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Synopsis
A colony of humankind is subjugated by the First Colonists, the crew of the starship that brought them to their new home 1000 years before. They have taken control of ancient technologies and enhanced themselves with godlike psychic powers and virtual immortality. Adopting the panoply of the venerable Hindu religion, they live lives as its Gods, surrounded by advanced technology within the trappings of a primitive civilization. Our hero Sam, unready to battle the tyrannical forces of the Celestial City allied with his former wife, now the rapturous Kali, Goddess of Destruction. A story of the classic drama of power, love, honor, pride, and fantasy erupting in an epic war of the Gods and ultimate transcendence.
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Is Lord of Light appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
An epic science fantasy exploring themes of godhood, tyranny, and rebellion with strong violence in battle sequences and mature philosophical content about power, religion, and immortality.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in mythology reimagined as science fiction will enjoy this epic conflict between gods and rebels on a distant colony world.