Cim-merian: adj. Very dark or gloomy. In Greek mythology, one of a
mythical people described by Homer [in the Odyssey] as inhabiting a
land of perpetual darkness.
In the 21st century, corporations rule the world, science is big business and
governments no longer exist. A war breaks out between two races…and one of
them isn’t human.
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Stripped from the headlines of today's news, Cimmerian City is a novel spanning 10
years.
Greed can turn a good man’s heart to stone. This is especially true in the age of
commerce and large corporations. No new pill can be taken without a laundry list of
side effects that the patient may have to endure. But what if the side effects are
more dangerous than the pills are helpful? What if the side effect causes the patient
to be immune from standard dangers, such as firearms, the climate, etc., but causes
them to change into otherworldly beings?
It is seen through the eyes of a young woman named Raven Blackheart. It is a
future where corporations rule the world and political parties have been dismissed.
An Earth that is recovering from a global war that has divided two races: Humans
and Dracins, quick, tough skinned creatures that are children of the side effects
from 20th century pharmaceuticals. Raven awakens in this world as a product of
both races and nurtured by the vice president of the main corporation in the world
as a symbol of the union of races. With her help, Vice President Tyler Deamond’s
corporation can take both beings off Earth, which is quickly becoming a waste
planet, and to a new terraformed planet. But, as Raven learns, nothing is as it seems,
especially concerning humans.
Copyright © 2006-2008 Rachel Lindley. All rights Reserved.
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"Cimmerian City shows us a frightening outcome to current fears of crises on
every front. From global warming and rampant pollution, to race wars and
violence, from global control of the world's economy by a handful of
corporations, to controversial medical experimentation for profits for a drug-
dependent society. Here is the extreme vision that Cimmerian City give us of
the haves and the have-nots. The few people who can afford to protect
themselves from this severally damaged world and those who are subject to
the uncertainty of daily life."
"Cimmerian City by Rae Lindley is the type of book that in this reviewer's
wide experience, is all too rare: an utterly unstoppable tale which latches on
to the reader from the first sentences, then sets a death-defying pace
through realms known and unknown, flying the reader through plot twists
and turns, character delineations, and theme. Highly recommended is this
book, because I literally could not put it aside until completed; and
immediately accorded it an important spot on my Keeper Shelf!"
"This is one story that has a high impact punch, a great plot that is fast paced
and so intriguing that you cannot put this one down. Within the covers of this
book you will discover a variety of crisis which is in the minds of everyone
including global warming, war, violence, pollution, medical, pharmaceuticals
and economical issues.
....an intense read with many layers and issues to uncover throughout this
story.
...highly recommended read and a definite 5 stars."
“Ms. Lindley builds an intriguing world and then births a cast that breathes life
into a suspenseful plot. This story’s heroine is stout and hardy as Raven
battles Dracin and human alike, while searching for the elusive truth about Tech
Corporation and her role in its success.
...definitely not a light read, but one that will keep a reader entertained for
several hours.”
"CIMMERIAN CITY by Rae Lindley is very appropriate for a world where
corporations and pharmaceutical companies seem to be pushing for control
of governments and the world, for money...
As Raven Blackheart travels through Los Angeles, we can feel both
sympathy and empathy for her plight. It seems she is in a no-win situation.
It is also frightening because it is so close to home. CIMMERIAN CITY
ends leaving a taste for more of this new world information."
-Reviewed by alice Holman
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
"Cimmerian City is a clever, engaging tale with all the trappings of a thriller at its
finest. Much like "The Matrix" before it, Lindley's tale does an excellent job of
enshrouding the truth within a tapestry of well-constructed lies, forcing you to
keep questioning every new development until you finally understand the
significance of what lies at the core. With a rich cast of compelling characters
and enough action to keep you checking your pulse, this story of deceit, greed,
treachery, and ultimate redemption deserves to take its rightful place alongside
the best that Tom Clancy or James Patterson could ever offer.
Beneath it all, though, Cimmerian City is a classic tale of the underdog at his/her
finest, leaving you no choice but to root for Raven throughout all her many
battles against foes of all sizes - recognizing your own daily struggles as they
play themselves out in her life before your very eyes. In this day and age of
unchecked multi-conglomerate corporate takeovers, Lindley's narrative should
serve as a wake-up call to us all that the possibility of such a controlled future in
our own time may not be so far-fetched..."
- Theresa Logan of 'Apex Reviews'
"Love vampire fiction threaded with sci-fi? Pick up a copy of Cimmerian City , sit
back, and enjoy the wild ride.
I give this novel four zinnias. It’s a definite keeper!"
Author of 'Conspiracy of Angels'
"Raven Blackheart is raging mad. She lost the love of her life, and wakes ten years later...up to
a brand new world filled with Dracins and human beings at war. And with her fiery spirit, she
is placed in the middle of the war, being manipulated by the Tech Corporation and others
who want to see war continue, but not until the truth of her power and her familial history is
known. This sci-fi novel should be adapted by someone into a screenplay because the writing
is so fresh and so intriguing that you will definitely want to know more about Raven, Russell,
and Enos. What will happen with these three when Cimmerian World comes about.
The book: Cimmerian City by Rae Lindley.
Please support this read.
Five Stars from Literary Pizzazz!"
