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Kevin J. Anderson finishes 2nd Terra Incognita book

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Sci-fi and fantasy author Kevin J. Anderson has delivered to his publisher the the final draft for his second book in the Terra Incognita fantasy series, The Map of All Things, weighing in at 704 pages.

“Within the next few months I will receive the publisher’s copy edit, then the typeset galleys for proofing, and the book will finally be released in June 2010,” Anderson wrote on his blog this week.

Anderson is primarily known for his work in science fiction, particularly in the Star Wars and Dune universes, where he has published prolifically over the past several decades. He is also well known for his Saga of the Seven Suns series.

The Terra Incognita series is his first venture into the fantasy world. The first book in the series, The Edge of the World, was published in June 2009 and is described on Amazon:

“Terra Incognita – the blank spaces on the map, past the edge of the world, marked only by the words “here be monsters. Two nations at war, fighting for dominion over the known, and undiscovered, world, pin their last hopes at ultimate victory on finding a land out of legend.

Each will send their ships to brave the untamed seas, wild storms, sea serpents, and darker dangers unknown to any man. It is a perilous undertaking, but there will always be the impetuous, the brave and the mad who are willing to leave their homes to explore the unknown. Even unto the edge of the world …”

The book received mixed reviews. Publisher’s Weekly‘s review, syndicated to Amazon, describes the book as an “uninspired series opener”. “The details of the cultures and politics add little insight into human nature, and a paucity of fantasy elements gives readers no reason to prefer this tale over its numerous contemporaries,” the review adds.

However, writing on Fantasy Book Critic, Liviu Suciu wrote:

“Fast moving, engrossing, clear prose and great characters you learn to care about. This is how “The Edge of World” read to me and despite its length I finished it quite quickly since it’s a very easy read. However this does not mean straightforward, since the novel twists and turns in quite unexpected directions and when you think you have an idea where it goes next, you are soon confounded … Highly, highly recommended and a notable 2009 fantasy novel for me.”

Her colleague Cindy Hannikman also liked the book.


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