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Julian May
American science fiction, fantasy, horror, science and children's writer
The Many-Colored Land
Synopsis
Imagine a one-way trip to the distant past, six million years before our time. That's exactly what happens when a time tunnel opens up, and a host of misfits from across the galaxy seize the opportunity for a fresh start. They each seek their own version of happiness, but the prehistoric world they find themselves in holds dangers and wonders beyond their wildest imaginations.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Many-Colored Land the first book in a series?
This novel is the initial volume in Julian May's Saga of Pliocene Exile, which continues with three more books exploring the same unique setting and characters.
Does The Many-Colored Land have a definitive ending?
The book concludes with a significant resolution to its immediate plot, but it also sets the stage for further adventures and character developments in the subsequent volumes of the series.
What makes The Many-Colored Land unique among time travel stories?
Unlike many time travel narratives, this story focuses on a one-way journey to the Pliocene epoch, creating a distinct society of exiles who must adapt to a truly ancient Earth and its non-human inhabitants.