Rhymer

Gregory Frost

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BAEN BOOKS
06 June 2023

Adventure; Fantasy; Fantasy

Series: Rhymer

Thomas the Rhymer, legendary twelfth-century figure of traditional Scottish balladry, as you've never seen him before.

He’s known by many names over time—Tam Lin, Robin Hood, and numerous other incarnations reaching into the present—but at his heart he is still True Thomas, one man doing all he can to save us all from a powerful foe.

When his brother is snatched right before his eyes, Thomas hunts for justice and discovers that not only do these “elves” steal people, but they also are skinwalkers who occupy humans in positions of power. Their goal: to obliterate humanity and take over our world. When Thomas is dragged into their alien realm, he’s imprisoned and barely escapes alive, but in the process he gains near-immortality and the ability to transform himself. Will it be enough to protect his loved ones and defeat this powerful foe?

Rhymer brings to life Thomas the Rhymer, legendary twelfth-century figure of traditional Scottish balladry, as a champion who must battle the diabolical Yvag—an alien race thought to be elves and faeries—hell-bent on conquering our world. This saga pits Thomas against the near-immortal elves, first with only his wits, then with powers of his own that enable him to take on these evil creatures throughout the centuries.

By: Gregory Frost
Imprint: BAEN BOOKS
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781982192662
ISBN 10: 1982192666
Series: Rhymer
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 06 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Gregory Frost is an American author of science fiction and fantasy, including the Shadowbridge series, Fitcher's Brides, the Philip K. Dick-ian science fiction novel The Pure Cold Light, as well as two novels derived from the Celtic epic the táin bó cuailnge. His short fiction has appeared in many anthologies and magazines, including Asimov's Science Fiction, including the Readers' Award winner, ""Lock Up Your Chickens and Daughters, H'ard and Andy Are Come to Town,"" collaboratively written with that Michael Swanwick. He taught the fiction writing workshop at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA for eighteen years."

Reviews for Rhymer

Praise for Rhymer: ""Gregory Frost brings real magic to Rhymer! The novel is a mystical blend of ancient folklore, new ideas, dynamic action, and real surprises. Very highly recommended!"" --Jonathan Maberry, NY Times best-selling author of Kagan the Damned ""I love this book! Rhymer is flawless. The plot is compelling, the action is riveting and the prose is perfect. True Tom is a hero for the ages--and one you can believe in. Gregory Frost has taken Celtic fantasy and made it new. No, better than new. He has made it exciting again. You will not encounter a finer fantasy novel this year."" --Jonathan Maberry, New York Time best-selling author of Kagan the Damned ""Ring bells and throw confetti from the rooftops! Gregory Frost's Rhymer is a wonder and a delight and easily the best thing I've read in years. I recommend it to literally everyone in the world. It's just that good."" --Michael Swanwick, Hugo Award-winning author of Chasing the Phoenix Praise for Rhymer: Hoode: ""Intricately plotted and peopled with fantastic characters both real and imagined, Gregory Frost's Rhymer: Hoode occupies a fresh space in the legend of Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest. Book Two of the Rhymer Trilogy, Hoode takes aim at blending real history with science fiction, and hits the bullseye . . . Very highly recommended."" --Rick Wilber, author of Alien Morning and Alien Day