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Daughter of Time Trilogy
READER, WRITER, AND MAKER: All three novels of the trilogy in one book. Speculative fiction with time travel, alien armageddon, metaphysical mysteries, action, adventure, cosmology, cybernetics, religion, and romance!
READER: From the future, a final plea. Out of the past, a last hope.
Ambra Dawn, a young girl born to die in freakish disregard. A doomed world, enslaved to forces unseen. A final hope beyond imagining. Become a Reader, because in the end, the most unbelievable step in the adventure - will be your own.
WRITER: From hatred, Love. From many, One.
Book 2 in the Daughter of Time trilogy: A love story and sci-fi epic about the beautiful and terrible destiny of profoundly star-crossed lovers with a galaxy's fate in their hands.
MAKER: Until all is lost, nothing is found.
Conclude the epic story of Ambra Dawn in the final installment of the trilogy. A story in which the one that was lost will be found. Where a thief will guide through chaos and time. Where all that was held dear will perish. And in that final and utter destruction--there will be a Creation.
READER: From the future, a final plea. Out of the past, a last hope.
Ambra Dawn, a young girl born to die in freakish disregard. A doomed world, enslaved to forces unseen. A final hope beyond imagining. Become a Reader, because in the end, the most unbelievable step in the adventure - will be your own.
WRITER: From hatred, Love. From many, One.
Book 2 in the Daughter of Time trilogy: A love story and sci-fi epic about the beautiful and terrible destiny of profoundly star-crossed lovers with a galaxy's fate in their hands.
MAKER: Until all is lost, nothing is found.
Conclude the epic story of Ambra Dawn in the final installment of the trilogy. A story in which the one that was lost will be found. Where a thief will guide through chaos and time. Where all that was held dear will perish. And in that final and utter destruction--there will be a Creation.
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First published January 1, 2015
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Erec Stebbins
29 books146 followersErec Stebbins is a biomedical researcher who writes novels in a variety of genres, focusing on thrillers and science fiction. His work has been praised for its action and thrills alongside a deeper, often philosophical angle. The Internet Review of Books dubbed him "master of the thinking reader's techno thriller".
His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" ( The Ragnarök Conspiracy), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons’ Hyperion" (Daughter of Time Trilogy), and "startlingly dark" (Extraordinary Retribution) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. His Daughter of Time trilogy is a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist.
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His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" ( The Ragnarök Conspiracy), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons’ Hyperion" (Daughter of Time Trilogy), and "startlingly dark" (Extraordinary Retribution) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. His Daughter of Time trilogy is a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist.
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May 17, 2015
I ALMOST DIDN'T READ THIS BOOK
Shortly after beginning this Epic Series, I had a discussion with another author regarding the impact of a mediocre review versus no review. I had earlier commented that I found almost all my reviews to have a four star, or better, rating. I concluded that was because there were so many good books available I wouldn't waste my limited reading time on something not worthy of a four star or better rating. I had commented that I had just begun a new series, "Daughter of Time" and would likely not only not write a review I'd probably quit reading it after just a little more effort.
What a terrible mistake that would have been. I loved this book; then I hated it, then I loved it and suddenly realized it was the skill AND intention of the author to do this.
It's not really intended as a criticism when I say this was a hard book to get started and difficult to follow along with at times, but it had to be that way. This is NOT a "Cosy" or "Beach - Read". You will have to think as dreadful as that sounds and you will have questions. Of the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How questions fundamental to any good story the When and Where will boggle "THE MIND". (that's an "inside joke" you'll have to read the book to understand).
It's obvious the author is knowledgeable about Physics and Science but not in an offensive manner as some Sci Fi authors often are.
My final comment; READ THIS BOOK! You will be so glad you did (even though you will often be surprised, shocked and frustrated).
THE HOLEY ONE
Shortly after beginning this Epic Series, I had a discussion with another author regarding the impact of a mediocre review versus no review. I had earlier commented that I found almost all my reviews to have a four star, or better, rating. I concluded that was because there were so many good books available I wouldn't waste my limited reading time on something not worthy of a four star or better rating. I had commented that I had just begun a new series, "Daughter of Time" and would likely not only not write a review I'd probably quit reading it after just a little more effort.
What a terrible mistake that would have been. I loved this book; then I hated it, then I loved it and suddenly realized it was the skill AND intention of the author to do this.
It's not really intended as a criticism when I say this was a hard book to get started and difficult to follow along with at times, but it had to be that way. This is NOT a "Cosy" or "Beach - Read". You will have to think as dreadful as that sounds and you will have questions. Of the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How questions fundamental to any good story the When and Where will boggle "THE MIND". (that's an "inside joke" you'll have to read the book to understand).
It's obvious the author is knowledgeable about Physics and Science but not in an offensive manner as some Sci Fi authors often are.
My final comment; READ THIS BOOK! You will be so glad you did (even though you will often be surprised, shocked and frustrated).
THE HOLEY ONE
June 22, 2018
Reader 5 stars, Writer 2 stars and Maker 1 star. 3 Stars overall
Book one was excellent but book two did not live up to expectations. I nearly stopped but I persevered into book three. There it became even more esoteric and I lost interest!
I don't share the author's beliefs and philosophy so I gave it away. I could only give it three stars. If it has been just book one I would have given it 5stars.
Book one was excellent but book two did not live up to expectations. I nearly stopped but I persevered into book three. There it became even more esoteric and I lost interest!
I don't share the author's beliefs and philosophy so I gave it away. I could only give it three stars. If it has been just book one I would have given it 5stars.
May 3, 2015
Colossal waste of time. I read the first two segments and started the third, but could not force myself to continue. There might be a fairly decent sci fi novel buried deep within if you can wade through the psychological gobbledegook.
October 20, 2015
The first book was "Reader", and was about the life of Ambra Dawn. She was an extreme advanced "reader" with powers way beyond the norm. Readers were able to navigate star ships, and Ambra Dawn could also travel through time. Her story was quite interesting. The second book was "Writer", and told the story of Nitin. He was a warrior, and the love of his life was Ambra Dawn. This book was "their" story, how they met to how they were together in time. The third book was "Maker". It is the story of Waythrel, a Xix, and good friend to Ambra Dawn. It is also the story of Kloan, a clone of Ambra Dawn. The two of them undergo a number of trials and tribulations to gain "data" about Ambra Dawn. The first and second books had a nice flow to them. I enjoyed the stories, and could see the relationship between the two. The third book was a bit too repetitive for me. The story lagged, and was boring for a time. When the truth of this book was finally revealed it all made sense, but it still seemed to take a long time in getting there. There were numerous references to physics, especially referring to time. Some of these passages were difficult to understand, and seemed to go on and on. I did; however, enjoy the story, and was very pleased with the ending.
January 1, 2016
The Daughter of time scales up science fiction to such extent it looks like fantasy. The story is surreal and is in a way realistic because it is different than any other science fiction I have read.
"Reader" follows the story of Ambra Dawn a human girl who is harvested for the special powers. The under goes torment from her human and alien captors and with the help of allies human and alien is forged into the ultimate weapon.
"Writer" follows Ambra through the eyes of Nitin an Indian soldier and Ambra's lover many years after the events of Reader. Together along with a crew they travel across space to understand a new enemy and ultimately Ambra makes a choice to create a weapon to destroy the enemies.
"Maker" follows Waythrel the Xix who was Ambra's advisor for years across space and time with Klone, the girl who makes brief appearance in "Writer" from creation to destruction of universe clashing with gods of the universe in repeated loops to save the universe.
The books are very vivid the bizarre nature of the alien make the world interesting.The alien life seem to be created on premise the human perception is limited when it comes to what is possible in the universe.
"Reader" follows the story of Ambra Dawn a human girl who is harvested for the special powers. The under goes torment from her human and alien captors and with the help of allies human and alien is forged into the ultimate weapon.
"Writer" follows Ambra through the eyes of Nitin an Indian soldier and Ambra's lover many years after the events of Reader. Together along with a crew they travel across space to understand a new enemy and ultimately Ambra makes a choice to create a weapon to destroy the enemies.
"Maker" follows Waythrel the Xix who was Ambra's advisor for years across space and time with Klone, the girl who makes brief appearance in "Writer" from creation to destruction of universe clashing with gods of the universe in repeated loops to save the universe.
The books are very vivid the bizarre nature of the alien make the world interesting.The alien life seem to be created on premise the human perception is limited when it comes to what is possible in the universe.
March 6, 2015
I wrote reviews for books 1 & 2 separately giving them 5 & 4 starts, respectively.
The finally book (3) is so strange and drawn out, I could only give a 3 in the end, at least to this part.
It is a very unusual trilogy. I can't explain it without giving away what makes it so unique. It is like trying to explain the movie "Sixth Sense" to someone who hasn't seen it without ruining it for them. I don't know how you would do this...
Book 1: narrator: Ambra Dawn
Book 2 I found really threw me off because it doesn't continue right from book 1 & the narrator has changed. For your own sanity, I will help you out with this. Book 2 happens between 200 & under 300 years after book 1. It is also narrated by Nitin Ratava.
Book 3 starts near the later part of book 2, but is narrated by Waythrel, the Xix. I found the flow quickly gets ruined by all the quotes at the beginning of each chapter & part. I couldn't wait to finish it, within a short time of beginning book 3...
I don't think I really understand how it all ended. And how Waythrel was able to communicate this story or what really happened at the very end...
If you don't real book 3, I think it ends nicely there...
The finally book (3) is so strange and drawn out, I could only give a 3 in the end, at least to this part.
It is a very unusual trilogy. I can't explain it without giving away what makes it so unique. It is like trying to explain the movie "Sixth Sense" to someone who hasn't seen it without ruining it for them. I don't know how you would do this...
Book 1: narrator: Ambra Dawn
Book 2 I found really threw me off because it doesn't continue right from book 1 & the narrator has changed. For your own sanity, I will help you out with this. Book 2 happens between 200 & under 300 years after book 1. It is also narrated by Nitin Ratava.
Book 3 starts near the later part of book 2, but is narrated by Waythrel, the Xix. I found the flow quickly gets ruined by all the quotes at the beginning of each chapter & part. I couldn't wait to finish it, within a short time of beginning book 3...
I don't think I really understand how it all ended. And how Waythrel was able to communicate this story or what really happened at the very end...
If you don't real book 3, I think it ends nicely there...
May 5, 2015
The premise of these books feels original, and I enjoyed the characterization of the alien races described. I felt that the third book especially was too grand in the sense that it lacked character-driven interactions. The last book especially was all about massive universal scenes of cosmic importance, which are good, but feel tedious one after another. The grandiose cosmic scale would be more impressive if it were interspersed with something concrete & character-driven (or even plot-driven--the plot reveal is put off for long enough that I was tempted to just stop reading). The series is creative and the concept is good, but I was weary of it by the end of the trilogy.
August 6, 2015
This volume is the three books of the trilogy. I love this instead of buying three books you buy one! This story is a space opera including time travel, alien armageddon, mystery, action, adventure, religion and romance. It is fun to read at times and other parts of this trilogy made me think.
It transcends a genre but is part of many. It is a powerful and intelligent read.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book free from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I was not obliged to write a favorable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
It transcends a genre but is part of many. It is a powerful and intelligent read.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book free from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I was not obliged to write a favorable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
April 7, 2015
not for everyone
I enjoyed the first book and then the story took a left turn into gods and random nonsense. By the third book I was feeling cheated by this nonsense as it wasn't really a story anymore. That said, I didn't dislike it either. I just wish there were a few scifi writers that would stick to something closer to science and quit trying to sell us fantasy stories that pretends to be scifi.
I enjoyed the first book and then the story took a left turn into gods and random nonsense. By the third book I was feeling cheated by this nonsense as it wasn't really a story anymore. That said, I didn't dislike it either. I just wish there were a few scifi writers that would stick to something closer to science and quit trying to sell us fantasy stories that pretends to be scifi.
March 20, 2016
My review will be brief.
The only reason I gave Daughter of Time Trilogy 2 stars instead of 1 is because I really enjoyed the first book.
Reader promised a great story of sacrifice, pain, loss, and action but it is never delivered in Writer and Maker. If I hadn't acquired the whole trilogy at once, I would have fought anyone who told me the last two books were Reader's sequels. They are not worthy.
I feel this was wasted potential.
The only reason I gave Daughter of Time Trilogy 2 stars instead of 1 is because I really enjoyed the first book.
Reader promised a great story of sacrifice, pain, loss, and action but it is never delivered in Writer and Maker. If I hadn't acquired the whole trilogy at once, I would have fought anyone who told me the last two books were Reader's sequels. They are not worthy.
I feel this was wasted potential.
February 10, 2018
I am simply reeling mentally with the mind blowing journey the author has led me through! The sheer expansion of my thinking of life, religion, science, and the unknown has literally left me bedazzled and breathless! Most Sci-Fi doesn't come close ! simply Loved it! Dare I read it again?
Yes, I must!
Oh my mind aches from the reading!
Oddly I feel I understand!
You of a kind who want to stretch your imagination to its fullest,Read this Book!
Yes, I must!
Oh my mind aches from the reading!
Oddly I feel I understand!
You of a kind who want to stretch your imagination to its fullest,Read this Book!
February 9, 2015
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
READER
I'm not sure what I can say about this first book in the trilogy. The book itself and the storyline was actually quite intriguing. Ambra's character was an interesting one and I felt myself empathising with her through the course of the book, despite not always being entirely sure of what was going to happen.
Although I have read many books that address the reader directly, it's always a good thing to feel that drawn into the book that I feel as if I'm a true part of the story. By the end of this, that was a fairly strong feeling I had. But even from the beginning, I felt pulled into the storyline in a way that doesn't often happen to me.
There were many parts of this book that did feel like it was an autobiography. There was quite a lot that was glossed over, but there was also quite a lot that did have enough time spent on it. I think the book would have been much longer than it was if everything I wanted to see expanded was, though.
There were quite a few things in the book that did make me cringe, especially with the green stuff Ambra and her fellow humans had to consume. But there was a lot that did make me really feel a lot of empathy towards Ambra, especially when she was clinging so desperately to the hat that seemed to be her only precious possession.
It was really interesting to see the different alien races in this book, though I was a little bit unclear about the relationships they had with each other and to humanity. There were a couple of things that seemed to contradict each other in regards to my understanding of the 'good' alien race.
The concept of Readers was a really intriguing one, as was the explanation about where the different abilities came from. Ambra was an odd mix of maturity and naivety, which I felt came across really well. I also liked how clear it was the two main alien races were so different to humans.
WRITER
When I first started reading the second book in the trilogy, I was a bit concerned that I was going to be subjected to multiple first person POVs when I realised I was looking at the perspective of a different character to Ambra. I was relieved to see I was wrong.
This book started off with a really intense scene. Even though I didn't know the character whose head I was inhabiting, I had grown to know Ambra through the previous book and the danger she was in felt really real.
It was really intriguing to see Ambra through the eyes of someone else. Although I'd got to know her fairly well personality-wise in the first book, I found it really hard to picture what she looked like until I was seeing her through someone else's eyes.
I was somewhat confused by how drastically Earth had changed from its original incarnation. I didn't feel enough explanation was given as to how the culture had been modified so much, an entirely new religion had sprung up. I would have liked to see a bit more background of that.
The clones of Ambra Dawn were especially creepy, I felt. Towards the end of the book, I couldn't help but feel empathy towards them, despite knowing they were more than likely beyond help.
I had some very mixed feelings about the romance in this book. On the one hand, I thought there were some really sweet aspects to it. On the other... I felt Ambra's character underwent a massive change when she was with Nitin.
Of the secondary characters, I probably liked Moore the best. He was a much more well-rounded character and although he acted suspiciously at times, he did come through for the rest of the team. I did enjoy reading about their interactions together as a whole.
I liked that this book also had comments addressed directly to the reader and I felt the whole book was intriguing and well-written. Onto book three!
MAKER
Each of the previous books in this trilogy seemed to have reached a conclusion. Maybe not an entirely satisfactory one, but I think they each had a proper ending. So I wondered what more this book could reveal about the characters and the storyline played out between them.
It was interesting to see the third book told entirely from the perspective of an alien. Waythrel was an interesting character and I found myself enjoying learning about its past and personality. I liked seeing its interactions with the other characters, too, and also seeing how it viewed Ambra.
I found Kloan a really intriguing character. With her first appearance in the previous book, I wasn't sure what to make of her. But in this book, I felt she was a much more developed character and although she seemed to act much older than she appeared, I found myself able to empathise with her a lot.
Although the repeated entries through the gate were quite interesting, I did find they got a bit repetitive at times. I could understand why, but I kept reading variations of the same conversations over and over again, which was giving me something of a headache. At the same time, it was good to learn more of Kloan's origins and see what prompted her actions in the present.
I would have liked to learn a bit more about Waythrel's race. It was good to see it with one of its mating grouping, but I still don't think I really understood how that all worked. Apart from two of the genders, my understanding seemed to be that for a lot of them, it was just about needing to reproduce and not about any emotions involved. Since Waythrel and others of its kind were clearly capable of strong emotions, such as love, I found it strange that there was no reference to the individual other four of the mating grouping.
It was good to see more of Ambra in this book, even though I'm not sure I completely understood what the whole thing going on with her was. I think I might have lost track of exactly what was going on... or how Ambra could grow to the level that she did.
I found the ending intriguing, but I was a little bit disappointed by one of the aspects. Although this was the last book in the trilogy, I would very much like to see more of the characters and their world.
(This review may contain spoilers).
READER
I'm not sure what I can say about this first book in the trilogy. The book itself and the storyline was actually quite intriguing. Ambra's character was an interesting one and I felt myself empathising with her through the course of the book, despite not always being entirely sure of what was going to happen.
Although I have read many books that address the reader directly, it's always a good thing to feel that drawn into the book that I feel as if I'm a true part of the story. By the end of this, that was a fairly strong feeling I had. But even from the beginning, I felt pulled into the storyline in a way that doesn't often happen to me.
There were many parts of this book that did feel like it was an autobiography. There was quite a lot that was glossed over, but there was also quite a lot that did have enough time spent on it. I think the book would have been much longer than it was if everything I wanted to see expanded was, though.
There were quite a few things in the book that did make me cringe, especially with the green stuff Ambra and her fellow humans had to consume. But there was a lot that did make me really feel a lot of empathy towards Ambra, especially when she was clinging so desperately to the hat that seemed to be her only precious possession.
It was really interesting to see the different alien races in this book, though I was a little bit unclear about the relationships they had with each other and to humanity. There were a couple of things that seemed to contradict each other in regards to my understanding of the 'good' alien race.
The concept of Readers was a really intriguing one, as was the explanation about where the different abilities came from. Ambra was an odd mix of maturity and naivety, which I felt came across really well. I also liked how clear it was the two main alien races were so different to humans.
WRITER
When I first started reading the second book in the trilogy, I was a bit concerned that I was going to be subjected to multiple first person POVs when I realised I was looking at the perspective of a different character to Ambra. I was relieved to see I was wrong.
This book started off with a really intense scene. Even though I didn't know the character whose head I was inhabiting, I had grown to know Ambra through the previous book and the danger she was in felt really real.
It was really intriguing to see Ambra through the eyes of someone else. Although I'd got to know her fairly well personality-wise in the first book, I found it really hard to picture what she looked like until I was seeing her through someone else's eyes.
I was somewhat confused by how drastically Earth had changed from its original incarnation. I didn't feel enough explanation was given as to how the culture had been modified so much, an entirely new religion had sprung up. I would have liked to see a bit more background of that.
The clones of Ambra Dawn were especially creepy, I felt. Towards the end of the book, I couldn't help but feel empathy towards them, despite knowing they were more than likely beyond help.
I had some very mixed feelings about the romance in this book. On the one hand, I thought there were some really sweet aspects to it. On the other... I felt Ambra's character underwent a massive change when she was with Nitin.
Of the secondary characters, I probably liked Moore the best. He was a much more well-rounded character and although he acted suspiciously at times, he did come through for the rest of the team. I did enjoy reading about their interactions together as a whole.
I liked that this book also had comments addressed directly to the reader and I felt the whole book was intriguing and well-written. Onto book three!
MAKER
Each of the previous books in this trilogy seemed to have reached a conclusion. Maybe not an entirely satisfactory one, but I think they each had a proper ending. So I wondered what more this book could reveal about the characters and the storyline played out between them.
It was interesting to see the third book told entirely from the perspective of an alien. Waythrel was an interesting character and I found myself enjoying learning about its past and personality. I liked seeing its interactions with the other characters, too, and also seeing how it viewed Ambra.
I found Kloan a really intriguing character. With her first appearance in the previous book, I wasn't sure what to make of her. But in this book, I felt she was a much more developed character and although she seemed to act much older than she appeared, I found myself able to empathise with her a lot.
Although the repeated entries through the gate were quite interesting, I did find they got a bit repetitive at times. I could understand why, but I kept reading variations of the same conversations over and over again, which was giving me something of a headache. At the same time, it was good to learn more of Kloan's origins and see what prompted her actions in the present.
I would have liked to learn a bit more about Waythrel's race. It was good to see it with one of its mating grouping, but I still don't think I really understood how that all worked. Apart from two of the genders, my understanding seemed to be that for a lot of them, it was just about needing to reproduce and not about any emotions involved. Since Waythrel and others of its kind were clearly capable of strong emotions, such as love, I found it strange that there was no reference to the individual other four of the mating grouping.
It was good to see more of Ambra in this book, even though I'm not sure I completely understood what the whole thing going on with her was. I think I might have lost track of exactly what was going on... or how Ambra could grow to the level that she did.
I found the ending intriguing, but I was a little bit disappointed by one of the aspects. Although this was the last book in the trilogy, I would very much like to see more of the characters and their world.
May 7, 2015
This book is comprised of 3 books in one.
Book 1 - 3 stars.
I enjoyed reading this book, I loved the way in which Erec dehumanised the main character Amber. However, it did feel a little relentless at times. I felt for her and rooted for her to have something positive after all that suffering. The way Eric portrays humans as cattle used for their 'reading' abilities for more intellectual
Creatures was a nice plot, I also enjoyed the twist of it written in a way that Amber was portraying her story to the author through her psychic abilities and not the authors imagination. Overall a gripping read.
Book 2 - 3 stars.
This was my favourite of all 3, written by a character call Nitash, he was introduced in the first book but this book is set hundreds of years after the first. Nitash is Ambers true love. But don't think this book is a fairy love tale, Erec keeps you gripped with his twists and riddles that all make sense as you read on.
Wasn't so keen on the ending though as Amber turned into a half human half rock/cyborg type creature who sucks living souls to create a strong powerful group mind.
Book 3 - 2 stars.
This book is written by Ambers closest friend and alien xix called Waythrel.
As I wasn't keen on the ending of book 2 it's no surprise I didn't like book 3 as much as it's a continuation from book 2.
I felt very lost with this books, the plot was getting very complicated with all these other powerful group minds which we didn't know much about there origin.
I loved the character 'Kloan' who was Ambers clone, created to kill Amber.
This book wasn't gripping enough for me, I felt myself saying 'come on get on with it' throughout.
Overall 3 stars for the series.
Book 1 - 3 stars.
I enjoyed reading this book, I loved the way in which Erec dehumanised the main character Amber. However, it did feel a little relentless at times. I felt for her and rooted for her to have something positive after all that suffering. The way Eric portrays humans as cattle used for their 'reading' abilities for more intellectual
Creatures was a nice plot, I also enjoyed the twist of it written in a way that Amber was portraying her story to the author through her psychic abilities and not the authors imagination. Overall a gripping read.
Book 2 - 3 stars.
This was my favourite of all 3, written by a character call Nitash, he was introduced in the first book but this book is set hundreds of years after the first. Nitash is Ambers true love. But don't think this book is a fairy love tale, Erec keeps you gripped with his twists and riddles that all make sense as you read on.
Wasn't so keen on the ending though as Amber turned into a half human half rock/cyborg type creature who sucks living souls to create a strong powerful group mind.
Book 3 - 2 stars.
This book is written by Ambers closest friend and alien xix called Waythrel.
As I wasn't keen on the ending of book 2 it's no surprise I didn't like book 3 as much as it's a continuation from book 2.
I felt very lost with this books, the plot was getting very complicated with all these other powerful group minds which we didn't know much about there origin.
I loved the character 'Kloan' who was Ambers clone, created to kill Amber.
This book wasn't gripping enough for me, I felt myself saying 'come on get on with it' throughout.
Overall 3 stars for the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 1, 2015
I received all three the books from the author for an honest review.
This is a excellent series that will take you to places you never thought possible. Masterly crafted to make this more than an enjoyable read. Every page was carefully crafted to enjoy, the plot was exceptional and the characters mind blowing.
This is a excellent series that will take you to places you never thought possible. Masterly crafted to make this more than an enjoyable read. Every page was carefully crafted to enjoy, the plot was exceptional and the characters mind blowing.
January 31, 2015
Soul stirring........
This book feels like it has expanded my consciousness to areas inside that I never even realized existed. It captured me on page 1 and I feel like I'm just beginning to return to my own reality. Can't explain exactly but it just "feels" right.
What a ride!
This book feels like it has expanded my consciousness to areas inside that I never even realized existed. It captured me on page 1 and I feel like I'm just beginning to return to my own reality. Can't explain exactly but it just "feels" right.
What a ride!
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August 31, 2015I love the three books Reader, Writer, Maker. Ambra Dawn I am known as the Reader. Reader, dare to believe. Dram is the Writer. The writer is many of you prayed earnestly to save Old Earth, to funnel the latent Writer powers of your species across time. Waythrel of Xix is the Maker. I cast the dreams. It was a great book.
September 6, 2015
As the author himself notes, this book is not for everyone. However, perseverance does have its rewards, and in this case the reward is an epic journey through metaphysical and quantum realities, space and time that is probably brilliant in its scope and artifice. Personally, I feel drained by the level of concentration to detail you must bring to reading this trilogy.
December 12, 2015
Intriguing
I've read a lot of time travel books over the years but this had a lot of ideas I've not seen before. The anti universe and its (mythology?) was interesting. Fun read. There were some higher level musings about God and the nature of the multiverse that ought to be really engaging for some folks. All in all a fun read. The kindle edition was good, only saw 2 typos.
I've read a lot of time travel books over the years but this had a lot of ideas I've not seen before. The anti universe and its (mythology?) was interesting. Fun read. There were some higher level musings about God and the nature of the multiverse that ought to be really engaging for some folks. All in all a fun read. The kindle edition was good, only saw 2 typos.
January 19, 2016
Something for the philosopher/scientist... At times grandiloquent and self-indulgent, but occasionally grand and even fascinating. I would not recommend this trilogy to a SciFi enthusiast in search of an entertaining adventure. This is an epic journey that travels in deliberate circles. You will probably abandon the effort.
June 13, 2016
Hard to stay with it.
This started out making me wonder where it was going, but I got so bored by the second part that it took me forever to read. The way it twisted, just made it hard for me to stay engaged. The concept was interesting, but I was turned off by the pain the character had to endure.
This started out making me wonder where it was going, but I got so bored by the second part that it took me forever to read. The way it twisted, just made it hard for me to stay engaged. The concept was interesting, but I was turned off by the pain the character had to endure.
February 1, 2015
enjoyed this series
These books are defiantly not for the close minded or dogmatically inclined. If you have a open inquisitive mind and enjoy stretching its bounds you will love the mind yoga found in this author's writings.
These books are defiantly not for the close minded or dogmatically inclined. If you have a open inquisitive mind and enjoy stretching its bounds you will love the mind yoga found in this author's writings.
February 16, 2015
Wonderful books
Very stimulating. I especially liked the many and varied quotations that introduced the chapters. Once I started, I couldn't put this book down. I look forward to reading more of his work.
Very stimulating. I especially liked the many and varied quotations that introduced the chapters. Once I started, I couldn't put this book down. I look forward to reading more of his work.
Want to read
January 6, 2015I am so thankful for Goodreads First Reads for allowing me to get this book. I have not yet had a chance to read it but once I do I will be sure to update this review.
January 10, 2016
I read the first book, how or why I'm not sure but this was just awful!
April 8, 2015
Really engrossing tale. Will look for more of the author's work. In fact, going to get book 2 now.
April 7, 2015
Quite the series
I am not sure I understand all the science and philosophy that the book is based on. I enjoyed what I did understand.
I am not sure I understand all the science and philosophy that the book is based on. I enjoyed what I did understand.
April 30, 2015
Wow!! Must read!!
The best book I've read in a long time.
Must buy many twists and turns to an ending not to be believed
The best book I've read in a long time.
Must buy many twists and turns to an ending not to be believed
February 4, 2016
Metaphysical Delight
Many of the ideas I've been thinking about (life, death, the cosmos) came together in this sci fi fantasy novel of monumental scope.
Many of the ideas I've been thinking about (life, death, the cosmos) came together in this sci fi fantasy novel of monumental scope.
June 3, 2023
Not for everyone! The writing is dense with ideas. The good thing is that it goes from odd but moderately light (Book One) to philosophically denser (Book Two) to almost a . . . Perhaps it would be better to use swimming as a reference. Book One is like being in a SeaWorld tank just because you wanted to go for a swim - fun idea. Book Two is more like going for a swim on a space station - very different, still entertaining. Book Three is more like going for a swim in a beautiful meadow. No pond or other source of water, just the grass & dirt & flowers. Hard to get your mind around but if you can manage it, you know you've learned something. I know this sounds too weird to bother reading but if you enjoy a book that makes you think, this might be for you. It took me a bit of time & a bit of will power (only a couple of times, honest) but I found this a mesmerizing book.
February 11, 2020
Warped ride through space time.
You could call it Ambra down the rabbit hole. A very different sci-fi adventure with interesting Astro-physical and theological twists. Only complaint was the repeated use of the limitations of telling the story through the limits of human perception and language. As limited as these are, it seemed to get too much attention. That said, I still really enjoyed the ride. Was pleasantly surprised to find the origins of many of the equations quoted. Fellow geeks will recognize several. But that’s just a tangent. My bias towards redheads may have influenced my appreciation of the characters, I will own that. They were woven into a complex weave; interesting but not light reading.
You could call it Ambra down the rabbit hole. A very different sci-fi adventure with interesting Astro-physical and theological twists. Only complaint was the repeated use of the limitations of telling the story through the limits of human perception and language. As limited as these are, it seemed to get too much attention. That said, I still really enjoyed the ride. Was pleasantly surprised to find the origins of many of the equations quoted. Fellow geeks will recognize several. But that’s just a tangent. My bias towards redheads may have influenced my appreciation of the characters, I will own that. They were woven into a complex weave; interesting but not light reading.
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