A Coming of Age

Name: A Coming of Age
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Timothy Zahn
ISBN: 9798331917067

Author: Timothy Zahn

Narrator: Rebecca H. Lee

Unabridged: 10 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/27/2025

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

The children of Tigris have extraordinary telekinetic gifts—but are these special powers a blessing or a curse?

On Tigris, children develop telekinesis beginning at the age of five. By the time they're pre-teens, though, their special abilities peak, then slip away as they reach maturity. Being able to "teek" gives them power—even over most adults—until they gradually become regular teenagers, no longer special, no longer with authority and status. Some handle the Transition better than others.

Lisa Duncan always thought she'd mature gracefully, but at age fourteen, and close to losing her abilities, she's confused and uncertain about what the future will bring. That is, until she gets drawn into the experimental plan of Dr. Matthew Jarvis, whose scientific discovery may alter Tigrin society forever . . .

About Timothy Zahn

It is not often that you hear of someone going through several years of postgraduate education, who ends up turning a hobby into their life's, paying, productive work. Such is the unusual story of American author, Timothy Zahn, who was born in 1951, grew up in Lombard, IL and graduated with a B.S. Degree in physics from Michigan State University. He then proceeded to the University of IL where he received his M.S. Degree in 1975. After beginning his doctorate in physics, his advisor passed away, and he never did complete the studies.

Zahn had started writing as a hobby, so when his plans changed, he took his writing of science fiction to a higher level. Zahn is best known for his Thrawn Star Wars series of novels. He has also had other novels of fantasy and science fiction. There are also many works that he has penned in short story fiction.

Zahn and his wife Anna live in Bandon, Oregon and have one son, Corwin Zahn.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kogiopsis on November 05, 2019

While this book's core concept was interesting, and a neat way to approach a power imbalance between teens and adults, I didn't feel like it explored the ramifications as much as it could have. This is largely a mystery novel in terms of structure and focus, but there's little mystery to it when mul......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on August 16, 2008

While it's not Zahn's best book, this is still enjoyable. A Coming of Age is a fairly light read, but has an engaging plot and a fair amount of humor.......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on November 30, 2020

A Coming of Age by Timothy Zahn is exactly the kind of thing Tim Zahn is good at writing: a whodunit with a science fiction milieu and a heavy dose of intrigue. Is is also further evidence that Zahn is the most consistent sci fi writer in the business, as it was published in 1984, and I honestly cou......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on September 24, 2018

A fast read, and a fun treatment of an intriguing idea. Ever so slightly dystopic. Heads up: There's a mention in the opening chapter of the physical changes which puberty brings about in a girl, but it is quite brief, and I didn't find it at all erotic (but then, I am a woman).......more

Goodreads review by Frank on October 29, 2017

Entertaining but Predictable Interesting concept of kids developing telekinetic powers and their effect on society. A decent book, but ultimately nothing in it surprised me.......more