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    The Paratwa

    By Christopher Hinz

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    Human colonists defend their planet from terrifyingly advanced assassins in this tale of “fast-paced action and political intrigue” (Library Journal).

    This is the third novel from award-winning novelist Christopher Hinz. Beginning where the critically acclaimed Liege-Killer and Ash Ock end, The Paratwa chronicles the lives of the Irryan colonists as they prepare for the imminent attack of the fierce and vicious Paratwa assassins. Facing the threat of their dark enemies, an Irryan named Gillian must also cope with her inner turmoil, as the madness of her nature threatens to consume her life. She discovers that she is a genetically modified creature whose purpose is to serve the needs of others, and the course of her destiny is not in her own hands. 
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Media
    Release dateApr 1, 2014
    ISBN9781497619777
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    Christopher Hinz

    Christopher Hinz is an author of speculative fiction – novels, comic books, screenplays and more. His first novel, LIEGE-KILLER, was published originally by St. Martin’s Press. This acclaimed science-fiction thriller won the Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel and earned a nomination for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. LIEGE-KILLER begins the Paratwa Saga, which continues with ASH OCK and concludes with THE PARATWA. His latest novel, SPARTAN X, was published in Nov. 2012. Comic books include “Gemini Blood” (with artist Tommy Lee Edwards) and “Dead Corps” (with artist Steve Pugh) for DC Comics, and “Blade” for Marvel Comics, also with Pugh. Screenplays bought and/or optioned include “Binary,” which is based on LIEGE-KILLER. Hinz has worked as a TV technical director, newspaper staff writer, picture framer and turret-lathe operator. He has played in rock bands, modeled dioramas and designed and marketed an auto racing board game. He resides in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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      ParatwaBy Christopher HinzPublisher: TorPublished In: New York, NYDate: 1991Pgs: 405Summary:The Earth is almost ready to be repopulated following the Apocalypse. The colony cylinders are holding the seeds of humanity and Earth. The enemy is coming. The Paratwa, the twinned bioengineered assassins who helped the Earth along on her fall, are on their way. An advance guard is loose in the cylinders. Plans within plans. Secrets within secrets. Long term plans are coming to fruition. A war is coming. Will man survive?Genre:science fiction, genetics, warMain Character:The Lion of Alexander, the leader of the United Cousteau Clans. He is a grown up, grown old Jerem Marth from the 1st book. He is the narrative soul of this series. And his character shines more here than it did in the other two books.Favorite Character:Timmy. All the way up until his ultimate raison d’etre is revealed.I really wanted more of Meridian, the Paratwa lieutenant to the Ash Ock royal caste.Least Favorite Character: Calvin KyJy, the one and only tripartite Paratwa. He undergoes a large personality shift during this book. And then, shifts again in the run up to the climax of the story.Favorite Scene:When Vilakov hefts his geocannon and carries it Rambo-style into battle.Plot Holes/Out of Character:Calvin KyJy for the reasons mentioned above.Last Page Sound:Better than the 2nd book in the series, Ash Ock. On a par with the 1st book, Liege Killer.Author Assessment:I would definitely read more by this author.Disposition of Book:Keep it. Re-read it.Why isn’t there a screenplay?There should be. This would make a great movie. Lots of opportunity for big sci fi action and stuff blowing up. Intrigue. Evil. And heroes.Casting call:Charlize Theron as Collette Ghandi the earthbound tway of SapphoMichael Clarke Duncan as VilakovPeter Dinklage as NickPatrick Stewart as Jerem Marth, the Lion of AlexanderLucy Liu as Maria Losef, the Director of ICN, the Colonial banking network