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
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