Mickey Zucker Reichert crafts epic fantasy fiction that offers an intriguing perspective on traditional mythology. Her writing delves into rich worlds and compelling characters, establishing her as a significant voice in the genre. Reichert's style is characterized by intricate storytelling and engaging narratives that resonate with a broad audience. Across her extensive body of work, she demonstrates a profound ability to reimagine and expand upon classic myths.
As Susan Calvin embarks on her second year as a psych resident at a Manhattan hospital, her world is shaken by a violent crime that occurs nearby. This event forces her to confront not only the challenges of her demanding medical training but also the darker aspects of human nature and the impact of trauma. The narrative explores themes of resilience, the complexities of mental health, and the intersection of personal and professional lives amidst chaos.
In a moment of chaos, Benton Collins, a graduate student, chases an escaped lab rat into a storeroom that opens a portal to Barakhai. This mystical realm is inhabited by inadvertent shapeshifters, humans who transform into animals for half of their day or night. Ben's journey into this world not only alters his understanding of reality but also profoundly impacts his life in ways he never imagined.
Set in 2035, the story follows Susan Calvin as she embarks on her residency at a Manhattan teaching hospital. Here, patients benefit from groundbreaking technology involving tiny nanobots injected into spinal fluid, designed to explore and map the intricacies of the human mind. This innovative premise draws inspiration from Asimov's iconic I, Robot, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration of science and ethics in a future shaped by advanced technology.
Book one of the acclaimed, bestselling epic fantasy Renshai Chronicles—discover the intricate Renshai universe, infused with Norse mythology, tangled intrigue, and cataclysmic magical battles. They’ve survived the end of the universe. But now, nearly three hundred years after the time of Ragnarok—the death battle of the gods—humankind faces a new and potentially fatal trial. The balance between Law and Chaos has long been maintained by the rulers of Bearn, but with the current king dying, a new keeper of neutrality must be found among his heirs. When the search becomes desperate, a small band forms in secret to seek out the last possible heir. The team—consisting of the king’s granddaughter, a knight in training, an apprentice bard, a young and untested Renshai warrior, and a fickle thief—struggle to survive the perils of the wild as well as enemies equipped with magical powers. And if any of them actually reach their goal, can they bring the one remaining heir back to Bearn alive?
The story follows Benton Collins as he returns to Barakhai, a land where magic has transformed most of its inhabitants into unintentional shapeshifters. Despite believing his adventures were over, he learns that his friends still require his help. Benton embarks on a new journey to assist them in their urgent quest, facing challenges and magical transformations along the way.
The story centers on Nightfall, a multifaceted character who is a legendary thief, assassin, and sorcerer. As he navigates his complex identity, he grapples with the tension between his dark criminal history and his newfound duty to safeguard the King. This epic fantasy duology delves into themes of redemption, loyalty, and the challenges of embracing a noble path while being haunted by a tumultuous past.
Here is the exciting first novel in Mickey Zucker Reichert's acclaimed shapeshifter saga—published simultaneously with the hardcover release of the second and final book. Graduate student Benton Collins enters a gateway to a world where people transform into animals daily—whether they want to or not.
Mickey Zucker Reichert makes her smash debut with this exciting novel of an all-too-mortal human caught in the middle of a war between the gods. Al Larson, an American soldier in Vietnam, must adapt to a world where magic and sword blades, not machine guns and missiles, are the chosen weapons of war.
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"Inspired by Science Fiction Grand Master Isaac Asimov's I, Robot stories. 2037: Robotic technology has evolved into the realm of self-aware, sentient mechanical entities. But despite the safeguards programmed into the very core of a robot's artificial intelligence, humanity's most brilliant creation can still fall prey to those who believe the Three Laws of Robotics were made to be broken ... N8-C, better known as Nate, has been Manhattan Hasbro Hospital's resident robot for more than twenty years. A prototype, humanoid in appearance, he was created to interact with people. While some staff accepted working alongside an anthropomorphic robot, Nate's very existence terrified most people, leaving the robot utilized for menial tasks and generally ignored. Until one of the hospital's physicians is found brutally murdered with Nate standing over the corpse, a blood-smeared utility bar clutched in his hand. As designer and programmer of Nate's positronic brain, Lawrence Robertson is responsible for his creation's actions and arrested for the crime. Susan Calvin knows the Three Laws of Robotics make it impossible for Nate to harm a human being. But to prove both Nate's and Lawrence's innocence, she has to consider the possibility that someone somehow manipulated the laws to commit murder.."-- Provided by publisher