Warchild
In an alternate New York City, a boy named Garvin is unaware of the extent of his psychic powers. He just knows getting through each day without losing his head is a struggle. Everywhere he goes, Garvin is bombarded by the thoughts of others. But his life quickly changes when allies contact him. He begins learning how to use his telepathy . . . and how to let his brain rest for once. But his peace is short lived . . .
The insidious influence of the Riders is felt in every quadrant of time. They steal and enslave human minds, and now they have Garvin. Pushed from world to world, he is the final hope. This loner with much to learn must now become the legendary Warchild if the universe is to survive.
Goblin Market
Garvin Warchild's rebellion is now in its third year and gaining momentum. He and his elite guard, the Warchild Cluster, have taken over various realms and are slowly cutting off the City Out of Time from supplies—human and otherwise—that are being used to feed the hungry Goblins. They have profited off the suffering of humanity for far too long . . .
Even with the parasite in his head, Garvin knows the time has come to gather his armies of Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter and lead them in the final assault on the City of Time. Together they will stop the exploitation of his fellow telepaths and end Goblin rule over the outer worlds of the Time Lanes for good.
Praise for Warchild
"Very colorful, action-packed, and imaginative. Reminded me of Zelazny!" —David Brin, author of The Uplift War
"A compelling background. . . . A fascinating universe. . . . Shows considerable promise." — Locus
Richard Bowes was a mainstay of the New York City science fiction scene and set most of his work in alternate versions of the city. His debut novel Warchild was originally published in 1986, and was followed by a sequel, Goblin Market (1988), and Feral Cell (1987). He was best known for his short fiction, with seven Nebula Award nominations for his stories, plus one World Fantasy Award nomination and two wins for "If Angels Fight" (2008) and "Streetcar Dreams" (1997). "There's a Hole in the City" (2005) won the International Horror Guild Award. His other books include the Lambda Award–winning fix-up novel, Minions of the Moon (1999), Nebula Award finalist From the Files of the Time Rangers (2005), and the World Fantasy Award–nominated Dust Devil on a Quiet Street (2013). His other collections include Transfigured Night and Other Stories (2001), Streetcar Dreams and Other Midnight Fancies (2006), The Queen, the Cambion, and Seven Others (2013), and If Angels Fight: Stories (2013).