Lord of No Time

Time Master Universe

by Louise Cooper

Paperback in good condition. Covers and edges are slightly scuffed, and page block and page edges are tanned. Small black mark on page block head. Pages are otherwise clear and unmarked throughout. LW

Genres: Fantasy, Magic, Fiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 1977

About the author

Louise Cooper was born in Hertfordshire in 1952. She began writing stories when she was at school to entertain her friends. She hated school so much, in fact—spending most lessons clandestinely writing stories—that she persuaded her parents to let her abandon her education at the age of fifteen and has never regretted it.

She continued to write and her first full-length novel was published when she was only twenty years old. She moved to London in 1975 and worked in publishing before becoming a full-time writer in 1977. Since then she has become a prolific writer of fantasy, renowned for her bestselling Time Master trilogy. She has published more than eighty fantasy and supernatural novels, both for adults and children. She also wrote occasional short stories for anthologies, and has co-written a comedy play that was produced for her local school.

Louise Cooper lived in Cornwall with her husband, Cas Sandall, and their black cat, Simba. She gained a great deal of writing inspiration from the coast and scenery, and her other interests included music, folklore, cooking, gardening and "messing about on the beach." Just to make sure she keeps busy, she was also treasurer of her local Lifeboat station.

Louise passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She was a wonderful and talented lady and will be greatly missed.

Reviews

[Ehsan'Shokraie' · Rating 1 out of 5]

بسیار ضعیف و نپرداخته،اثری که بیشتر به چرک نویسی از یک داستان می ماند که در گوشه ای از میز نویسنده ای تازه کار همراه با نوت هایی از ناشرین که توضیح می دهند که باید بیشتر تلاش کند و بیشتر بنویسد تا که اثارش قابل چاپ باشد و این داستان هرگز نمی تواند کتاب شود.
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[Pam Baddeley · Rating 3 out of 5]

A re-read of the late Louise Cooper's first novel, first read many years ago. In a lot of ways it is an obvious first novel. The characters are not that well developed; they are seen from an omniscient viewpoint and we don't really get inside their heads. The protagonist, Tarod, is not a likeable character and his behaviour towards women is outrageous, though he manages to gain the devotion of one in particular. The abrupt reversal of Tarod's closest friend who switches to becoming his deadliest enemy is a bit abrupt also. But the basic set-up of the gods of Chaos, who are viewed by the worshippers of the gods of Order as demons, but are a force required to balance Order, is already there, a theme that the writer returned to in later books with great success. And she also succeeds in creating a brooding atmosphere in the dark castle, suspended in time.

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has been many years ago since I have read the Time Master series by Louise Cooper. Even though the details have all but faded from my memory I do remember enjoying the trilogy. Then to my surprise I discover that there is a prequel. Me, being the completist that I am, HAD to run this title down. Living in a rural area, I'm thankful for the internet.

As a child, Tarod, 'accidentally' murders his cousin. This brings him to the attention of the Council of the Wise. They deem he should be initiated into the Circle of the Sun so he can learn control. Little do they know the adder they have brought into their midst.

Tarod doesn't stand for all the pomp and ceremony that comes with being a member of the Circle of the Sun. Tarod chafes at the strictures. Everything goes south for Tarod when Yandros appears.

I plan to re-read the Time Master series in the near future to get a better grasp on what I have just read. Then perhaps I'll finally get around to read the sequel to that, The Chaos Gate trilogy.

[Reza Jalali · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the exciting books i've ever read. The storyline is perfect and by the end of it you don't even wanna put the book down. I read the last 150 pages in 2 hours. And it has one of the greatest endings.

[Niloofarhamidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

به نظر من که کتاب بی نظیریه. به یک شیوه فوق العاده نشون میده که نباید ذات دیگران را قضاوت کرد. مهم اینه که چجوری رفتار میکنیم، مهم نیست که اصلیتمون به کجا برمیگرده،، خوندنش بی نهایت لذت بخشه، جوری که نمیتونید کتاب رو زمین بگذارید.

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[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the idea of time travel in high fantasy, and it's used in an unusual way, as the characters revisit the myths of the backstory. But I think this then goes too big, every sorcerer has unimaginable power, each secret could end the world. Not enough light and shade for me.

[Julia Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only recently discovered this earlier incarnation of the Time Lord series and was fortunate to find a second hand copy as it has been long out of print.

Although I have given the book three stars it was more of a five star read for me; not because it was particularly well-written but because it gave me a fascinating insight into the development of Tarod (especially) and Yandros. It was also intriguing to meet the other characters who were both similar and different to those I have come to know so well through the author's later trilogy. But for the reader who approaches this as a stand-alone novel, it really is worth only two or three stars.

Tarod is not a very likeable character for much of the book. The core plot is very similar but it is very apparent that some editorial advice helped the author take what was a rather psychopathic personality and create the flawed, but powerful, Time Lord of the story's later incarnation. A few twists to the plot aided this makeover and the breadth of a three volume series allowed the secondary characters to be fleshed out and developed to support and enhance the central storyline.

This is definitely one for fans of the Lords of Chaos and especially for those who are interested in the character development of the the Lord of Time.

[Niuosha · Rating 3 out of 5]

قبلا هرگز به حقیقت آگاه نبود ، اما حقیقت آنجا بود ، درون خودش دفن شده بود ، از زمان های خیلی دور از وقتی که معرفت و آگاهی اش بی حد و مرز بود .