The doors of the universe

the long version

<i>Children of the Star</i> trilogy, Book Three. Noren had found faith in the Prophecy’s fulfillment in the face of overwhelming odds. Yet the more he learned of the grim truth about his people's situation, the less possible it seemed that their world could ever be changed. It would take more drastic steps than anyone imagined to restore their rightful heritage—and he alone could do what was needed. A version with minor updating is included in the single-volume edition of the trilogy, <i>Children of the Star</i>.