Maelstrom
by Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Petaybee - Twins of Petaybee (2), Petaybee Extended (5)
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In Changelings, bestselling authors Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough returned to the sentient planet Petaybee with a story of growth and transformation in the face of deadly new threats. The telepathic, shapeshifting twins Murel and Ronan found that Petaybee had plans for them as well. Now those plans begin to bear fruit with fresh possibilities . . . and dangers. MAELSTROM Now that Petaybee is forming a new equatorial island, the planet has agreed to harbor a group of new show more refugees, workers indentured to the powerful InterGal Corporation. But the mission to collect the immigrants becomes a rescue operation when it is revealed that InterGal is doing nothing to help these survivors of a world devastated by a meteor shower. Murel and Ronan set out to persuade the frightened refugees to come out of hiding, leave their world, and bring along their sacred totem animals, the gifted sea turtles called the Honus. But the twins discover that they ve taken on more than they expected: The Honus are not the only animals sacred to the refugees. There are also the Manos, intelligent sharks who have lost none of their predatory habits and who cannot be left behind to die. When the Manos are released into Petaybee s waters, a tragic misunderstanding endangers the whole resettlement operation. At the same time, the mysterious sea otters who once rescued the twins father are suddenly revealed to be much more than they appear to be. Now it is up to Ronan and Murel, with the intrepid assistance of their river otter friend Sky, to smooth the waters before a maelstrom of revenge destroys Petaybee s harmonious way of life. But even as the twins uncover startling new facts about Petaybee s past that will change everything they thought they knew about the planet, the forces of InterGal are gathering, preparing to strike. . . . "From the Hardcover edition."" show lessTags
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Now that Petaybee is forming a new equatorial island, the planet has agreed to harbor a group of new refugees, workers indentured to the powerful InterGal Corporation. But the mission to collect the immigrants becomes a rescue operation when it is revealed that InterGal is doing nothing to help these survivors of a world devastated by a meteor shower. Murel and Ronan set out to persuade the frightened refugees to come out of hiding, leave their world, and bring along their sacred totem animals, the gifted sea turtles called the Honus. But the twins discover that they’ve taken on more than they expected: The Honus are not the only animals sacred to the refugees. There are also the Manos, intelligent sharks who have lost none of their show more predatory habits–and who cannot be left behind to die.
When the Manos are released into Petaybee’s waters, a tragic misunderstanding endangers the whole resettlement operation. At the same time, the mysterious sea otters who once rescued the twins’ father are suddenly revealed to be much more than they appear to be.
Now it is up to Ronan and Murel, with the intrepid assistance of their river otter friend Sky, to smooth the waters before a maelstrom of revenge destroys Petaybee’s harmonious way of life. show less
When the Manos are released into Petaybee’s waters, a tragic misunderstanding endangers the whole resettlement operation. At the same time, the mysterious sea otters who once rescued the twins’ father are suddenly revealed to be much more than they appear to be.
Now it is up to Ronan and Murel, with the intrepid assistance of their river otter friend Sky, to smooth the waters before a maelstrom of revenge destroys Petaybee’s harmonious way of life. show less
Anne McCaffrey is an author I always enjoy reading. I really loved the way this series started although I felt it lost a bit of its appeal as the books went on.I do find it to be a very fascinating world with great characters but I am not sure I love the formula of the story telling. But I still quite like it.
This is the second book following the story of the selkie twins Ronan and Murel. Though I enjoyed Changelings quite a bit more than this story, this was a good sequel that kept the story going and I am now awaiting the third installment due to the cliffhanger ending. You will fall in love with the animals on Petaybee and I believe that is why I keep reading these books about the twins. Sky (an otter) is my favorite character. This book is very well suited for Young Adult readers, but can also be a good, short read for adults. I recommend reading Changelings before you pick up this book. If you enjoy these, you should read the trilogy that started it all starting with 'Powers that Be', they are terrific and I would recommend them to all show more fantasy lovers! show less
This was an OK read but the story seemed to be geared to a much younger audience the almost felt like I was reading a middle school book.
I'm guessing this is YA. I didn't realize it was book two of a trilogy. I probably would have liked it more if I'd have read book one...
It stops rather abruptly and before any resolution to the largest conflict in the book, which was my clue that it was not a single novel.
I think this is probably a two and a half star book and I'm not sure if I'll order the other two or not. It was just okay.
It stops rather abruptly and before any resolution to the largest conflict in the book, which was my clue that it was not a single novel.
I think this is probably a two and a half star book and I'm not sure if I'll order the other two or not. It was just okay.
I'm guessing this is YA. I didn't realize it was book two of a trilogy. I probably would have liked it more if I'd have read book one...
It stops rather abruptly and before any resolution to the largest conflict in the book, which was my clue that it was not a single novel.
I think this is probably a two and a half star book and I'm not sure if I'll order the other two or not. It was just okay.
It stops rather abruptly and before any resolution to the largest conflict in the book, which was my clue that it was not a single novel.
I think this is probably a two and a half star book and I'm not sure if I'll order the other two or not. It was just okay.
This book was a bit disappointing and was only saved by the very cute Sky otter. Fortunately books 1 & 3 are better.
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Anne McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 1, 1926. She received a degree in Slavonic languages from Radcliffe College. She worked in advertising for Helena Rubenstein from 1947 to 1952. Her first publication was a short story in Science Fiction Magazine, and her first novel, Restoree, was published in 1967. She is a well-known show more author of over 100 books, mostly science fiction, including the Dragonriders of Pern series, the Crystal Singer series, Acorna's Children series, The Twins of Petaybee series, and Barque Cats series. She won numerous awards including the Hugo Award for Best Novella for the short story Weyr Search in 1968 and the Nebula Award for Best Novella for Dragonrider in 1969. In 2006, she was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. She has also written books under the pseudonym Jody Lynn. She died of a stroke on November 21, 2011 at the age of 85. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Elizabeth Ann Scarborough was born March 23, 1947. She won a Nebula Award in 1989 for her novel The Healer's War. She has written numerous books with Anne McCaffrey including The Twins of Petaybee series and the Acorna series. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Canonical title
- Maelstrom
- Original publication date
- 2006-12
- People/Characters
- Ronan Born for Water Shongili; Murel Monster Slayer Shongili; Yanaba Maddock; Sean Shongili; Marmion "Marmie" de Revers Algemeine; Ke-ola Honu'aumakua (show all 18); Honu; Sky Otter; Johnny Green; Kushtaka; Tikka; Mraka; Puk; Mano; Puna Mano'aumakua; Keoki Honu'aumakua; Leylani Honu'aumakua; Sinead Shongili
- Important places
- Kilcoole, Petaybee; Petaybee; Halau; Perfect Fjord, Petaybee
- Dedication
- This book is dedicated to Dr. Tony and Jeannette Rogstadt, Physician, Vet Tech, and Rescuer of Many critters domestic and wild.
The authors would like to acknowledge the advice and support of their editor, Shelly Shapi... (show all)ro. - First words
- Waving goodbye to their parents and friends, their beloved river and forests, to their home world, Petaybee, Murel and Ronan Shongili strapped themselves in for another launch into space.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Then, with Tikka and Sky sliding down the ice crust and jumping into the sea to join them, the twins folowed Kushtaka, Mraka, and Puk back to their undersea bubble.
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