The Blood of the Hoopoe

Astra Ordott is the long-prophesied icon of unification for the peoples of Is-Land and Non-Land . . . but is she ready to accept her destiny? This gripping SF novel is 'for Hunger Games fans of all ages' says Library Journal.

War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the wind sands to join her father and his people - the mystics of Shiimti, who claim to hold the secret of truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth.

Astra's desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny.

“This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it ... reminiscent of LeGuin -- Birmingham SF Group on Astra”

This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it ... reminiscent of LeGuin - Birmingham SF Group on Astra

A complex and daring literary story - Upcoming4.me on Astra

It's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking at the same time . . . Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable

Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping - Love Reading on Rook Song

Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable - Over The Effing Rainbow

Rook Song is brave and unexpected . . . if you like your SF intelligent and stimulating do yourself a favour and pick up both Astra and Rook Song. You won't regret it - Upcoming4me

Naomi Foyle was born in London, grew up in Hong Kong, Liverpool and Canada, and currently lives in Brighton. She spent three years in Korea, teaching English, writing travel journalism and acting in Korean educational television. She is a highly regarded poet and performer.

War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long-prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the windsands to join her father in Shiimti, where powerful mystics claim to be truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth. Astra is desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off-course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny. Praise for the Gaia Chronicles: 'Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping' MAXIM JAKUBOWSKI, Love Reading 'Have you ever read a book that impressed you so much you had no real idea what to say about it? This is one of those . . . an astounding work of fictional art' Over The Effing Rainbow 'Complex and daring' Upcoming4.me

Astra Ordott is the long-prophesied icon of unification for the peoples of Is-Land and Non-Land . . . but is she ready to accept her destiny? This gripping SF novel is 'for Hunger Games fans of all ages' says Library Journal . War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the wind sands to join her father and his people - the mystics of Shiimti, who claim to hold the secret of truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth. Astra's desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny.

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