| Let the Adventure Begin VOLUME 1 TARIZON: THE LIBERATOR BY WILLIAM MANCHEE |
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The young adult science fiction audience will go for William Manchee’s
Tarizon: The Liberator, the first book in his new trilogy. It reminds me of the
Star Wars series, Among the Hidden (Margaret Peterson Haddix), Dancing
With An Alien (Mary Logue), and Ender’s Shadow (Orson Scott Card).
This book has everything a sci-fi fan could want: an alien world, mutants,
conflict and civil war, spaceships, super-technology and chapters full of
action! There is even romance for young Peter.
The reader is pulled into the story, learning along with Peter the language,
customs, food, technology and warfare practices of this alien culture. The
vivid descriptions of the planet will feel as if readers are there assisting
the earthling as he struggles with doing what he believes is morally right.
There is a message here, which is oft repeated, a message of tolerance
and hope. SIBA Galley Call by Reeden Wright
". . . a gripping page-turner with a unique plot, fascinating characters and
an electrifying ending." H. J. Ralles, popular young adult author of the
Darok and Keeper Series.
“ . . . readers will enjoy this action-packed exciting thriller . . . William
Manchee has created a fascinating world in trouble that anchors this
exhilarating powerful morality tale. Harriet Klausner, Americas most
influential reviewer, Time Magazine
“. . . Characters are fresh, exciting, filled with vivacity. Dialog is fitting, often
gritty, hard hitting potent. Storyline is attention-grabbing, engaging and out
of the ordinary. Settings are nicely detailed, reader is drawn into the action,
and interest is compelling from beginning to end. Plot twists, subterfuge,
stratagem, and chicanery abound, heroes are heroic, and villains are down
right vicious.” Molly Martin, Midwest Book Reviews
Tarizon: The Liberator, the first book in his new trilogy. It reminds me of the
Star Wars series, Among the Hidden (Margaret Peterson Haddix), Dancing
With An Alien (Mary Logue), and Ender’s Shadow (Orson Scott Card).
This book has everything a sci-fi fan could want: an alien world, mutants,
conflict and civil war, spaceships, super-technology and chapters full of
action! There is even romance for young Peter.
The reader is pulled into the story, learning along with Peter the language,
customs, food, technology and warfare practices of this alien culture. The
vivid descriptions of the planet will feel as if readers are there assisting
the earthling as he struggles with doing what he believes is morally right.
There is a message here, which is oft repeated, a message of tolerance
and hope. SIBA Galley Call by Reeden Wright
". . . a gripping page-turner with a unique plot, fascinating characters and
an electrifying ending." H. J. Ralles, popular young adult author of the
Darok and Keeper Series.
“ . . . readers will enjoy this action-packed exciting thriller . . . William
Manchee has created a fascinating world in trouble that anchors this
exhilarating powerful morality tale. Harriet Klausner, Americas most
influential reviewer, Time Magazine
“. . . Characters are fresh, exciting, filled with vivacity. Dialog is fitting, often
gritty, hard hitting potent. Storyline is attention-grabbing, engaging and out
of the ordinary. Settings are nicely detailed, reader is drawn into the action,
and interest is compelling from beginning to end. Plot twists, subterfuge,
stratagem, and chicanery abound, heroes are heroic, and villains are down
right vicious.” Molly Martin, Midwest Book Reviews
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... Tarizon: The Liberator is a blistering read (I really can't recall the last time
I burned through three hundred pages in just a couple hours' time) and will
keep the attention nicely. There's plenty of action to be had here and
several nifty plot points, including the use of provoked downtrodden wildlife
(the Tarizonian powers-that-be seem to care about as much for their flora
and fauna as they do for their people) as a weapon. It's very clever, and
highly engaging. ... getting a copy of Tarizon: The Liberator is a worthwhile
move. Review by Steve Anderson
I burned through three hundred pages in just a couple hours' time) and will
keep the attention nicely. There's plenty of action to be had here and
several nifty plot points, including the use of provoked downtrodden wildlife
(the Tarizonian powers-that-be seem to care about as much for their flora
and fauna as they do for their people) as a weapon. It's very clever, and
highly engaging. ... getting a copy of Tarizon: The Liberator is a worthwhile
move. Review by Steve Anderson
| REVIEWS |
Tarizon: The Liberator, Vol. No. 1, by William Manchee
(Top Publications; $23)
A stirring tale of disaster and human resourcefulness, William
Manchee’s Tarizon: The Liberator draws upon a centuried
tradition of science fiction as a vessel for Big Ideas and bold
speculation. The Dallas-based author achieves an original
voice in the process of channeling such (evident) influences
from the last two centuries as Jules Verne, Aldous Huxley, H.
G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Fritz Leiber.
Tarizon is a planet in peril: Volcanic eruptions have distorted
the global environment to a point where the dominant human
species must accept mere survival as the best likely
outcome. The government of Tarizon proposes a secretive
exchange with Earth — the United States, in particular.
Tarizon proposes to share its technological advancements if
the Earth-folk will agree to mate with the Tarizonians in the
aim of producing a more resilient species. A young Earth-
dweller named Turner discovers the alien infiltration,
whereupon the visitors abduct Turner to Tarizon. Though
considered a prisoner, Turner impresses an influential group
as a legendary savior — long promised, and long denied.
Turner settles in to find the natural devastation almost mild
by comparison with political treacheries that threaten to
flood Tarizon with futile warfare. Throughout, Manchee
strikes a suspenseful balance between high adventure and
social-reform allegory, particularly in a struggle over whether
“human” rights should be extended to various inhuman
populations.
One is tempted to draw comparisons with E.R. Burroughs’
John Carter of Mars tales, but Manchee raises the stakes
significantly with the cautionary tone of social criticism. Real-
world earthbound parallels are patent, but the brisk pacing
and vivid characterizations keep the story cracking along at a
precipitous pace. Morality fables seldom come so packed
with excitement and almost participatory immediacy.
(Top Publications; $23)
A stirring tale of disaster and human resourcefulness, William
Manchee’s Tarizon: The Liberator draws upon a centuried
tradition of science fiction as a vessel for Big Ideas and bold
speculation. The Dallas-based author achieves an original
voice in the process of channeling such (evident) influences
from the last two centuries as Jules Verne, Aldous Huxley, H.
G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Fritz Leiber.
Tarizon is a planet in peril: Volcanic eruptions have distorted
the global environment to a point where the dominant human
species must accept mere survival as the best likely
outcome. The government of Tarizon proposes a secretive
exchange with Earth — the United States, in particular.
Tarizon proposes to share its technological advancements if
the Earth-folk will agree to mate with the Tarizonians in the
aim of producing a more resilient species. A young Earth-
dweller named Turner discovers the alien infiltration,
whereupon the visitors abduct Turner to Tarizon. Though
considered a prisoner, Turner impresses an influential group
as a legendary savior — long promised, and long denied.
Turner settles in to find the natural devastation almost mild
by comparison with political treacheries that threaten to
flood Tarizon with futile warfare. Throughout, Manchee
strikes a suspenseful balance between high adventure and
social-reform allegory, particularly in a struggle over whether
“human” rights should be extended to various inhuman
populations.
One is tempted to draw comparisons with E.R. Burroughs’
John Carter of Mars tales, but Manchee raises the stakes
significantly with the cautionary tone of social criticism. Real-
world earthbound parallels are patent, but the brisk pacing
and vivid characterizations keep the story cracking along at a
precipitous pace. Morality fables seldom come so packed
with excitement and almost participatory immediacy.
A stirring tale of disaster and human resourcefulness, William Manchee’s
Tarizon: The Liberator draws upon a centuried tradition of science fiction
as a vessel for Big Ideas and bold speculation. The Dallas-based author
achieves an original voice in the process of channeling such (evident)
influences from the last two centuries as Jules Verne, Aldous Huxley, H.G.
Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Fritz Leiber...Michael H. Price, Lone Star
Library
Tarizon: The Liberator draws upon a centuried tradition of science fiction
as a vessel for Big Ideas and bold speculation. The Dallas-based author
achieves an original voice in the process of channeling such (evident)
influences from the last two centuries as Jules Verne, Aldous Huxley, H.G.
Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Fritz Leiber...Michael H. Price, Lone Star
Library
When a teenager discovers his father is working on a secret government
project with aliens from the planet Tarizon, the project is compromised and
Peter Turner must accept exile or be killed.
Tarizon is recovering from a series of super volcanic eruptions that nearly
destroyed all life on the planet. It is slowly recovering ecologically but the
political situation is volatile. The fight is between the Purists who want to rid
Tarizon of a growing mutant population and eliminate all non-human
intelligent life-forms, and the Loyalists who want to restore the Supreme
Mandate that guarantees freedom and basic rights for all humans and other
sentient beings.
Videl Lai has become Chancellor in a tainted election. Once in power, he
renounces Tarizon's constitution, The Supreme Mandate, and orders the
extermination of all non-human life forms.
The Loyalist party anticipating Videl's rise to power, has been planning a
civil war to restore rule under the Supreme Mandate and stop the genocide.
But the Loyalist Party is weak and there is little hope it will be able to defeat
Videl Lai and his formidable army. The only hope seems to be a prophecy
that foretells of the arrival of a Liberator from Earth who would lead a revolt
to rid Tarizon of a ruthless dictator.
Peter, much to his shock and dismay, soon learns that many on Tarizon
believe that he is this Liberator and is expected to lead the revolution
against Videl Lai and free the Nanomites, Mutants and Seafolken from
bondage.
project with aliens from the planet Tarizon, the project is compromised and
Peter Turner must accept exile or be killed.
Tarizon is recovering from a series of super volcanic eruptions that nearly
destroyed all life on the planet. It is slowly recovering ecologically but the
political situation is volatile. The fight is between the Purists who want to rid
Tarizon of a growing mutant population and eliminate all non-human
intelligent life-forms, and the Loyalists who want to restore the Supreme
Mandate that guarantees freedom and basic rights for all humans and other
sentient beings.
Videl Lai has become Chancellor in a tainted election. Once in power, he
renounces Tarizon's constitution, The Supreme Mandate, and orders the
extermination of all non-human life forms.
The Loyalist party anticipating Videl's rise to power, has been planning a
civil war to restore rule under the Supreme Mandate and stop the genocide.
But the Loyalist Party is weak and there is little hope it will be able to defeat
Videl Lai and his formidable army. The only hope seems to be a prophecy
that foretells of the arrival of a Liberator from Earth who would lead a revolt
to rid Tarizon of a ruthless dictator.
Peter, much to his shock and dismay, soon learns that many on Tarizon
believe that he is this Liberator and is expected to lead the revolution
against Videl Lai and free the Nanomites, Mutants and Seafolken from
bondage.
| Lone Star Library: ‘Tarizon’ advances bold science-fiction traditions BY MICHAEL H. PRICE March 27, 2009 |
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