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Book Review: The Epsilon Account, Book One of the Golden Harvest by Joni Parker
Published in 2023. Science Fantasy. Lady Alexin (Alex) Dumwalt has her comfortable life in Paris upended when her emergency notification system is activated. The Elves want her home NOW. When she arrives, she assesses the situation, but doesn’t see what the problem is until the Mentors arrive two hundred years early to begin the Golden Harvest. Every four thousand years, the Elves pay tribute to their Mentors, who brought them to Eledon after they were forced to leave Earth. As the Elves prepare to pay, Alex conducts a deep dive into this scheme and uncovers a dastardly plot by the Star Elves, a rival clan from the Constellations, to steal the Elfin gold to further their technological advancement. Her investigation puts her life in danger not only in Eledon, but also on her journey to the stars.
Alex is way out of her comfort zone as she tangles with the Star Elves in this adventure. She does have some exposure to technology as she has been living in the mortal world, but it’s minimal. She works as a fashion model and knows how to use a mobile phone and a laptop computer. But she has also pursued one of her passions—flying. She’s taken enough flying lessons to qualify for a private pilot’s license, which included months of training, not only on her skill in an aircraft but the technology to fly it. But will that be enough for her to get back home? More importantly, alive?
Link to purchase on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJ88ZZXS
Available in ebook and paperback formats. Free on Kindle Unlimited.
The Epsilon Account begins a four-book series about Alex’s adventures fulfilling her job, managing the Golden Harvest for the Elves, in her role as the Keeper of the Keys for the Elfin Council of Elders. Stay tuned for Book Two.
Alex is way out of her comfort zone as she tangles with the Star Elves in this adventure. She does have some exposure to technology as she has been living in the mortal world, but it’s minimal. She works as a fashion model and knows how to use a mobile phone and a laptop computer. But she has also pursued one of her passions—flying. She’s taken enough flying lessons to qualify for a private pilot’s license, which included months of training, not only on her skill in an aircraft but the technology to fly it. But will that be enough for her to get back home? More importantly, alive?
Link to purchase on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJ88ZZXS
Available in ebook and paperback formats. Free on Kindle Unlimited.
The Epsilon Account begins a four-book series about Alex’s adventures fulfilling her job, managing the Golden Harvest for the Elves, in her role as the Keeper of the Keys for the Elfin Council of Elders. Stay tuned for Book Two.
Maincrest Media Book Review
I received this review from Maincrest Media:
"Book review of the The Epsilon Account: Book One of the Golden Harvest Series by Joni Parker
The Epsilon Account is an exciting blend of sci-fi and fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat; Joni Parker delivers a fast-paced, action-packed story that explores an intriguing new world.
Lady Alexin Dumwalt is the new “Keeper of the Keys” in her society of elves, which means that she’s responsible for a four thousand year payment of gold to the Mentors who created their planet, Eledon, several millennia before. But, much to her surprise, the Mentors have come to collect a few hundred years early – something that hasn’t happened in the entire time since the elves were banished from Earth. Furthermore, they’ve come to collect the debt in its entirety. When Lady Alexin catches wind of a conspiracy, she must investigate this strange request in order to protect her people from the consequences of failing to honor the Golden Harvest. She soon learns that a nefarious enemy is behind the murderous intergalactic scheme and that getting to the bottom of it will take far more than she realized.
The Epsilon Account offers a unique premise with rich world-building. Parker creates a believable and fascinating future that sets the stage for the events of the book and, perhaps even more so, entices readers into looking forward to future instalments of The Golden Harvest series. The way that Parker blends elements of fantasy and science fiction is, in and of itself, a delight, but the mystery at the center of the story takes her genre bending to the next level and keeps the reader constantly itching to learn more. Among these highlights of the novel, its standout feature is the strength of its protagonist. Despite the completely original premise of the book, Parker manages to write a strikingly relatable character in an all-too-familiar situation, one in which a promising but inexperienced person finds themselves in a high-pressure role only to face unprecedented challenges for which they are not quite prepared. On top of her relatability, readers are won over even more by her plucky personality.
While none of the other characters are quite as compelling as Alex, they are interesting enough to keep the narrative moving at a good pace. The book also has a quirky sense of humor that readers are bound to appreciate; there’s something in the way that this race of elves in a land far away share the mundane realities and concerns of modern society with things like “going to work” or “planning a birthday.” Readers will undoubtedly value the sense of playfulness this injects into the narrative.
The Epsilon Account is a highly enjoyable and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery; it is a quirky ride that will leave you with plenty of questions about the rich world in which it takes place.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars"
Available on Amazon at https: https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJ88ZZXS
Free on Kindle Unlimited or 99 cents for an ebook; also in paperback
"Book review of the The Epsilon Account: Book One of the Golden Harvest Series by Joni Parker
The Epsilon Account is an exciting blend of sci-fi and fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat; Joni Parker delivers a fast-paced, action-packed story that explores an intriguing new world.
Lady Alexin Dumwalt is the new “Keeper of the Keys” in her society of elves, which means that she’s responsible for a four thousand year payment of gold to the Mentors who created their planet, Eledon, several millennia before. But, much to her surprise, the Mentors have come to collect a few hundred years early – something that hasn’t happened in the entire time since the elves were banished from Earth. Furthermore, they’ve come to collect the debt in its entirety. When Lady Alexin catches wind of a conspiracy, she must investigate this strange request in order to protect her people from the consequences of failing to honor the Golden Harvest. She soon learns that a nefarious enemy is behind the murderous intergalactic scheme and that getting to the bottom of it will take far more than she realized.
The Epsilon Account offers a unique premise with rich world-building. Parker creates a believable and fascinating future that sets the stage for the events of the book and, perhaps even more so, entices readers into looking forward to future instalments of The Golden Harvest series. The way that Parker blends elements of fantasy and science fiction is, in and of itself, a delight, but the mystery at the center of the story takes her genre bending to the next level and keeps the reader constantly itching to learn more. Among these highlights of the novel, its standout feature is the strength of its protagonist. Despite the completely original premise of the book, Parker manages to write a strikingly relatable character in an all-too-familiar situation, one in which a promising but inexperienced person finds themselves in a high-pressure role only to face unprecedented challenges for which they are not quite prepared. On top of her relatability, readers are won over even more by her plucky personality.
While none of the other characters are quite as compelling as Alex, they are interesting enough to keep the narrative moving at a good pace. The book also has a quirky sense of humor that readers are bound to appreciate; there’s something in the way that this race of elves in a land far away share the mundane realities and concerns of modern society with things like “going to work” or “planning a birthday.” Readers will undoubtedly value the sense of playfulness this injects into the narrative.
The Epsilon Account is a highly enjoyable and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery; it is a quirky ride that will leave you with plenty of questions about the rich world in which it takes place.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars"
Available on Amazon at https: https://amazon.com/dp/B0CJ88ZZXS
Free on Kindle Unlimited or 99 cents for an ebook; also in paperback
