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In 2013, Alex Shaw published a small novel called The Cartographer’s Handbook, the first in a series called The New Century Multiverse. The premise is alt history, where post-Civil War America is suddenly overcome with a plague of dangerous monsters that overwhelm the Reconstruction, and bring the nation to its knees. The series is not about its fall, however, but about the heroes that help bring it back from the brink, and step into a wider world that is not the one they knew. New mysteries to unlock, magics to discover, and worlds to explore. Ten years later, the New Century Multiverse is now thirteen books strong, with more on the way. It has had 2 major story arcs, an Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books, and multiple worlds and genres to explore. This is its first fan podcast. Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of the novels and their corresponding audiodramas, along with interviews of the cast and creators. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series.
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Further insights as we delve into more parts of Chapters 1, 2 and 3. Today our topics include:
- The original opening lines of this novel
- Further discussion on the momentous pronouncement at the end of Chapter 1
- The new characters that Chapter 2 and 3 introduce, both historical and fictional
- How Frank uses his people skills to navigate through these new personalities
- A careful discussion about certain religious sects and the danger of lauding faith over logic
And furthermore, discussion on the dangers of this new world that come from within, rather from without, like the wendigo.
Chapter 2 is a breath of fresh air after the intensity of Chapter 1, and help set the stage for things to come in this book and beyond. It's one of my favorite parts of New Century to revisit, so we get into it with gusto.
On the Amish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish
On the BLM protest by the 'Amish'. https://anabaptisthistorians.org/tag/black-lives-matter/
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMA
Outro is "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree
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