The Meq (Meq, The)
In every generation, a fantasy novel is published that captures something essential and enduring about life that no other book has expressed in quite the same way. Here unfolds a journey of discovery?in a story that surprises us on every page. . . .
THE MEQ
On May 4, 1881, the day that Zianno Zezen?Z, for short?turns twelve, his life changes forever. Amid the confusion of a tragic train wreck, he has the first inkling that he is no ordinary boy . . . that he is not human at all, but instead a member of a race known as the Meq. The Meq have lost all memory of their origins; they do not know why they heal with astonishing speed, or why, once they turn twelve, they stop aging unless they meet the single other member of their race destined to join with them.
Certain Meq possess even more amazing powers, thanks to mysterious Stones they have carried since before the dawn of recorded history. Z?s father carried such a Stone, the Stone of Dreams. Now that Stone is Z?s to bear . . . and to protect.
The Meq are far-flung and elusive, but Z finds allies. He will need them; for a challenge comes from the renegade Meq called the Fleur-du-Mal?the Flower of Evil. A sadistic assassin in the body of a twelve-year-old boy, the Fleur-du-Mal will become Z?s archenemy in a story that spans decades and continents and features an unforgettable cast of characters, human and Meq alike. more
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Recent Reviews
- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Nov-18-2008
- Strong execution on a great idea!!
I'm a sucker for any kind of story involving people who can live forever...or at least a very long time :)While there were times I was a bit lost trying to remember all the different characters - Nova, Eder, Osua or whatever...I loved...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-15-2007
- Strong debut to a promising series
At the risk of gushing, the word "awesome" really doesn't do this book justice. The Meq is Cash's first novel, but the richness of the text and the strong characters seem like the work of veteran writer. So, you may ask, what is the Meq...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-09-2007
- I get a kick out of this kind of story...(not the writing)
I've been reading the second book in this series slowly, and did the same thing with this first volume. I'll be honest and agree that the writing has some holes, and flaws. If you're stuck on technique, versus just a cool story, you...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Mar-01-2007
- Please. just. get. on. with. it.
The story has huge potential, but the execution is so poor that "The Meq" is difficult to read. The plot feels as though it is slogging through mud... in February... going uphill... wearing ankle weights... (Is this thought finished...
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- 4/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Nov-18-2008
- Strong execution on a great idea!!
I'm a sucker for any kind of story involving people who can live forever...or at least a very long time :)While there were times I was a bit lost trying to remember all the different characters - Nova, Eder, Osua or whatever...I loved...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Mar-01-2007
- Please. just. get. on. with. it.
The story has huge potential, but the execution is so poor that "The Meq" is difficult to read. The plot feels as though it is slogging through mud... in February... going uphill... wearing ankle weights... (Is this thought finished...
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- 2/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Mar-15-2006
- So Much Promise...
...but ultimately, a failure. The heart of this book lies in the first quarter, and after that, we get nothing. I think what we have here is an example of a single, wonderful book that the author tried to stretch into a trilogy, since...
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