Locus
A fully successful move into new territory. . . . The eloquence will satisfy all McKillip fans.

Rochester Post-Bulletin
Marvelously imaginative. . . . A great deal of action and adventure. . . . Highly recommended.

English Journal
A powerhouse of ideas. . . . The reader travels through the ages of humankind.

Book Description
Kyreol's small world begins at the Face, a high rock cliff, and ends at Fourteen Falls, a series of rapids. Each year, her people celebrate Moon-Flash-a spark of light that seems to come from and go into the moon, a symbol of life and joy. When a mysterious stranger arrives, Kyreol wants to know more about him, as well as the Moon-Flash, and soon she and her childhood friend Terje leave their home to look for answers. Those answers will pluck Kyreol from Riverworld and transform her life forever-by fast-forwarding her into a future she can barely comprehend. This omnibus edition combines the acclaimed Patricia A. McKillip's two science-fiction novels, Moon-Flash and The Moon and the Face-at the request of Firebird readers.

Card catalog description
Unwillingly betrothed to Korre, totally unlike her curious self, Kyreol accepts an opportunity to accompany a friend on a trip to the end of their known world, during which she explores many cultures and experiences troubling thoughts.

About the Author
Patricia A. McKillip's novels include The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, which won the first World Fantasy Award in 1975; The Riddle-Master Trilogy, of which Harpist in the Wind was nominated for a Hugo; Ombria in Shadow, which won both the Mythopoeic Award and the World Fantasy Award; and The Changeling Sea (Firebird).

ANNOTATION

After dreaming that they must leave their isolated home of Riverworld, Kyreol and Terje travel beyond what they believe to be end of the world, where they discover new planets and new ways of life.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Kyreol's small world begins at the Face, a high rock cliff, and ends at FourteenFalls, a series of rapids. Each year, her people celebrate Moon-Flash-a spark of light that seems to come from and go into the moon, a symbol of life and joy. When a mysterious stranger arrives, Kyreol wants to know more about him, as well as the Moon-Flash, and soon she and her childhood friend Terje leave their home to look for answers. Those answers will pluck Kyreol from Riverworld and transform her life forever-by fast-forwarding her into a future she can barely comprehend. This omnibus edition combines the acclaimed Patricia A. McKillip's two science-fiction novels, Moon-Flash and The Moon and the Face- at the request of Firebird readers.