Fate and the Exogames

by G.A. John

In a world where Earth has become uninhabitable, the remaining human population live in a colossal space station which they call Second Earth. Twenty year old Fate Artemis has been convicted of a crime to which he cannot recall the events. The Council of High Judges allow him two options; to spend the next fifty rotations around the sun in isolation from Mars, or to compete in the biennial Exogames, an interplanetary competition with five difficult and deadly tasks. The only requirement entry is to commit an offence of the law. His survival would guarantee his freedom but it won’t be that easy. The further the games progress, the more challenging they become. With the help of his friends and fellow players, Fate Artemis tries to uncover the truth to his crimes whilst trying to survive all five rounds of the Exogames. Can he make it out alive or is his entire world about to end?

354 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2022

About the author

“Everybody can write a story. Not everyone can tell your story the same way you do.” — G. A. Jøhn.

When he’s not writing young-adult fiction and fantasy, G. A. Jøhn watches movies, plays video games, and reads all the books he can. He lives in Sydney, Australia and is currently working on more exciting stories to share.

Visit him at www.gajohnbooks.com and on Instagram at @gajohn_author for all news and updates.

Reviews

[Nicole Rowles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not usually much of a sci-fi reader, but I really wanted to give this book a shot and I'm so glad I did! It had me completely gripped from chapter one. The world-building was phenomenally immersive, the characters felt so real, and the story was epic and cinematic. I really would recommend this book to people who don't usually read sci-fi. It has a fantasy feel and the fast pacing and intriguing dystopian setting really pulls you in. Bravo, George! I look forward to reading more from this author!

[Lauren Hunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a sci-fi girly I really wanted to like this book, but it just fell so flat. The idea? Fantastic. The story itself? Did not deliver. I felt nothing for the characters. People were dying left right and centre and I just didn't care. There was no emotional connection to the characters, and the plot twists didn’t make me feel anything. The characters just felt empty, like Fate, something horrendous happens and he’s supposedly sad for 0.2 seconds before the story moves on. What the hell. And the relationships? Nonexistent. The book tells us characters are close, but it never shows us. Eeeesh.

[Elise Whyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bawled my eyes out. Thanks.
Honestly very underrated. This is a must read for anyone who loves a good sci-fi dystopian. Hunger Games vibes and Divergent era of books. I want Fate Artemis to be my friend in real life. Jayde is such a badass, love that gal. Jaaspar, deserved more but that's ok. This is a well written book and kept me hooked from the very beginning. Smashed out this book in 2 days. Not sure if there is a sequel, but I need more.

[Harry K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saw this guy sing on The Voice and talk about his book so naturally I had to read it.
The world building in this book is unreal, it felt like I was actually there in space, on Second Earth, on Venus. The characters feel so real as well. I'm so glad I read this book.

[Alex Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. Take all the stars I have because this book deserves the best. The way I fell in love with all the characters so quickly was incredible. I've never read a book that made me love the characters so much.

[Analise Smithers · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I have to say is that you must read this book. I have no idea why this book isn't popular. I need a movie made because this book was fire!

[Nick L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Needed a bit more romance but had a great amount of action and it was well paced.
Big fan of space books and science fiction and this book delivered!

[Evelyn Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw the author on TV and wanted to buy this book. Great concept and excellent book!

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could go back to the past and read this book for the first time again, I'd do it 100 times over.