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Cydonia: Rise of the fallen
A mere thirty days... ...is what ex priest, Aaron Cohen has to stop a devastating attack on earth from elusive and ruthless forces but events soon took an alarming turn for the worse. The Vatican came under attack when a demonic bloodhound under the command of Tyrus, Lucifer's son, went on rampage. They left destruction on their trail. As events unfold with alarming speed, Aaron Cohen's life spiralled out of control, chased by forces beyond human comprehension; he embarked on an adventure to protect the Ark of the Covenant and the stones of fire from brutal forces intent on annihilating the human race. Set against an extraordinary and enigmatic church of St Mary, Axum in Ethiopia, Aaron fought with demons, escaped assassins' bullets and every attempt to halt impending doom seemed slimmer than ever.
644 pages, Paperback
First published December 16, 2013
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January 28, 2014
This book takes place several years after the events of Feet of Darkness and has some of the same characters in it. You don’t need to have read the first book to understand this as events are explained through the book.
The demon Tyrus is relentless in his attack searching for Aaron, an ex-priest. When he is stalled, he comes back with vengeance in tow and will stop at nothing to find his target. Whoever is in his way is in for a shock.
The book takes place in several places around the world, and the author has done well with her descriptions of those places without losing momentum. With several of the worlds leaders also in the story, you know it is going to get interesting. Seyi David has not made these leaders all powerful, she has made them believable. Each of the situations can be a surprise as you have no idea what is coming next, but what you do know, is that it is going to be good.
The end of the book, to me, was perfect. Not what I expected at all. It is one that I will read again as in the excitement of the book, I may have missed parts like in a good film.
A word of advice … buy it!!!!
The demon Tyrus is relentless in his attack searching for Aaron, an ex-priest. When he is stalled, he comes back with vengeance in tow and will stop at nothing to find his target. Whoever is in his way is in for a shock.
The book takes place in several places around the world, and the author has done well with her descriptions of those places without losing momentum. With several of the worlds leaders also in the story, you know it is going to get interesting. Seyi David has not made these leaders all powerful, she has made them believable. Each of the situations can be a surprise as you have no idea what is coming next, but what you do know, is that it is going to be good.
The end of the book, to me, was perfect. Not what I expected at all. It is one that I will read again as in the excitement of the book, I may have missed parts like in a good film.
A word of advice … buy it!!!!
December 26, 2013
Fast-paced and action packed, 'Cydonia: Rise of the Fallen' is a compelling, well-rounded supernatural thriller following an epic struggle between good and evil; between mortals and demons.
David’s writing is certain to enthral from the first page, where the drama begins without preamble. From the Vatican to Washington, and London to Ethiopia, Cydonia is full of gripping twists and turns. Individual tales of friendship, romance, betrayal and redemption are united through an overarching battle against supernatural forces, intent on anarchy and destruction.
The author skilfully brings together a colourful cast of characters to create an intricate web of intriguing stories, gradually unravelled over the course of the novel. The varied themes and characters of these interconnected stories drive the book forwards, constantly providing new and exciting aspects to engage the reader, while at the same time adding depth to the main plotline.
Highly dramatic and sensationalised, Cydonia takes the reader to a world far removed from reality and immerses them in the supernatural. Combining the grounding familiarity of humans with unearthly demons, David deftly guides the reader through the conflicts and struggles facing Aaron and his comrades in their mission to avert disaster, and ultimately to save the earth.
David’s writing is certain to enthral from the first page, where the drama begins without preamble. From the Vatican to Washington, and London to Ethiopia, Cydonia is full of gripping twists and turns. Individual tales of friendship, romance, betrayal and redemption are united through an overarching battle against supernatural forces, intent on anarchy and destruction.
The author skilfully brings together a colourful cast of characters to create an intricate web of intriguing stories, gradually unravelled over the course of the novel. The varied themes and characters of these interconnected stories drive the book forwards, constantly providing new and exciting aspects to engage the reader, while at the same time adding depth to the main plotline.
Highly dramatic and sensationalised, Cydonia takes the reader to a world far removed from reality and immerses them in the supernatural. Combining the grounding familiarity of humans with unearthly demons, David deftly guides the reader through the conflicts and struggles facing Aaron and his comrades in their mission to avert disaster, and ultimately to save the earth.
December 28, 2013
After growing up under the protective watch of Archangel Michael, the powerful story of ‘Cydonia, Rise of the Fallen’ warmed the cockles of my weary soul. It restored my faith in the powers above and enriched my innate belief that good conquers evil. Aaron’s journey to protect the Ark of the Covenant and save humankind from the clutches of Satan brings the story alive. It further took me on a roller-coaster ride of terrifying and majestic heights.
As David introduced more characters, each with their own crosses to bear, the powerful story unravels, exploring poignant moments of loss and devastation alongside glorious beauty and survival of those who remain strong in the face of darkness. I particularly warmed to the iconic female characters in the tale and as my admiration grew so did my curiosity for where this sacred road would end. I struggled with conflicting feelings of disgust and pity for Tyrus, with an unnerving recognition of the flawless human form he initially presents as, needless to say the final chapters portray a crescendo of adventure ending with a clever twist.
Seyi David’s obvious spirituality and vivid imagination brings this book alive and provides the threads that create the wonderful tapestry of this story. With powerful images that optimise good and evil to perfection, this read is not for the fainthearted and will challenge the reader both on a personal and spiritual level. It certainly made an impact on me and will stay in my mind for a long time to come.
Review written by Erika Sanger.
As David introduced more characters, each with their own crosses to bear, the powerful story unravels, exploring poignant moments of loss and devastation alongside glorious beauty and survival of those who remain strong in the face of darkness. I particularly warmed to the iconic female characters in the tale and as my admiration grew so did my curiosity for where this sacred road would end. I struggled with conflicting feelings of disgust and pity for Tyrus, with an unnerving recognition of the flawless human form he initially presents as, needless to say the final chapters portray a crescendo of adventure ending with a clever twist.
Seyi David’s obvious spirituality and vivid imagination brings this book alive and provides the threads that create the wonderful tapestry of this story. With powerful images that optimise good and evil to perfection, this read is not for the fainthearted and will challenge the reader both on a personal and spiritual level. It certainly made an impact on me and will stay in my mind for a long time to come.
Review written by Erika Sanger.
January 3, 2014
Cydonia : Rise of the Fallen a Novel by Seyi Sandra David
Review by Andy Strutt – Author of “The Afflicted”
I have always been a fan of the supernatural and paranormal but unfortunately, Seyi’s was not a name with which I was familiar. However, after being introduced to her through Arrow Gate Publishing Ltd I found the write up on her work to be most interesting. I therefore put her new book on my Christmas list and was I glad that I had done so.
Her novel is superb. It is written so well with multiple plot twists and such vibrant characters that I found myself totally unable to put it down until I had finished it, much to the chagrin of my wife and children over the holidays. I started reading it on Christmas day and through many hours of gripping reading, I had completed it by the evening of the 27th.
The protagonist Aaron Cohen (you really would not want to be him) is beautifully constructed and you find yourself on a roller coaster of a ride as you follow his exploits against the demon Tyrus. You cannot help but feel for his humanity as he faces challenge after challenge to save the day.
If thrillers or the paranormal are your thing then you are doing yourself a major disservice by not ordering this book immediately!
So as a parting gesture, my thoughts are as follows:
Negative: I wish I had read Seyi’s “Feet of Darkness” first!
Positive: I now have added a superb new author to my reading list and cannot wait to get stuck into her other novels.
Review by Andy Strutt – Author of “The Afflicted”
I have always been a fan of the supernatural and paranormal but unfortunately, Seyi’s was not a name with which I was familiar. However, after being introduced to her through Arrow Gate Publishing Ltd I found the write up on her work to be most interesting. I therefore put her new book on my Christmas list and was I glad that I had done so.
Her novel is superb. It is written so well with multiple plot twists and such vibrant characters that I found myself totally unable to put it down until I had finished it, much to the chagrin of my wife and children over the holidays. I started reading it on Christmas day and through many hours of gripping reading, I had completed it by the evening of the 27th.
The protagonist Aaron Cohen (you really would not want to be him) is beautifully constructed and you find yourself on a roller coaster of a ride as you follow his exploits against the demon Tyrus. You cannot help but feel for his humanity as he faces challenge after challenge to save the day.
If thrillers or the paranormal are your thing then you are doing yourself a major disservice by not ordering this book immediately!
So as a parting gesture, my thoughts are as follows:
Negative: I wish I had read Seyi’s “Feet of Darkness” first!
Positive: I now have added a superb new author to my reading list and cannot wait to get stuck into her other novels.
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