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Title:	Arcana Caelestia
Notice:	Directory listings are in topic 2
Moderator:	NETRIX::thomas

Created:	Thu Dec 08 1983
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1300
Total number of notes:	18728

462.0. "H. M. Major" by MORRIS::MLOEWE (Low_in_sugar Low_in_salt..Lowenbrau) Wed Apr 01 1987 15:32

I just finished reading a pretty good SF novel by H. M. Major called 
"Alien Trace".  The book, however, ends without really finishing the story 
line.  Does anyone know if there is another book continuing after this one?
The first and only printing as far as I know of the book is July 1984.  
There may or may not be another sequel out yet.  The only thing that
indicate a series is found on the back cover which says "The first book in
Signet's brand-new, adventure-filled, adult science fiction series!"
I would also liked to know if H. M. Major has written any other science
fiction.

A little about the story...
Although I've only read very little Larry Niven, I would say their writing
styles are very similar.  However, Major's flair for adventure is
practically non stop through the entire book.  Major introduces an 
empathic race of individuals called Mehirans who are totally against violence.
Being empathic, they can read each others feelings.  Know how the other
person feels, usually eliminates any need for violence.  However, even
in world like Mehira, there are still "some" criminals.  These "criminals",
are sought by a special breed or training of Mehirans called Catchers.
So our story is centered around our protagonist Cord, who is a young Catcher
from a family of Catchers.  
Then humans come to Mehira to establish a trading post, and suddenly the 
planet's society is not so organized.  Aboard the Terran ship, unknown to
the humans and Mehirans, is an Alien who brutally murders.  Now Cord is faced 
with his most challenging assignment of his career.  For the Alien will do any-
thing to stop who-ever is in it's way.  Especially someone like Cord and his
family, since his mother's latest invention is a telepathy device.
If you like lots of adventure, action, science fiction and even sex (what can
I say, this race is empathic, they rule by love, not violence) then this book's
for you.

Mike_L

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462.1	Yes, there is a sequel.	PROSE::WAJENBERG		`Wed Apr 01 1987 15:50`	2
	I've seen a sequel to "Alien Trace" out in paperback a few months ago, but I'm afraid I can't remember its title. Try "Books In Print."
462.2	I found the name of it at least	MORRIS::MLOEWE	Low_in_sugar Low_in_salt..Lowenbrau	`Mon Apr 06 1987 10:22`	9
	Well I was at Walden books yesterday, and I checked through their list of books in print. There is a sequel to "Alien Trace" as 462.1 mentioned, and the title is "Time Twister". Also according to the listing, these are the only two books written by H. M. Major. Either that, or this particular listing did not contain any others. At any rate, I put an order in for "Time Twister". Since it is directly from the publisher, they said it will take 4-8 weeks for delivery. Mike_L
462.3	"Time Twister" by H.M. Major	ANGORA::MLOEWE	Low_in_sugar Low_in_salt..Lowenbrau	`Thu Jun 18 1987 14:06`	9
	After eight weeks and not hearing anything, I went back to Waldens. They put another order in, and about a week later they call me and say "the book's out of print, it's no longer in publication". So has anyone seen "Time Twister" anywhere, maybe at a Annie's Book Swap someplace? Maybe I should take another run down to Fabulous Fiction in Worcester and see if they have any copies left there. Mike_L
462.4	Try this place...	CSMSRE::WRIGHT	Danger : I drive like you do!	`Fri Jun 19 1987 17:38`	28
	Okay, this one is a reacher, I have not been there in years, but try the Mobile Book mobile (or some such title...) It is off of rte 9. in Needham. Vaque directions on how to get there: do you know where the chestnut hill mall is? Now the bridge just to the east of it? Take the street under it south. The Book mobile (or whatever it is called...) is about a mile or so down on the left. It is a HUGE brick building, one or two (i think one) story tall. If it has been printed within the last 30 years, they have a copy of it. (ok, slight exageration, but the place is bigger than a football feild, and piled to the cieling with books, arranged by author within publisher. So if you know the publisher, so much the better, but if not they can tell you... Does anyone know what this places name is for real?? Thanks, and good luck. Clark. (The Mobile New England Book Fair seems to stick for some reason...)
462.5		ERASER::KALLIS	Hallowe'en should be legal holiday	`Mon Jun 22 1987 09:49`	38
	Re .4: >... The Book mobile (or whatever it is called...) is about a >mile or so down on the left. The best way to get there: on 128, get off at the exit where Channel 5 (WCVB) is and go to the east. The building will be on the right, but the sign isn't very big, so be alert. > ... It is a HUGE brick building, one or >two (i think one) story tall. If it has been printed within the >last 30 years, they have a copy of it. (ok, slight exageration, >but the place is bigger than a football feild, and piled to the >cieling with books, arranged by author within publisher. Not quite. The place is arranged into two main sections, new books and remainders. As you enter and face towards the back of the building, you're in the new books hardcover section. To the left is the remainders section. To the far right is the paperback section. New books are 20% off list. New books are mostly arranged by publisher, though there are a few sections (e.hg., art books, hobbies, etc) near the center of the store arranged by subject. The remainders section (where you'll find the out-of-print stuff) is arranged exclusively by subject. > ... So if >you know the publisher, so much the better, but if not they can >tell you... No, but they do have copies of _Books In Print_ available and if it's still in print, you can look up the publisher. >Does anyone know what this places name is for real?? New England Mobile Book Fair. Steve Kallis, Jr.
462.6	Memory? Write only, of course!	CSMSRE::WRIGHT	Danger : I drive like you do!	`Mon Jun 22 1987 13:02`	10
	Thanks, Steve. I knew that if I mentioned it, Someone HAD to have the correct facts.... After all, it has only been 4 years since I have been there... :-) Clark.
462.7	Just a phone call away	PLDVAX::MLOEWE	Low_in_sugar Low_in_salt..Lowenbrau	`Mon Jun 22 1987 13:16`	7
	Thanks for the info on the directions, but can you give me a phone number so I can call to save myself a trip in case they don't have it? I know the title, author, publisher and first and only year's printing. Do you think they'll look it up for me if I call? Mike_L
462.8		INK::KALLIS	Hallowe'en should be legal holiday	`Mon Jun 22 1987 15:12`	7
	Re .7: They should look up any currently published book (they don't stock _everything_, by the way). For remainders, I rather doubt it. Anyway, their phone number is (617) 527-5817. Steve Kallis, Jr.