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***** "Not since Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series have I come across such a well done blend of fantasy and science fiction."**** "A fiery romance adds to the enjoyment of this fast-paced, action-packed read."***** "If you're a fan of Sharon Shinn and her Archangel series I would highly recommend this."On the beautiful world Adalta, an ancient threat emerges. Young Marta is dropped to the planet for her first secret mission alone. Raised by her father on an orbiting trade ship, he trained her for this - and to live by two rules: Don't get attached. Don't get discovered.As cover for her mission, Marta joins the Mi'hiru, the all-female elite guard who patrol the skies on Karda, majestic hawk-headed flying horses. On this planet where the only weapons allowed are arrows and swords, Marta discovers a high-tech weapon she knows could only come from her ship. Someone is smuggling them to use in the bitter power struggle between two noble brothers. She knows she must stop this threat, and reluctantly joins forces with the handsome but arrogant Altan. As their connection grows, Marta struggles to keep her secret, and to keep the rule of not getting attached.As tensions rise and the ancient threat grows, will Marta accept the frightening elemental magic powers Adalta wants to give her to save the planet she loves?More Amazon Reader Reviews: ***** "The Karda have joined the Dragons of Pern and the Companions of Valdemar as some of my all time favorite 'characters'' "***** "I did not want to leave the world the author created. I am off to get the second book."***** "This is an amazing road movie of a book, where the heroine sets of on a voyage of discovery across a fantastic new world, and in discovering the world she also discovers something of herself."***** "I want to ride a Karda."

*****I love McCaffrey, Lackey, and, now, Nilson for the worlds they create so well I want to visit Adalta and ride a karda and practice earth, water, and air talent *****I am so in love with this series of books.*****...another great adventure from the planet of Adalta. These flying magical horses...are like nothing I have ever read about.Born with powerful Talent in all three elements, a childhood tragedy blocks Tessa's powers, destroying her dream of being a healer.When Kishar, the hawk headed flying Karda, chooses her to be a hunter, she fears she will never recover her powers. But the Circles of Disorder are spreading, and Tessa must learn to kill the terrible creatures they spawn.Galen never felt responsible for anything before, never cared.Handsome, arrogant, but now burn scarred and guilt ridden about smuggling hi-tech weapons to the low-tech Adalta, Galen is overcome by a puzzling sense of responsibility to the planet. And on top of that, he develops frightening powers - powers to control plant life, to manipulate rocks and soil. Can this be real?Now, to fulfill an ancient prophesy, Tessa and Galen join the Karda to fight the minions of the newly awakened Itza Larrak, who threatens all life on Adalta.*****A wonderful blend of science and fantasy. You will love the heros and hate the bad guys.*****Don't miss this one...antagonist Readen is not simply evil but complex, and the Itza Larrack is truly horrific.*****Couldn't put down. Loved loved loved*****Sometimes you are just chosen.

The final book in the Adalta trilogy by award-winning author Sherrill Nilson.Young Guardian Daryl Me'Vere is the leader of Restal Quadrant at war against an ancient alien--and his brother. A fierce fighter and a brilliant strategist, others have confidence in him that he doesn't. He cannot, will not believe his brother--the last of his family--is willingly in league with the alien creature that seeks to destroy, not just his quadrant, but the entire planet of Adalta. Daryl cannot give up his hope that his brother is a victim he will be able to rescue.Cedar Evans is Director of Bio-Systems on the failing, falling space ship above the planet which discovered the lost colony from a devastated earth. When she arrives on planet, she is overcome by the magic of Adalta and her unique 'talent.' Which seems to be throwing up at the strange smells that she knows are emotions only she can identify--and manipulate. Can she learn to use this rare talent to help Daryl in his fight to save the planet and his brother?Will the combined forces of the humans on the planet and the fierce, hawk-headed flying horses called Karda win this battle with the alien Itza Larrak and its vicious half-mechanical creatures?Will they be in time to stop it from constructing its planet-wide antenna to contact others of its kind--parasitic beings who will destroy Adalta.