Earthborn

Did You Know?

• The science fiction elements in this book are overshadowed by the blossoming of the religious overtones (Mormon) evident since the first book.
• The emphasis on faith in the invisible Keeper, the evils of pride, and the importance of tolerance are consistently woven within the struggles of the characters.

Plot summary

Five centuries after the first colonists landed, only Shedemei remains from the original Harmony settlers. She now wears the Cloak of the Starmaster, which connects her to the Oversoul. The descendants of Nafai and Elemak have established towns and cities, but the old hatred between the two brothers persists. The Oversoul has not yet fulfilled its mission: to locate the Keeper of Earth, the intelligence that can fix its damaged counterpart on Harmony.

The Keeper is now exerting its influence once more, and guided by dreams, Shedemei decides to journey back to Earth. Every character from the earlier books, except Shedemei, has died. The rivalry between Nafai and Elemak continues through their descendants, though it is no longer the main focus. Instead, the story centers on the internal conflicts among the Nafari line: the king of Darakemba, his children and advisors, along with the high priest, his children, and his converts.