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Reign of the Nightmare Prince
Rakam's world is under attack by an ancient adversary that has plagued his people for generations - or so it would seem. All around him, these new Shaitani - supernatural beasts with mythical powers - murder the innocent and burn any evidence a village even existed. Through his gift of True Sight, that allows him to look into the greater world, Rakam sees the devastation o...more
Paperback, 262 pages
Published
July 8th 2011
by JournalStone
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There’s a long tradition among Western writers of lionising ancient ways of life, as if there’s something better about giving up all the trappings of modernity and wallowing about in the pain and dirt. The myth of the noble savage is responsible for such idiotic beliefs as the power of alternative medicine and the idea that anything that refutes the scientific process is necessarily true. Worst of all, it gave us Avatar – a movie that makes Smurfs 3D look like Citizen Kane.[return][return]Reign...more
I enjoyed most of the book, I did get lost and confused at times. Probably just me. I was thinking in ways its like when explores came to south america. Natives where killed and robbed of thier gold and jewels. Sacred places ruined. I saw in someone review they thought of Africa. Its amazing how same book hits different people different.
Rakam is on a journey traveling and learning about different groups trying to find what his path will be. He has the gift of sight. Those who have gifts train an...more
Rakam is on a journey traveling and learning about different groups trying to find what his path will be. He has the gift of sight. Those who have gifts train an...more
I truly enjoyed Reign of the Nightmare Prince, a thought provoking, clever, new, science fiction novel. There is a mystery for the reader to solve, just as the novel's native inhabitants must determine who these new "Mashaitani" (if I am not mistaken, I believe the author has used a middle-eastern word "Shaitan", which means Satan or the Devil and added an "i" to indicate that these invaders are "from the Devil", and then inferring from the use of "Ma" as a prefix before the proper names for oth...more
I just finished reading this book and I liked it a lot. However, I did have a couple of problems with it - one small, one not so small.
First, the small problem:
The title. It didn't seem to have any relation to the book. There is no prince, nightmare or otherwise. A king, yep, a jinn, uh huh, a witch, a vicious beast, and even a few really nasty bad guys, but no prince. So, unless this title is a metaphor for something (in which case, I missed it), I don't understand its significance and, frankly...more
First, the small problem:
The title. It didn't seem to have any relation to the book. There is no prince, nightmare or otherwise. A king, yep, a jinn, uh huh, a witch, a vicious beast, and even a few really nasty bad guys, but no prince. So, unless this title is a metaphor for something (in which case, I missed it), I don't understand its significance and, frankly...more
Rakam’s world is under attack by an ancient adversary that has plagued his people for generations – or at least, that’s the way it seems. All around him, these new Shaitani – supernatural beasts with mythical powers for destruction – murder the innocent and burn any evidence a village even existed. Through his True Sight, a gift for clairvoyance given by the Almighty, Rakam sees the devastation perpetrated throughout his native lands.
The True Sight abandons him, however, after he is bitten by a...more
The True Sight abandons him, however, after he is bitten by a...more
I won this e-book from LibraryThing Early Reviewers. I found this book quite difficult to get into and even when it did begin to come together half way through it still didn't really interest me.
Firstly, there were a few typographical errors in the first few chapters, one or two spelling mistakes but rather oddly, full stops at the beginning of sentences and paragraphs. Unfortunately, this was rather annoying and off putting.
Secondly, the story jumped chapter to chapter for the first half of the...more
Firstly, there were a few typographical errors in the first few chapters, one or two spelling mistakes but rather oddly, full stops at the beginning of sentences and paragraphs. Unfortunately, this was rather annoying and off putting.
Secondly, the story jumped chapter to chapter for the first half of the...more
When others come and start destroying villages and killing the residents, what are the priests and warriors supposed to do?
When Rakkam goes on his spiritual journey, one gift given to him by the Almighty, the True Sight, was taken from him through a bite from a serpent. Also on this journey he meets the enemy that no one thought would be back.
Will these strangers completely destroy the native population, or can the Kassisi and the Warriors overcome what the people fear about the strangers and pr...more
When Rakkam goes on his spiritual journey, one gift given to him by the Almighty, the True Sight, was taken from him through a bite from a serpent. Also on this journey he meets the enemy that no one thought would be back.
Will these strangers completely destroy the native population, or can the Kassisi and the Warriors overcome what the people fear about the strangers and pr...more
I received this through the Early Reviewers program at Library Thing. This book was difficult to read, but not because it was a heavy subject. It was difficult because it was very confusing. There were four or five different points of view in the first six chapters of the book, and the reader is thrust into each, without getting any of the background on some of the major themes that run through out the book. While I normally feel like I generally pick up easily the major points and settings of t...more
Beautifully written book!!! I recommend this book and gave it all 5 stars!!!! I won this book on Goodreads.com.
I received a copy of this e-book from LibraryThing in exchange for doing an honest review.
I enjoyed this e-book immensely. It took a bit for me to get into the book at the beginning but that may have been do to the genre of the book I read before this one. Once I was able to get into it, I had a hard time stopping, even at night when I was supposed to be sleeping.
The characters are well written and that helps to make them more real.
I think the ending leaves it open for a sequel book but that is...more
I enjoyed this e-book immensely. It took a bit for me to get into the book at the beginning but that may have been do to the genre of the book I read before this one. Once I was able to get into it, I had a hard time stopping, even at night when I was supposed to be sleeping.
The characters are well written and that helps to make them more real.
I think the ending leaves it open for a sequel book but that is...more
Reign of the Nightmare Prince
By: Mike Phillips
ISBN: 9781936564118
Published July 8, 2011 by JournalStone
Available Format: Paperback, ebook
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Supernatural beings with powers of destruction are invading and destroying Rakam’s world. Rakam and his great-grandfather, Mabetu, must lead their people in a fight for survival. Survival means defeating an enemy with superior weapons and a thirst for blood. Although it seems like a fight he’s destined to lose, Rakam is willing to die to save hi...more
By: Mike Phillips
ISBN: 9781936564118
Published July 8, 2011 by JournalStone
Available Format: Paperback, ebook
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Supernatural beings with powers of destruction are invading and destroying Rakam’s world. Rakam and his great-grandfather, Mabetu, must lead their people in a fight for survival. Survival means defeating an enemy with superior weapons and a thirst for blood. Although it seems like a fight he’s destined to lose, Rakam is willing to die to save hi...more
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
2 1/2 Stars
This took me a while to get into. There were sections that weren't neatly tied into the story, making it confusing as to why they were there. Also, most of the first half felt more like historical fiction -- like the invasion of some primitive land by the more technologically advanced -- and, admittedly, I was expecting more fantasy elements.
The second half of the novel was much more interest...more
2 1/2 Stars
This took me a while to get into. There were sections that weren't neatly tied into the story, making it confusing as to why they were there. Also, most of the first half felt more like historical fiction -- like the invasion of some primitive land by the more technologically advanced -- and, admittedly, I was expecting more fantasy elements.
The second half of the novel was much more interest...more
I think if you are a true science fiction fan than maybe you would enjoy this book. However I am more into fantasy and found the book just plain confusing. I truly wanted to like the book and as I said I am sure true science fiction fans will....but that is not me. Keep of the writing and maybe give those of us who are confused Clifts Notes next time.
This was the first book I won from Goodreads. When I first joined the site, I signed up for every giveaway regardless of the book. I guess I didn't think I had much chance of winning. However, after I won this book and another in the sci-fi/fantasy genre, I realized I need to be more careful about what I try to win. This genre just doesn't interest me, so it was hard for me to finish this book. I found it confusing how it jumped around. Again, not being a big fan of the genre, I just wasn't will...more
Great book for lovers of the genre... Unfortunately not for me!
I graciously received this book for free through first reads giveaway.
I found the first half of the book a little hard to get through, it just couldn't keep my attention. The second half was better and actually kept me entertained. Will pass this book on, but wouldn't go out of my way to recommend.
I found the first half of the book a little hard to get through, it just couldn't keep my attention. The second half was better and actually kept me entertained. Will pass this book on, but wouldn't go out of my way to recommend.
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Mike Phillips grew up on a small farm in West Michigan, living much the way people did at the turn of the century. Whether it was growing fruits and vegetables or raising livestock, Mike learned the value of hard work and responsibility at a young age.
While his friends spent their summers watching reruns of bad sitcoms, Mike’s father gave him a very special gift. He turned off the television. Wit...more
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While his friends spent their summers watching reruns of bad sitcoms, Mike’s father gave him a very special gift. He turned off the television. Wit...more
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