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Tales of Abeth
This is a collection of the three short stories that I've written around The Book of the Ancestor trilogy.
The stories
The Devil You Know (book 1.5)
Bound (book 2.5)
Thaw (book 3.5)
They're a chance to catch up with Nona and her friends at different stages in the main story.
The stories
The Devil You Know (book 1.5)
Bound (book 2.5)
Thaw (book 3.5)
They're a chance to catch up with Nona and her friends at different stages in the main story.
103 pages, Paperback
First published August 24, 2024
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Mark used to have a list of hobbies back when he did science by day. Now his time is really just divided between writing and caring for his disabled daughter. There are occasional forays into computer games too.
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December 18, 2024
This is a slim paperback (103 pages) with all three of the Book of the Ancestor short stories on paper for the first time, for those folk who won't read ebooks.
It contains:
The Devil You Know
Bound
Thaw - A Book of the Ancestor Short Story
There's an ebook too.
The cover art by Francesca Resta was originally sent in as reader art - now purchased for cover use.
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September 14, 2024
My review of Tales of Abeth is published at Grimdark Magazine.
Nona Grey is back with Tales of Abeth, a compilation of three short stories by Mark Lawrence that can only be described as manna from heaven for his legions of Book of the Ancestor fans. For the uninitiated, the Book of the Ancestor trilogy begins with Red Sister, which introduces us to the brutal ice-covered world of Abeth and its warrior nuns from Sweet Mercy convent. The nuns inhabit a narrow corridor of green that encircles the planet, kept alive by a mechanical moon that focuses light from Abeth’s dying sun. The lead protagonist of the series, Nona Grey, is a young novice imbued with rare magical powers inherited from the original tribes who settled Abeth.
Tales of Abeth opens with “The Devil You Know,” which ranks as #4 on my list of Top Ten Mark Lawrence Short Stories and describes the aftermath of the final battle scene in Red Sister. “The Devil You Know” provides our first introduction to an important character who appears at the beginning of Grey Sister, while also expanding on the series’ themes of friendship and inner demons:
“Some say we carry an angel on our right shoulder and a devil on our left, and that both whisper to us all the days of our life. The truth though is that we carry them not on our shoulders but within us, and they are legion. Our lives are not swayed by whispers. Our lives are the smoke that rises above the battleground of hearts where the armies of light and of darkness make war.”
For the careful reader, “The Devil You Know” also reveals important connections to the Book of the Ice trilogy and the rest of Mark Lawrence’s interconnected universe. In fact, I’d consider this to be the single most important short story for readers who truly wish to understand the subtleties of the Lawrenceverse.
The second story in Tales of Abeth, “Bound,” takes place between Grey Sister and Holy Sister. This not-quite-novella is billed as a “kissing story,” which is an accurate description. But it also provides plenty of non-romantic action, with magical quantal powers playing a prominent role.
Lawrence’s writing is top-notch, as always. I especially enjoyed the allusion to his famous opening line from Red Sister:
“It is important, when killing a novice, to ensure you bring a force of sufficient size.”
“Bound” is the most unapologetically fun story in this collection and will appeal to anyone who loves the Book of the Ancestor trilogy. While the story itself is self-contained, it recounts some important character development that will carry over into Holy Sister. Hence, reading “Bound” immediately following Grey Sister will enhance the reader’s experience with Holy Sister.
The third and final story in Tales of Abeth, “Thaw,” takes place many years after the conclusion of Holy Sister. “Thaw” elaborates further on the relationships among Nona and her friends. It’s especially interesting to see how they’ve grown in the years since Holy Sister. “Thaw” also reveals an interesting tidbit of Abeth worldbuilding.
Altogether, Tales of Abeth is a must-read short story collection for fans of Mark Lawrence’s Book of the Ancestor series. Any time spent with Nona Grey and friends is time well spent indeed.
Nona Grey is back with Tales of Abeth, a compilation of three short stories by Mark Lawrence that can only be described as manna from heaven for his legions of Book of the Ancestor fans. For the uninitiated, the Book of the Ancestor trilogy begins with Red Sister, which introduces us to the brutal ice-covered world of Abeth and its warrior nuns from Sweet Mercy convent. The nuns inhabit a narrow corridor of green that encircles the planet, kept alive by a mechanical moon that focuses light from Abeth’s dying sun. The lead protagonist of the series, Nona Grey, is a young novice imbued with rare magical powers inherited from the original tribes who settled Abeth.
Tales of Abeth opens with “The Devil You Know,” which ranks as #4 on my list of Top Ten Mark Lawrence Short Stories and describes the aftermath of the final battle scene in Red Sister. “The Devil You Know” provides our first introduction to an important character who appears at the beginning of Grey Sister, while also expanding on the series’ themes of friendship and inner demons:
“Some say we carry an angel on our right shoulder and a devil on our left, and that both whisper to us all the days of our life. The truth though is that we carry them not on our shoulders but within us, and they are legion. Our lives are not swayed by whispers. Our lives are the smoke that rises above the battleground of hearts where the armies of light and of darkness make war.”
For the careful reader, “The Devil You Know” also reveals important connections to the Book of the Ice trilogy and the rest of Mark Lawrence’s interconnected universe. In fact, I’d consider this to be the single most important short story for readers who truly wish to understand the subtleties of the Lawrenceverse.
The second story in Tales of Abeth, “Bound,” takes place between Grey Sister and Holy Sister. This not-quite-novella is billed as a “kissing story,” which is an accurate description. But it also provides plenty of non-romantic action, with magical quantal powers playing a prominent role.
Lawrence’s writing is top-notch, as always. I especially enjoyed the allusion to his famous opening line from Red Sister:
“It is important, when killing a novice, to ensure you bring a force of sufficient size.”
“Bound” is the most unapologetically fun story in this collection and will appeal to anyone who loves the Book of the Ancestor trilogy. While the story itself is self-contained, it recounts some important character development that will carry over into Holy Sister. Hence, reading “Bound” immediately following Grey Sister will enhance the reader’s experience with Holy Sister.
The third and final story in Tales of Abeth, “Thaw,” takes place many years after the conclusion of Holy Sister. “Thaw” elaborates further on the relationships among Nona and her friends. It’s especially interesting to see how they’ve grown in the years since Holy Sister. “Thaw” also reveals an interesting tidbit of Abeth worldbuilding.
Altogether, Tales of Abeth is a must-read short story collection for fans of Mark Lawrence’s Book of the Ancestor series. Any time spent with Nona Grey and friends is time well spent indeed.
September 11, 2024
Three self published short stories based on the Book of the Ancestor trilogy (ie the books on the Ice World of Abeth that feature Nona Grey). The author starts by explaining how these fit in between the books in the trilogy. Although it’s a while since I read that trilogy I didn’t have any problems putting them in context with the larger tales I’d read before.
The first is an extension of book 1 in the trilogy and includes one of my favourite ‘things’ from the series, Keot! I think, in the original trilogy, this character (thing?) really appears in full in volume 2.
The second story I’d read before as a standalone though I didn’t remember until a few pages into it. But it was certainly worth a reread and passed that test easily. A lighthearted romance which with Nona’s usual violent streak is a bit unexpected the first time. I’d given it a 5* rating before and still agree with that.
The shortest and third story maybe intrigued me the most. I’d thought the ice world of Abeth, with its SciFi basis, very capable of supporting more stories, before and after the era covered in Mark Lawrence’s series. And this short story showed a little development of what could happen following the end of the trilogy, how the world could evolve. Done in a slightly lighthearted way too.
I guess there are authors comfy more with trilogies than with 12 book plus series and to be honest I’ve usually only the patience for epic trilogies too but it’s a shame that Abeth is now in the past.
With my amateur interest in astronomy, I recall reading recently of the discovery of a new exoplanet which scientists have surmised is icy but with a large ocean of liquid water on its equator facing its cool sun (it doesn’t rotate on its axis so it couldn’t have a ‘band of life’ as Abeth has). Literature anticipating science again!
If you’re a fan of the books set on Abeth then these are nice supplements reminding you of them, over in just 2 to 3 hours.
The first is an extension of book 1 in the trilogy and includes one of my favourite ‘things’ from the series, Keot! I think, in the original trilogy, this character (thing?) really appears in full in volume 2.
The second story I’d read before as a standalone though I didn’t remember until a few pages into it. But it was certainly worth a reread and passed that test easily. A lighthearted romance which with Nona’s usual violent streak is a bit unexpected the first time. I’d given it a 5* rating before and still agree with that.
The shortest and third story maybe intrigued me the most. I’d thought the ice world of Abeth, with its SciFi basis, very capable of supporting more stories, before and after the era covered in Mark Lawrence’s series. And this short story showed a little development of what could happen following the end of the trilogy, how the world could evolve. Done in a slightly lighthearted way too.
I guess there are authors comfy more with trilogies than with 12 book plus series and to be honest I’ve usually only the patience for epic trilogies too but it’s a shame that Abeth is now in the past.
With my amateur interest in astronomy, I recall reading recently of the discovery of a new exoplanet which scientists have surmised is icy but with a large ocean of liquid water on its equator facing its cool sun (it doesn’t rotate on its axis so it couldn’t have a ‘band of life’ as Abeth has). Literature anticipating science again!
If you’re a fan of the books set on Abeth then these are nice supplements reminding you of them, over in just 2 to 3 hours.
November 30, 2024
After finishing the outstanding 'Book of the Ancestor' Trilogy some time ago, I was itching to return to the universe that includes the bleak, terminally-ill world of Abeth, the Covenant of Mercy, and its Church of the Ancestor, featuring extremely martial, magically-enhanced nuns, including the intense and complicated protagonist Nona Grey.
Seminal science fiction/fantasy author Mark Lawrence created one of the most fascinating and compelling series out there, with 'Book of the Ancestor'. Now, Lawrence has treated his readers to a book of three unique short stories about the formidable habit-wearing trained assassins, entitled 'Tales of Abeth'.
For those who haven't read 'Book of the Ancestor', my recommendation is that you delve into that first, prior to reading 'Tales of Abeth', to enhance your reading experience/comprehension, and not be spoiled for the main series.
Here's a bit of background about said series:
As noted, Abeth is not a place that's in the best of shape. A slender strait-like band of habitable land wraps around the planet, maintained by an artificial, refractive moon that channels the light from an expiring sun.
Another crucial aspect of the world: four distinct hereditary groups in Abeth, possessing specific traits and abilities, have over time commingled. The four groups and their attributes as as follows:
Hunska - possessing extreme speed.
Gerant - possessing extreme height, girth, and strength
Marjal - possessing abilities which permit use of rudimentary magic
Quantal - possessing more refined abilities permitting use of higher level magic
After a brutal upbringing, child fighter Nona is selected to be one of the elite warrior-nuns of the Covenant of Mercy. To succeed in her new role, Nona must undergo a decade of training that has the potential to be lethal to those who attempt it.
Nona's blood carries a potent and highly desirable mix of the four genetic groups. But to achieve her full potential, she must continue to survive in the harsh world of unethical clergy, unscrupulous and dangerous aristocrats, and uncertain loyalties amongst her trainee colleagues.
The main series is filled with wonderfully complex characters, hidden motivations, spectacular combat scenes, and exploration of themes such as morality, camaraderie, altruism, faith, and mortality.
My favourite part of 'Book of the Ancestor' (besides the stunning, cinematic fight sequences) is how Lawrence adroitly fleshes out the imperfect, sometimes outright messy relationships between the novices between the novices and their mistresses, and amongst the mistresses themselves.
Yet I cannot speak about any Mark Lawrence work without mentioning the fantastic prose. It's lyrical, yet direct and concise.
If, like me, you've come to expect all the above from reading 'Book of the Ancestor', you won't be disappointed by 'Tales of Abeth', which has all the great hallmarks that made the main series so beloved.
Story One of 'Tales of Abeth', entitled: 'The Devil You Know' is a critical tie-in story, with relevant links and subtle reveals that have interdependence with several other series penned by Lawrence, particularly 'The Book of Ice'. Moreover, it satisfyingly provides us with the corollary events of the ending clash in Book One of 'Book of the Ancestor', 'Red Sister'.
The heroine in 'The Devil You Know' must balance her uncompromising adherence to protection of her friends, versus her own self-preservation, and keeping a threat at bay who could harm far more than only who she holds dear.
Of all the things to know about this story, all I will say is, the most important one is: 'Keot'!
With the mention of that name, those who've read the main trilogy, should be immediately even more intrigued, excited and enthused to see what this story is all about.
Story Two, 'Bound', is one I'd suggest reading AFTER one has read Book Two 'Book of the Ancestor', 'Grey Sister', as the narrative events here precede Book Three of 'Book of the Ancestor', 'Holy Sister.' It brings an element of intrigue and romance that I adored to the story of the novices, with a splash of burgeoning magic referenced in the main series, that delighted me.
Story Three, 'Thaw', occurs post-'Holy Sister', and as you can imagine, was perhaps my favourite for providing a tantalizing glimpse of 'what comes after' for some of the surviving characters of the main series.
Overall, this book of short stories was exceptional and should be considered a must-read for 'Book of the Ancestor' fans.
Seminal science fiction/fantasy author Mark Lawrence created one of the most fascinating and compelling series out there, with 'Book of the Ancestor'. Now, Lawrence has treated his readers to a book of three unique short stories about the formidable habit-wearing trained assassins, entitled 'Tales of Abeth'.
For those who haven't read 'Book of the Ancestor', my recommendation is that you delve into that first, prior to reading 'Tales of Abeth', to enhance your reading experience/comprehension, and not be spoiled for the main series.
Here's a bit of background about said series:
As noted, Abeth is not a place that's in the best of shape. A slender strait-like band of habitable land wraps around the planet, maintained by an artificial, refractive moon that channels the light from an expiring sun.
Another crucial aspect of the world: four distinct hereditary groups in Abeth, possessing specific traits and abilities, have over time commingled. The four groups and their attributes as as follows:
Hunska - possessing extreme speed.
Gerant - possessing extreme height, girth, and strength
Marjal - possessing abilities which permit use of rudimentary magic
Quantal - possessing more refined abilities permitting use of higher level magic
After a brutal upbringing, child fighter Nona is selected to be one of the elite warrior-nuns of the Covenant of Mercy. To succeed in her new role, Nona must undergo a decade of training that has the potential to be lethal to those who attempt it.
Nona's blood carries a potent and highly desirable mix of the four genetic groups. But to achieve her full potential, she must continue to survive in the harsh world of unethical clergy, unscrupulous and dangerous aristocrats, and uncertain loyalties amongst her trainee colleagues.
The main series is filled with wonderfully complex characters, hidden motivations, spectacular combat scenes, and exploration of themes such as morality, camaraderie, altruism, faith, and mortality.
My favourite part of 'Book of the Ancestor' (besides the stunning, cinematic fight sequences) is how Lawrence adroitly fleshes out the imperfect, sometimes outright messy relationships between the novices between the novices and their mistresses, and amongst the mistresses themselves.
Yet I cannot speak about any Mark Lawrence work without mentioning the fantastic prose. It's lyrical, yet direct and concise.
If, like me, you've come to expect all the above from reading 'Book of the Ancestor', you won't be disappointed by 'Tales of Abeth', which has all the great hallmarks that made the main series so beloved.
Story One of 'Tales of Abeth', entitled: 'The Devil You Know' is a critical tie-in story, with relevant links and subtle reveals that have interdependence with several other series penned by Lawrence, particularly 'The Book of Ice'. Moreover, it satisfyingly provides us with the corollary events of the ending clash in Book One of 'Book of the Ancestor', 'Red Sister'.
The heroine in 'The Devil You Know' must balance her uncompromising adherence to protection of her friends, versus her own self-preservation, and keeping a threat at bay who could harm far more than only who she holds dear.
Of all the things to know about this story, all I will say is, the most important one is: 'Keot'!
With the mention of that name, those who've read the main trilogy, should be immediately even more intrigued, excited and enthused to see what this story is all about.
Story Two, 'Bound', is one I'd suggest reading AFTER one has read Book Two 'Book of the Ancestor', 'Grey Sister', as the narrative events here precede Book Three of 'Book of the Ancestor', 'Holy Sister.' It brings an element of intrigue and romance that I adored to the story of the novices, with a splash of burgeoning magic referenced in the main series, that delighted me.
Story Three, 'Thaw', occurs post-'Holy Sister', and as you can imagine, was perhaps my favourite for providing a tantalizing glimpse of 'what comes after' for some of the surviving characters of the main series.
Overall, this book of short stories was exceptional and should be considered a must-read for 'Book of the Ancestor' fans.
September 26, 2024
I'll have a hard time accepting that this might be my last time as a stranger in the Corridor.. with Sister Cage.. a heartwarming triplet of short stories, each taking something from the previous entry and twisting it a bit makes them a coherent whole, rather than snapshots from the trilogy..
might this be farwell..? her story though not over, but still concluded.. perhaps never to be continued. And here I am left, crying..
We may not meet ever again, but I will take Nona Grey with me everywhere.. within me, everywhere.
might this be farwell..? her story though not over, but still concluded.. perhaps never to be continued. And here I am left, crying..
We may not meet ever again, but I will take Nona Grey with me everywhere.. within me, everywhere.
July 20, 2025
7.3/10
This 100-page book collects three short stories from Lawrence's Book of the Ancestor trilogy, and all three expand the world of Abeth, but more importantly the central character of Nona Grey and her relationships with others, some romantic and some in stark contrast to romance.
The Devil You May Know:
This first short story is set directly after the events of Red Sister. The focus of the story - or more precisely '4 extra chapters' in the words of Mark Lawrence - is on a certain character that we see a lot of in book 2, hinted at by the title of the story. This story is really a great insight into Nona's pysche facing this challenge, and we get to see some really fun interesting interactions between the demon and Nona that we never got in Grey Sister. Again, although not a short story as such, The Devil You May Know is a really interesting expansion of the first book in the trilogy.
Bound:
Bound is the longest of the three stories and takes place a few months after the second book of the series. Romance is the key theme in this one, which will entice some and put off others. It's worth noting that the plot of this story is entirely contained and is actually a really fun, entertaining plot ignoring the romance of the story. However that's not to say the romance is substandard because I think Lawrence does a really good job at making you genuinely interested in a sense of romance between three particular characters without making it too heavy. There's a lot of focus on kissing in this one, and I like the outlandish yet interesting main narrative relating to a deadly kiss. This story is also very important for the third book due to one big event taking place.
Thaw:
This one, set a few years after the last book, was not quite what I was expecting. There's more romance themes in this one, although not what you'd probably expect. This story revolves around an expedition to a mystery island, and Lawrence makes this island utterly strange, making the story feel at times very dreamlike. There's not as much substance to this one, but it's nice to touch back in with our characters, especially a grown-up Ara and Nona.
Overall, this collection is definitely worth the read if you enjoyed the main series. Obviously if you can, read the stories between the books they are set, but I had no problems diving back into the world after finishing the main trilogy.
This 100-page book collects three short stories from Lawrence's Book of the Ancestor trilogy, and all three expand the world of Abeth, but more importantly the central character of Nona Grey and her relationships with others, some romantic and some in stark contrast to romance.
The Devil You May Know:
This first short story is set directly after the events of Red Sister. The focus of the story - or more precisely '4 extra chapters' in the words of Mark Lawrence - is on a certain character that we see a lot of in book 2, hinted at by the title of the story. This story is really a great insight into Nona's pysche facing this challenge, and we get to see some really fun interesting interactions between the demon and Nona that we never got in Grey Sister. Again, although not a short story as such, The Devil You May Know is a really interesting expansion of the first book in the trilogy.
Bound:
Bound is the longest of the three stories and takes place a few months after the second book of the series. Romance is the key theme in this one, which will entice some and put off others. It's worth noting that the plot of this story is entirely contained and is actually a really fun, entertaining plot ignoring the romance of the story. However that's not to say the romance is substandard because I think Lawrence does a really good job at making you genuinely interested in a sense of romance between three particular characters without making it too heavy. There's a lot of focus on kissing in this one, and I like the outlandish yet interesting main narrative relating to a deadly kiss. This story is also very important for the third book due to one big event taking place.
Thaw:
This one, set a few years after the last book, was not quite what I was expecting. There's more romance themes in this one, although not what you'd probably expect. This story revolves around an expedition to a mystery island, and Lawrence makes this island utterly strange, making the story feel at times very dreamlike. There's not as much substance to this one, but it's nice to touch back in with our characters, especially a grown-up Ara and Nona.
Overall, this collection is definitely worth the read if you enjoyed the main series. Obviously if you can, read the stories between the books they are set, but I had no problems diving back into the world after finishing the main trilogy.
October 9, 2024
I'll admit that these would probably be better in context while reading the original books, but the trip down memory lane was also fun. This series is what really got me into the author and I haven't been disappointed since.
That being said, these short stories are short and sweet and add a little more depth to the characters. It's a nice aside to be able to focus on things outside the main plot.
That being said, these short stories are short and sweet and add a little more depth to the characters. It's a nice aside to be able to focus on things outside the main plot.
September 11, 2024
A much needed revisit to characters I’ve missed
I loved this. It’s been several years since I had read The Book of the Ancestor series and this was great reading. If you liked that series and those characters then buy this one too. You’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks Mark, keep up the great work.
I loved this. It’s been several years since I had read The Book of the Ancestor series and this was great reading. If you liked that series and those characters then buy this one too. You’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks Mark, keep up the great work.
December 29, 2024
It was fun reentering the world of the Book of the Ancestor!
September 9, 2024
These are just romance stories!
The Devil You Know: very good! Conveys a lot of the philosophy, ideas, and foreshadowing within The Book of the Ancestor in a concise way.
Bound: very contrived! At the same time, sort of fun.
Thaw: very funny! Nice seeing life go on.
In all the stories, I do like how effectively Lawrence is able to layer the plot threads with Nona's own self-reflection and feelings.
The Devil You Know: very good! Conveys a lot of the philosophy, ideas, and foreshadowing within The Book of the Ancestor in a concise way.
Bound: very contrived! At the same time, sort of fun.
Thaw: very funny! Nice seeing life go on.
In all the stories, I do like how effectively Lawrence is able to layer the plot threads with Nona's own self-reflection and feelings.
September 5, 2024
Read all these individually. High quality as always and short but sweet reads. As usual, the author’s short stored never fail to enhance the worlds portrayed in his novels.
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