PATTERNMASTER Patternist, Book 4

The final installment in the Patternist series is actually the author's first novel, originally published in 1976. Robin Miles narrates the series. In the distant future, the world has evolved such that the Patternists are now the dominant culture. They use their telepathic powers to rule and enslave "lesser" beings. Two brothers, Coransee and Teray, vie to become the designated successor of their father, the Patternmaster. Narrating in the third person from Teray's point of view, Miles adopts a conversational tone. She conveys the solitude of a man who has never had a close friend. She effectively contrasts Teray's naïveté with the arrogance and self-assurance of Coransee, who is 11 years older. As Teray learns the breadth of his own powers, Miles expresses his growing confidence. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2024]