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"Jaguar is a psychodrama with the emphasis on story and characterization, not effects. ...Ransom, best known for his collaborations with the late Frank Herbert, has written an intense and intriguing trale that will keep you riveted to the pages." --Rave ReviewsDownload Description
The Jaguar's mind roams the dreamways between worlds, searching for a way to escape the broken, lifeless body lying comatose in a veterans' hospital.He knows the price others must pay for his wanderings, and he doesn't care . . . ... Read more

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Insight into Childhood Emotional Trauma
Touted as a novel of Parallel worlds, this story actually presents the points of view of four children abused and traumatized in childhood who try to overcome their situation.The social message here is far more compelling and important than the genre generally presents.

Author revised new edition of JAGUAR
As the Author, I'm offering my email address here in case you have questions or comments on this Wildside Press edition of JAGUAR, a story of dreams and deadly dreamers. Sweet Dreams,Bill ... Read more

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May be Herbert's greatest work
I really don't understand how this work could have been so poorly received. The entire Voidship seriesis one of the most provocative and deeply moving works of science fiction that I have ever read. I actually found this series far more provocative than the Dune series. I don't know how much is Herbert and how much is Ransom, but this is an incredible collaboration. It is a long inquiry into the nature of existence, consiousness, and humanity. It is also a great story. It a truly original, unique work.

More Voidship
Unlike Dune, this series has been out of print for some time. Shame! No one does it better than Herbert but Dune-Mania has left too much of his best work unread and unknown. Dune was a masterpiece, no question. But the series devolved into action novels - the work of creating his universe did not have to be re-done so the rest was just what happens next (and as Brian continues the series, what happened before). The Voidship series is different. Beginning with Destination: Void, which establishes the premise, each novel must reestablish the world in which it is set. Each set of characters has very new hurdles and new forms of intelligent life(? at least self-awareness) to deal with, each with their own world view. A good marketing bet would be to reintroduce these novels in paperback, capitalizing on the popularity of the Dune series. Let the new generation of sf readers discover the other worlds of Frank Herbert. This review refers to the series - Destination: Void, The Jesus Incident, The Lazarus Effect, and The Ascension Factor

Ascension Factor -- Frank Herbert's other sci-fi world
This is not a story of empire, such as in his great classic series, "Dune;but rather, Herbert and Ransom tell the story of an ill-fatedinterstellar colonial expedition gone horribly wrong.I am looking for ahard copy of this work because I believe that the general theme of themega-hit Strategy software game, "Alpha Centauri" is inspired bysome of the vicious alien creatures described in Herbert's story of theadaptation of humanity to a brutal alien world.Characterization is a lotdeeper than most sci-fi, and the "run around the fortress" sceneis something I've remembered for more than two decades since I last readthe book. In our world of animated feature films, this would make anincredible movie. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Bill Ransom, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 1138 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
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The lazarus effect review.
In my eyes, this is a very good book. I suggest you spend a week or two to read it. You will feel better after you read is. It makes me wonder my this wasnt a hit instead of Dune. They are both outstanding books and this book gets my gratitude.

The Lazarus Effect
I feel that people everywhere should read the Pandora series. It mixes action, love, literature, and culture into an action packed yet down to earth book. I feel that Frank herbert, and Bill Ransomhave created a marvelous Series that shows how people are nto what they seem.

Voidship strikes again
Unlike Dune, this series has been out of print for some time. Shame! No one does it better than Herbert but Dune-Mania has left too much of his best work unread and unknown. Dune was a masterpiece, no question. But the series devolved into action novels - the work of creating his universe did not have to be re-done so the rest was just what happens next (and as Brian continues the series, what happened before. The Voidship series is different. Beginning with Destination: Void, which establishes the premise, each novel must reestablish the world in which it is set. Each set of characters has very new hurdles and new forms of intelligent life(? at least self-awareness) to deal with, each with their own world view. A good marketing bet would be to reintroduce these novels in paperback, capitalizing on the popularity of the Dune series. Let the new generation of sf readers discover the other worlds of Frank Herbert.

A very good read!
Well I hate long reviews so here's what I have to say about The Lazarus Effect.If you read any of Peter F. Hamiltons books like The Reality Dysfunction then you should enjoy this one. It's Biotechnology vs.Technology, Mermen vs. Mutes ... Read more

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Attention Dune Fans-This one slipped by!
This is a yet-to-be discovered jewel for Herbert fans.All the familiarelements are here--ecology, religion, power and genetics.AlthoughHerbert's influence permeates this novel, Ransom finds his own voice andoffers an exciting, thought provoking story.If Robin Cook's name were onthe cover, this book would have been a bestseller and readers would havehad more bang for the buck.Try it, you'll like it! ... Read more

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On a short list..
This is one of only 2 books that I lost interest in finishing to the point where they were put down.I had bought it, read probably half of it, and consciously decided to not bother finishing it.I don't even remember what it was that turned me off, but it still sticks out in my memory.

Artificial Viral Agents unleashed to turn Earth into Eden
I would be happy to answer questions about this novel or others that I've written, or questions on writing in general.http://www.tcd.net/~bransom Best wishes,Bill ... Read more

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Strange and Wonderful
This is my favorite book by Bill Ransom. The grouping of prose and poetry make for a fascinating read. I read it all in one sitting as I couldn't put it down. Bill's real and imaginary life co-mingle in his prose to create riveting stories and impossible (but oh so true) scenarios. Great read.

A Portable Bill Ransom
Here's a collection of Ransom's finest poetry (nominated for both the Pulitzer and the Nat'l Book Award), short fiction, novel excerpts and creative nonfiction.This book melds several genres together, which makes shelving it in bookstores a problem.Therefore, it's sadly been overlooked.It is autobiography only in that each selection is tied directly somehow to the author's life.A sleeper of a book that's a great bargain! ... Read more