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The Faded Sun Trilogy

By: C. J. Cherryh
Narrated by: Paul Woodson
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All three books in C. J. Cherryh's epic The Faded Sun trilogy - Kesrith, Shon'jir, and Kutath - collected in one volume.

They were the mri-tall, secretive, bound by honor and the rigid dictates of their society. For aeons, this golden-skinned, golden-eyed race had provided the universe mercenary soldiers of almost unimaginable ability.

But now the mri have faced an enemy unlike any other - an enemy whose only way of war is widespread destruction. These "humans" are mass fighters, creatures of the herb, and the mri have been slaughtered like animals. Now, in the aftermath of war, the mri face extinction.

It will be up to three individuals to save whatever remains of this devastated race: a warrior - one of the last survivors of his kind; a priestess of this honorable people; and a lone human - a man sworn to aid the enemy of his own kind. Can they retrace the galaxy-wide path of this nomadic race back through millennia to reclaim the ancient world that first gave them life?

©2000 C. J. Cherryh; The Faded Sun: Kesrith copyright 1978 by C. J. Cherryh; The Faded Sun: Shon'jir copyright 1978 by C. J. Cherryh; The Faded Sun: Kutath copyright 1979 by C. J. Cherryh (P)2018 Tantor Adventure First Contact Science Fiction Warrior Fiction
Rich Worldbuilding • Complex Characters • Distinct Alien Races • Thought-provoking Concepts • Emotional Storytelling
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I've always loved this omnibus and had a couple paperback copies I would read time and again. this audiobook version is just as good as if I read it myself. I'll almost certainly be listening to this one again and again.

favourite book now available

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I’ve loved Faded Sun since I first picked it up over 20 years ago. This audiobook is equally good.

The summary, however has one very funny misspelling, as my review title shows. The book is awesome, but the people writing the book summary clearly thought that the Mri were defeated by the human’s use of rosemary and bay leaves.

Creatures of the Herb

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This series got me thinking about difference and friendship in a new way. Listening to it read so well was a joy.

A favorite of my teens stands the test of time

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This is one of my favorite books of all time! Sci-fi, battle, honor, intrigue, and a wonderful host of characters. Great narration as well.

One of my favorites.

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This is my favorite C.J. Cherryh book and it's finally in audio, I'm excited! Thanks. thanks.

Finally!

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I was introduced to reading with the Hobbit and later, LOR and that led to fantasy... then, a fellow sailor (USN) who has become Sov-Kela, introduced me to C.J.Cherryh... and I was hooked. The Faded Sun is the master class in Sci-fi writing and now that it is in audiobook (2018), I recommend it to anyone who loves Sci-fi, Space Opera, World building, and emotional, intense storytelling. CJ Cherryh is truly the Shépan of Sci-fi, and a must listen. the Narrator is excellent and brings the characters to life in your minds eye, and drags you through The Dark for one wild ride with the Mri.

The BEST Sci-Fi Trilogy ever....

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Give it a listen and you will be pleased. Well written and perfectly performed. Vivid exploration of an alien culture that you will respect and love.

Deep and beautiful.

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loved the story. hard to grasp the names at first but eventually become easier to distinguish

Great development of alien species and culture

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Have read the book twice and just finished the satisfaction of listening to with an outstanding performance. This story is classic storytelling: memorable and strong characters, exploring new lands and new cultures, growth of all characters and satisfying storyline. One of my top five stories!

Classic

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i read these in my teens and loved them. Listening to tbem in my fifties was like the first time. you cant beat the depth of character C J Cherryh brings to all her work

an oldie but a goodie

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