Heretic's Faith
by Randall N. Bills
MechWarrior: Dark Age (#17), BattleTech Novel Reading Order (81), BattleTech (DE) (MechWarrior: Dark Age — MWDA 17), BattleTech (MWDA #17)
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Trained to succeed the Oathmaster, Kisho--a member of the Clan Nova Cat's Mystic Caste--must overcome his disbelief in their supernatural gifts if he is to succeed in the forthcoming combat. Original.Tags
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In Heretic's Faith, Randall Bills's second MechWarrior: Dark Age novel, Bills continues to explore some of the less-important factions in the current setting. Previously, he brought us a look at live in Clan Sea Fox; in Faith, he returns to the subject of his first BattleTech novel, Clan Nova Cat.
Faith follows up on the events of Daughter of the Dragon, the previous book in the series. Katana Tomark, a newly-made Kuritan warlord, decides to recruit the Spirit Cats in order to supplement her rather woeful forces. This sets Kisho, Nova Cat mystic and the titular heretic, down a path of reconciliation.
It's tempting to compare Faith to Daughter. Both are character-driven novels, by authors who like to get the readers into the characters' show more minds. But it's hard to do so fairly; Daughter focuses on two characters who are all too human. Kisho, as a Clanner, is for all intents and purposes an alien.
Faith was an enjoyable read. However, the book didn't so much end as it did stop. Kisho's personal journey reaches a turning point, one that would have made a good end; however, the plot isn't actually resolved. Threads are left hanging, and it's stated that Kisho will be involved—but we're left there.
In the end, Bills leaves the reader wanting more, and not necessarily in a good way. But that doesn't detract from the fact that it's an excellent character piece well worth reading. show less
Faith follows up on the events of Daughter of the Dragon, the previous book in the series. Katana Tomark, a newly-made Kuritan warlord, decides to recruit the Spirit Cats in order to supplement her rather woeful forces. This sets Kisho, Nova Cat mystic and the titular heretic, down a path of reconciliation.
It's tempting to compare Faith to Daughter. Both are character-driven novels, by authors who like to get the readers into the characters' show more minds. But it's hard to do so fairly; Daughter focuses on two characters who are all too human. Kisho, as a Clanner, is for all intents and purposes an alien.
Faith was an enjoyable read. However, the book didn't so much end as it did stop. Kisho's personal journey reaches a turning point, one that would have made a good end; however, the plot isn't actually resolved. Threads are left hanging, and it's stated that Kisho will be involved—but we're left there.
In the end, Bills leaves the reader wanting more, and not necessarily in a good way. But that doesn't detract from the fact that it's an excellent character piece well worth reading. show less
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- Canonical title
- Heretic's Faith
- Original title
- Heretic's Faith
- Alternate titles
- Mechwarrior Dark Age: Heretic's Faith; Heretic's Faith: A Battletech Novel
- Original publication date
- 2005-08-02
- People/Characters
- Minoru Nova Cat; Kisho Nova Cat; Katana Tormark; Jacali Nostra; Niko West; Kanaye Nova Cat (show all 55); Devlin Stone; Victor Steiner-Davion; Vincent Kurita; Theodore Kurita II; Mitsura Sakamoto; Andre Crawford; Lance Shimazu; Viki Drexel; Wahab Fusilli; Wesley Parks; Matsuro Kamikuro; Ken'ichi Nova Cat; Yori Kurita; Tanaka Nova Cat; Toranaga Matsuhara; Ramadeep Bhatia; Kiyomori Minamoto; Doppo Saito; Hisa Nova Cat; Tivia Rosse; Kev Rosse; Davik Nova Cat; Jacob Bannson; Tara Campbell; Ket Lossey; Kin Nova Cat; Josef Yoland; Daoshen Liao; Jing Smith; Sollic Nova Cat; Minobu Tetsuhara; Takashi Kurita; Santin West; Parak Nova Cat; Kopek Nova Cat; Liso Nova Cat; Bordi Nova Cat; Fost Nova Cat; Bulic Nova Cat; Icarus; Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (Caligula); Ajax Drummond; Theodore Kurita I; Hohiro Kurita II; Nicholas Kerensky; Franks Nova Cat; Bounty Hunter; Jonathan Yurei Kamimori; Kan Otome (Old Master)
- Important places
- Irece (Draconis Combine); Terra (Republic of the Sphere); Benjamin (Draconis Combine); Luthien (Draconis Combine); Dieron (Draconis Combine); Halstead Station (Draconis Combine) (show all 39); Northwind (Republic of the Sphere); New Canton (Republic of the Sphere); Liao (Capellan Confederation); Athenry (Republic of the Sphere); Styx (Republic of the Sphere); Saffel (Republic of the Sphere); Pesht (Draconis Combine); New Samarkand (Draconis Combine); Arkab (Draconis Combine); Buckminster (Draconis Combine); Addicks (Republic of the Sphere); Rukbat (Republic of the Sphere); Lambrecht (Republic of the Sphere); Deneb Kaitos (Republic of the Sphere); Kervil (Republic of the Sphere); Bethel (Republic of the Sphere); Deneb Algedi (Republic of the Sphere); Nashira (Republic of the Sphere); Telos IV (Republic of the Sphere); Nirasaki (Republic of the Sphere); Helen (Republic of the Sphere); Tarazed (Draconis Combine); Ozawa (Republic of the Sphere); Angol (Republic of the Sphere); Solaris VII (Lyran Commonwealth); New Rhodes III (Republic of the Sphere); Harrow's Sun (Draconis Combine); Ankaa (Republic of the Sphere); Hean (Heah - Republic of the Sphere); Small World (Republic of the Sphere); Errai (Republic of the Sphere); Towne (Republic of the Sphere); Strana Mechty (Clan Homeworlds)
- Dedication
- To all my nieces and nephews, who bring such joy to all our lives: Amy, BreeAnn, Brian, Brooklynn, Cody, Devon, Dylan, Emily, Eric, Hannah, Hunter, Jeramy, Jessica, Jordan, Kelsey, Kristy, Kylie, Meghan, Seanne, and Shannie. ... (show all)Never be afraid to seize your dreams, but remember to include the Savior in them.
- First words
- The ancient volcanic mountain pressed against his consciousness, until Kisho dug his nails into windwhipped palms to stay present.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)With that, his mind closed off that chapter for the day, another rice paper sheet already in hand, black eyes drinking in new knowledge of actions unfolding elsewhere.
- Publisher's editor
- Mulvihill, Sharon Turner
- Original language
- English
- Canonical DDC/MDS
- 813.6
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