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The Moth Saga #3
Secrets of Moth
Our world is broken. Our people are torn.
The sun no longer rises. Evening no longer falls. In the lands of endless sunlight, we fear the darkness, we forge swords, we march to war. In the shadows of eternal night, we hide, we pray, we die. Soldiers of sunlight and children of darkness--we were once one. We were torn apart. We must be one again.
We are the people of Moth. Our world must once more turn.
The sun no longer rises. Evening no longer falls. In the lands of endless sunlight, we fear the darkness, we forge swords, we march to war. In the shadows of eternal night, we hide, we pray, we die. Soldiers of sunlight and children of darkness--we were once one. We were torn apart. We must be one again.
We are the people of Moth. Our world must once more turn.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Daniel Arenson
148 books878 followersDaniel Arenson is a bookworm, proud geek, and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. His novels have sold over a million copies. The Huffington Post has called his writing "full of soul." He's written over forty novels, most of them in five series:
EARTHRISE — They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win. Start reading with Earth Alone, the first novel in this military science fiction series.
REQUIEM — Welcome to Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem is explored in six trilogies, which can be read in any order. If you're new to Requiem, you can start reading with Requiem's Song (you can download it for free). For fans of dark, gritty fantasy like A Game of Thrones.
MOTH — Discover Moth, a world torn between day and night—its one half drenched in eternal daylight, the other cloaked in endless darkness. For fans of classic fantasy worlds such as Middle Earth and Narnia. Start reading with Moth, the first novel in this epic fantasy saga.
ALIEN HUNTERS — Got trouble with aliens? Call the Alien Hunters. A group of scruffy mercenaries, they'll remove the pest for you. Low rates. No questions asked. Start reading with Alien Hunters, the first book in this space opera series. For fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
KINGDOMS OF SAND — Enter a world of sand and splendor, a world where gladiators battle in the arena, where legionaries and barbarians fight for glory, and where empires rise and fall.
EARTHRISE — They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win. Start reading with Earth Alone, the first novel in this military science fiction series.
REQUIEM — Welcome to Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem is explored in six trilogies, which can be read in any order. If you're new to Requiem, you can start reading with Requiem's Song (you can download it for free). For fans of dark, gritty fantasy like A Game of Thrones.
MOTH — Discover Moth, a world torn between day and night—its one half drenched in eternal daylight, the other cloaked in endless darkness. For fans of classic fantasy worlds such as Middle Earth and Narnia. Start reading with Moth, the first novel in this epic fantasy saga.
ALIEN HUNTERS — Got trouble with aliens? Call the Alien Hunters. A group of scruffy mercenaries, they'll remove the pest for you. Low rates. No questions asked. Start reading with Alien Hunters, the first book in this space opera series. For fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
KINGDOMS OF SAND — Enter a world of sand and splendor, a world where gladiators battle in the arena, where legionaries and barbarians fight for glory, and where empires rise and fall.
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March 26, 2015
Overall an ok trilogy. The characters didn't feel anywhere deep enough to warrant 3 books. Any growth seemed kind of forced, and the changes were marginal over three books. The most laughable was the romance. What was supposed to be an interesting twist in romance was easily seen from the very beginning. It's a fluff piece for when you can't handle a serious fantasy. IT's worth one read, but not something worth reading again.
October 3, 2023
The Secret.
The Moth series by the author Daniel Arenson continues.
Before dying, the dragon told a secret which he kept for ten thousands years.
The secret is why the earth have stopped spinning and how to make it start again.
So three groups went to different places on the earth to find what’s needed to restart the spin of the earth,
The question is will they make it before getting caught by mercenaries which are after them.
Disappointing because some of the heroes behaved like children, they don’t belong in this beautiful story.
And the adventure
continues.
Beautiful narration Chris MacDonnell for each of the characters of this book.
My recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
The Moth series by the author Daniel Arenson continues.
Before dying, the dragon told a secret which he kept for ten thousands years.
The secret is why the earth have stopped spinning and how to make it start again.
So three groups went to different places on the earth to find what’s needed to restart the spin of the earth,
The question is will they make it before getting caught by mercenaries which are after them.
Disappointing because some of the heroes behaved like children, they don’t belong in this beautiful story.
And the adventure
continues.
Beautiful narration Chris MacDonnell for each of the characters of this book.
My recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
July 5, 2017
This third book in the saga picks up during the fight between light and dark. The main characters embark on an important journey to save the world as the fighting continues. Again, I found that the writing continued to improve over the three books. I found depth to the characters in this book that wasn't present in the first book. I was a bit annoyed by Bailey about midway through this book, but I did come to understand why she acted the way she did. Am a bit sad to leave these characters behind.
December 12, 2021
Well written. Enjoyable story.
August 20, 2021
Re. books 1-3: That ain't writing, that's typing.
May 6, 2017
I enjoyed the first three books of the six book series. They come together at the end as a trilogy and the next three can be read or not.
The first book started slowly and I was wondering if it would pick up. I gave it a couple more chapters and it did. It didn't take too long for the plot to form after that and move at a rapid pace.
The way it was written was interesting in that some of the main characters were introduced separately before coming together to create the plot. It took a while to get used to the format, but it kept one guessing... The writing was good, but not great. Details were enough that the reader was able to visualize the scenes. The characters were developed enough, but left me longing for a little more especially at the end. They did grow and learn difficult life lessons along the way. If one reads between the lines, and even in the lines, he also makes some very wise statements about life and coming of age.
The imagination of the author, however, was EXCELLENT. It definitely had a different twist than a lot of fantasy novels. The books read quickly and are suitable for younger readers. I'd rate it for age 14+. There are a few milder cuss words and allusions to sexual liaisons, but nothing in explicit detail. The battles were fairly graphic, however, but not any more than most video games with this rating.
One of my pet peeves with contemporary authors, editors, and publishers is grammatical. Especially in the use of objective and subjective pronouns. "She is taller than I" NOT "She is taller than me" is the correct usage and it bothers me every time this is used incorrectly. It would be a smoother read for geeks like me if this issue were addressed.
It's probably not something I would re-read, but it was fun and interesting.
The first book started slowly and I was wondering if it would pick up. I gave it a couple more chapters and it did. It didn't take too long for the plot to form after that and move at a rapid pace.
The way it was written was interesting in that some of the main characters were introduced separately before coming together to create the plot. It took a while to get used to the format, but it kept one guessing... The writing was good, but not great. Details were enough that the reader was able to visualize the scenes. The characters were developed enough, but left me longing for a little more especially at the end. They did grow and learn difficult life lessons along the way. If one reads between the lines, and even in the lines, he also makes some very wise statements about life and coming of age.
The imagination of the author, however, was EXCELLENT. It definitely had a different twist than a lot of fantasy novels. The books read quickly and are suitable for younger readers. I'd rate it for age 14+. There are a few milder cuss words and allusions to sexual liaisons, but nothing in explicit detail. The battles were fairly graphic, however, but not any more than most video games with this rating.
One of my pet peeves with contemporary authors, editors, and publishers is grammatical. Especially in the use of objective and subjective pronouns. "She is taller than I" NOT "She is taller than me" is the correct usage and it bothers me every time this is used incorrectly. It would be a smoother read for geeks like me if this issue were addressed.
It's probably not something I would re-read, but it was fun and interesting.
October 5, 2014
A great conclusion to the story of Moth & the struggle of Koyee, Torin & their friends. They must split up to endure a journey to the far reaches of Moth. They are endeavouring to collect pieces of the broken clock that makes the world turn, in order to then meet up & fix the clock & therefore the world. Their journeys are fraught with dangers & the villain Ferius is on their tails trying to prevent them from succeeding. The story is exciting, adventurous & full of highs & lows for the friends.
A great read & a proper page turner, I highly recommend this series.
A great read & a proper page turner, I highly recommend this series.
May 18, 2016
Really enjoyed this one. Arenson isn't a great writer, but he knows how to tell a story that keeps me reading. I really felt for the struggles his characters go through in this one, and there was one particularly heartbreaking scene toward the end.
I also like how this book finished the main story but still set up the next three books. A great read for fans of action fantasy with a bit of RPG flavor.
I also like how this book finished the main story but still set up the next three books. A great read for fans of action fantasy with a bit of RPG flavor.
February 16, 2014
WOW... another amazing story that continues the story of two worlds divided and the journey to put the world to right... no giving away the ending off me but i'll be honest it's a wonderful ending!!!!
July 1, 2014
Perhaps more action packed than the fist two books in the Moth saga, although it was a trade off for there was less character development. Overall a solid Arenson novel and I look forward to the continuing saga with Daughter of Moth.
February 19, 2018
This series had excellent worldbuilding. It was well written and I was inspired but some of the story elements. The more "intimate" aspects of the romance subplots weren't frequent, however they were often not clean either.
December 4, 2014
wow! fast paced and lots of tear jerking moments
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February 28, 20152/28/15 Books 1-3 on sale for Kindle for $.99. Thanks for the headsup Navessa!
April 25, 2015
Holy crap, what a unique and awesome world. I could not put the book down! Love it!
April 11, 2016
Enjoyable read. I like that he ended the 3-book story.
September 20, 2016
The voices that the narrator gives the characters really are awful... but I do enjoy the story. (often switching to book version when I just can't take the Narration any more).
November 3, 2016
Emotionally charged. Interesting twists.
December 12, 2018
This one was not quite as good as Book Two, but I still really enjoyed it.
May 7, 2021
I enjoyed the first three books
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