Irsud

The Diadem Saga, Book 3

De: Jo Clayton

Narrado por: Therese Plummer

Blending epic fantasy with space opera, Jo Clayton continues her classic Diadem series, the thrilling saga of resourceful nomad Aleytys.

The torments that courageous young Aleytys has endured throughout her lifetime have only intensified since she first donned the alien Diadem, which permanently connected with her central nervous system to grant her astonishing psi abilities. But never before has she faced a greater - or graver - trial.

Drugged and sold into slavery by the evil Maissa - the twisted villain who stole her infant son, Sharl - Aleytys must now serve the hive queen of an alien insect/humanoid race on the planet Irsud. She has been purchased to act as host body for the queen’s consciousness, which she is to carry in a surgically implanted egg. Facing a truly horrifying fate, Aleytys must submit to the nightmare now growing inside of her as, little by little, it attempts to take control of her body before devouring it completely. But Aleytys is determined to survive the ordeal by any means necessary, for a force even greater than the Diadem compels her: a mother’s undying love and need for vengeance.

Irsud is a masterful feat of uniquely imaginative storytelling and world-building à la Andre Norton and C. J. Cherryh that seamlessly weaves fantasy and science fiction together, creating a breathtaking tapestry of alien worlds, beings, and cultures that is guaranteed to enthrall fans of both genres.

©1978 Jo Clayton (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Love it!

I love these books. The story is so well put together.

My only struggle is with the narrator stumbling over the odd words/names. She doesn't do too bad but there is an obvious pause before every unusual word which implies a different meaning to the overall sentence and makes the audio a bit awkward. Otherwise it's all great!

Another great book!

After reading The Diadem and Lamarchos (book 1 & 2) I thought, for sure) the author would wind down and start cranking out words just to make money, but, I have to (happily) say she has put out one book after another that is impossible to put down! Aleytis finds herself sold on the auction block to an insect species who intend to use her as a vessel to hold the queen egg until it matures and eats it's way out of the host. They hold her using a psi-damper, making it impossible for her to use her mind powers. Using mind games instead of mind powers, she attempts to align herself favorably to plan an escape and is thwarted in the attempt...