Science Fiction novels by Lisanne Norman

The Sholan Alliance series currently consists of five books, with a sixth in the making and due by mid-2000. The series is a continous story and not a collection of episodes, so reading the books in the correct sequence is necessary to understand and enjoy it.

	ISBN: 0886775752. 267 pages, December 1993
[Amazon]	Summary: The human colony planet, Keiss, has been invaded by the Valtegans, a race of warriors. One day, an alien scout ship crashes onto the planet, leaving its Sholan crew stranded. One of the Sholans, Kusac, is hurt and can't join his crewmates in their attemp to hide from the Valtegans and humans. And so, Kusac starts to search for help on his own. When the sholan telepath meets Carrie, a human girl, it looks like there's a new hope for the colonists to get free from the Valtegan suppressors. Reviews: "Turning Point was a nifty little ditty that I was able to pickup, read through and put down in just over a day. How did I feel when finished? Unfulfilled. Hey, don't get me wrong... I liked it a lot. Good plot, character development, etc... Why unfulfilled? Because it really didn't end. The primary issue was resolved, but so many other issues were left up in the air.. On the other hand, I'm now halfway through the second book in the series, and I take it all back. Good as a book alone. Great as the beginning of a wonderful series of novels. " -- Canuss
	ISBN: 0886776759. August 1995
[Amazon]	Summary: Carrie and Kusac, bond together by love and their mental link, combine their talents as their planets are threatened by a mutual enemy. Yet another danger arises from another source when opposing factions on their own worlds decide to exploit their shared power. Reviews: "Fortune's Wheel is one the best sf novels of the year. Norman's world-building is incredible. She reminds me of Cherryh and Brin, in that she creates such a vivid alien society. The sholan series combines action, intrique and a realistic romance. I really enjoyed the various interactions among the guilds that are mentioned. My only problem is that she takes two years to write another book. When you have such memorable characters like Kusac, Carrie, and Vanna you want to return to their world and all it's secrets. " -- Anonymous Reader
	ISBN: 0886777186. November 1996
[Amazon]	Summary: As members of the human and Sholan race begin to bond and for a new race that stands outside of the Guilds, the delicate political balance that protects them threatens to collaps, but Carrie and Kusac strike out on their own. Reviews: "Not since Pern have I come upon such an interesting world to visit. I think the author has done an increasingly interesting and sophisticated job of "filling" out Shola. I hope she has plans to continue the series as there are many interesting story lines developed in Fire Margins. I personally hated to come to the end of this good-sized read as Ms Norman's characters are realistic, likeable, and easy to become involved with. I would recommend this book to any reader who likes to visit alien worlds. " -- Anonymous Reader
	ISBN: 0886777666. December 1997
[Amazon]	Summary: While the Sholan race is facing the incresing numbers of independent human-Sholan telepathic pairs, Kusac, Carrie, Kaid and T'Chebbi are sent to Jalna on a rescue mission - into the middle of a revolution. Reviews: "'Fire Margins' and now 'Razor's Edge' were even better than the first two books. With each new book, Ms. Norman continues to develop believable characters who show personal growth in complex situations. Add to that the detailed descriptions of the Sholan world in which they live combined with an epic story line and you have a great adventure series. Enjoy! " -- Anonymous Reader
	ISBN: 0886778298. March 1999
[Amazon]	Summary: After their escape from Jalna, Kaid barely manages to shoot the cryogenic capsules holding the injured Carrie and Kusic into space when their ship is being attacked by a valtegan vessel, hoping that friendly forces would find them. Then, out of nowhere, an unknown ship materializes and takes both Kaid's ship and the Valtengans prisoner. Reviews: "Lisanne Norman creats a world where you can believe you a actually there. With each book you read you can't wait to see what comes next.A wonderful blend of science and mysticism. I can't wait to see what happens next. " -- Gary Morgan Jr. "After picking up the first book, I found myself hooked. I couldn't wait to go out and get the next book. I finally finished the series, and find that, yet again, we've been left hanging. And I find myself, once again, wanting more. " -- Catk