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Cadwal Chronicles Series

Embark on an epic journey to the planet Cadwal, a celestial jewel renowned for its pristine beauty and delicate, ancient ecology. When this paradise is discovered by humankind, it's designated a protected reserve, untouched by colonization. Follow the young Glawen Clattuc as he enters the rigid hierarchy of conservators on an observation station. His path is woven with scientific discovery, political maneuvering, and personal struggles as he strives to safeguard this idyllic world.

Throy
Ecce and Old Earth
Station Araminta

Recommended Reading Order

  1. Station Araminta

    • 687 pages
    • 25 hours of reading

    Op Verd-ochtend sprong de satyr Latuun op het muurtje voor het lyceum, kromde zijn gespierde bruine armen, stampte met zijn geitehoeven, en blies een wervelende uithaal op zijn dubbele fluit, ten teken dat Parilia was begonnen. Dan sprong hij de weg op en trok, melodieën pijpend van ijl getierelier en hese ondertonen, aan het hoofd van een bonte stoet de Wanseyweg op, zijn harige benen opgooiend, kuitenflikkers slaand, springend en stampend en pralend. Gekostumeerde feestvierders volgden hem op de voet en daarachter kwamen praalwagens, en mechanische monsters op wielen en fraaie dames en statige heren in weelderige koetsen. Muzikanten begeleidden de stoet, lopend of rijdend op platte wagens; een falanx van Kloeke Leeuwen in kostuums van taangeel bont liep op de achterpoten, stormde klauwend het publiek in en besprong er de knapste meisjes. Rijen opgetogen kinderen, kleine pierrotjes en pulcinella's, draafden heen en weer en strooiden handenvol bloemblaadjes in het rond, en doken soms onder de dansende benen van Latuun door. En wie mocht deze satyr wel zijn, onder het belust vertrokken masker? Latuuns identiteit werd geacht een goed bewaard geheim te zijn maar kennelijk konden Latuun en de man die hem speelde het goed vinden met eikaars persoonlijkheid...

    Station Araminta1
    4.1

  2. Ecce and Old Earth

    • 435 pages
    • 16 hours of reading

    The planet Cadwal has an ecosystem unique in the human-explored galaxy; a thousand years past it was set aside as a natural preserve, protected by law and covenant against colonization and exploitation. But now the elite Conservator culture that has developed on Cadwal is facing a conspiracy of humans and aliens to open the planet, and its rich resources, to full commercial use. Glawen Clattuc, scion of one of the scientific houses of Cadwal, must discover who exactly is behind all the sabotage, and bring them to interplanetary justice. But Glawen soon discovers that he is investigating his own family - there are ancient crimes to be discovered, as well as the key that will resolve the crisis that threatens Cadwal and its way of life.

    Ecce and Old Earth2
    3.8

  3. Throy

    • 287 pages
    • 11 hours of reading

    Jack Vance concludes his brilliant science fiction trilogy set in the unique region of space known as Mircea's Wisp. The narrative centers on the Planet Cadwal, a natural preserve established a millennium ago, where human presence has been strictly limited to a select group of scientists and their families. Over time, however, exceptions were made, leading to an increase in population as some chose to remain and others were brought in as "temporary" employees. This growth has sparked a conspiracy among humans and aliens aiming to seize control of Cadwal and exploit its resources. Although Glawen Clattuc and Wayness Tamm have introduced a new Charter for the Conservancy, it has failed to resolve tensions on the planet. Instead, it has intensified divisions, with one faction led by Namour and Smonny exploiting the vulnerable Yips, while another seeks to restore Cadwal to its original state without regard for human life. Caught in this turmoil, Commander Glawen Clattuc is tasked with capturing Namour, all while pursuing his own agenda: finding the Yips he believes murdered his mother two decades ago.

    Throy3
    3.0