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The Shadowed Sun by N. K. Jemisin

The novel “The Shadowed Sun” by N. K. Jemisin was published for the first time in 2012. It’s the second book in the Dreamblood series and follows “The Killing Moon”.

Gujaareh seems to be struck by some sort of plague but it’s not a common disease because it seems to afflict people in the world of dreams causing their death during sleep after an agony that can last a long time. The priests try to keep the gravity of the situation secret so as not to create panic and because it’s a crucial moment for the future of the city.

Hanani and her mentor Mni-inh are charged with accompanying Wanahomen, the son of the old prince of Gujaareh, as part of a new alliance that involves the Banbarra tribes as well. Their task is to assist the allies as healers but the agendas that the various parties have in mind are not always aligned.

The Killing Moon by N. K. Jemisin

The novel “The Killing Moon” by N. K. Jemisin was published for the first time in 2012. It’s the first book in the Dreamblood series.

Ehiru is considered the best among the Gatherers of the city-state of Gujaareh but when he’s tasked with collecting the soul of a foreigner, something goes wrong. The foreigner claims that there’s a conspiracy that has infiltrated even the temple of Hetawa and Ehiru loses his focus. The consequence is that the foreigner’s soul is destroyed.

Ambassador Sunandi represents the nation of Kisua and is forced to handle on her own a situation that is becoming increasingly complex after her mentor’s death. Her spies reveal to her that Eninket, the prince of Gujaareh, wants to start a war against Kisua and in the city there seems to be a Reaper whose presence is kept secret.

The Shining Man by Cavan Scott

The novel “The Shining Man” by Cavan Scott was published for the first time in 2017.

The latest viral sensations on the Internet are what are called the Shining Men. These are alleged supernatural creatures who are tall, with long lank hair, blank faces, and above all, blazing eyes. According to what is said, whoever is taken by them is taken away and vanishes forever. In many cases, jokers were discovered disguised as Shining Men but some cases are inexplicable.

When the Twelfth Doctor and Bill Potts come across a strange story that includes the disappearance of a woman, the tales seem quite realistic. What are the Shining Men? The Doctor links them to sightings that have become part of folklore but this means they live in a world invisible to humans. Even the Doctor must use caution when venturing into that world.

The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson

The novel “The Night Land” by William Hope Hodgson was published for the first time in 1912.

When his wife, Lady Mirdath the Beautiful, dies, her widower falls into a state of great prostration. He loved his wife very much and had a very special connection with her, as they literally shared some very special dreams.

In his state, the man starts having a vision of a very distant future in which the Sun is dead and the last human beings live underground. On that Earth whose surface is inhabited by monstrous creatures, the souls of the two spouses have reunited in new human incarnations. However, the two of them are separated and the man must face the darkness to reunite with his beloved.

Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) and the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in 73 Yards (Image courtesy BBC / Disney+)

“73 Yards” is an episode of the 14th season of the new “Doctor Who” series, also indicated as season 1, and follows “Boom”. It’s available in the UK and Ireland on BBC channels and in many other countries on the Disney+ platform.

Beware that in various adverts and marketing materials, this season is promoted as season 1, marking the start of production by Bad Wolf and distribution by Disney+, hence the double notation. On BBC’s website, “73 Yards” is indicated as episode 4 of 8 while Disney+ indicates it as episode 5.