Ties of Power (Trade Pact Universe)

In this magnificent sequel to her highly acclaimed debut, A Thousand Words For Stranger, Julie E. Czerneda takes us back to the fascinating future of a humanoid race....

Sira, the most powerful member of the alien Clan, has dared to challenge the will of her people--by allying herself with a human. But can she hope to carve a new life for herself when the Clan is determined to reclaim her genetic heritage...at any cost?

Praise for A Thousand Words For Stranger:

"Space adventure mixes with romance in this thoroughly entertaining first novel...a heck of a lot of fun."--Locus

"Czernada has resurrected the classic SF themes of Norton, Heinlein, and Moore...with a distinctly modern sensibility."--S.M. Stirling

"A wonderfully entertaining SF adventure...fascinating, well-developed characters. A must read."--Josepha Sherman

"A wonderful new voice."--Robert J. Sawyer*

* The author is a Campbell Award nominee (the Hugo for best new writer)