with a luckless city worker.

Fairly ordinary execution, but still somewhat interesting.
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JMN4555
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story, emotional and enjoyable!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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This is an amazing story, heartfelt and enjoyable. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides a top rated plot, characters and excitement in the stories.
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Keogh
4.0 out of 5 stars Intricate, Centuries Spanning Plot that Delivers
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2011
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There are actually a wealth of ideas and conspiracies in this quick read. I like that the author used both sci-fi /fantasy ideas to form the general premise - an inhospitable world terraformed by pilgrims struggling to survive in the outer reaches of the known universe / feudal system with landholders who scrap by on dwindling resources and slave labor while being kept in line by mind reading testtube babies. Overall, Blindfold reads more like a fantasy novel with feudal infighting, intrique and conspiracies. The sci-fi elements border on the simplistic - there is a trip to space which reads about like following a russian astronaut to the ill-fated Mir Space Station. So, do not read this if you are looking for sci-fi. In fact, the meat of this novel is an exploration of the human condition. In the face of extinction, why do influencial people still resort to petty manipulations and meaningless power plays?
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anthony b.
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than most of Anderson's Star Wars books
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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I loved this books setting, conflicting characters. The world building is better than your average standalone sci-fi. The main and supporting cast were all wonderfully developed and it was really was easy to root for everyone but the villain. I can still name most of the books characters without having to think too hard about it. One thing I especially like about this book is how so many characters besides the main nov characters turn out to be aware of the villains scheming and working to stop him. Overall my only complaints are a little ambiguity about the villains fate and a clongin twist which I felt contradicted something from earlier in the book and had a negative effect on how I viewed one of my favorite characters.
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Eena
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this version so much
Reviewed in Belgium on January 31, 2024
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I can't wait to read it, the cover is so beautiful
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Madison
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 simple, captivating, steeped in lust and gothic undertones.
Reviewed in Australia on September 26, 2023
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"Because," he answered testily, "you believe in nothing but what consists with your own prejudices and illusions. I remember when I was like you, but I have learned better."

Instantly makes to remove all copies of Dracula from shelves and replaces with beautiful hardcover versions of Carmilla.

“And when she had spoken such a rhapsody, she would press me more closely in her trembling embrace, and her lips in soft kisses gently glow upon my cheek.”

This is everything I could have dreamt of. Nightmares and all, simple, captivating, steeped in lust and gothic undertones. A book doesn’t have to been 300 plus pages to tell a detailed story. It just has to be written exquisitely.

”Girls are caterpillars while they live in the world, to be finally butterflies when the summer comes; but in the meantime there are grubs and larvae, don't you see each with their peculiar propensities, necessities and structure. So says Monsieur Buffon, in his big book, in the next room."

Excellent.
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N. J. Addley
4.0 out of 5 stars not just a spoiled son of the Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017
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nicee Aleaxander story covbering the bit people usually skip over.. the problems Alexander had reminding Greece that he was a general too.. not just a spoiled son of the Great Phillip
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