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Thunderlord!

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Thunderlord!
Cover of the first edition
AuthorMarion Zimmer Bradley
Cover artistMatthew Stawicki
LanguageEnglish
SeriesDarkover
GenreScience fantasy
PublisherDAW Books
Publication date
2016
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pages364
ISBN978-0-7564-1054-4

Thunderlord! is a 2016 science fiction novel written by Deborah J. Ross. Although the 24rd novel published in the Darkover saga, it is the third book in chronological order.[1][2][3]

Plot

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A generation after a time period known in the Darkover universe as The Age of Chaos a character by the name Gwynn has lost his family in the conflict. His life's ambition has become plotting revenge against those who caused his family's loss. He seeks to marry a woman with the genetic power to control the storms, in hopes that his offspring will use it to against Aldaran.

Kyria, his selected bride is attracted to Gwynn because of his financial status and other reasons. During her journey through the mountains to Scathfell, where she will formally wed, she and her sister come across Edric, a young heir to Aldaran. Edric also possesses the power to control thunderstorms, a power he has been warned to be cautious of because of the mass danger it poses to all.

Their companionship brings them closer and creates an opportunity for their arch-rival kingdoms to unite.

References

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  1. ^ "Thunderlord (Darkover - Chronological Order #4) by Deborah J. Ross — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists". Goodreads.com. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  2. ^ "Marion Zimmer Bradley". Book Series In Order. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  3. ^ "Series: Darkover". isfdb.org.
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