Saturday, March 01, 2008

Euroswydd's Caverns


Euroswydd's Caverns by Jayne Lytle is a 352-page science-fiction novel published by Streaking Donkey Books.
ISBN: 978-0-615-18840-9

The synopsis on the back is as follows:
All appeared to be going according to plan when signals of unknown origin were detected on planet Threa's surface. A surface believed devoid of life. The Four Caretakers - natives of Casyo - must locate, identify, and neutralize the threats without compromising Threa's violent attempts to return to health or the safety of the deep sea Caverns and their unique inhabitants. In addition to aquatic Beings of unexpected sophistication, off-world Beings able to transmit through Threa's maelstrom join forces with the Casyoan shape shifters to resolve the crisis. Will chaos triumph and take over - dooming to failure the rescue operation known throughout the connected Universes as Euroswydd's Caverns?

Though listed as science-fiction, this novel is more speculative fiction - that is, it inspires thought and intrigue without the tantamount bludgeoning of the reader through excessive violence. Current political issues are prevalent - including the environment and living harmoniously with others, the planet, and oneself. Lytle's background in marine biology, Reiki, and herbs provide a strong foundation for her plot.

If you like and appreciate the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean and care very deeply about the health of the planet, give this book a try. You might be pleased that you did.

This book can be found in a number of locations including Amazon, Alibris, and Barnes and Noble; however, the cheapest copy comes directly from the publisher - Streaking Donkey Books. They sell their copies for $9.95 plus $2.81 shipping and handling - in the USA. This independent book publisher is also creative in their advertising. They've created a number of products associated with this book, including T-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons, magnets, and aprons on Zazzle. If you need to be intrigued a bit more with this title, visit their Zazzle Store - don't worry, none of the products give the story away!