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Jericho Solus

by Jeffery Moore (Goodreads Author)

4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 · rating details · 9 ratings · 6 reviews

“They watch me—the feeling as acute as a sharp, cold blade against my skin.
I may have lived an ordinary existence, but I can fight. Though my memory is
like a beast cowering in the shadows, I know in my core I can fight, as if it’s what
I’m wired to do.Her breaths echo in my dark cell. Is she real? She fills my
emptiness with heat, and God help the people that harm her.

I am t...more

ebook, 286 pages

Published February 2012 by Prose By Design

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Apr 15, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Jericho Solus is a sprawling urban fantasy meets historical (urbanish, feudal maybe) fantasy meets science fiction... I would even throw a heavy seasoning of romance. I know that seems as clear as mud. It just seems to transcend genres, it doesn't fit within the confines of any one particular type of story.

My hat is off to Jeffery Moore on the level of detail in the historical descriptions of this book. He is either a history nut or did some major research on this book - it just boggles my mind....more

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May 03, 2012 Rayven rated it 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started to read Jericho Solus by Jeffery Moore, and I have to say it was much more that I could have hoped for. I would have to classify this book as a fantasy with a bit of history thrown in for good measure.
The story follows Jericho who finds himself a captive with no knowledge of who or what held him. As his memories surface from the past he starts to remember who and what he is. His memories strengthen his resolve as he demands answers and in turn is reun...more I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started to read Jericho Solus by Jeffery Moore, and I have to say it was much more that I could have hoped for. I would have to classify this book as a fantasy with a bit of history thrown in for good measure.
The story follows Jericho who finds himself a captive with no knowledge of who or what held him. As his memories surface from the past he starts to remember who and what he is. His memories strengthen his resolve as he demands answers and in turn is reunited with Gebal as they explore their memories of the past and how they affect their current situation. Their journey takes them far into another galaxy and on a faraway planet they discover their true destiny.
The book is extremely well written and well-timed with strategically placed flashbacks that added so much depth and back ground to the current happenings within the story. Within these flashbacks the characters are fleshed in a way that drew me in and I was already emotionally invested by the end of the first chapter and continued through the entire book. The plot line was fairly complex and I was quite impressed with how the author included pivotal points in history in a way that makes total sense and leaves the reader with a sense of “What if?”
There were three main characters within the story:Jericho, Gebal and Dimash. We see the characters develop as they travel to their destination of another planet to fulfill a quest for the Kamai. I really enjoyed watching the characters evolve as they discover that the mistakes of the past can shape their decisions and outcomes of the future.The author did a fantastic job bringing the story to life with his descriptions of the many different landscapes and cities.This was a very visual read for me and the story played out in my mind with vivid images. I also enjoyed the author’s battle and fight scenes. They were very true to life and as a lover of warriors and battles I was very pleased.
There is so much I could say about this book and its characters but that would give too much away and I feel this is a book that needs to be discovered as each page turns. I strongly recommend this book for those who enjoy a mix of history and fantasy. I for one am looking forward to reading more from Jeffery Moore.
With that said I give this book a 4.5

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May 02, 2012 Camelia Skiba rated it 5 of 5 stars

The closest I’ve ever been to a different planet / world is… my own lala land where I escape reality.
That until I read Jericho Solus. Although human, Jericho Solus is unlike other humans. He’d been around since the beginning of humanity, living through wonderful tales of bravery, betrayal, and love. Even though Jericho Solus’ journey is fascinating, Jeff’s signature is incontestable. He portrays a multidimensional hero, an absolute must for such a novel.
Leaving aside the fact that Jeff has been...more

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May 02, 2012 Kristin Walcott Figueroa rated it 4 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed Jeffery Moore’s book. It is not the type of book I would typically read, but after reading a preview, I thought that the writing was good, and I found the content to be very intriguing. The author calls his work speculative fiction because it defies categorization into any one fictional genre. I completely agree. Jericho Solus is part historical fiction, part legend, part sci-fi, part fantasy, part romance, and part conspiracy—all with an undercurrent of existentialism.

The three...more I truly enjoyed Jeffery Moore’s book. It is not the type of book I would typically read, but after reading a preview, I thought that the writing was good, and I found the content to be very intriguing. The author calls his work speculative fiction because it defies categorization into any one fictional genre. I completely agree. Jericho Solus is part historical fiction, part legend, part sci-fi, part fantasy, part romance, and part conspiracy—all with an undercurrent of existentialism.

The three central characters in the story are Jericho, the Solus who embodies action and leadership; Gebal, the Insid who personifies wisdom; and Dimash, the Sensum who represents morality. The author does a great job of developing each character around their special trait. And he plays them off one another to create the balance that is necessary. They are part of a legend not unlike those found in many religions throughout history. They are the trinity. Though they must each remain separate, each is dependent on the others. And they are each an extension of an entity referred to as the Father.

Although this concept sounds vaguely familiar, it is not as it seems. This trinity is not of this earth, but it also is most definitely not of saints, archangels, and fluffy white clouds. The world created by Jeffery Moore is one of endless time, strange creatures, and green goo. And as strange and alien as it seems, it is also very human. A world of of honor, love, and understanding.

The story is told in the first person from Jericho’s perspective. This makes perfect sense since he is the part of the trinity that embodies action and leadership; his experiences and reactions in each of the worlds he encounters are a good vehicle for propelling the story forward. Using the first person point of view also works very well because a sense of the unknown is an essential part of the story. Each character goes through periods of not knowing who or what they are, and then they become enlightened. The reader accompanies them as they transform their fear into understanding. The journey takes Jericho and the reader back and forth through time and space. This creates a sense of confusion with an undercurrent of knowing that propels you forward until you have come full circle. In the end, you are left with glittering vestiges of experiences that could each have been legends unto themselves.(less)

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May 02, 2012 Ruty B rated it 4 of 5 stars

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(I received this book from the author as part of a Blog tour, in exchange of an honest review)

Have you ever feel lost? Jericho Souls didn’t know who he was, where he came or what his purpose was. He woke up one day in a strange place and found out he was heading someplace else and somehow this reactivated his memory. Through several flashbacks we discovered Jericho’s past.

This is a great book, an excellent science fiction one to be more specific. To be completely honest the first two chapters we...more (I received this book from the author as part of a Blog tour, in exchange of an honest review)

Have you ever feel lost? Jericho Souls didn’t know who he was, where he came or what his purpose was. He woke up one day in a strange place and found out he was heading someplace else and somehow this reactivated his memory. Through several flashbacks we discovered Jericho’s past.

This is a great book, an excellent science fiction one to be more specific. To be completely honest the first two chapters were a little hard for me to read, I felt a little like Jericho trapped in the cage and not knowing what was going on. But fortunately, it only got better, especially when he started to remember his past I felt in love with the story. A great example of why we should give every book a chance.

I never read this kind of science fiction before, one that involves alien people and other world creatures. But the characters and the surrounding are so well described that you feel you are actually seeing them. This proves the great ability of the author to translate to words, all the things that were in his imagination.

The way the author changes from the first person to a narrator, gives the story the sense of movement that requires for us to really feel we are part of the story. Every time a new piece of the puzzle is revealed we surprised as much as Jericho and Gebal. The action takes place a lot during the story and is a resource very well exploded, because it feels natural and goes according to what is happening.

The thing I loved the most is the lack of humanity in some characters, which probably wasn’t an easy thing to write. Generally when some writes about another type of being, it tends to have some similarities to humans. But here the author makes a wonderful job by showing us how they didn’t have these humans’ characteristics before, and then, why and how they incorporated them.

Jericho Solus is one of those characters that you love, then you don’t like and then you love again. At the end of the book you ended up really understanding him and his actions. Is through him that we can experience much of what makes us humans.

In conclusion, an excellent book very recommendable.

Thanks to Jeffery Moore for let me being part of this!(less)

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Apr 16, 2012 Redheaded Bookworm rated it 1 of 5 stars

I tried several times to read this book. Unfortunately, I just couldn't seem to get into it. I was confused from the very beginning. I couldn't even picture the setting. All I could think was, this would probably make a great movie. If someone else could make it come to life for me, I would probably really enjoy it. I like the concept, but the writing was stilted and didn't flow for me. I am not saying others wouldn't love this book, but for me, it isn't my kind of book.

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When I’m not writing, I’m thinking about writing. That may sound like my existence revolves around writing, and if you ask either my wife or two daughters, I’m certain they would say as much. It’s not all about writing. I work for a global IT company as an education specialist (yeah, developing those technical presentations—trust me, I really put forth a great amount of effort trying not to make t...more

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