When Parallel Lines Meet

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Author: Mike Resnick, Lezli Robyn, Larry Hodges ISBN: 9781612423081
Publisher: Phoenix Pick Publication: October 31, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Mike Resnick, Lezli Robyn, Larry Hodges
ISBN: 9781612423081
Publisher: Phoenix Pick
Publication: October 31, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

When Keelarah, Lead Interrogator in the Neuropsych subdivision of the Cartheeli Military Caste, first meets the alien, she is prepared to do her duty. He is a trespasser on her planet, has caused the death of someone dear to her, and it is imperative she find out where he’s come from and whether his kind poses a threat to her and her people.

Often ruthless in her techniques, the interrogator uses her telepathic and empathic abilities to assault his mind, to draw out any whisper of information that can give them a better idea of what—who—they are dealing with. But she isn’t prepared for the prisoner to defend himself with comparable talents, to disarm her with equally astute observations.

Chief Surveyor Forrest Brown might not be the best example of humanity, but he doesn’t have to be to show Keelarah what it is to be humane. As they get to know each other, the line between captor and prisoner blur, which begs the question: is having different origins a more important factor, or the ability to find common ground? What if mutual alienation leads to the most profound bond of all.

PREVIOUS REVIEWS OF RESNICK/ROBYN COLLABORATIONS

“…a satisfying sampler of solid stories from a team that rarely disappoints.” —Publishers Weekly on Soulmates

“This book will be remembered as one of the major collections of the decade.”—Robert J. Sawyer on Soulmates

“Standouts include…Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn’s beautifully sad “Benchwarmer,” which takes us into the world of imaginary friends, and introduces us to one friend who simply can’t let go of the boy who created him.”—io9

“That’s [Soulmates] the second story that will be considered by me for next year’s Hugos; this one in the Novelette category.”—SFRevu

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When Keelarah, Lead Interrogator in the Neuropsych subdivision of the Cartheeli Military Caste, first meets the alien, she is prepared to do her duty. He is a trespasser on her planet, has caused the death of someone dear to her, and it is imperative she find out where he’s come from and whether his kind poses a threat to her and her people.

Often ruthless in her techniques, the interrogator uses her telepathic and empathic abilities to assault his mind, to draw out any whisper of information that can give them a better idea of what—who—they are dealing with. But she isn’t prepared for the prisoner to defend himself with comparable talents, to disarm her with equally astute observations.

Chief Surveyor Forrest Brown might not be the best example of humanity, but he doesn’t have to be to show Keelarah what it is to be humane. As they get to know each other, the line between captor and prisoner blur, which begs the question: is having different origins a more important factor, or the ability to find common ground? What if mutual alienation leads to the most profound bond of all.

PREVIOUS REVIEWS OF RESNICK/ROBYN COLLABORATIONS

“…a satisfying sampler of solid stories from a team that rarely disappoints.” —Publishers Weekly on Soulmates

“This book will be remembered as one of the major collections of the decade.”—Robert J. Sawyer on Soulmates

“Standouts include…Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn’s beautifully sad “Benchwarmer,” which takes us into the world of imaginary friends, and introduces us to one friend who simply can’t let go of the boy who created him.”—io9

“That’s [Soulmates] the second story that will be considered by me for next year’s Hugos; this one in the Novelette category.”—SFRevu

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