Crown of Fire [Paperback]

The tales of Lady Firebird conclude with Tyers' Crown of Fire , sequel to Firebird (1999) and Fusion Fire (2000). Firebird, from the decadent planet Netaia, was born a wastling, doomed to a glorious death in combat against the Ehretan Federate. But she's captured and falls in love with General Brennen, a telepath and leader of the Sentinels--the good guys. Firebird joins the Sentinel cause to subdue a renegade band of powerful telepaths called the Shuhr, whose defeat is also desired by the "Eternal Speaker," or God. Tyers is a busy writer with a confusing array of characters and settings, and she leans heavily on Star Wars . Firebird's rejection of Netaia's rigid religion and the idea of a culture based on ruthless eugenics prove intriguing, as do certain minor characterizations, such as that of Terza, a young eugenics technician who, in support of the war effort, is forced to bear a child the old-fashioned way. John Mort
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Several plot twists and turns, terrific writing and larger-than-life characters make this an excellent page turner for fans. -- Romantic Times, November 2000

[Frank] Peretti has nothing on Tyers. -- Breakpoint Online (Peter L. Edman, Editor)

Beautifully written and filled with both action and emotion, Crown of Fire will make science fiction fans of a new generation of readers and remind old fans why they love the novels in the first place.

KATHY TYERS is a bestselling author in the ABA market with earned degrees in microbiology and education. A classically trained flutis, Kathy plays with the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra. She also regularly performs folk music with her husband. She and her husband make their home in Montana and have one son.