From the future, a final plea. Out of the past, a last hope.

"Unique and altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury, haunting, thought-provoking and surprisingly philosophical" -San Francisco Book Reviews

A young girl, born to die in freakish disregard. A doomed world, enslaved to forces unseen. A final hope beyond imagining. Become a Reader, because in the end, the most unbelievable step in the adventure—will be your own.

• "A gripping science-fiction epic that will propel readers toward wonder" -Foreword Reviews


• "An original take on various sci-fi motifs that meditates on themes of love and humanity. Stebbins does an exceptional job. A richly detailed, compelling story about the power of love." -Kirkus Reviews


• "Visionary" and "Enthralling" -Richard Bunning and Norm Hamilton, authors of Another Space in Time and From Thine Own Well

This edition is a 10th anniversary "complete rewrite" of the trilogy, where plot and scenes are preserved, but the text is changed to reflect the author's evolution as a writer. Overall in the trilogy, 25,000 words were removed, language was altered, and additional chapters added.