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July 26, 2019
Great review for The Witches of Denmark
I would be lyin' if I said I'm not absolutely thrilled by this latest review from Huntress Reviews.... And, it comes for the book that leads off a new five-book series (Clash of Covens), as well as serves as the prequel series for the brand new Gabriel Files series I'm coauthoring with JR Rain! :-)
Check it out, my friends--have a wonderful weekend! :-) ~ Aiden
TITLE: The Witches of Denmark (Clash of Covens #1)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-077-50574-2
10 ISBN: 1-077-50574-4
KINDLE: B07TXBMXSN
5 STARS!
Sabastian “Bas” Radu looks like your typical eighteen-year-old male, but he is actually one-hundred-thirty-years old. He and his family are Romanian witches and warlocks now living in America. These semi-immortals often live past age six hundred. The Radus have long been in a feud with another family with dark gifts, the Mateis. The Mateis want nothing more than to wipe the Radus from the world. Bas and his family flee Chicago and move to Denmark, Tennessee.
In Denmark, the family now owns an old plantation house (Twin Magnolias) and try to blend in with the other neighbors on Old Dominion Road. As with most neighborhoods, there are mostly good, normal neighbors with only one bad apple. Denmark seems the perfect place to settle d own and use magic only when necessary. More importantly, Denmark is the place where an ancient ring has been hidden – one that can save the Radus from the Mateis. The Radus are only in Denmark a few weeks when the Mateis also move into town, bringing the feud with them. The deadly conflict begins anew.
Bas is at the movies when he spots Daciana. Until then, Bas never believed in love at first sight. His feelings are returned. But Bas is a Radu and Daciana is a Matei. Should the families find out their feelings for each other, the streets of Denmark may very well run red with the blood or mortal and immortal alike.
***** FIVE STARS! Though I believe this to be a book all adult Fantasy lovers would adore, it also has the flavor of a Young Adult book. I probably feel that way because Bas is (or looks like) and acts like an eighteen-year-old. Or perhaps it is because the story is told as if it were a long journal entry. The star-crossed lovers story has been said and done thousands of times, but this is the first one I have read during a coven war.
The author really takes the time to flesh out his characters, making them feel more real to me. The novel is written in the First Person, following Bas. There are a variety of secondary characters, within the family, as well as outside of it. Yet all are well developed and each has their own personality.
Aiden James has a diabolical mind that can take a long overdone scenario and transform it into something new. I can think of only one bad thing to say about this author: He needs to learn to write faster. (I do not care if he manages to write one or two books per year. I want one per month.)
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
Check it out, my friends--have a wonderful weekend! :-) ~ Aiden
TITLE: The Witches of Denmark (Clash of Covens #1)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-077-50574-2
10 ISBN: 1-077-50574-4
KINDLE: B07TXBMXSN
5 STARS!
Sabastian “Bas” Radu looks like your typical eighteen-year-old male, but he is actually one-hundred-thirty-years old. He and his family are Romanian witches and warlocks now living in America. These semi-immortals often live past age six hundred. The Radus have long been in a feud with another family with dark gifts, the Mateis. The Mateis want nothing more than to wipe the Radus from the world. Bas and his family flee Chicago and move to Denmark, Tennessee.
In Denmark, the family now owns an old plantation house (Twin Magnolias) and try to blend in with the other neighbors on Old Dominion Road. As with most neighborhoods, there are mostly good, normal neighbors with only one bad apple. Denmark seems the perfect place to settle d own and use magic only when necessary. More importantly, Denmark is the place where an ancient ring has been hidden – one that can save the Radus from the Mateis. The Radus are only in Denmark a few weeks when the Mateis also move into town, bringing the feud with them. The deadly conflict begins anew.
Bas is at the movies when he spots Daciana. Until then, Bas never believed in love at first sight. His feelings are returned. But Bas is a Radu and Daciana is a Matei. Should the families find out their feelings for each other, the streets of Denmark may very well run red with the blood or mortal and immortal alike.
***** FIVE STARS! Though I believe this to be a book all adult Fantasy lovers would adore, it also has the flavor of a Young Adult book. I probably feel that way because Bas is (or looks like) and acts like an eighteen-year-old. Or perhaps it is because the story is told as if it were a long journal entry. The star-crossed lovers story has been said and done thousands of times, but this is the first one I have read during a coven war.
The author really takes the time to flesh out his characters, making them feel more real to me. The novel is written in the First Person, following Bas. There are a variety of secondary characters, within the family, as well as outside of it. Yet all are well developed and each has their own personality.
Aiden James has a diabolical mind that can take a long overdone scenario and transform it into something new. I can think of only one bad thing to say about this author: He needs to learn to write faster. (I do not care if he manages to write one or two books per year. I want one per month.)
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
July 17, 2019
Immortal Pyramid... A punch to the gut.
This is The Judas Chronicles book that will always be remembered for the painful curve pitch that came out of nowhere... IMMORTAL PYRAMID.
Detra Fitch from Huntress Reviews has had a chance to read this sixth installment in the series, and I love the review she gave for this book. Here it comes, my friends. :-) ~ Aiden
TITLE: Immortal Pyramid: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #6)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-33697-7
10 ISBN: 1-071-33697-5
KINDLE: B00NHBEOWE
4 STARS!
He was born with the name Judas Iscariot. Today he is called William Barrow. In hope of restitution for betraying Jesus Christ, he must locate and reclaim all the silver coins he was paid for the evil deed. Now there are only three coins to find.
William and his group currently reside in New Orleans. Their happiness, as usual, does not last long before immortal danger rears its ugly head. This time the danger comes from the immortal widely known as Jack the Ripper; also known as Ratibor. Ratibor is more vicious than any adversary before him. This is proven when he manages to kill one member of the group. As the others grieve, each in their own way, one thing is certain: Ratibor must not be allowed to finish his feeding and killing spree or he will manage to go back into hibernation for many decades before restarting a fresh killing spree. But it is not only for the world’s benefit that the group hunts Ratibor. Revenge plays a large part too.
**** FOUR STARS! I refuse to tell who dies. Let it be a shock to you as it was for me. There are not as many fighting scenes this time around. More time is spent discussing events and planning what needs to be done.
I, as the reader, did not get to spend as much time in the presence of the immortal bad guy as in previous novels. Most of the time I was witness only to the after math or Ratibor’s murders. Sometimes this means seeing the body in the morgue. Sometimes this means only hearing about deaths yet never seeing the bodies at all. I do not mention the destination of the adventure this time because it varies. The group is never long in one place. They do much traveling.
Aiden James writes compelling characters that I have grown very fond of. I never expected to enjoy the series as much as I have – considering who the main character is. To say that I eagerly look forward to the next installment would be an understatement. ****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
Detra Fitch from Huntress Reviews has had a chance to read this sixth installment in the series, and I love the review she gave for this book. Here it comes, my friends. :-) ~ Aiden
TITLE: Immortal Pyramid: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #6)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-33697-7
10 ISBN: 1-071-33697-5
KINDLE: B00NHBEOWE
4 STARS!
He was born with the name Judas Iscariot. Today he is called William Barrow. In hope of restitution for betraying Jesus Christ, he must locate and reclaim all the silver coins he was paid for the evil deed. Now there are only three coins to find.
William and his group currently reside in New Orleans. Their happiness, as usual, does not last long before immortal danger rears its ugly head. This time the danger comes from the immortal widely known as Jack the Ripper; also known as Ratibor. Ratibor is more vicious than any adversary before him. This is proven when he manages to kill one member of the group. As the others grieve, each in their own way, one thing is certain: Ratibor must not be allowed to finish his feeding and killing spree or he will manage to go back into hibernation for many decades before restarting a fresh killing spree. But it is not only for the world’s benefit that the group hunts Ratibor. Revenge plays a large part too.
**** FOUR STARS! I refuse to tell who dies. Let it be a shock to you as it was for me. There are not as many fighting scenes this time around. More time is spent discussing events and planning what needs to be done.
I, as the reader, did not get to spend as much time in the presence of the immortal bad guy as in previous novels. Most of the time I was witness only to the after math or Ratibor’s murders. Sometimes this means seeing the body in the morgue. Sometimes this means only hearing about deaths yet never seeing the bodies at all. I do not mention the destination of the adventure this time because it varies. The group is never long in one place. They do much traveling.
Aiden James writes compelling characters that I have grown very fond of. I never expected to enjoy the series as much as I have – considering who the main character is. To say that I eagerly look forward to the next installment would be an understatement. ****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
July 13, 2019
Tyranny of Coins... a turning point.
Immortal Tyranny marked a turning point in the Judas Chronicles, as well as in my approach to story-telling--Not in the story itself, but in everything that has followed since this book.... Here is a solid review from Detra Fitch for this fifth installment of The Judas Chronicles, and I am seriously looking forward to her thoughts to come for the final two books in this seven book series, as well as for the first two Roderick Chronicles installments that have continued the saga.
Much peace to you, my friends. :-) Here is the review:
TITLE: Immortal Tyranny: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #5)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-33617-5
10 ISBN: 1-071-33617-7
KINDLE: B00IHBQVSY
4 STARS!
He began life under than name of Judas Iscariot. Now he is known as William Barrow. He is an immortal looking for redemption. To earn his restitution he must locate and retrieve all the silver coins he was once paid to betray Jesus. He now has twenty-five of the coins.
About five months have passed since their adventure with Dracul. They have been on the run from Krontos Lazarevic the entire time. Any time they receive his calling card (usually a rose) they would pack up and move. As the story opens, they are in Sedona, Arizona. This time a note tells them to stay where they are. (Yeah. Right.) They learn that the Stutthof-Auschwitz coin has recently resurfaced via the antiquities black market. This coin’s bloodies dates are back during the Third Reich. The coin is quite unique and is said to have more mystical properties than any of the previous coins acquired as yet. They plan to win the coin’s auction, but the coin disappears. Thinking Krontos is responsible, William and his group fly to Germany and Hungary, eventually arriving at Krontos’ castle. But how does one go about thwarting a sorcerer who knows the secrets of time, dimensional travel, and how to distort reality? And who says only one coin will come into play this time around?
**** FOUR STARS! Until now each title could have been a stand-alone tale. This time; however, you need to have read all the previous titles in order to fully enjoy this adventure. There are times where William and/or a member of his group will reminisce about parts of those earlier romps through peril.
William’s group now has five other people: Alistair, Beatrice, Amy, Roderick, and Cedric. All face death as they face off against one of the world’s worst immortals. Though they seek only one coin, they have the chance to acquire more during this dangerous trip.
Aiden James writes with an intensity that seeps out of his words and into your emotions. By that, I mean reading his book made me feel tense; as if I were there and a member of the group. The scenery is described vividly, as well sounds and smells. The author’s writing style flows as smoothly as always. It is easy to follow events and understand exactly what is happening and why. To me, this skill is vital for a great author to possess. And James Aiden seems to have it in excess. I look forward to the next installment of this fascinating series. ****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
Much peace to you, my friends. :-) Here is the review:
TITLE: Immortal Tyranny: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #5)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-33617-5
10 ISBN: 1-071-33617-7
KINDLE: B00IHBQVSY
4 STARS!
He began life under than name of Judas Iscariot. Now he is known as William Barrow. He is an immortal looking for redemption. To earn his restitution he must locate and retrieve all the silver coins he was once paid to betray Jesus. He now has twenty-five of the coins.
About five months have passed since their adventure with Dracul. They have been on the run from Krontos Lazarevic the entire time. Any time they receive his calling card (usually a rose) they would pack up and move. As the story opens, they are in Sedona, Arizona. This time a note tells them to stay where they are. (Yeah. Right.) They learn that the Stutthof-Auschwitz coin has recently resurfaced via the antiquities black market. This coin’s bloodies dates are back during the Third Reich. The coin is quite unique and is said to have more mystical properties than any of the previous coins acquired as yet. They plan to win the coin’s auction, but the coin disappears. Thinking Krontos is responsible, William and his group fly to Germany and Hungary, eventually arriving at Krontos’ castle. But how does one go about thwarting a sorcerer who knows the secrets of time, dimensional travel, and how to distort reality? And who says only one coin will come into play this time around?
**** FOUR STARS! Until now each title could have been a stand-alone tale. This time; however, you need to have read all the previous titles in order to fully enjoy this adventure. There are times where William and/or a member of his group will reminisce about parts of those earlier romps through peril.
William’s group now has five other people: Alistair, Beatrice, Amy, Roderick, and Cedric. All face death as they face off against one of the world’s worst immortals. Though they seek only one coin, they have the chance to acquire more during this dangerous trip.
Aiden James writes with an intensity that seeps out of his words and into your emotions. By that, I mean reading his book made me feel tense; as if I were there and a member of the group. The scenery is described vividly, as well sounds and smells. The author’s writing style flows as smoothly as always. It is easy to follow events and understand exactly what is happening and why. To me, this skill is vital for a great author to possess. And James Aiden seems to have it in excess. I look forward to the next installment of this fascinating series. ****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
July 11, 2019
Fun reviews fof Immortal Destiny and Immortal Dragon
I have two new Judas Chronicles reviews from Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews to share! :-) Immortal Destiny and Immortal Dragon.... They make me want to read these books all over again--enjoy my friends! :-) ~ Aiden
TITLE: Immortal Destiny: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #3)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-01722-7
10 ISBN: 1-071-01722-5
KINDLE: B00AOP6V7C
4.5 STARS!
Today he is known as William Barrow. In truth, he is Judas Iscariot. In hope for restitution, William is hunting and retrieving the twenty-nine shekels (silver coins) he received as payment to betray Jesus. The shekel known as the “Singing Coin” was lost on the very night of Jesus Christ’s arrest in Jerusalem. William hoped to retrieve this coin last, even though he already knew where it resided. However, Viktor Kaslow’s recent designs for the coin has changed all plans. This coin has unusual properties. If it falls into evil hands, the entire world will crumble.
William must travel to the Bolivian Andes. He is aided by his son, Alistair, and his fiancé, Amy, as well as by a group of others (mortal and immortal) in his rave to claim the coin before Kaslow. The stakes are high and William may have to give up everything and everyone dear to him in order to save the world.
***** FOUR & A HALF STARS! This is the third installment of the Judas Chronicles and I am beginning to feel as though William and his group are friends of mine. I never would have believed I could feel that way about Judas, but this author has a talent like no other to bring his characters to vivid life. All the characters are well developed and the scenery is well described. I could almost smell the pine trees, as well as the barren demonscape. Bravo! *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
TITLE: Immortal Dragon: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #4)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-33520-8
10 ISBN: 1-071-33520-0
KINDLE: B00DPVP5ME
5 STARS!
He began life under the name Judas Iscariot. Today he goes by the name William Barrow. He is an immortal on a quest to earn restitution for his evil deed. He must find an retrieve all the silver coins he was paid to betray Jesus.
William and Roderick Cooley hardly have had time to breathe easy since their last coin adventure. The next coin will be harder to get than any before it. Viktor Kaslow is not the evil immortal this time. No, this time the villain is much more vile. It is Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracul or Dracula. His love of impaling his enemies onto stakes has not lessened. Vlad has a deep hatred for William and Roderick. They are summoned to Budva where they would travel to his castle. Failure to do so would result in the slow deaths of those they love. Knowing Vlad could easy do as he threatens, William and Roderick make the journey. They hope to retrieve the coin – if at all possible – and survive their audience with Vlad. (Neither really expect to live through this adventure. But at least their loved ones should be safe.) The problem is that in order to keep Vlad from killing their friends and family, they would have to turn over all the shards from the Tree of Life. If they do, Vlad will be able to walk in the sun and his evil would double.
***** FIVE STARS! The author has done a remarkable job of explaining how Vlad still exists and what he has been up to all this time. Readers also learn about a sorcerer named Krontos Lazarevic, who might show up as the villain in a future novel. This sorcerer is directly responsible for Vlad’s continued presence on earth.
The main characters from the previous tales play only secondary roles until the midway point of this story. Though once they fly to Rome, they are in the thick of things. I could not read fast enough to satisfy my urge to know what would happen next. Open this book, hold your breath, and get ready for one heck of a wild ride. This author will take your breath away! *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
TITLE: Immortal Destiny: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #3)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-01722-7
10 ISBN: 1-071-01722-5
KINDLE: B00AOP6V7C
4.5 STARS!
Today he is known as William Barrow. In truth, he is Judas Iscariot. In hope for restitution, William is hunting and retrieving the twenty-nine shekels (silver coins) he received as payment to betray Jesus. The shekel known as the “Singing Coin” was lost on the very night of Jesus Christ’s arrest in Jerusalem. William hoped to retrieve this coin last, even though he already knew where it resided. However, Viktor Kaslow’s recent designs for the coin has changed all plans. This coin has unusual properties. If it falls into evil hands, the entire world will crumble.
William must travel to the Bolivian Andes. He is aided by his son, Alistair, and his fiancé, Amy, as well as by a group of others (mortal and immortal) in his rave to claim the coin before Kaslow. The stakes are high and William may have to give up everything and everyone dear to him in order to save the world.
***** FOUR & A HALF STARS! This is the third installment of the Judas Chronicles and I am beginning to feel as though William and his group are friends of mine. I never would have believed I could feel that way about Judas, but this author has a talent like no other to bring his characters to vivid life. All the characters are well developed and the scenery is well described. I could almost smell the pine trees, as well as the barren demonscape. Bravo! *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
TITLE: Immortal Dragon: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #4)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-33520-8
10 ISBN: 1-071-33520-0
KINDLE: B00DPVP5ME
5 STARS!
He began life under the name Judas Iscariot. Today he goes by the name William Barrow. He is an immortal on a quest to earn restitution for his evil deed. He must find an retrieve all the silver coins he was paid to betray Jesus.
William and Roderick Cooley hardly have had time to breathe easy since their last coin adventure. The next coin will be harder to get than any before it. Viktor Kaslow is not the evil immortal this time. No, this time the villain is much more vile. It is Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracul or Dracula. His love of impaling his enemies onto stakes has not lessened. Vlad has a deep hatred for William and Roderick. They are summoned to Budva where they would travel to his castle. Failure to do so would result in the slow deaths of those they love. Knowing Vlad could easy do as he threatens, William and Roderick make the journey. They hope to retrieve the coin – if at all possible – and survive their audience with Vlad. (Neither really expect to live through this adventure. But at least their loved ones should be safe.) The problem is that in order to keep Vlad from killing their friends and family, they would have to turn over all the shards from the Tree of Life. If they do, Vlad will be able to walk in the sun and his evil would double.
***** FIVE STARS! The author has done a remarkable job of explaining how Vlad still exists and what he has been up to all this time. Readers also learn about a sorcerer named Krontos Lazarevic, who might show up as the villain in a future novel. This sorcerer is directly responsible for Vlad’s continued presence on earth.
The main characters from the previous tales play only secondary roles until the midway point of this story. Though once they fly to Rome, they are in the thick of things. I could not read fast enough to satisfy my urge to know what would happen next. Open this book, hold your breath, and get ready for one heck of a wild ride. This author will take your breath away! *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
July 9, 2019
Another great review from Huntress Reviews--for Immortal Reigh
Here's another wonderful review from Huntress Reviews--this time for Immortal Reign. :-)
Hope you enjoy it, my friends--enjoy your day! :-)
Aiden
TITLE: Immortal Reign: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #2)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-01531-5
10 ISBN: 1-071-01531-1
KINDLE: B0081OX59E
5 STARS!
Judas Iscariot is immortal. Today he goes by the name of William Barrow. To earn his restitution he must locate and retrieve all the silver (cursed) coins he took as payment for his evil deed. He has managed to retrieve most of them during his long life span. He has eight more to go. The next coin may be in Hong Kong. It is there that William and his son, Alistair, travel.
Mike Lavoie, of the CIA, tries to coerce William into another mission; however, William insists that he is retired and refuses to even hear whatever Mike has to say. Yet trouble follows William and Alistair. Only when another immortal (and friend) named Roderick Cooley approaches William does he listen. The CIA wants William and Alistair to get close to Christian Morrow, who is attending the same coin exhibit they are. Morrow is a high-end antiques dealer and he wants to obtain the Mantle of Genghis Khan. In addition to all this, William’s Russian archenemy, Viktor Kaslow, is back. Not only has Kaslow become immortal, but he has a new way to keep tabs on where William is and what he is doing. This is not good since Kaslow wants nothing more than to kill everyone William cares for.
***** FIVE STARS! Author Aiden James has another winner in this episode filled with action, danger, and suspense. Every time I thought things would calm down enough for William and Alistair to catch their breaths, something else would happen and the chaos would begin anew. Do not begin this novel until you have plenty of time because you will not want to stop reading. *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
Hope you enjoy it, my friends--enjoy your day! :-)
Aiden
TITLE: Immortal Reign: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #2)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-01531-5
10 ISBN: 1-071-01531-1
KINDLE: B0081OX59E
5 STARS!
Judas Iscariot is immortal. Today he goes by the name of William Barrow. To earn his restitution he must locate and retrieve all the silver (cursed) coins he took as payment for his evil deed. He has managed to retrieve most of them during his long life span. He has eight more to go. The next coin may be in Hong Kong. It is there that William and his son, Alistair, travel.
Mike Lavoie, of the CIA, tries to coerce William into another mission; however, William insists that he is retired and refuses to even hear whatever Mike has to say. Yet trouble follows William and Alistair. Only when another immortal (and friend) named Roderick Cooley approaches William does he listen. The CIA wants William and Alistair to get close to Christian Morrow, who is attending the same coin exhibit they are. Morrow is a high-end antiques dealer and he wants to obtain the Mantle of Genghis Khan. In addition to all this, William’s Russian archenemy, Viktor Kaslow, is back. Not only has Kaslow become immortal, but he has a new way to keep tabs on where William is and what he is doing. This is not good since Kaslow wants nothing more than to kill everyone William cares for.
***** FIVE STARS! Author Aiden James has another winner in this episode filled with action, danger, and suspense. Every time I thought things would calm down enough for William and Alistair to catch their breaths, something else would happen and the chaos would begin anew. Do not begin this novel until you have plenty of time because you will not want to stop reading. *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch
July 8, 2019
Fun review for Immortal Plague
Here's a fun review--and the latest for Immortal Plague, coming from Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews. Detra finally had an opportunity to read the latest incarnation of the story that began as "Plague of Coins" eight years ago. Hope that you enjoy it, too! :-)
TITLE: Immortal Plague: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #1)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-01434-9
10 ISBN: 1-071-01434-X
KINDLE: B004Z2JI6Q
5 STARS!
William J. Barrow has two secrets. One, he is immortal. Two, he is Judas Iscariot. Yes, he is really THAT Judas and he is striving for his restitution. To earn it, he must locate and retrieve the twenty-nine silver coins he took as payment for his evil deed. He has managed to retrieve most of them during his long life span. He has nine more to go. William believes the next coin may be found in a small village in Iran, Al-haroun. His sixty-one-year-old son, Alistair, has agreed to accompany him.
Mike Lavoie, of the CIA, learns of William’s latest trip and asks him to do some surveillance work while in Iran on Petr Stanislavsky. Having done errands for Mike before, William reluctantly agrees. Turns out that this is not actually an easy surveillance mission. Petr is looking for the Garden of Eden … literally. He close to finding it too. It is not until William and Alistair are on the plane that they learn of another passenger. Amy Golden Eagle will accompany them. Petr killed her parents and may very well have her brother, noted anthropologist Jeremy Golden Eagle.
As things eventually go from bad to worse, Williams’ nemesis, Viktor Kaslow, enters the picture. He is an ex Lieutenant Colonel in what was once the Soviet Army, and captain of a KGB death squad.
***** FIVE STARS! Told in the First Person by Judas, this story reminded me a little of watching the first Indiana Jones movie. By that, I mean the hero goes off into various bad situations that has biblical locations and deals with equally biblical items while dodging bad guys. Instead of utilizing a whip, Judas is immortal. I found this book to be just as intense. I once snapped out of the story to notice that I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat (an angel was involved) and had to force myself to relax before I stuck my nose back into the novel. (Yes, there are snakes involved too. Is it any wonder Indiana Jones came to my mind?) This is the first book in the Judas Chronicles and if the following stories are even half as wonderful as this one is then the author has a winning series on his hands. I fully intend to read each and every one of these novels in the very near future.
Aiden James writes with a flair that is addictive and easy to read. The characters are well developed and the story line flows smoothly. I read this entire tale in a single evening. I could not bring myself to put it down even once. I simply had to know what happened next. I cannot recommend it highly enough. *****
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Reviewed by Detra Fitch.
TITLE: Immortal Plague: Warriors of Light & Dark
(The Judas Chronicles #1)
AUTHOR: Aiden James
13 ISBN: 978-1-071-01434-9
10 ISBN: 1-071-01434-X
KINDLE: B004Z2JI6Q
5 STARS!
William J. Barrow has two secrets. One, he is immortal. Two, he is Judas Iscariot. Yes, he is really THAT Judas and he is striving for his restitution. To earn it, he must locate and retrieve the twenty-nine silver coins he took as payment for his evil deed. He has managed to retrieve most of them during his long life span. He has nine more to go. William believes the next coin may be found in a small village in Iran, Al-haroun. His sixty-one-year-old son, Alistair, has agreed to accompany him.
Mike Lavoie, of the CIA, learns of William’s latest trip and asks him to do some surveillance work while in Iran on Petr Stanislavsky. Having done errands for Mike before, William reluctantly agrees. Turns out that this is not actually an easy surveillance mission. Petr is looking for the Garden of Eden … literally. He close to finding it too. It is not until William and Alistair are on the plane that they learn of another passenger. Amy Golden Eagle will accompany them. Petr killed her parents and may very well have her brother, noted anthropologist Jeremy Golden Eagle.
As things eventually go from bad to worse, Williams’ nemesis, Viktor Kaslow, enters the picture. He is an ex Lieutenant Colonel in what was once the Soviet Army, and captain of a KGB death squad.
***** FIVE STARS! Told in the First Person by Judas, this story reminded me a little of watching the first Indiana Jones movie. By that, I mean the hero goes off into various bad situations that has biblical locations and deals with equally biblical items while dodging bad guys. Instead of utilizing a whip, Judas is immortal. I found this book to be just as intense. I once snapped out of the story to notice that I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat (an angel was involved) and had to force myself to relax before I stuck my nose back into the novel. (Yes, there are snakes involved too. Is it any wonder Indiana Jones came to my mind?) This is the first book in the Judas Chronicles and if the following stories are even half as wonderful as this one is then the author has a winning series on his hands. I fully intend to read each and every one of these novels in the very near future.
Aiden James writes with a flair that is addictive and easy to read. The characters are well developed and the story line flows smoothly. I read this entire tale in a single evening. I could not bring myself to put it down even once. I simply had to know what happened next. I cannot recommend it highly enough. *****
HUNTRESS REVIEWS
Reviewed by Detra Fitch.
May 8, 2019
Immortal Storm is now available. :-)
It's finally here! :-) The Ninth installment in the Judas Chronicles, IMMORTAL STORM, is now available for purchase in both the paperback and ebook versions! :-) To learn more about this latest release in my bestselling series, please check out the helpful links below.
All the best-Always, my friends! ~ Aiden
US Kindle: https://amzn.to/2DTooOB
UK Kindle: https://amzn.to/2WpQF6I
Paperback (US, but also available in six markets internationally): https://amzn.to/2ZZUsKf
All the best-Always, my friends! ~ Aiden
US Kindle: https://amzn.to/2DTooOB
UK Kindle: https://amzn.to/2WpQF6I
Paperback (US, but also available in six markets internationally): https://amzn.to/2ZZUsKf
April 29, 2019
Immortal Storm update
Hello, my friends! :-)
Immortal Storm is finally done, and the release is set for this coming Sunday, May 5th. Once the Kindle and paperback versions are up, I'll share the links here. For those curious to know more about the story, I'm enclosing the jacket blurb below. Wishing you all a fantastic week! :-) ~ Aiden
Here is the blurb:
In the spring of 2022, Roderick Cooley and his immortal companions brace for a new challenge to the world’s restored peace. The chaos inspired by Krontos Lazarevic, along with the political upheaval in America and elsewhere, have all subsided. But an ancient menace that was widely believed to have died in 1912 has now reappeared with a vengeance.
Zoa Promaji, a demonic horde of nearly six-hundred entities, had long been credited for some of the worst calamities to strike mankind during the past two-thousand years. Instigating disasters ranging from weather and seismic events to plagues responsible for the eventual deaths of millions of people mercifully came to an end when the demons guided an iceberg field into the path of the RMS Titanic. The horde in its entirety was believed to have perished in their attempt to murder their beleaguered sorcerer, Matija Badnjak, a passenger aboard the ill-fated ocean liner.
But in recent years, the wicked entities that sank long ago with the mighty ship have been given new life by an unsuspecting treasure hunter. As a result, Zoa Promaji has reemerged in the modern world, thirsty for revenge after being imprisoned in the Atlantic’s cold dark depths for more than a century. The demons seek to kill as many people as possible by combining storm systems, pulling magma to the earth’s outer crust, and by invigorating diseases that had long been dormant. The effort to terrorize the Earth begins in America, using a forgotten blood coin that once belonged to Judas Iscariot and the natural gifts and experiences of David Fulmer—the treasure hunter turned sorcerer after Zoa Promaji took possession of the middle-aged widower’s body and soul.
Roderick and the gang soon discover that these adversaries are far more powerful than anything or anyone they’ve ever encountered. Engaging the entities and their latest sorcerer head-on comes with a personal price. But with the fate of the world’s citizens hanging in the balance, there isn’t any other choice than to risk their lives for the greater good.
The outcome and more awaits discovery in Immortal Storm….
Immortal Storm is finally done, and the release is set for this coming Sunday, May 5th. Once the Kindle and paperback versions are up, I'll share the links here. For those curious to know more about the story, I'm enclosing the jacket blurb below. Wishing you all a fantastic week! :-) ~ Aiden
Here is the blurb:
In the spring of 2022, Roderick Cooley and his immortal companions brace for a new challenge to the world’s restored peace. The chaos inspired by Krontos Lazarevic, along with the political upheaval in America and elsewhere, have all subsided. But an ancient menace that was widely believed to have died in 1912 has now reappeared with a vengeance.
Zoa Promaji, a demonic horde of nearly six-hundred entities, had long been credited for some of the worst calamities to strike mankind during the past two-thousand years. Instigating disasters ranging from weather and seismic events to plagues responsible for the eventual deaths of millions of people mercifully came to an end when the demons guided an iceberg field into the path of the RMS Titanic. The horde in its entirety was believed to have perished in their attempt to murder their beleaguered sorcerer, Matija Badnjak, a passenger aboard the ill-fated ocean liner.
But in recent years, the wicked entities that sank long ago with the mighty ship have been given new life by an unsuspecting treasure hunter. As a result, Zoa Promaji has reemerged in the modern world, thirsty for revenge after being imprisoned in the Atlantic’s cold dark depths for more than a century. The demons seek to kill as many people as possible by combining storm systems, pulling magma to the earth’s outer crust, and by invigorating diseases that had long been dormant. The effort to terrorize the Earth begins in America, using a forgotten blood coin that once belonged to Judas Iscariot and the natural gifts and experiences of David Fulmer—the treasure hunter turned sorcerer after Zoa Promaji took possession of the middle-aged widower’s body and soul.
Roderick and the gang soon discover that these adversaries are far more powerful than anything or anyone they’ve ever encountered. Engaging the entities and their latest sorcerer head-on comes with a personal price. But with the fate of the world’s citizens hanging in the balance, there isn’t any other choice than to risk their lives for the greater good.
The outcome and more awaits discovery in Immortal Storm….
December 23, 2018
River of the Damned
"River of the Damned" is just 0.99 for until next weekend! :-) For fans of this series, it's the last of the Nick Caine Adventure books that I worked on... and just might be the most poignant of the bunch! Follow the links below to learn more, my friends--Happy Holidays to you all! ~ Aiden 🎅🧙♂️🍾🎀🎄
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December 18, 2018
Secret of the Loch
Now through Saturday, Secret of the Loch is just ninety-nine cents! Follow the links below to learn more, my friends!☺️🍾🎀🎄🎅🧙♂️
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