Malkis of Tartarus

Here's just a wee taste of the back history of Malkis of Tartarus:

He was born a Jaru-alt, a Noble of the Clan Ha'radis, which was named after the ancient Lawgiver Ha'radis the Wise. Malkis' Uncle, Radis, was Eld-arat-kahn, the supreme Ruler of all Ahn-eld ( Tartarus. ) But Radis' Son, Shadris---Malkis' Cousin and former friend---had become his mortal enemy.

In his youth Malkis left the planet in defiance of his Father, Kadris, for which his Father has never forgiven him; their relationship has never been a close or cordial one. Malkis took after his Mother, Ahnkhara, with whom he was Bonded since his birth. He longed for the freedom to pursue his own destiny and travel among the stars.

After he left Tartarus, Malkis ended up on Terra and was admitted to the IS Academy in Houston, Texas, USA. There he met Richard Hughes, and the two began an intense rivalry that was destined to last a good many years. But fate continued to throw the two young men together, until at last they achieved an unwelcome Bond and eventually, an enduring friendship which would see them through many future dangers.

Those who have already read Judgment on Tartarus know what happened to them both many years later. That story will continue in Book 2: True Son of Tartarus and will conclude in Book 3: Ransom of Tartarus. Many questions will be answered; many plot threads, tied up, some in very surprising ways. Some characters will die---and some will be changed forever. Worth waiting for? I sure hope so!

MRTighe