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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Bailey wrote on 25 June 2009:
These books are AWESOME!!!!!!! I love how you write Julia!!!!!
Bailey wrote on 25 June 2009:
THIS CAN'T BE THE LAST ONE!!!!!!!!!! Does Connie learn to control her new power????? If so- does she get good at it???? Do Col and Connie get together??????? Please please please PLEASE make another one!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (There will be more so don't despair! J)
Amy wrote on 22 June 2009:
Hey Julia! I was wondering when you think you'll be finished with the first book of the new series of the companions quartet or the fith book or whatever. I know you just started it and all but my brains already like running at 100 miles per hour wondering what it'll be about and a bunch of other stuff. So it would be great if you could estimate like 6 months one year, 2 years or whatever. Hugs and kisses from Idaho! (I'll probably finish it this year but it won't be published for a while because of the nature of publishers - sorry! 2011 is their kind of timeline. J)
Aine wrote on 19 June 2009:
haven't read it yet but it sounds awesome! Read all the other books in a week! They were amazing i want to be a companion now!!!
Universal wannabe wrote on 17 June 2009:
I am just reading the CHIMERAS CURSE it's sooo cool! I can't wait to finish it!!! Maybe another small episode of Connie and Col could be made........
Jor wrote on 15 June 2009:
I'm reading your replies to your fans and I want to thank you for writing more!!! Hands down, you are tied with C. S. Lewis for first on best writer in my book. :) Hey I was wondering (if you look at this which is fine if you don't) What company I would be in, cause i know that the computerized thing doen't really know, if you know what I mean. I LOVE all animals, seriously, I pick up snakes (as long s thier not poisonous) I pet rats, I love all animals that everyone else does along with the ones most people don't. My favorite is the snow leporard. The only animal I don't like is sharks. (Bit of a problem the shark thing because you were sounding like a sea-snake. Perhaps you should look in to mythical creatures with leopard origins - which would make you a Two-Four - see which one you are drawn to. J) One of your many number one fans, Jordyn
Angelmail wrote on 14 June 2009:
OMG this series is so great! I know you probably get loads of comments like this, but really your books are just, like, the most amazing things I have ever read. I love CQ and am so obsessed that I'm writing my own story on FanFiction. I even set up a forum with other fans and we love it soooo much. Julia you are amazing- never stop writing! If you do, I will probably just die of grief lol. Can't wait for the new series- i'm soooo excitd, even though I'm 15 and these are kids books. But oh well. They rock! Angelmail ( a slightly crazed fan) ps I love Col!
Universal Mary wrote on 10 June 2009:
I just loved the chimera's curse! I WISH THAT MRS. GOLDING WOULD WRITE A NEW ONE AND CONNIE TELLS EVERYONE THAT SHE IS KULLERVO AND CONNIE AND COL KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Companion to Chimera wrote on 09 June 2009:
Your books are brilliant! Even my teacher is reading them! What is the new series about? who is the main character; George , Connie or Col?Are Evelyn and Mack still going to be together? What are the names of the new books? I did Book Mastermind at school last thursday on The Chimera's Curse. I scored eight and a half out of ten! I have also read the Cat Royal series. You are the best writer ever! (Hi, I can't give too many details away - but it's going to be a new and exciting stage for the Society! Julia)
Julie wrote on 07 June 2009:
I just visited reading this book and the last one of the series.... and oh my gosh i loved it!!!!!!!!!!! Mrs. Golding so should so write another book to this series of start a new one because they are so interesting. Or maybe write a whole series about George and what he has to face, or maybe one about just Connie and Col.
kfk's wrote on 06 June 2009:
yes!!!!! These books are awsome and i am dying for there to be more!!!!! If you write a 5th one or a new series of them can they please please please still be centered around Connie and Col and just a little bit of George?
PLEASE! wrote on 06 June 2009:
PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER ONE! I HATE HATE HATE THAT IT JUST ENDS WITH SO MUCH MORE THAT COULD HAPPEN! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE! (There will be more. J)
emilie wrote on 04 June 2009:
i really enjoyed your books. I sooooo loved the part when connie got the powers of kullervo!!!!!!!! I hope that the sequel will be just as action packed as this one :3
Companion to Pegasi wrote on 02 June 2009:
Hello Mrs. Golding, I have a few questions to ask you on your wonderful, captivating books the Companions Quartet! 1. What age will Connie and Col (or George) be in the new series? And will you mention Cols and Connies relationship at all? 2. What gave you the inspiration to write the new series? 3. What do you think of the way that people have been writing stories on fanfiction about the Companions Quartet and Cat Royal? Does it annoy you or flatter you? And would you mind if I wrote one too? 4. Do you think that you'll ever visit Dublin in Ireland? Sorry about all the questions! Thank you! (Hi, I'm giving no more away about the next series - sorry. Fan fiction is great - a real chance for readers to become writers. I went to Dublin last November but went down with something so didn't see much of the city. Definitely worth a return visit. Julia)
Jane wrote on 01 June 2009:
Surely you read this stuff! Everyone loves these books and we are all begging for you to write more! There's like 50 pages of comments. Can I just ask whether Simon was able to be a companion to all the creatures that make up the Chimera ie; snake lion and bird (think I got that wrong) or just the Chimera? But seriously I know we all pester you but sometimes it's good to leave a book sort of unfinished and sometimes you just need to know more!!!!! ( Hi Jane, Of course I read them! You might see from other replies below that I'm planning a new series now and have even written an opening chapter which I've read to my family. J)
Judy wrote on 30 May 2009:
I seriously liked reading these series! I wish they didn't finish.its like the books could carrie on and they just finished realy quick
Amanda wrote on 30 May 2009:
I think the books are THE BEST. I know in sounds stupid but do you have any contact with the society...? (Close contact in my imagination. J)
antony wrote on 26 May 2009:
LOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!the books and julia should consider making them into books. (Do you mean films? J)
Heather wrote on 25 May 2009:
I still can't find The Chimera's Curse... :( (It is out - try ordering it. J)
Eddie Wang wrote on 22 May 2009:
Your books are the best. I really want to read another sequel! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WRITE ANOTHER BOOK! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111 OK. ;) J
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