Synopses & Reviews
Laris is a young orphaned ex-refugee gifted with the beast master ability allowing her to communicate with animals. Her closest companion is a remarkably intelligent and mysterious cat-like creature named Prauo, whose origin is shrouded in mystery. Laris, having made a home for herself with the Quades, a family of Arzor ranchers, also has become friends with beast masters Tani and Hosteen Storm, who help her develop her beast master skills.
When Laris inherits a spaceship from a distant relative, she realizes that she might now fulfill her dream of finding Prauo's home planet. But it won't be easy, and she is relieved when she is able to convince her new extended family to embark with her on a journey into the unknown depths of space.
What Laris and her friends find in space, however, tests their beast master abilities and threatens their lives. Prauo's homeworld is beset by dangers the intrepid travelers could not have anticipated. It will take all of their talents and experience to get back to Arzor alive.
Review
Praise for
Beast Master's Ark:
"Neat, swift, and strongly detailed. Old fans will dance and howl for more..." --Kirkus Reviews
"An exciting climax that should have fans eager for the next installment." --Publishers Weekly
"Both authors mesh flawlessly to produce a long awaited continuation to the Beast Master saga." --Romantic Times Book Club
"Fitting well into the framework of Beast Master while incorporating the last 40 years' advances in genetics and biotechnology, the yarn can be read with enjoyment without prior knowledge of its predecessor." --Booklist
Synopsis
An Exciting New Beast Master Adventure
About the Author
ANDRE NORTON was one of the most famous science fiction and fantasy authors of all time, and was awarded a Life Achievement World Fantasy Award as well as having been named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. She wrote over one hundred novels, including her Witch World, Beast Master, Solar Queen, and Time Traders series. Miss Norton passed away in March 2005.