Shanji Trilogy

3 primary works Complete

Shanji

by James C Glass

Published 1 April 2014

On the planet Shanji, a ruthless emperor rules a subjugated people. Kati, raised by the lower caste Tumatsin, is taken captive by the emperor's troops, and then saved by the Searchers, who see her as the promised Empress of Light, whose psychic powers can control the hot light of creation. But those powers can destroy a planet or star, and could be beyond everyone's control. Kati must decide how to use her abilities when there is a planetary invasion from afar, led by a mighty empress whom she thought of as a friend and teacher. Kati must take charge of her own destiny, not only for herself, but also for Shanji and its neighboring worlds. Born with the heritage of two races, she must rise to rule them both.

Empress of Light

by James C Glass

Published 3 April 2001

Twin stars, inhabited by the same race: drawing together, then apart in their orbits, the inhabitants fighting bitterly when the gap permits travel between. But this time, the invaders met overwhelming force from the mind of the young Kati, and died in a blast of violet fire. Kati became empress, making her responsible for the well-being of her former enemies. A task complicated by power-hungry factions who didn't want the war to be over. Unfortunately, they were going to get their wish . . .

The Creators

by James C Glass

Published 1 April 2014

The Shanji Trilogy, which began with Shanji and Empress of Light, comes to its stunning conclusion with this tale of three generations of Creators. Kati, the light-wielding genetic changeling who saved her planet and became its empress, is now threatened with assassination. Yesui, Kati's daughter who came to control mass as well as light, faces revolution and learns the uses of diplomacy. And Bao and Shaan, Yesui's twin daughters, take the lineage to its limit. Leaving their universe behind, they spin forth a radiant new creation.