That is the case with paul kidds mus of kerbridge currently. Fantasy is dismissed as escapist, and for the most part it is. Almost all fantasy books are of the trash variety, using archtypes for characters and manuvering them through assemblyline worlds. He also penned the tiein novel mus of kerbridge set in the same world and the castle keitel intro adventure. And the book that started it all, mus of kerbridge is still out there in print. I loved this book, the intrigue and sense of high adventure, the constant sort of tension that paul seems to maintain throughout, some points clearly telegraphed, but still hitting home in interesting ways. Enter a world of romance and adventure, a world where centaur ladies flirt with satyr musketeers where. As colonel of the spark town cavalry, snapper finds herself handed tough new assignments. The first furry book publishers began with paul kidd novels. Mus of kerbridge by paul kidd book cover, description, publication history. Set in the original constructed world of mittelmarch inspired by 1640s europe, the game is designed to recreate wild swashbuckler adventures kidd is best known for writing. Scarmis is a maritime nation with a history of militarism and freezing weather.
Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. When the world seems all but over run by war, mus proves that a tiny body can hold a lions heart. Kidd did finally sell mus of kerbridge, published as a tsr books paperback in april 1995. A few friends and i decided to light off some fireworks in the catacombs and the incredibly dense smoke of our foolishness forced us to crawl through a narrow passage to escape. This was my favorite book for a lot of my childhood. Mus of kerbridge by kidd, paul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Jennells list of some of the variety of fiction shes read, mostly since discovering genre fiction in her teens. While it serves a s stand in for scandinavia as a whole, it bears a particular resemblance to sweden. An enchanted, swashbuckling mouse helps noble centaurs defend their. Captured by a wizard and trained to spy on the princess of kerbridge, mus the mouse defects and helps the princess and her servant centaurs do battle against the warlady of the south. As companion to miriam, a halfhorse damsel in distress, mus must protect his lady fair from sorcery and battle, facing sinister intrigues that seek to overthrow the very throne. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A world where centaur ladies flirt with satyr musketeers where rapier and pistol match their powers against ancient sorceries.
A world where centaur ladies flirt with satyr musketeers where rapier and pistol match their. Red sails in the fallout is a standalone novel as well as the second book released in the new gamma world line of novels. Sword swinging, gun toting action in the postapocalypse. As for the best summer story of my actual life, if it wasnt reading mus of kerbridge under the oak trees outside the medford public library, it was probably going to the lava caves on a boy scout trip. Mus of kerbridge is a 1995 fantasy novel by paul kidd. There are a very few books like animal farm by george. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Mus of kerbridge by paul kidd lovelock capuchin monkey cowritten by orson scott card and katherine kidd quite a list of books where animals are the main character. Buy mus of kerbridge by paul kidd paperback online at lulu. Learning about loss is tough, but this book has some good things to say. Mouse names over 600 great ideas for naming your pet. It deals with the issues of heartache, depression, friendship, and loss.
Paul kidd is a hard working and deeply cracked author currently working from perth, western australia. Kidds first book, entitled mus of kerbridge, was released in 1995 and received a shortlist nomination for the 1995 aurealis awards best fantasy novel. Darrel benvenuto, a grandioselypromoting furry entrepreneur during the 1990s he published four issues of the american journal of anthropomorphics, and advertised it as the leading furry. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Mus of kerbridge by paul kidd, 9781847532916, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Im really not an avid reader but i cant put down his work. Book 1, there is clear warning that this novel is not complete in itself. Kidd joined rowrbrazzle in april 1989, and immediately started serializing one of his unsalable manuscripts. Paul kidd is an australian writer of fantasy fiction. He also penned the tiein novel mus of kerbridge set in the same world and. It was published as a tsr books paperback in april 1995, and has been available only as a used book for most of the past decade although, thanks to s posting of used book sales, copies have been fairly easy to find. By the end of this volume, the story has become so gripping that the delay until the second volume is published is quite frustrating. My recent spate of rpg games are published by me kitsune press on. With copies of the original mus of kerbridge selling for absurd amounts on ebay, i thought it might be nice to bring mus back into print. Obrian is an even easier read than the redwall books, but is also worth checking out. Paul kidd, author from perth western australia australia.
Being the tale of a dashing young rodent, his companions, and their adventures. Mus of kerbridge is a thoroughly enjoyable book, and its author, paul kidd, is a talented and underappreciated writer. Mus of kerbridge, a whisper of wings, lace and steel, the rats of acomar, fey. Red sails in the fallout by paul kidd read between the lines. Set in a delightful cavaliers and roundheads world filled with centaurs, satyrs and magic, mus of kerbridge follows the adventures of a house mouse who becomes magically blessed or cursed with intelligence. He particularly delights in fantasy, historical and science fiction. Why are fantasy worldbuilders so deadset against firearms.
Since its the same paul kidd that did albedo rpg and mus of kerbridge tsr books, im pretty sure it is paul k december 10, 2019 6. The tale of an ordinary mouse magically granted human intelligence, and his adventures in a world of roundheads and cavaliers. Dec 2, 2015 super stories about fearless and funloving mice see more ideas about cute mouse, finger plays and color wheel art. Purchaser a couple of questions came up about some things in the book. I loved this book, the intrigue and sense of high adventure, the constant sort of. Tsr books 1995 being the life and tymes of a gentleman mouse, and his severall companions. Author of comic book series, including tank vixens, 199495, fangs of kaath, cyberkitties, and hive, all 1996. Pages in category fictional mice and rats the following 161 pages are in this category, out of 161 total. We fantasy fans are bedazzled by the ever more vauxhall descriptions of strange things we have never seen and never will. I recommend a book called mus of kerbridge by paul kidd.
Mus of kerbridge is almost like one of grimms or han christian andersons fairy tales of knights and castles, ladies and love, magic abound and courage. You can find all of my hardcopy selfpublished books on. Reborn is the new poetry book from fantasy and horror author paul anthony williams. Many of the alien species featured in those books are very much anthro. Besides being a delightful story, its set in a three musketeersesque fantasy world, with both magic and early modern tech, which i thought was brilliantly integrated. Mus mus of kerbridge albert mouse math vera vera the mouse speedy gonzales looney tunes squeaky danger rangers setsuko cinderella mr feng the nutjob bianca the rescuers roquefort the aristocats cholena american tail zedekia tom puss benjy hitchhikers guide to the galaxy hubie looney tunes mappy dragon half jensen. Your greyhawk books demonstrate familiarity with the setting, and. This is a book rife with romance, action and adventure with a delightful array of very human characters. It follows the story of a mouse called mus who has been sent to spy on the princess of kerbridge only to help her fight against the warlady of the south.