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| Book Title | Alchemist of Time |
| Series | The Slow World |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | Karen Ripley |
| Publisher | Del Rey |
| Published | October 31, 1994 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Moderate edge wear, corner wear, and cover rubbing. Small creases and handling wear are visible on both covers. Minor wear around the barcode area and cover edges. Solid reading copy. |
| Condition | Good |
The Alchemist of Time is the third novel in Karen Ripley’s Slow World series. Cassidy, once stranded in an alien realm with no memory of her origins, has gradually learned the truth about herself, the mysterious Slow World, and her connection to Earth. Yet many questions remain unanswered, particularly concerning the strange forces that seem to link the two worlds across time and space.
When dangerous creatures begin attacking settlements and mysterious visions reveal that Cassidy may be in mortal danger on Earth, she joins the Warden of Horses and a band of companions on a perilous journey. Their destination is the legendary Alchemist of Time, a figure rumored to possess knowledge capable of bridging the gap between worlds. As Cassidy uncovers deeper secrets, she must choose between saving her own life and protecting the world she has come to call home.
EugeneBookstore Summary:
Blending science fiction, fantasy, and time-travel adventure, The Alchemist of Time delivers an imaginative conclusion to Karen Ripley’s Slow World saga. Rich with mystery, strange creatures, and parallel-world intrigue, the novel offers a unique combination of coming-of-age adventure and speculative fiction.
Readers who enjoy character-driven adventures, portal worlds, and stories that blur the line between science fiction and fantasy will find much to enjoy in this lesser-known but engaging series.
Collector Notes:
The Alchemist of Time is the third book in The Slow World series and was published in paperback as a first printing, as noted on the back cover. Complete sets of The Slow World novels are considerably less common than many mainstream science fiction series from the same era, making individual volumes attractive to collectors seeking to assemble the full sequence. Karen Ripley’s work occupies an interesting niche between science fiction and fantasy, and the series has developed a modest following among readers interested in time-displacement and parallel-world adventures. The Del Rey paperback editions feature distinctive cover artwork that appeals to collectors of early-1990s speculative fiction.
