Synopsis
TEARS FROM AO
by L. E. Shaffer
US Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 88-90406
In Tears from Ao, L. E. Shaffer's rich work of science fiction, we are drawn into three separate worlds and cultures at once. Though they are each quite different, there are common threads of thought and emotion throughout -- love, honor, loyalty, and the complex relations between fathers and sons.
On the far-distant planet of Kale, a child plays in a sparkling pool while his cub-mate, Panther, lounges nearby. Their bliss is reflected in the glorious beauty of the setting. On the other side of Kale, the boy's father and other Patriarchs discuss grave matters. Suddenly young Marc's idyll is shattered by events that will reverberate across the universe.
In another part of the galaxy is Ral, the fierce warrior planet, governed by the Council of Great Ones. As they are beset by dissent, an ambitious young starship commander, Kralc, sees the chance to make his name and fortune. He will become inextricably entwined with his servant, Kyr.
On Earth, another ambitious commander, Vice Admiral Montoya, is given the opportunity to advance beyond his wildest dreams. He, in turn, will carry his protégé, Jeffery Kenwood, along with him on his journey to the stars.
All these characters and more become involved in events that will leave readers breathless and engrossed. Behind the intense action is a deep psychological background that enables us to empathize with even the most alien characters.
About the Author
L. E. Shaffer attempted his first novel when he was thirteen. He has been writing ever since. Joining the U.S. Navy in 1970, he gained rich experiences throughout the world as he progressed to Chief Warrant Officer. Retired now from the Navy after 25 years, he is hard at work on the sequels to Tears from Ao called The Mountains of Ao and Twins of the Dark Star. L. E. Shaffer now enjoys life with his two famous cats in Marathon, right in the middle of the Florida Keys!
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