The Chimera's Curse
The Chimera's Curse
The final installment in the Companions Quartet, "The Chimera's Curse".
‘How shall we kill the Universal?’ asked the serpent, its tongue flickering between its teeth. ‘Bite, burn or venom?’
Connie is the world’s last Universal – the only person who can communicate with all creatures; the only person who can keep peace between humans and the hidden mythical beings being destroyed by pollution.
But the shapeshifter Kullervo craves her power. He wants to wipe out humanity.
During a long, hot summer, as the sun beats down and the earth gets dryer, Kullervo prepares for war. The serpent-like chimera is just one part of his frightening army. As the inferno of Kullervo’s hatred crackles into life, Connie and her best friend Col must stop him. But how? And who will survive this fight to the death?
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goldingfan wrote on 09 February 2010:
i'm currently re-reading the companions quartet for the 5th time. It NEVER gets old! i love the conflicting emotions between Connie and Col. They are so much alike that they can't figure eachother out untill the end of the chimera's curse. I love the mural in Georg's nursery. i can see it vivid ly in my minds eye. Was there any insperation behind baby George's name? (He's named after the older George. J)
Kassidy wrote on 08 February 2010:
what was your inspiration for the companions quartet? (HI See FAQs. J)
Kassidy wrote on 07 February 2010:
i loved all your books will you please make them into movies and write more!
Kassidy wrote on 06 February 2010:
hi are you going to make more books about connie and col?! (Not focusing on them. J)
book lover wrote on 06 February 2010:
the ending for the chimera's curse was sooooo perfect! i can't wait to hear more about George! and everyone else, and a lot about Connie and Col! i hear there are more books about them comming out. do you have titles for them yet? i can't wait! i love your writing!!!!!!! (Not yet! J)
lulei wrote on 01 February 2010:
wird es ein 5.buch geben????pleace answer. (I don't speak German I'm afraid but I am writing more. julia)
Mary wrote on 20 January 2010:
I understand about the fanfiction thing. In the next book, are you going to add some connie and col romance with the older george thing included? (Ssh! Secret at the moment... J)
imogen wrote on 20 January 2010:
i read every book in less than a day!it was one of the greatest series i have ever read,now i've recommended it to my friends about a million times! :)
connie wrote on 19 January 2010:
i did the test but i got all 4 companies. Why is that? (No idea! Gremlins in the system perhaps? J)
Thena wrote on 17 January 2010:
I can't wait for 5th book please write it quick with George, Connie, Col, and her friends manly George, Connie, & Col.
Angelmail wrote on 07 January 2010:
You could do it about her and Col's relationship :)
Angelmail wrote on 06 January 2010:
are you stopping Connie's twitter now copenhagen is over or will it continue? (What do you think? I'd need some kind of purpose for it or plot. Julia)
ry wrote on 31 December 2009:
ok so i have jsut finished the 3rd book and came on here to read some comment and found this gorge guy alot ?_? who is he and is he in the last book. (Yep. J)
ilovetoread wrote on 12 December 2009:
i just started the series a week ago and im about to start the fourth one i cant wait
Mary wrote on 10 December 2009:
Hi i'm back again. I was wondering if you've ever read the fanmade sequels to CQ. At www.fanfiction.net, there are a lot of people that would be so happy if you ACTUALLY reviewed their stories. If you have time please consider it. Thanks! (Hi Mary, I'll only be able to do that when I absolutely put aside the Companions and don't write any more. My fear is that I will 'borrow' someone else's original idea inadvertently. Best to keep my imagination separate from that or I would be very angry with myself. I'll pop in and add my encouragement but I can't do any close reading for the reason above. I hope fans understand. Julia)
Meg wrote on 10 December 2009:
Hey Julia! I just finished The Chimera's Curse and I'm desperate for more! I loved the Companions Quartet-just the perfect blend of mythology, eco-fantasy, and a tad bit of romance-Connie and Col!!!!! I heard that you're writing a new series! Any information you can share about it? P.S. You're one of my favorite authors! I love your books!!!!! (It's about George and set some years later - but I can't give away too many details! J)
Jo Rees wrote on 08 December 2009:
It took me three days to finish so I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please right more books about Conie or Col or the mythical creachers. My sister Fiona loved it to she finish it less than a day!!! Woooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
keira wrote on 05 December 2009:
your books are awesome! please write a second series!!!!!
ilovewritingandreading4 wrote on 05 December 2009:
Please Julia switch between Connie and george in your chapters in the new book.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! Also if you have any tips on writing fiction books about mythology. If you did that would be great! AGAIN PLEASE PLEASE!!! (Hi, I think my tip would be to make the myths your own and for our time - reinvent them if you will. Julia)
jordan wrote on 03 December 2009:
Its been about two years since i read the first companions book and now Ive finally convinced my freind to read the series and now she keeps her eyes glued to the book all day. I just read the cat royal series and now i am impatient for the black heart of jamaica to come out. ive also started/trying to write a book but its coming veerryy slllooowwwllyy.
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