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Eternity Acts Short Stories
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The residents of Ikalga are a newly settled society. The only thing is, their ruler has somehow changed them into animals by night and ensured that no one could get in or out with a giant surrounding wall of flames. No one knows exactly how or why, but these 14 stories are the tales of how the populace deal with the challenges that accompany such a curse.
The residents of Ikalga are a newly settled society. The only thing is, their ruler has somehow changed them into animals by night and ensured that no one could get in or out with a giant surrounding wall of flames. No one knows exactly how or why, but these 14 stories are the tales of how the populace deal with the challenges that accompany such a curse.
93 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2017
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About the author
Jordan C. Robinson
6 books50 followersJordan Robinson was 25-years-old and living in Clarksville, MD, between DC and Baltimore. He worked a desk job and wrote in his free time (sometimes, during work too).
As of March 2017, Jordan is 26-years-old still living in MD. Now jobless, he is pursuing his dream of writing for a living (and no longer assisting people with copy/pasting IT help over the phone). Will he succeed? Or will he crash and burn, having to crawl back to kiss his old boss' boots?
Beyond the above, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 2013 with a “useful” Criminal Justice & Criminology degree. He recently reinvigorated his love for reading through books like The Name of the Wind, Lies of Locke Lamora and Mistborn. Jordan has two younger brothers with which he played a lot of Pokemon and video games growing up. He enjoys Washington sports teams, although he has learned to deal with large levels of disappointment with this hobby. He dislikes lettuce in foods such as tacos and hamburgers, but it works in salads.
As of March 2017, Jordan is 26-years-old still living in MD. Now jobless, he is pursuing his dream of writing for a living (and no longer assisting people with copy/pasting IT help over the phone). Will he succeed? Or will he crash and burn, having to crawl back to kiss his old boss' boots?
Beyond the above, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 2013 with a “useful” Criminal Justice & Criminology degree. He recently reinvigorated his love for reading through books like The Name of the Wind, Lies of Locke Lamora and Mistborn. Jordan has two younger brothers with which he played a lot of Pokemon and video games growing up. He enjoys Washington sports teams, although he has learned to deal with large levels of disappointment with this hobby. He dislikes lettuce in foods such as tacos and hamburgers, but it works in salads.
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June 9, 2017
I really enjoyed this collection of short stories even though it was different from what I usually prefer. The stories were easy to read and a nice break from having to keep track of so many things, as is the case with many other novels. I am looking forward to see how the author weaves these short stories into the upcoming novel. If you are looking for something light in a shifter based fantasy, look no further😆
July 18, 2017
4/5 Stars
This was an interesting collection of stories. Each centered around a particular character and his/her day-to-day life. I loved how some of the characters were connected. And the ending has me curious about South Settlement.
Honestly, my only complaint was that I didn't know they were cursed until I read the description here on Goodreads. It's alluded to in some of the stories, but mainly I just thought it was a society of shapeshifters. I'm interested in where the stories are going.
This was an interesting collection of stories. Each centered around a particular character and his/her day-to-day life. I loved how some of the characters were connected. And the ending has me curious about South Settlement.
Honestly, my only complaint was that I didn't know they were cursed until I read the description here on Goodreads. It's alluded to in some of the stories, but mainly I just thought it was a society of shapeshifters. I'm interested in where the stories are going.
January 31, 2017
Before considering the book based on my review there are two things that I'd like you to consider, 1) I'm easily satisfied by written content unless it's phenomenally bad and 2) I'm not big on short stories.
When I first got a copy of 'Eternity Acts' I intended to skim through a few pages and just move on with my day, but it took me one sitting to finish its interesting pages. I wished I read that before going to sleep, for the content's length is perfect for a pre-sleep read. That being said, I found it disappointing that there was not enough of the interesting characters I was reading about. Perhaps the next book will cover this issue, or perhaps (and I hope that this happens) there would be more complete stories released on the characters mentioned in the short stories. If you want a long book that takes you away, then I bet you got to the 'Kindle Short Reads' section by mistake and thus would not be interested in this book at all, but if you want short, simple stories to pleasantly pass the time, I would say that's a good choice. Don't expect deep, intertwined plots, however.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a free copy for review purposes. I am by no way profiting from this review and it is genuine and impartial. It's my honest opinion.
When I first got a copy of 'Eternity Acts' I intended to skim through a few pages and just move on with my day, but it took me one sitting to finish its interesting pages. I wished I read that before going to sleep, for the content's length is perfect for a pre-sleep read. That being said, I found it disappointing that there was not enough of the interesting characters I was reading about. Perhaps the next book will cover this issue, or perhaps (and I hope that this happens) there would be more complete stories released on the characters mentioned in the short stories. If you want a long book that takes you away, then I bet you got to the 'Kindle Short Reads' section by mistake and thus would not be interested in this book at all, but if you want short, simple stories to pleasantly pass the time, I would say that's a good choice. Don't expect deep, intertwined plots, however.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a free copy for review purposes. I am by no way profiting from this review and it is genuine and impartial. It's my honest opinion.
January 31, 2017
The book was a quick, enjoyable read. The writing was clear and detailed. The stories followed several characters and their interactions within a world that was both unique and intriguing. The short stories flow in a sequential order and have some overlapping detail that builds as you read. I am looking forward to reading more about these characters and their world as the serial is released on Wordpress. Overall, I am very pleased.
March 31, 2017
The Eternity Acts: Short Stories are companion pieces of The Eternity Acts, a currently available web-based science-fiction fantasy serial. The author posts new installments twice weekly, and short stories in the interim.
While the main story plays out in The Eternity Acts, Short Stories delves deeper taking nothing away from the main story or leaving the reader with a list of characters far too long to remember. Arrogance and privilege are juxtaposed next to poverty, cruelty, and inhumane treatment.
The world-building is unique and interesting.
Cursed by a prior king, the kingdom of Elodine is surrounded by a wall of fire and its residents transform into animal form at dusk and change back at dawn. No one knows why or how he placed the curse and no one has been able to break it.
Despite the animal forms they live in through the night, it’s the humanness which still controls the hearts of men. As generations pass, differences are focused on, class systems are created and many are enslaved.
In these fourteen stories, we see life lived through the eyes of members of all classes. The elite remains on top through arrogant, high-handed laws enforced by a police corps prone to favor strong-arm tactics and torture over due process.
The poor and enslaved have had enough.
Rebellion is coming to Ikalga… and all Elodine... and everyone has a part to play.
This is quite a large undertaking for any writer, but this new author has handled it extremely well, maintaining flow and continuity.
I highly recommend this book of short side stories and its online parent. Regardless of your preferred genre, this is an enjoyable read.
Enjoy!
While the main story plays out in The Eternity Acts, Short Stories delves deeper taking nothing away from the main story or leaving the reader with a list of characters far too long to remember. Arrogance and privilege are juxtaposed next to poverty, cruelty, and inhumane treatment.
The world-building is unique and interesting.
Cursed by a prior king, the kingdom of Elodine is surrounded by a wall of fire and its residents transform into animal form at dusk and change back at dawn. No one knows why or how he placed the curse and no one has been able to break it.
Despite the animal forms they live in through the night, it’s the humanness which still controls the hearts of men. As generations pass, differences are focused on, class systems are created and many are enslaved.
In these fourteen stories, we see life lived through the eyes of members of all classes. The elite remains on top through arrogant, high-handed laws enforced by a police corps prone to favor strong-arm tactics and torture over due process.
The poor and enslaved have had enough.
Rebellion is coming to Ikalga… and all Elodine... and everyone has a part to play.
This is quite a large undertaking for any writer, but this new author has handled it extremely well, maintaining flow and continuity.
I highly recommend this book of short side stories and its online parent. Regardless of your preferred genre, this is an enjoyable read.
Enjoy!
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