- Library Binding
- Publisher: Bt Bound (Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0613174518
- ISBN-13: 978-0613174510
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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"A brilliant author. A wonderful book. A new SF star has risen." --David Feintuch
"Susan R. Matthews simply doesn't flinch." --Stephan R. Donaldson, author of "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title."Susan Matthews is an extremely talented writer." --Martha Wells, author of "City of Bones
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Andrei Koscuisko is an Inquisitor for the Bench federation of worlds. It is his duty to root out -- quickly, efficiently, quietly -- anyone who would threaten the ruling order.
Andrei has been posted to the penal facility at Port Rudistal. Here hundreds of prisoners -- traitors who dared dream of freedom and self-rule -- await interrogation. They know an Inquisitor's judgment is firm and unassailable. Yet there is a line that even he may not cross.
Although an Inquisitor is not supposed to feel outrage, weakness or pity, Andrei is, above all, a man of honor. And now he must risk his career -- and perhaps his life -- exposing the truth that lies behind the black walls of Domitt Prison.
A riveting novel of one man's courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, "Prisoner of Conscience again showcases one of the most promising voices in contemporary science fiction.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Exchange of Hostages and Prisoner of Conscience are not for the faint of heart. They are dark disturbing books. Having said that - I must say, I could not put this book down. The characters and story line are original and fascinating. I certainly hope the third book in the series is planned and on the market soon.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Although this book was frightening in its descriptions of the ways of Domitt Prison, I enjoyed it. I like dark science fiction/fantasy, and this certainly qualifies. The book captured my attention, but it wasn't among the best I've read, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is squeamish or easily disturbed.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The second book in the 3-part series, it fleshes out Kosciusko's character and clarifies his moral code and courage. The only thing I found unsatisfactory about this book is the. points. in. the. dialogue. where. Ms. Matthews interjects periods. It's a good technique when used sparingly, but this book has about 50 uses too many. Irritating.
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A disturbing, insightful view of dichotomy in a mans soul
Prisoner of Conscience is not a delightful book, yet it is a book that keeps you mesmerized and enthralled to the end. Read more
Published on 5 April 1999
This book glows with an inner light.
After reading the first book about Andrej, the second one offers an even more astonishing emotional journey in an inhuman world, where, amazingly the echoes of the holocaust wail... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 1998
He's mad enough to be honorable; read it, read it, read it.
I've read both of these books, and I want more, but I have a strong, strong warning: Don't try to read this late. You'll have nightmares. At least I did. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 1998
an excellent, dark story
I just finished reading this story, and I do not think that I have the words to do it justice. it tells the story of a man with a strong moral code performing a job as best he can... Read more
Published on 7 April 1998
Good stuff !
Imagine Serbs given free hand over Moslem prisoners in a Nazi-style work camp, and you'll have some kind of idea of how Pyana relate to the subjugated Nurail, and what kind of mess... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 1998
Adventures in corruption and torture of a man of honor.
A fascinating book which I could not put down even to sleep. The main character, Andrej Koscuisko, is a sometimes impetuous and certainly phsychotic Fleet officer of royal lineage... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 1998
Worth the wait
After reading An Exchange of Hostages, my first question was when in the next one due? I needed to know how Andrej would fare. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 1998
Enthralling, good characters. READ it
The most original book of last year was Exchange of Hostages. Now the sequel has finally arrived, and its very, very good. Prisoner of Conscience, is definately a middle book. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 1998
Amazing - Intense - Character Development - READ IT!!!
Wow. I bought An Exchange of Hostages after reading the reviews on Amazon.com - and despite the boring, generic back cover blurb, and the "sci-fi space odyssey" cover -... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 1998
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