The spectacular space epic continues, as the techno-mages face the growing threat of the Shadows.Īs Elric and his student Galen watch with taut anticipation, dragons, angels, and shooting stars rain from the sky, heralding the arrival of the techno-mages on the planet Soom. If the writer set out to prove that media tie-ins could fulfill the demanding art of original storytelling and not just capitalize on a brand name, then she's succeeded brilliantly here." Galen on CRUSADE was a bald, berobed question mark here, he's a literary character, fully fleshed out, worried about revealing himself and troubled by a universe which would allow his parents to die. "Author Jeanne Cavelos makes a point with this book that novels based on other media-TV shows, movies-need not be hack-work, but might boast all the levels of meaning and rich characterization of non-"tie-in" novels. With Cavelos wielding the pen you might never think about your TV again." Even if you've never heard of this BABYLON 5 program you'll find plenty to relish in CASTING SHADOWS. Villains, heroes, innocents, and pawns, she shows us a complete picture of each character, leaving us with subtle shades of gray painting in every personality. Cavelos has set the scene for a colossal, inescapable conflict, one that could truly be the war to end all wars. Galen becomes a sympathetic yet unpredictable seeker of self and truth in grim circumstances. They are truly novels in their own right." Not 'television episodic' in look and feel. It is a strong novel in its own right and doesn't deserve to be classed as a mere 'media novel.'" In fact, CASTING SHADOWS is probably the best novel with which to introduce new readers to BABYLON 5. but I had never experienced that feeling. I have heard people talk before about books they just couldn't put down. It is the rare book that not only matches the quality of the material it is based upon, but surpasses it.Įvents range from falling-out-of-your-chair laughter. "Should be at the top of any must-read book list.Ī knowledge of the Babylon 5 universe is not required to enjoy this, but for those who have been following the series for some time, Casting adds a new depth, new layers, that have not been shown in any previous tie-in book. Michael Straczynski, executive producer, creator/writer of Babylon 5 Or to bypass any confusion, just provide your bookstore with the ISBN 1-1.īook 1 of The Passing of the Techno-Mages trilogy A number of bookstore databases mistakenly have the title listed as this. If your local bookstore can't find Babylon 5: Casting Shadows, ask them to look under the title The Passing of the Techno-Mages. paperback $6.50 US, $9.99 Can.ĪTTENTION: Some bookstores have the book title listed incorrectly on their computers. #20 on the Syracuse HERALD AMERICAN bestseller listīook 1 of The Passing of the Techno-Mages trilogy by Jeanne Cavelos īased on an original outline by J. #1 on the Portsmouth HERALD paperback bestseller list #1 on the LOCUS magazine media-related bestseller list Jeanne Cavelos Babylon 5 Techno-Mage novel #1 of 3
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