Synopsis
The Patternist is a telepathic race, commanded by the Patternmaster, whose thoughts can destroy, heal, rule. Coransee, son of the ruling Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to get it, including venture into the wild mutant-infested hills to destroy a young apprentice--his equal and his brother. Previously out of print.
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Octavia E. Butler was the first black woman to come to international prominence as a science fiction writer. Incorporating powerful, spare language and rich, well-developed characters, her work tackled race, gender, religion, poverty, power, politics, and science in a way that touched readers of all backgrounds. Butler was a towering figure in life and in her art and the world noticed; highly acclaimed by reviewers, she received numerous awards, including a MacArthur "genius" grant, both the Hugo and Nebula awards, the Langston Hughes Medal, as well as a PEN Lifetime Achievement award.
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Patternmaster
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Mass market paperback in GOOD condition with normal wear from use. Cover art my differ from that shown in photo. Seller Inventory # BVV.0446362816.G
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Fourth printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Minor wear on the covers. Slight warp of the book. Text is clear of markings and notations. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1764225985
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Seller: Open Books West Loop, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. In a protective bag, great shape. Seller Inventory # ABE-1719089132781
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Patternmaster
Seller: Mirror Image Book, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Puckey, Don (cover design) Palencar, John Jude (cover illustrations) (illustrator). Reprint. Science fiction paperback book. !st Aspect printing 5/95 Condition is fine, has light edge wear, no reading creases but las slight handling crease across front cover by spine and on spine, no writing or stamps, no tanning, cover bright and glossy, pages tight a great looking book. WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAG TO PROTECT CONDITION OF BOOK.We have other titles in this genre in stock and give discounts in shipping on additional books, please contact us for more information**. SUMMARY - The combined mind-force of a telepathic race, Patternist thoughts can destroy, heal, rule. For the strongest mind commands the entire Pattern and all within it. Now the son of the Patternmaster craves this ultimate power. He has murdered or enslaved every threat to his ambition -- except one. In the wild, mutant-infested hills, a young apprentice must be hunted down and destroyed because he is the tyrant's equal.and the Patternmaster's other son. Seller Inventory # 021724001
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Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0446362816