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Metamor City
Divine Intervention: Tales of Metamor City, Vol. 2
WHEN THE GODS WALK THE EARTH, THE WHOLE WORLD FEELS THEIR FOOTSTEPS...
For countless centuries, the Gods of Heaven and the Gods of Shadow struggled for control over the hearts and minds of the mortal races. They inspired religions, started wars, sponsored rulers, and even traveled to the material plane to sire children. A treaty between them set the limits of their interference in mortal affairs, and the enchanted castle of Metamor Keep was their accorded neutral ground.
Thirteen hundred years ago, the treaty was shattered. Lord Kammoloth, the King of Heaven, had fathered the Starchild, Merai hin’ a half-mortal girl with the power to steal the divine essence of the gods themselves. But rather than fulfill her prophesied destiny and destroy the Gods of Shadow, Merai rejected both sides of the Pantheon, stealing their power and casting them to earth. To ensure that this power would never be abused, Merai then gave it to Lady Kyia, the spirit of Metamor Keep, to protect the mortal inhabitants she was sworn to serve.
Today, Metamor has become a huge and prosperous city, and Kyia rules a vast empire with wisdom and justice. But the gods still walk the earth, pursuing their own agendas, wooing and manipulating mortals to serve their own ends.
These are their stories.
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Divine Intervention collects seven stories from the world of Metamor
* Cleanup on Skyway 3
* The Cuckoo
* To Walk in Shadow
* Divide by Zero
* Missing Pieces
* The Three Graces
* Just Coffee
This volume also contains the original foreword "Screw Faith and Fate in the World of Metamor," and fourteen new flash-fiction pieces.
“Chris Lester has delivered on all counts ... a great magic system, political and mystical power struggles, creatures galore ... fans of fantasy and science-fiction both should give this a try.”—P.G. Holyfield, author of "Murder at Avedon Hill"
“The most interesting fantasy world in ages.”—Scott Roche, author of "The House of Phobos" and "Two Steps From Hell"
“The storylines explore religion, politics, gender, orientation, family, ethics, love, and science — all in a rockin’ urban fantasy setting. It’s dark and delicious.”—Abigail Hilton, author of "The Guild of the Cowry Catchers" and "Hunters Unlucky"
“Metamor City is both sexy and dangerous.”—Philippa Ballantine, author of "Harbinger" and "Kindred and Wings"
“I listen to a lot of genre podcasts and Metamor City stands as one of the all-time best. Chris Lester’s vibrant storytelling grabs you and doesn’t let go until he’s done with you! The character depth and rich scenery is nothing short of stunning.”—Chooch Schubert, co-host of the podcasts "Into the Blender" and "Beyond the Wall"
“Dark, beautiful, moody melodrama with a ubiquitous erotic edge and always a sense of wonder. You’re gonna love it.”—J. Daniel Sawyer, author of "And Then She Was Gone" and "The Resurrection Junket"
For countless centuries, the Gods of Heaven and the Gods of Shadow struggled for control over the hearts and minds of the mortal races. They inspired religions, started wars, sponsored rulers, and even traveled to the material plane to sire children. A treaty between them set the limits of their interference in mortal affairs, and the enchanted castle of Metamor Keep was their accorded neutral ground.
Thirteen hundred years ago, the treaty was shattered. Lord Kammoloth, the King of Heaven, had fathered the Starchild, Merai hin’ a half-mortal girl with the power to steal the divine essence of the gods themselves. But rather than fulfill her prophesied destiny and destroy the Gods of Shadow, Merai rejected both sides of the Pantheon, stealing their power and casting them to earth. To ensure that this power would never be abused, Merai then gave it to Lady Kyia, the spirit of Metamor Keep, to protect the mortal inhabitants she was sworn to serve.
Today, Metamor has become a huge and prosperous city, and Kyia rules a vast empire with wisdom and justice. But the gods still walk the earth, pursuing their own agendas, wooing and manipulating mortals to serve their own ends.
These are their stories.
----
Divine Intervention collects seven stories from the world of Metamor
* Cleanup on Skyway 3
* The Cuckoo
* To Walk in Shadow
* Divide by Zero
* Missing Pieces
* The Three Graces
* Just Coffee
This volume also contains the original foreword "Screw Faith and Fate in the World of Metamor," and fourteen new flash-fiction pieces.
“Chris Lester has delivered on all counts ... a great magic system, political and mystical power struggles, creatures galore ... fans of fantasy and science-fiction both should give this a try.”—P.G. Holyfield, author of "Murder at Avedon Hill"
“The most interesting fantasy world in ages.”—Scott Roche, author of "The House of Phobos" and "Two Steps From Hell"
“The storylines explore religion, politics, gender, orientation, family, ethics, love, and science — all in a rockin’ urban fantasy setting. It’s dark and delicious.”—Abigail Hilton, author of "The Guild of the Cowry Catchers" and "Hunters Unlucky"
“Metamor City is both sexy and dangerous.”—Philippa Ballantine, author of "Harbinger" and "Kindred and Wings"
“I listen to a lot of genre podcasts and Metamor City stands as one of the all-time best. Chris Lester’s vibrant storytelling grabs you and doesn’t let go until he’s done with you! The character depth and rich scenery is nothing short of stunning.”—Chooch Schubert, co-host of the podcasts "Into the Blender" and "Beyond the Wall"
“Dark, beautiful, moody melodrama with a ubiquitous erotic edge and always a sense of wonder. You’re gonna love it.”—J. Daniel Sawyer, author of "And Then She Was Gone" and "The Resurrection Junket"
- GenresFantasy
ebook
Published March 1, 2016
About the author
Chris Lester
32 books47 followersHi there! I'm Chris Lester, and I tell stories. I've been doing it for as long as I can remember; whether the audience was a playmate, a classroom, a parent, or a room full of strangers, I've always had a soft spot for a tale well told.
I grew up on stories of places that never were, of science fiction and fantasy, heroes and gods. I was captivated by ideas of transformation and transcendence, of people who passed out of the world of the ordinary and into a world where the impossible could happen. While it was the spectacle and wonder of these stories that gripped me first, as I grew older I came to appreciate them for another reason: by taking us out of our mundane context, these authors could tackle ideas and quandaries that would otherwise be too close for the reader's comfort. Authors like Tolkien and Heinlein and Card may have written stories filled with impossible things, but the stories were ABOUT ideas and problems at the heart of human experience. They were stories about people -- and whether those people were hobbits or Martians or nine-year-old military masterminds, there was Truth to be found in these stories that could be of value to us today.
It's my hope that my own stories inspire you to think about these deeper issues, as well -- and give you a rollicking good time in the process.
If you'd like to say hello, come check out my Discord server: https://discord.gg/PFHVVNp
I grew up on stories of places that never were, of science fiction and fantasy, heroes and gods. I was captivated by ideas of transformation and transcendence, of people who passed out of the world of the ordinary and into a world where the impossible could happen. While it was the spectacle and wonder of these stories that gripped me first, as I grew older I came to appreciate them for another reason: by taking us out of our mundane context, these authors could tackle ideas and quandaries that would otherwise be too close for the reader's comfort. Authors like Tolkien and Heinlein and Card may have written stories filled with impossible things, but the stories were ABOUT ideas and problems at the heart of human experience. They were stories about people -- and whether those people were hobbits or Martians or nine-year-old military masterminds, there was Truth to be found in these stories that could be of value to us today.
It's my hope that my own stories inspire you to think about these deeper issues, as well -- and give you a rollicking good time in the process.
If you'd like to say hello, come check out my Discord server: https://discord.gg/PFHVVNp
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June 23, 2017
This was a flat-out fantastic book. There is so much depth in Metamor City, that one could easily get lost in all the stories there are to tell. Lester has done something masterful here, telling stories regarding the gods who walk among the people. Amid full-length short stories with people and deities, he also included 100-word drabbles about each of the gods individually. It really explores the nature of all the gods without being full of infodumps.
Honestly, with all the Metamor books I've read, I only have one real complaint: they have to end. I want more!
Honestly, with all the Metamor books I've read, I only have one real complaint: they have to end. I want more!
April 19, 2022
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A good set of tales about the higher powers of the world of Metamor, some cameos tying other longer stories, and some clever writing in Divide by Zero, about the god of madness.
A good set of tales about the higher powers of the world of Metamor, some cameos tying other longer stories, and some clever writing in Divide by Zero, about the god of madness.
October 15, 2017
Review forthcoming!
November 27, 2016
A "Must Have" for any Metamorph's Library
As a longtime fan of the Metamor City and Raven and The Writing Desk podcasts, I can see that Chris's latest collection of stories really fleshes out the Fallen Pantheon of Metamor City. I can see myself going back to this book both as a reference and as entertainment. The book is broken up into easily digestible bits that are still chock full of depth and character. Well done Mr. Lester and thank you!
As a longtime fan of the Metamor City and Raven and The Writing Desk podcasts, I can see that Chris's latest collection of stories really fleshes out the Fallen Pantheon of Metamor City. I can see myself going back to this book both as a reference and as entertainment. The book is broken up into easily digestible bits that are still chock full of depth and character. Well done Mr. Lester and thank you!
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