'The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death' is an intense prequel to the 'Hallows' series, set during the 1960s and focusing on the events leading to the world-changing virus outbreak that outed supernaturals to humans. The book follows the dark elf Trisk and her rival Kal, both brilliant geneticists, as they navigate a world filled with rivalry, sexism, and apocalyptic consequences. The story delves into the complexities of their characters and their actions, providing a backstory for some of the major characters in the series.
The writing style of the book is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into a world where magic and science collide, and where characters face moral dilemmas and intense conflicts. The plot unfolds with twists and turns, revealing the dark motivations and ambitions of the main characters, ultimately leading to a catastrophic event that sets the stage for the future events in 'The Hollows' series.
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Content warnings include themes of violence, societal oppression, and the repercussions of a deadly virus.
From The Publisher:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison returns to her beloved Hollows series with The Turn-the official prequel to the series that will introduce you to a whole new side of Rachel Morgan's world, featuring Harrison's signature "spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination" (Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author).
Can science save us when all else fails?
Trisk and her hated rival, Kal, have the same goal: save their species from extinction.
But death comes in the guise of hope when a genetically modified tomato created to feed the world combines with the government's new tactical virus, giving it an unexpected host and a mode of transport. Plague rises, giving the paranormal species the choice to stay hidden and allow humanity to die, or to show themselves in a bid to save the human race.
Under accusations of scientific misconduct, Trisk and Kal flee across a plague-torn United States to convince leaders of the major paranormal species to save their supposedly weaker kin. Not everyone thinks humanity should be saved, though, and Trisk must fight the prejudices of two societies to prove not only that humanity does have something to offer but also that long-accepted beliefs against women, dark magic, and humanity itself can turn to understanding; that when people are at their worst, the best show their true strength; and that love can hold the world together as a new balance is found.
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this book tells the story of the tomato that started it all
the genetically engineered tomato that turned into a plague, killing a huge amount of humans and basically forcing the inderlanders into the light, which is where we meet rachel in the beginning of the hollows series
wow is trent an asshole
just an all-around terrible person, top to bottom
a lot of people in this book end up looking pretty bad, except for algaliarept who is great as always, but trent is even worse than that time he turned rachel into a rat
What can you read after
The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death?
About the Author:
Kim Harrison, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series, was born in Detroit and, after gaining her bachelor's degree in the sciences, she moved to South Carolina, where she remained until recently returning to Michigan because she missed the snow. When not at her desk, Kim is most likely to be found landscaping her new/old Victorian home, in the garden, or out on the links.
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