The Marrilian

The Quirni Series, Book 1

By: Andrea Edwards, Lisa Edwards

Narrated by: Dan Wheeler

Erica is forced to the backwater planet Quirni, where the locals don't even use metal forks despite being part of a tri-planet system of trade. Delegate law won't allow metal to be imported except for certain tasks and then with outrageous tariffs. Erica lives on the technological planet called Marril where thayanite poisons the air. Everyone leaves when they get sick, assuming they can afford a ticket, and everyone usually moves to Sirrus. She can't because she is still in exile, so she packs her bags, and moves to Quirni.

She will make the best of the move and become one of the fancy adventurers who visit Quirni for camping vacations. That way, she can spend some time traveling and learning about the planet and later she can buy a horse ranch and learn to ride. Shortly after she lands, she notices the Quirni treat her oddly. They stare at her and whisper while glancing her way.

Erica doesn't know her Quirni cousin was accused of killing 6,000 people and was acquitted. She was found "not guilty" by the judges, but the population believes the judges must have been intimidated by the Kinsleys or the Delegate. They believe Matilda is responsible and would gladly execute her since the High Council of Judges did not.

Before Erica leaves the customs office, she realizes her error. Quirni think Erica is Matilda returned from whatever place she has been hiding. Erica's obvious Tenpole mannerisms do nothing to convince them she is not her cousin. She looks enough like her that Erica must flee into the wild forests and mountains.

Go with Erica as she fights to survive on a world that hates her. She must learn to avoid the tenants of Quirni as well as the vicious dogs that roam in the wilds. Her only hope is to travel far north out of the claimed territory, but rumors of Quirni's natural predators keep even the locals away.

©2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Andrea L. Edwards (P)2022 Andrea L Edwards

great book and great reader

A fun story with a great mix of a good western and scifi. This story has everything you really want action, adventure, suspense, and even a little romance. I really enjoyed this book, it kept me on my toes and kept me thinking what was going to happen next.

Simply Complex!

Characters, Story, World and Narration all have a wonderful complexity that is simply presented for our entertainment.
Our young main character had no choice but to come to a world where everyone thinks she is someone else and wants to kill her. She seems simple but we discover there is so much more to her. I can't believe how well the authors describe her situation. Truly insightful. We continue to learn about her and the other characters all through the story.
The Story is about our main characters condition and her learning to survive this hostile environment using her wits and with help from some new friends. We also discover a much larger overall plot. I was completely entertained!
The Story World is a Solar System with 3 planets close together. All settled to various degrees. The action is on one planet but we do learn something of the other two. There is a Solar 'Police Force' with planetary divisions to add to the mix. The action planet is metal poor but wood rich. It is a great setting for the conflict.
The Narrator is really good. His voices are all well done and none are nerve wracking. He sets the tone and does a good job portraying the characters. I think he did Erica, our main character perfectly.
Everything is revealed in an easy manner that makes this a pleasure to listen to. It's a complex 'Verse' but not overly so. Just enough to keep you interested.
I may even understand my wife better (same diagnosis).
I bought the next book as soon as I finished this one.
Thanks for a good story.