Cirrus@Austlit

'An intelligent, exciting, soulful story, Chelandra is filled with fantasy, adventure, mystery, humour, and romance. It is a book about humanity and the precarious and glorious nature that supports it. Immerse yourself in the myriad adventures of young Chelandran woman, Galla Jenari, as she travels through tumultuous lands of ethereal beauty to learn of the world around her. Along with her charming uncle, Obronder, the mysterious Yanerian, Masande, and the impetuous Gaklari, Shiran Ajaner, Galla encounters wonders both glorious and terrifying! Creatures of gossamer and light; monsters of savage ferocity. Enchanted life forms and lake-dwelling spirits. Fantastic machines, wondrous cities and drowned citadels. Strange cultures and customs, fabulous fairs and intoxicating rituals. Frightening shamans, exotic music, and feverish dancing. Fiery battles, plague, starvation, and destruction. Characters quirky, murky, delightful and strange. Timeless wisdom, treacherous lovers, tender romance, and haunted insanity...The companions discover all these things, but above all else, themselves, and each other. Journey with them and discover Chelandra's secrets!' (Publisher's blurb)

'In this, the second book in the exciting Chelandra series, Galla Jenari becomes Physalia's captain in her own right, facing the pressures of command at a tender age. Events horrendous and soul-rending conspire to harden her. Galla's anger and curiosity bring her into incredible danger and heartache as she discovers challenges far beyond her imagining. Increasingly aloof and bitter, will she use her ship to exact revenge? In Master of the World, you will find adventure, humour, pathos, warmth, horror, mystery, surprise and romance, flavoured with intellectual spice. Revisit all your favourite characters, and acquaint yourself with wonders anew, as you delve further into the adventures of Chelandra!' (Publication summary)

'In this, the third instalment of the Chelandra series, Galla Jenari must face the onslaught of a terrible menace, one certain to overwhelm her.

'If this were not enough, there is more plague, more destruction, and more insanity! Galla must deal with her divided heart as the evil of the crazed Pillars culminates and rises to the surface. But if the juggernaut cannot be thwarted, none of this will matter.

'The continued existence of life on Chelandra is in now the balance.

'Join with Galla and all your favourite characters as they face down their greatest terrors!' (Publication summary)