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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Humanity is enjoying the Galactic Milieu. Colonies are thriving, Earth is peaceful, and as more metapsychics are born, the goal of mental Unity with the Milieu seems close.
But a rebel group want Earth to remain separate, led by a man obsessed with human superiority. This is Marc Remillard, unknowingly influenced by Fury who is now unveiled and on the run. Marc's goal is nothing less than the elevation of human metapsychics above all others, through artificial enhancement of mental faculties. His methods are unpalatable; his goal horrific. So Marc and his co-conspirators continue their work in secret.
Only the very Unity he fears can derail Marc's plans. And only his brother Jack the Bodiless, and the young woman known as Diamond Mask can attempt the impossible: destroy Marc, Unify humanity and allow the golden age of the Galactic Milieu to begin.
'Fascinating . . . May has cemented her position as one of this generation's foremost storytellers' Library Journal, 'A certain crowd-pleaser' Kirkus Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Though billed as the "finale" to May's Galactic Milieu Trilogy (Jack the Bodiless; Diamond Mask), this convoluted adventure creates more confusions than conclusions. By the middle of the 21st century, certain humans have achieved superior psychic abilities that have prompted a group of alien species to invite humanity to join their Galactic Milieu, a telepathic alliance. But Rebel forces (who are often led astray by the evil Fury and its children, the Hydra) fight against entering the Milieu, so humanity can remain separate and sovereign. Told from multiple viewpoints, the novel's touchstone is Rogatien Remillard, who is writing a history of his powerful clan. The story line courses through the marriage of Diamond Mask and Jack the Bodiless, the uncovering of the identity of the Fury and the completion of some mind-enhancing scientific projects that will enable human minds to become the most powerful in the galaxy. While the narrative may confuse those unfamiliar with the earlier volumes, series fans should find that, though it may not deserve its own magnificat, it definitely merits some praise.
