Quest for the Well of Souls

Saga of the Well World, Book 3

By: Jack L. Chalker

Narrated by: Peter Macon

Mavra Chang was once a master criminal, notorious throughout the galaxy. But for 11 long years she has been trapped in a nonhuman body on the Well World - the master control planet for the universe, where untold numbers of strange races exist, separated by barriers erected by the mysterious, vanished race that built the Well World billions of years ago.

Orbiting the planet is a planetoid concealing Obie, a supercomputer that could restore Mavra Chang to her original form - if she can reach it. Unfortunately, the only spaceship on the planet is hidden in the northern hemisphere, a place no living creature can survive. She soon learns that her enemies are plotting to eliminate her, steal the ship, and escape from the Well World…. But many others have planned her demise before, and Mavra Chang is still alive and well - which is more than can be said of those who once wished her ill.

©1982 Jack L. Chalker (P)2013 Blackstone Audio

Great series

I read these books in 1980 and loved them. I still love them 41 years later. They held up very well over time.

Suspenseful

This story in three books was outstanding. I'm ready for the next instalment. hopefully there just as good!

When Everything Goes Wrong ...

Reread after many years.

This completes the story begun in Exiles of the Well of Souls. what starts as a reasonably straightforward adventure turns into a comedy of errors, but one where the slapstick just isn't funny. everything that can go wrong, does, at the worst possible moment. Couple of interesting plot twists, and a pretty expected ending.

Definitely worth it

This series has been one of the most unique series I’ve ever listened to. Very different, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are well developed, the story line is well thought out, and the depth of the story is very good. It goes beyond just being a fantasy/scyfi story, but a deeper look into humanity with an alien twist.

Thoroughly enjoyed

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The details created amazing images of each hex and people that inhabited it. I look forward to discovering more about the Well World.

Book 3 of Jack L. Chalker signature series.

All the Well World novels are brilliant. There is even one out there I haven't read yet. I'm looking forward to listening all the way through. "The Sea Is Full Of Stars," was the last one I knew about. (Many of these novels have been out of print for years.) Read Midnight first and be assured if you like it, you should keep going. Jack once told me he never wrote series, just really long novels that had to be broken up into pieces. Some of the Well World books are like that. If you have just discovered this series, keep going, it is wonderful to have them back in print, and in audio versions as well. I've read most of these several times and these audio books are fresh and new to me. I think Jack would be very pleased with them. (I'm a bit biased having known the author if you can't tell... His voice went silent way too early but he left a lasting legacy to the world.)

Release the Chalker Cut!

Wow!

QUEST FOR THE WELL OF SOULS was incredible!

But what we need is one volume that contains both EXILES and QUEST.

Yes, EXILES is a “self-contained” novel.
However, it has too much of a cliffhanger ending, which is not as satisfying without QUEST.

So, not only do I say these two books need to be read... They need to be read as one, complete volume!

Release the Chalker Cut, so to speak!!!

excellent

just as good as any chalker book. very detailed. always an exciting ride. can't wait for the next one.

Drags a bit

This one drags a bit, but in the end it was a pretty good tale...just a bit long winded.

Really good, wish the story continued.

I enjoyed the book. It was a great twist on classic sci-fi and the plot was engaging and had some good twists. I just wish there were more of the books available on audiobook!