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Precisely Terminated (Cantral Chronicles #1)
by
Amanda L. Davis (Goodreads Author)
With microchips implanted in their skulls at birth, the slaves of Cantral and Cillineese have labored under the tyrannical rule of the Nobles and their computers for decades. Monica, a Noble who avoided the implanting and escaped a death sentence at the age of four, is now sixteen and is in hiding. She lives with the slaves inside the walls of the Cantral palace, pretendin...more
Paperback, 364 pages
Published
September 12th 2011
by Living Ink Books
(first published September 1st 2011)
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Amanda Davis’s science fiction novel Precisely Terminated captures the reader’s attention from the opening chapter. Davis’s clear, logical style of writing fills her pages with valor and adventure. However, the three main reasons this book has become one of my favorites is because of the book’s dynamic and realistic characters, the fully-developed and detailed world, and the powerful examples of self-sacrifice and bravery.
Precisely Terminated has a cast of characters that display real personalit...more
Precisely Terminated has a cast of characters that display real personalit...more
I am quite frankly amazed that this is Amanda's first book.
The idea itself, the plot, the world, the characters, and the resulution are all simply wonderful. I got the book as a Christmas present, and by the evening of December 25th, I had already read half of the book (aprox400 pages).
Monica's strengths and weaknesses and personality create a well-rounded, "living" character. At first, I thought she seemed immature. After thinking over for a while, though, I realized that yes, in some ways Mo...more
The idea itself, the plot, the world, the characters, and the resulution are all simply wonderful. I got the book as a Christmas present, and by the evening of December 25th, I had already read half of the book (aprox400 pages).
Monica's strengths and weaknesses and personality create a well-rounded, "living" character. At first, I thought she seemed immature. After thinking over for a while, though, I realized that yes, in some ways Mo...more
It was good, though the cover looked really creepy at first. It is another dystopian book but the idea was pretty creative, mixing in a strict caste with technology.
The world is no longer of free people, living as they wish. Now the Cantral and Cillineese people is divided into a caste, born either a Noble or a slave. Nobles live a life of luxury, always full of food and never has to work to live. Most do not care for the slaves, and some punish for their own fun. The slaves on the other hand, a...more
The world is no longer of free people, living as they wish. Now the Cantral and Cillineese people is divided into a caste, born either a Noble or a slave. Nobles live a life of luxury, always full of food and never has to work to live. Most do not care for the slaves, and some punish for their own fun. The slaves on the other hand, a...more
Amanda Davis is young in life but skilled in storytelling. She has produced a book filled with great characters, plot and suspense.
I am not usually a fan of the dystopian style of writing, but I may be converted now. Davis' book was entertaining to say the least!
The writing is clear and sophisticated. An easy read without sounding like a child wrote it. Her characters have depth and emotions that move the reader effortlessly through the story. Davis' heroine pulled me into her battles, far too h...more
I really liked this book. It is truly a new story. Though I agree with some of the reviews within the story, the setting is dystopian, but I got a strong sense that Monica's story is more science fiction. It's incredible what the library within the tale did to set the stage with familiar book titles that truly gave a sense of time distance. Cilineese's distance from Cantral seemed relatively short from the rest of the world. Knowing that the story was written by a compatriot made me engaged at f...more
Written by Amanda L. Davis, an award winning author of the,"Cantral Chronicles" a dystopian triology, "Precisely Terminated" is book one of a new series that is based on a dystopian world where computers control a person's entire life by virture of implanted chips.
The central character, Monica, is a sixteen year noble, whom, at the age of four was rescued from a death sentence that wiped out, not only her family, but the residents of the "city" that they had reside in.
Focused on Monica, discover...more
The central character, Monica, is a sixteen year noble, whom, at the age of four was rescued from a death sentence that wiped out, not only her family, but the residents of the "city" that they had reside in.
Focused on Monica, discover...more
Get ready to dive into this intriguing dystopian? The author creates a world so realistic the reader will be left thinking about the book long after placing it down for the time being. The details of every aspect are there for the reader to form a picture of the characters, environment, dynamic scenes, etc...
Monica, the main character, is one of the best features of this book. She is very dynamic in the story, she slowly matures throughout the book from a slightly self-centered girl to a proud,...more
When the children were born they all had microchips implanted in their skulls so that they could always be traced, but Monica was born on a nobleman and had someway escaped a death sentence at the age of four. She hids in the walls of Cantral with the slaves and now at sixteen she pretends to be one of them.
A fate of millions of people ride on Monica's shoulders if she can someway get control of the computer that has all the chips saved inside.
This book will keep you on your toes as it is filled...more
A fate of millions of people ride on Monica's shoulders if she can someway get control of the computer that has all the chips saved inside.
This book will keep you on your toes as it is filled...more
Precisely Terminated was the first dystopian novel I have ever read. It was a dark book, but tastefully written by a Christian author. The book focuses mostly on Monica’s life, which was a great way to shape the main character, but I was left trying to determine if any of the other characters were permanent or not. The first few chapters really interested me, but Monica’s monotonous life in bondage left me scrabbling for something new. However, the story picked up the excitement of the beginning...more
This is one of the best novels I've read recently. The writing is smooth and well-polished, the story is gripping and plays with the emotions of the reader, and it wraps up the conflict in this first novel while still leaving the storyline open for the rest of the series. There are few better examples of how to tell a complete story in the first book of a trilogy.
The writing shows some influence from the author's father, which isn't surprising considering that he homeschooled her. But Amanda ha...more
The writing shows some influence from the author's father, which isn't surprising considering that he homeschooled her. But Amanda ha...more
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Amanda L. Davis is the daughter of my favorite living author, Bryan Davis, so I was very excited to recieve her first novel from my father-in-law who brought an advanced readers copy back from ICRS in 2011. Alas I am an overenthusiastic reader and was already in the middle of over a half dozen books, so it sat on my shelf for about a year before I got around to starting it.
The book is set in a dystopian future that is well thought out and developed. I found Monica to be a likeable and sympatheti...more
The book is set in a dystopian future that is well thought out and developed. I found Monica to be a likeable and sympatheti...more
I was privileged to meet Bryan and Amanda Davis and hear the story of how Amanda wrote this story. Later when the opportunity came up to review it I was thrilled. I dove into the story set 800 years in the future when most people are slaves living with in the walls of the palaces of the Nobles. With implanted microchips that tell them where to go, when to be there, what to do and the power to kill them if they disobeyed. Monica is the one girl without a chip which makes her invaluable to those t...more
‘Precisely terminated,’ by Amanda L. Davis, Living Ink Books, 2011, Ages 136 and Up, 464 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-0899578965, $12.99
Master Joel scooped the four-year-old girl into his arms, kissed her forehead, and then pried her arms from his neck and said, “I’m sorry it has to be this way” then handed her to the kidnapper.
His daughter Monica would be chipped when she turned five, unlike common slaves who were implanted with microchips at birth. The kidnapping meant Monica wouldn’t be chipped but co...more
Master Joel scooped the four-year-old girl into his arms, kissed her forehead, and then pried her arms from his neck and said, “I’m sorry it has to be this way” then handed her to the kidnapper.
His daughter Monica would be chipped when she turned five, unlike common slaves who were implanted with microchips at birth. The kidnapping meant Monica wouldn’t be chipped but co...more
Precisely Terminated follows a new trend of showing the grim future, and hopefully one person who can save the people from what a new type of government is forcing it's people to live under. I think there is a reason are stories are shifting to more so ones like these, and it makes for an interesting read.
Monica is the only known person who has been kept from being installed with a chip that allows the Cillianese to keep up with the people's every movement. Monica is given the task of rescuing...more
Monica is the only known person who has been kept from being installed with a chip that allows the Cillianese to keep up with the people's every movement. Monica is given the task of rescuing...more
My favorite part of this story was the way Monica struggles with the risks she is asked to make, yet always ends up making the right choice. At the beginning of the story she takes the risks because she is given no option, but as the story progresses she becomes more and more proactive. My main frustration was the fact that Monica moves around so much that there is no consistency in the supporting cast. The ending opens the door for the inclusion of more overt Christian themes in book two. Overa...more
I read this book, and to be honest I wasn't expecting much. But I figured that I might as well try it out and the story sounded interesting.
I am really impressed! I felt like the first chapter grabbed me and wouldn't let go. The only complaint is I never connected with the main character. Yes, I thought it was all horrible but it wasn't until she found the rat that I started to really like her. But the story line is gripping, keeping me up a couple of nights. At the end I was like, "Whew!"
I so...more
I am really impressed! I felt like the first chapter grabbed me and wouldn't let go. The only complaint is I never connected with the main character. Yes, I thought it was all horrible but it wasn't until she found the rat that I started to really like her. But the story line is gripping, keeping me up a couple of nights. At the end I was like, "Whew!"
I so...more
This book is another wonderful read from the Davis family. Amanda L. Davis is the daughter of Bryan Davis, one of my favorite authors. She definitely inherited her father's talent for writing, but she's not just like him when it comes to writing. She's her own person and has her own style. I would have given this book 4.5 stars in reality, but of course, there's no half-star ratings on Goodreads. :(
I hope I can get one or more of my friends interested in this book. I'd love to share it with them...more
I hope I can get one or more of my friends interested in this book. I'd love to share it with them...more
I know, I know. It's about time, right? I just finished it this morning. :D
I'd first like to applaud Amanda for publishing her book and writing such a wonderful piece.
When I started Precisely Terminated, I found it refreshing to be reading a Christian dystopian piece. You rarely find books like that.
I found the beginning exhilarating and it immediately drew me into the story and I was forced to sympathize with the wall slaves, the Seen, and most of all Monica.
For the first one-hundred pages,...more
I'd first like to applaud Amanda for publishing her book and writing such a wonderful piece.
When I started Precisely Terminated, I found it refreshing to be reading a Christian dystopian piece. You rarely find books like that.
I found the beginning exhilarating and it immediately drew me into the story and I was forced to sympathize with the wall slaves, the Seen, and most of all Monica.
For the first one-hundred pages,...more
Amanda L. Davis makes her debut in Precisely Terminated (The Cantral Chronicles), perhaps the first fantasy series written by a young adult for young adults. The fate of millions rests on the shoulders of Monica and her ability to do what no one else can do: destroy the computers holding the Cillineese people captive for centuries.
Microchips are implanted in the Cillineese at birth. These chips track the movements, and control the food supply of slaves and nobles, alike. Sixteen-year-old Monica...more
Microchips are implanted in the Cillineese at birth. These chips track the movements, and control the food supply of slaves and nobles, alike. Sixteen-year-old Monica...more
Precisely Terminated is a multi-faceted story set in an intriguing societal structure that is explored through experiences rather than explained in exposition. Miss Davis has weaved the plotlines very nicely throughout the pace of the pages.
High, meaningful action drives Monica, the main character, from one location and task to the next, all the while, sending the reader through dark slave tunnels, unknown doors, and on a journey toward Monica's self-realization. She is believable as an unwillin...more
High, meaningful action drives Monica, the main character, from one location and task to the next, all the while, sending the reader through dark slave tunnels, unknown doors, and on a journey toward Monica's self-realization. She is believable as an unwillin...more
Feb 04, 2012
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Amanda Davis
Precisely Terminated is an amazingly written book filled with lots of twists and turns that lead to an exciting conclusion of the first installment in the trilogy. It tells the story of a girl, named Monica, growing up in a time where people are enslaved through the use of highly-developed technological advances. Millions of slaves are trapped in a world of darkness, fear, death, and despair; and Monica is the only one who can do anything about it. Fighting hunger, loneliness, and even time, Mon...more
When I heard that one of my good friends was going to have her book published, I was extremely happy. Amanda Davis's writing has always been something that I've admired and the plot to this book sounded very intriguing. As soon as I received an advanced reader's copy, I picked up the book and began to devour it. From the first chapter, we're given great description and storytelling. I got into the book right away and hated putting it down. Unfortunately, I did not finish this as fast as I would...more
Sep 19, 2011
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If you don’t know, Amanda wrote this story and got a publishing contract while still a teen. Even more unheard of, the story sold based on the first chapter alone, AND the contract was for a trilogy.
With that said, the first chapter is fantastic and well-written, and is full of intrigue, mystery and action. It’s one of the best first chapters I’ve ever read and sets the tone for the rest of the story.
If you’re looking for a middle grade to lower YA dystopian read filled with a huge cast of char...more
With that said, the first chapter is fantastic and well-written, and is full of intrigue, mystery and action. It’s one of the best first chapters I’ve ever read and sets the tone for the rest of the story.
If you’re looking for a middle grade to lower YA dystopian read filled with a huge cast of char...more
This is a very well written book, especially for a young author. I found Amanda Davis's writing to flow nicely, and I was thrown straight into the book immediately. I read the book three times and I still enjoy it. I cannot wait to read the next one!!
Another book that I was really skeptical about. I didn't really know what to expect when I got this book. When I opened the envelope I got it it, I was like “what did I do ordering this book?”
But a shocking surprise awaited me. I actually really enjoyed this book, except for the cover. A better cover and I would have given it five stars.
In Precisely Terminated, Monica is the only slave ever recorded not have her own computerized chip. She got missed when they were doing it those her age. Now she...more
But a shocking surprise awaited me. I actually really enjoyed this book, except for the cover. A better cover and I would have given it five stars.
In Precisely Terminated, Monica is the only slave ever recorded not have her own computerized chip. She got missed when they were doing it those her age. Now she...more
I love this book so much!!! It's amazing! When I heard my favorite authors daughter was writing a book I was so excited!! Everyone should read this book!
It was a little slow going in the middle. However, it was well written, and you could feel the pain that Monica was in. Once I was about 3/4 through I could not put it down, and finished it up pretty quickly! Looking forward to the next one!
Wonderful first novel! Really enjoyed this. Even though it's geared for the YA market, all ages will enjoy. The author grabbed me from the first page, and I even put down another book I was reading so I could continue.
Full review coming later...for now I'll say this: This book beats the tar out of the first book of The Hunger Games. Six times.
I cannot believe this is Amanda L. David's first book. It's AMAZING.
It was a little slow in some parts, but immediately picked up again.
The plot is very creative, which I enjoyed.
It was a little slow in some parts, but immediately picked up again.
The plot is very creative, which I enjoyed.
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Amanda L. Davis is the award-winning teen author of the Cantral Chronicles, a dystopian trilogy. She enjoys reading and writing and comes up with new novel ideas while sewing, spinning yarn, quilting, and embroidering. She was born and raised a Florida girl and loves the warmth of the South.
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