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The Cluster Series: Cluster, Chaining the Lady, Kirlian Quest, Thousandstar, and Viscous Circle
“Original and fascinating . . . entertaining and beautifully written,” the complete series from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Xanth Novels (Science Fiction Review). Seamlessly blending science fiction and fantasy, New York Times–bestselling author Piers Anthony presents an epic adventure series in a completely original universe. In a battle to control the energy of the Milky Way galaxy, two adversaries of superior Kirlian auras—green-skinned Flint of Outworld and a female Andromedan agent—are irresistibly drawn to each other. Chaining the Melody of Mintaka, a direct descendant of Flint and his Andromedan mate, must save the Milky Way from the enemy Andromedans, who have discovered the secret of involuntary hosting—possessing another individual via a stronger aura. Kirlian With his hyper-intense Kirlian aura, Herald the Healer, an aural descendant of Flint and Melody, must unravel the secrets of the Ancients to defend against the Space Amoeba, a fleet of alien ships a million strong. A new Ancient Site has been discovered, and in the competition to explore it, both host Heem of Highfalls and his transferee, Jessica of Capella, harbor secrets that may cost them their lives. Viscous The bloodthirsty Solarians, desperate to possess the secrets of the Ancient Site, target the Bands, strange and beautiful pacifist beings, and only Rondl has the knowledge to save his race from extinction.
1768 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1990
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About the author
Piers Anthony
441 books4,215 followersThough he spent the first four years of his life in England, Piers never returned to live in his country of birth after moving to Spain and immigrated to America at age six. After graduating with a B.A. from Goddard College, he married one of his fellow students and and spent fifteen years in an assortment of professions before he began writing fiction full-time.
Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.
Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.
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November 25, 2019
This might as well have been titled "Flint's Libido". going from one sexual encounter to another. In some cases, the completion of his mission was ignored. Just 'got a little' and back to home base.
Also the editing of this edition is appalling. I got the books on the strength of Anthony's "rep". Well, it was a mistake. He may, in fact, have written some wonderful things. But I am afraid the Cluster left me so disappointed that I will not be looking for anything else by this guy
Also the editing of this edition is appalling. I got the books on the strength of Anthony's "rep". Well, it was a mistake. He may, in fact, have written some wonderful things. But I am afraid the Cluster left me so disappointed that I will not be looking for anything else by this guy
December 11, 2019
A broad spectrum of alien species and their interactions
It was quite interesting to see the concept of Kirlian photography extended to a technology that allows the consciousness of a sapient creature to be transferred over many light years to the form of another creature occupying that creature simultaneously with the original consciousness. It was fascinating to see the study of how different species moved, thought, interacted and approached their environments and how their forms dictated the way in which they procreate was fascinating. Well written showing how different species with different needs, desires and drives interact with each other. Often with two minds in one body while one mind is from an alien species.
It was quite interesting to see the concept of Kirlian photography extended to a technology that allows the consciousness of a sapient creature to be transferred over many light years to the form of another creature occupying that creature simultaneously with the original consciousness. It was fascinating to see the study of how different species moved, thought, interacted and approached their environments and how their forms dictated the way in which they procreate was fascinating. Well written showing how different species with different needs, desires and drives interact with each other. Often with two minds in one body while one mind is from an alien species.
July 15, 2019
The Cluster series,an engrossing tail.
I am a Xanth fan, reading the new episode every year on vacation but this year there was no new Xanth installment. I found this series on line an down-loaded it to my phone. Unusual for me because I like to have the book in my hand not on the phone. I finished the whole series in 2 weeks staying up late until the battery died. Another Piers Anthony epic
I am a Xanth fan, reading the new episode every year on vacation but this year there was no new Xanth installment. I found this series on line an down-loaded it to my phone. Unusual for me because I like to have the book in my hand not on the phone. I finished the whole series in 2 weeks staying up late until the battery died. Another Piers Anthony epic
March 8, 2020
Deeply moving set of novels full of philosophy of life
The set encompasses thousands of years of the future history of the human species, with an underlying theme of the philosophy of life. It is a bit of a marathon read but it is a very worthwhile one. I have read a lot of his Xanth novels and many of his sci fi novels and this series is a great example of his sci fi style.
The set encompasses thousands of years of the future history of the human species, with an underlying theme of the philosophy of life. It is a bit of a marathon read but it is a very worthwhile one. I have read a lot of his Xanth novels and many of his sci fi novels and this series is a great example of his sci fi style.
December 15, 2018
Love it
What more to be said. I’ve never been disappointed with ANY thing written by Piers Anthony. It was new for me to not be in Xanth but enjoyed having my mind expanded to these realms of strange beings we could never imagine
What more to be said. I’ve never been disappointed with ANY thing written by Piers Anthony. It was new for me to not be in Xanth but enjoyed having my mind expanded to these realms of strange beings we could never imagine
August 16, 2020
An exhausting read.
This a 1500 page monster. The individual novels/chapters have some good, great, and so, so moments. So much focuses on aura/personal energy ; I wish that they would just mention that in the beginning. Some interesting concepts and points of view.
This a 1500 page monster. The individual novels/chapters have some good, great, and so, so moments. So much focuses on aura/personal energy ; I wish that they would just mention that in the beginning. Some interesting concepts and points of view.
January 23, 2020
A fun space fantasy series
March 16, 2020
Have to read to understand the complexity of this "universe". It was written without the aid of a computer. The stories and the characters make a compelling read.
March 29, 2020
I usually prefer stand alone books but I really enjoyed this series.
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