2nd novel. Selected as New York Times Notable. Director James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment has bought the film rights to Brother Termite , John Sayles is adapting it for the screen.
"I've just finished reading the 1st draft of John Sayles' adaption of Brother Termite . It's great. I'm happy/excited/etc." --Patricia Anthony (in an e-mail, Friday 8 Aug 1997).
"First Cousin Brother Reen, chief of staff, is not happy about the rioters outside, or the graffiti by the West Wing stairs, or his secretary's brightly colored new blouse.
"Humans are chaotic.
"So many crises now, and so little time left. Germany plans to invade China, but President Womack is more interested in attending seances and ordering pizza. Cousins have been kidnapped, but all the FBI and CIA do is accuse each other. Tali and even the Sleep Master are furious with Reen.
"His beloved Marian still cannot forgive him for ruining her life. But Angela -- Angela is Reen's greatest worry. For what world awaits her, their Cousin-human daughter, when both Cousins and humans are no more?
"Patricia Anthony mixes Washington politics and the numbing horror of mind control to tell a tale, at once comical and dark, of treachery, guilt, and self-sacrificing love." [jacket blurb, US hbk, 1993]
"A highly accomplished piece of work". -- (in the New York Times Book Review ).
"A brilliant effective psychological political thriller." -- (in the Denver Post ).
"Chilling...." -- (in the Kirkus Review ).
Additional Links
Brother Termite
Patricia Anthony Page
Book Cover
(US book cover image at Patricia Anthony Website)
(book entry at Patricia Anthony Website... check it)
(site maintained by Marq)
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