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Lords of Kobol: Book One: Apotheosis
Thousands of years before the Cylons destroyed the Twelve Colonies and the Battlestar Galactica led a ragtag fleet to Earth, the Lords of Kobol lived among mankind in peace and harmony. Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, Ares ... the gods provided and the people worshipped. But who or what were they?
Humanity has reached the pinnacle of their civilization, thanks to the Lords. Once they've reached the top, what is next? After three millennia, are there some subjects eager to be free of the Pantheon's rule? Are the Olympian overseers weary? Are there others who deny the gods' divinity in the first place?
Partake in the fruits of Utopia and observe Kobol at its peak. See Pythia encounter divine inspiration. Watch as the Thirteenth Tribe is born. Gaze upon the seeds being sown for mankind's eventual departure from paradise ...
Fans of "Battlestar Galactica" and "Caprica" can't miss the first book in a trilogy detailing the ancient history of the shows we love. There is a Plan and questions will be answered.
Humanity has reached the pinnacle of their civilization, thanks to the Lords. Once they've reached the top, what is next? After three millennia, are there some subjects eager to be free of the Pantheon's rule? Are the Olympian overseers weary? Are there others who deny the gods' divinity in the first place?
Partake in the fruits of Utopia and observe Kobol at its peak. See Pythia encounter divine inspiration. Watch as the Thirteenth Tribe is born. Gaze upon the seeds being sown for mankind's eventual departure from paradise ...
Fans of "Battlestar Galactica" and "Caprica" can't miss the first book in a trilogy detailing the ancient history of the shows we love. There is a Plan and questions will be answered.
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First published August 3, 2011
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About the author
Edward T. Yeatts III
17 books25 followersEdward T. Yeatts III (call him "Trey") is a resident of Richmond, VA. He is married (since 1999) and has a son (since 2002). A lifelong fan of science fiction, various franchises of interest include "Star Trek," Star Wars," "Battlestar Galactica," "Lord of the Rings," "Dune," DC Comics, and quite a few more.
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November 12, 2011
I could not love this book more! A definite must-read for any lover of BSG who might have wondered what the hell happened on Kobol before the humans left for the 12 worlds. I can't wait to read the next 2 books.
January 3, 2012
This is possibly one of the best pieces of fan fiction I've ever read -- but then again, I'm a devout fan of Ronald D. Moore's Battlestar Galactica TV series, so take that for what it's worth. If, like me, you were disappointed with the unanswered questions and stunted plot lines at the end of the award-winning BSG series, you'll enjoy this story of the "gods" of Olympus on ancient Kobol.
The Lords of Kobol draws heavily on the phrase, "All of this has happened beofore, and all of it will happen again," from BSG's book of Pythia. And it holds true to many of the themes that made BSG such a great series, including the nature of sentience (both biological / human and artificial / cylon) and how societies justify war and violence.
The book also does a great job tying in quite a bit of Greek mythology in a clever, but humorous way that makes you wonder about the humble origins of our own religions. Putting BSG aside, Edward T. Yeatts III deserves credit for exceptional storytelling and character development. The individual stories of the "Lords" begin with the familiar, distant personae of the Greek gods. But they evolve into all too human stories of sometimes reluctant gods who are surprised, or even disgusted, at their own worship.
You won't look at Greek mythology, or even Battlestar Galactica mythology, quite the same way after reading this book. And if you make it to the end, you'll likely do what I did: immediately download and read the sequels.
The Lords of Kobol draws heavily on the phrase, "All of this has happened beofore, and all of it will happen again," from BSG's book of Pythia. And it holds true to many of the themes that made BSG such a great series, including the nature of sentience (both biological / human and artificial / cylon) and how societies justify war and violence.
The book also does a great job tying in quite a bit of Greek mythology in a clever, but humorous way that makes you wonder about the humble origins of our own religions. Putting BSG aside, Edward T. Yeatts III deserves credit for exceptional storytelling and character development. The individual stories of the "Lords" begin with the familiar, distant personae of the Greek gods. But they evolve into all too human stories of sometimes reluctant gods who are surprised, or even disgusted, at their own worship.
You won't look at Greek mythology, or even Battlestar Galactica mythology, quite the same way after reading this book. And if you make it to the end, you'll likely do what I did: immediately download and read the sequels.
August 7, 2012
I became aware of this author through his Twitter feed when he requested to follow me to promote his books. He had me hooked right away with the Battlestar Galactica connection, but I was a little bit unsure about what to think of some free books from a guy on the internet. Since the books were free, I went ahead and downloaded copies for my Nook, and I just finished the first book in the series. Whatever expectations I had were met and exceeded as I read this novel. Yeatts shows incredible familiarity with the BSG universe as well as Greek mythology, and his storyline adds many levels of depth to some of the mysteries of the TV show.
I went back and forth as I read this book about whether I really wanted depth added to the mysteries of the show, because one of the things I enjoyed about BSG was its mysterious spirituality and unanswered questions. Early on in my reading I swung to the side of feeling beat over the head with explanations for some of the shows mysteries, but about halfway through the book, the plot took a nice plot twist that fits perfectly into the BSG universe and maintains, and I might add even deepens, the level of spirituality present in the TV show.
I am anxious to continue the series and see how the BSG universe shapes up over the course of the three books. If you are at all a fan of Battlestar Galactica, you should check out this books series. So say we all (and it's free!).
I went back and forth as I read this book about whether I really wanted depth added to the mysteries of the show, because one of the things I enjoyed about BSG was its mysterious spirituality and unanswered questions. Early on in my reading I swung to the side of feeling beat over the head with explanations for some of the shows mysteries, but about halfway through the book, the plot took a nice plot twist that fits perfectly into the BSG universe and maintains, and I might add even deepens, the level of spirituality present in the TV show.
I am anxious to continue the series and see how the BSG universe shapes up over the course of the three books. If you are at all a fan of Battlestar Galactica, you should check out this books series. So say we all (and it's free!).
May 13, 2016
Every year I like to watch the new Battlestar Galactica again. It's one of my favorite TV shows of all time! With this annual event, I find it impossible not to remember the fantastic work Edward T. Yeatts III did in his books while staying true to the TV series.
In my opinion the best thing I take away from Lords of Kobol Apotheosis is the vision/angels Apollo and Aurora see which mirror with Baltar's & Six's, making it fit perfectly in the TV series and not just a tie-in or more tales of.
This first book in a series puts the reader on Kobol while it was an utopia of humans living along side with the Gods. Civilization has become stagnant & boring because of this. So when they "shake things up", the author's understanding of the timeline along with his ability to deliver it in such a clear way, gives me joyful flashes of the Opera House, Lion's Head Nebula, the temple on the algae planet, and the Gates of Hera, etc.
It's only downfall is that it's helpful for the reader if you've seen the entire series first. There are no regrets for the reader with this book. It only makes you wanting more!
In my opinion the best thing I take away from Lords of Kobol Apotheosis is the vision/angels Apollo and Aurora see which mirror with Baltar's & Six's, making it fit perfectly in the TV series and not just a tie-in or more tales of.
This first book in a series puts the reader on Kobol while it was an utopia of humans living along side with the Gods. Civilization has become stagnant & boring because of this. So when they "shake things up", the author's understanding of the timeline along with his ability to deliver it in such a clear way, gives me joyful flashes of the Opera House, Lion's Head Nebula, the temple on the algae planet, and the Gates of Hera, etc.
It's only downfall is that it's helpful for the reader if you've seen the entire series first. There are no regrets for the reader with this book. It only makes you wanting more!
August 20, 2012
Feeling the void of no Battlestar Galactica the lords of Kobol answered me with an awesome my love of BSG via twitter. Download this free e-book I've written says this random person. It's not endorsed by the creators but written for the fans. It delivered the back story to everything you need to know about BSG. I consider it to be canon. I couldn't put them down till I'd read every page.
April 3, 2013
A very impressive book. Thoughtful, intriguing, meaningful, and intelligent, all without sacrificing readability. The fact that it's based in the Battlestar Galactica universe is almost secondary, but that it is adds a new level of wonder to it. Looking forward to continuing the series. Hats off to the author!
June 25, 2012
I have to say, I didn't expect much from a free book from B&N, but this is definitely a fun, well-written piece of fan fiction that any BSG fan should enjoy.
March 24, 2020
Pretty good, All this has happened before, and all this will happen again.
September 26, 2011
I had two separate impressions while reading through this book, each coming at different times.
1) I can see why this book was rejected by publishers
This is the impression I got when I first started reading the book. I don't intend to say that with any malice, nor that I think I could do better (in fact I recognize some of my own mistakes that I would have made in the writing). What I mean to say is, it's a little unpolished in places and reads like an amateur novelist - HOWEVER, I truly respect Yeatts in that he put a lot of work into this novel and actually put his work out there.
2) The story is actually not that bad.
It takes a while for it to heat up, but once it does, it takes shape rather nicely. There are probably some bits that I would personally have cut out, but perhaps they have a greater significance later on (this is a trilogy, after all).
Overall, some hits and some misses, but it was fun to read through, even if it was a bit long in tooth.
I will get to the next books soon enough.
1) I can see why this book was rejected by publishers
This is the impression I got when I first started reading the book. I don't intend to say that with any malice, nor that I think I could do better (in fact I recognize some of my own mistakes that I would have made in the writing). What I mean to say is, it's a little unpolished in places and reads like an amateur novelist - HOWEVER, I truly respect Yeatts in that he put a lot of work into this novel and actually put his work out there.
2) The story is actually not that bad.
It takes a while for it to heat up, but once it does, it takes shape rather nicely. There are probably some bits that I would personally have cut out, but perhaps they have a greater significance later on (this is a trilogy, after all).
Overall, some hits and some misses, but it was fun to read through, even if it was a bit long in tooth.
I will get to the next books soon enough.
January 6, 2016
The story was alright. The premise was decent. The style of going back and forth like George Martin in A Song of Ice and Fire was tedious as was the jumping to and fro in time. The more I read the more I enjoyed it. I wish the chapters had been laid out a bit different but all in all it has really grown on me. It did take a bit to get into it but realizing I read it in two days is something I have down since the Harry Potter series.
So my initial rating was lower. But I upped it after having thought about it. The author put a lot of time and effort into coming up with a plausible story that plays upon the circle of scrolls. This has happened before and it will happen again. He has managed to capture some of that in his first book. I will see how the second one goes now.
So my initial rating was lower. But I upped it after having thought about it. The author put a lot of time and effort into coming up with a plausible story that plays upon the circle of scrolls. This has happened before and it will happen again. He has managed to capture some of that in his first book. I will see how the second one goes now.
April 26, 2012
I am a huge fan of Battlestar Galactia and the short-lived Battlestar prequel show, Caprica. These three books really satisfied me as a fan. I always wanted to know the back story Kobol and the people who lived there. The basic story is about a civilization in decline and the Lords who try to maintain it. Many parts of the BSG series are explained throughout the trilogy. I highly recommend these books to any fan of the series.
June 22, 2012
This is a prequel of Battlestar Galactica which is heavily influenced by Greek/Roman mythology. In this story, the gods of Kobol live during a time of peace and prosperity. Unfortunately threats to the continuation of their lifestyle arrive in the forms of boredom, organic Cylons, and monotheist believers. I preferred the original series from the 1970's and this book was more similar to the latest version.
March 6, 2015
This book was really good. I enjoyed it although I thought it was a bit slow at first and didn't pick up fast but at a moderate pace, later. I would say I'm a bit biased because I loved the series and every time I read I'd try to related it to BSG. So I can't see too many flaws. Probably the only thing I thought was the use of certain words that didn't make sense but it wasn't too bad in frequency. Definitely a read of you're into the BSG universe themes.
February 19, 2012
Surprisingly a really great book. Does a great job of expanding on the mythology of BSG while maintaining the same tone and themes.
June 24, 2012
entertaining...
August 15, 2012
Excellent read for Battlestar Galactica fans. The author has put much thought and has effectively tied Roman/Greek mythology to create an interesting tale that is an easy read.
August 22, 2012
A must for Battlestar Galactica fans.
October 6, 2012
A must for any fan of Battlestar lore.
November 25, 2014
I loved the new spin for the whole series on how the Gods came to be. I loved all the books. The plot and storyline were great
January 19, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. You can see the world of the new Galactica, and its results, taking shape.
December 16, 2018
I would've give it five stars, but all the 'fraks' started to get on my nerves and ruin an otherwise nice reading experience.
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