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Atlantis Rising #2
The Demon City
Born in flame and flood, the newly born community of Atlantis has begun to rebuild from being forced from their homes by the Demonic hordes. For Elanthielle however, the war is still out there. Plagued by dreams that may mean more than they seem—as well as her own burning urge to strike back at the demons that took everything from her—Elan becomes convinced that something vital is about to happen to alter the course of humanity’s fate; something far deadlier than anything Earth has faced thus far.
As the demons prepare their endgame, and Elan sets herself against a demon horde of immeasurable strength, higher powers are watching... and with all else now lost, the watchers make a play of their own.
From the Devil’s Triangle to the Demon Sea, the war for Earth has just begun.
As the demons prepare their endgame, and Elan sets herself against a demon horde of immeasurable strength, higher powers are watching... and with all else now lost, the watchers make a play of their own.
From the Devil’s Triangle to the Demon Sea, the war for Earth has just begun.
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2018
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August 10, 2021
I didn’t enjoy this book quite as much as the previous one, I suspect I was able to ignore some of the very minor irritations in the first book, but they seemed to have grown while reading this one. The author still over describes things and has an annoying habit of switching from one character to another at critical moments.
Then there is the way he tries to make fights seem more exciting by making improbable things happen at inopportune moments. Often they don’t really make sense, or contradict something written earlier in the book. Plus there are the liberties he takes with timings and numbers, which twist and change to fit his narrative with little concern for any sort of reality.
However I still found the basic story quite interesting, which is why I have given three stars instead of two.
When I started this book I assumed it was the final part of the story as there have been no more books for three and a half years. It’s not! My worry is that the author has given up on this series and there never will be a conclusion to the story.
Then there is the way he tries to make fights seem more exciting by making improbable things happen at inopportune moments. Often they don’t really make sense, or contradict something written earlier in the book. Plus there are the liberties he takes with timings and numbers, which twist and change to fit his narrative with little concern for any sort of reality.
However I still found the basic story quite interesting, which is why I have given three stars instead of two.
When I started this book I assumed it was the final part of the story as there have been no more books for three and a half years. It’s not! My worry is that the author has given up on this series and there never will be a conclusion to the story.
January 31, 2018
The impetuous teenager Elanthiele strikes again. In this episode, she has been trained by a magical book and blessed with magical powers by "heavenly" beings (who swoop into the story just long enough to test her resolve and impart the hidden powers). Though she understands none of it, she is driven by a desire to rid her world of its demon conquerors and support her friends in spite of overwhelming odds. it is the stuff of legend and myth.
Currie's strength is in describing action, so those who come looking for richly detailed characters who progress along a narrative arc will be left wanting. In these stories, you aren't given enough backstory to anticipate the moves that make the story work out for the protagonist. But, you are given enough that you aren't terribly surprised that they DO work out. Still, it is a fun ride. In this case, the teenaged Elan has a child's optimism about life, believing that everything she does will work out. When her childish hubris should get her killed, the superpower that has been embedded within her rises up right on cue to save the day. (If this is too much of a spoiler for you, sorry.)
Like the elves of Tolkien's Ring trilogy, Currie has populated these stories (alongside the humans) with beings who can be killed but would otherwise live forever. This gives them a particular point of view, both in terms of strengths and weaknesses. I am enjoying how Currie is describing and using them in the story. Currie takes Biblical "lore" and adds to it to create the backstory of who the characters are and the nature of the world. For me, it is interesting world building.
I started reading this series hoping that it would explain the weapons and world of Currie's Scourwind Legacy series. I still believe it will and I look forward to the next installment.
Currie's strength is in describing action, so those who come looking for richly detailed characters who progress along a narrative arc will be left wanting. In these stories, you aren't given enough backstory to anticipate the moves that make the story work out for the protagonist. But, you are given enough that you aren't terribly surprised that they DO work out. Still, it is a fun ride. In this case, the teenaged Elan has a child's optimism about life, believing that everything she does will work out. When her childish hubris should get her killed, the superpower that has been embedded within her rises up right on cue to save the day. (If this is too much of a spoiler for you, sorry.)
Like the elves of Tolkien's Ring trilogy, Currie has populated these stories (alongside the humans) with beings who can be killed but would otherwise live forever. This gives them a particular point of view, both in terms of strengths and weaknesses. I am enjoying how Currie is describing and using them in the story. Currie takes Biblical "lore" and adds to it to create the backstory of who the characters are and the nature of the world. For me, it is interesting world building.
I started reading this series hoping that it would explain the weapons and world of Currie's Scourwind Legacy series. I still believe it will and I look forward to the next installment.
January 13, 2018
Angels and Demons, Oh My
I read the first book of this series some time ago and liked it enough to buy book 2 and leave it on my Kindle. I actually forgot all about it because of other things i got involved with reading. Finally getting back to it was a fun trip through demon territory. Fast reading with good characters. These 2 books blend all sorts of times, beings, and machines to present a unique mixture.
I read the first book of this series some time ago and liked it enough to buy book 2 and leave it on my Kindle. I actually forgot all about it because of other things i got involved with reading. Finally getting back to it was a fun trip through demon territory. Fast reading with good characters. These 2 books blend all sorts of times, beings, and machines to present a unique mixture.
December 8, 2019
This a really great read it may even be as good as Lord of the Rings
This book starts slow, that's a relative statemen,t compared to the finish. It starts as if you accidentally fell into the river above Niagara Falls and then realized the river was carrying you towards the falls. In this series your a 1000 feet above the falls. I really need to get into the next book, the current has gotten stronger and I need to position myself for where I have the best chance of survival.
This book starts slow, that's a relative statemen,t compared to the finish. It starts as if you accidentally fell into the river above Niagara Falls and then realized the river was carrying you towards the falls. In this series your a 1000 feet above the falls. I really need to get into the next book, the current has gotten stronger and I need to position myself for where I have the best chance of survival.
April 4, 2018
Well worth reading
Another great series.
This is a very different take on the Atlantis mythology, that is simply a joy to read. Strong characters, tech so far ahead that its magic and demons.
I will await more from this storyline.
Sadly I have now read all of this authors novels and will have to wait till more follows.😥
Another great series.
This is a very different take on the Atlantis mythology, that is simply a joy to read. Strong characters, tech so far ahead that its magic and demons.
I will await more from this storyline.
Sadly I have now read all of this authors novels and will have to wait till more follows.😥
May 28, 2018
Another Evan Currie Masterpiece
I'm hoping there is a third book in the series to wrap up all of the yet as explained events that impacted important characters.
This was one of your best, but, I think I could say that about most of your books.
In summary, I loved it and finished wanting more.
I'm hoping there is a third book in the series to wrap up all of the yet as explained events that impacted important characters.
This was one of your best, but, I think I could say that about most of your books.
In summary, I loved it and finished wanting more.
January 19, 2018
Great Series!
I really enjoyed this book and this series so far! The characters are great. The mix of tech and magic is just fun to read. Nonstop action kept me turning pages. The only bad part is now I’ll have to wait for the next one.
I really enjoyed this book and this series so far! The characters are great. The mix of tech and magic is just fun to read. Nonstop action kept me turning pages. The only bad part is now I’ll have to wait for the next one.
May 31, 2018
Good read
This book was a change to what i normally read, but i must say it was well written and the plot was very fast paced with plenty of surprises.
Would recommend to any one who likes to escape the realities of our would for a few hours.
This book was a change to what i normally read, but i must say it was well written and the plot was very fast paced with plenty of surprises.
Would recommend to any one who likes to escape the realities of our would for a few hours.
June 19, 2018
Great!!!
I chose this rating because it was a great book but also because it matched many of my own beliefs about the nature of reality. I just can't wait for the sequel. Please don't make us wait too long Mr. Currie!
I chose this rating because it was a great book but also because it matched many of my own beliefs about the nature of reality. I just can't wait for the sequel. Please don't make us wait too long Mr. Currie!
January 16, 2018
Another excellent book
This sequel had a great story arc that flowed nicely. Yet another book from even Currie that I could not put down. I highly recommend it.
This sequel had a great story arc that flowed nicely. Yet another book from even Currie that I could not put down. I highly recommend it.
November 9, 2021
better the second time around
The final book in the series has been released. For some reason it is not listed as part of the series. Just search for Atlantis rising.
Now about the book it just gets better and better. More mystery more drama more intrigue more action what questions that need to be answered. Rarely do you encounter a series that has some of everything you might want a lovable MC a good story and one where you want to see them come out on top against the nightmarish odds. Can’t wait to weed the third book in the series this is my second time reading the second book in the series I had to refresh myself before diving into the last one I hope you do the same.
The final book in the series has been released. For some reason it is not listed as part of the series. Just search for Atlantis rising.
Now about the book it just gets better and better. More mystery more drama more intrigue more action what questions that need to be answered. Rarely do you encounter a series that has some of everything you might want a lovable MC a good story and one where you want to see them come out on top against the nightmarish odds. Can’t wait to weed the third book in the series this is my second time reading the second book in the series I had to refresh myself before diving into the last one I hope you do the same.
January 19, 2018
Not as good as the first book
This book was slow in places, although there was plenty of action. And the main character, Elan, seemed kind of flat. She's still the same angry and petulant teenager from the first book. Caleb has grown a little, character-wise, but he's pretty wooden too. I'd like to see some depth from these characters or I don't think I'll be able to continue this series.
Results: i liked the first book, but this one was slower, and the characters were nearly one-dimensional. There's obviously going to be a third book, so hopefully these issues will be addressed.
This book was slow in places, although there was plenty of action. And the main character, Elan, seemed kind of flat. She's still the same angry and petulant teenager from the first book. Caleb has grown a little, character-wise, but he's pretty wooden too. I'd like to see some depth from these characters or I don't think I'll be able to continue this series.
Results: i liked the first book, but this one was slower, and the characters were nearly one-dimensional. There's obviously going to be a third book, so hopefully these issues will be addressed.
July 10, 2025
3,75 🦔
Niby klątwa drugiego tomu dopadła "Rycerzy Atlantydy", ale było to potrzebne, żebyśmy znaleźli się dokładnie w tym miejscu na wielki finał. Trzecioosobowa narracja i główna bohaterka (może the chosen one, ale gitówa), która nie jest zainteresowana łączeniem się w pary, tylko ratowaniem resztek swojego świata naprawdę może być trzonem dobrej historii (proszę więcej takich książek!).
Mam miłe skojarzenia z "Malowanym człowiekiem" i chyba po prostu lubię upadłe cywilizacje. Poprawiło mi to humor, choć nie była to idealna książka.
Plus dodatkowo za nawiązania do legendy Atlantydy i Avalonu oraz za świetne sceny walk.
Niby klątwa drugiego tomu dopadła "Rycerzy Atlantydy", ale było to potrzebne, żebyśmy znaleźli się dokładnie w tym miejscu na wielki finał. Trzecioosobowa narracja i główna bohaterka (może the chosen one, ale gitówa), która nie jest zainteresowana łączeniem się w pary, tylko ratowaniem resztek swojego świata naprawdę może być trzonem dobrej historii (proszę więcej takich książek!).
Mam miłe skojarzenia z "Malowanym człowiekiem" i chyba po prostu lubię upadłe cywilizacje. Poprawiło mi to humor, choć nie była to idealna książka.
Plus dodatkowo za nawiązania do legendy Atlantydy i Avalonu oraz za świetne sceny walk.
January 10, 2018
If you like the Valkyrie series then you will probably like The Demon City.
But if you think that the Valkyrie series has pacing problems and unnecessary POV/narrative splits then you will have the same opinion here.
But if you think that the Valkyrie series has pacing problems and unnecessary POV/narrative splits then you will have the same opinion here.
February 5, 2018
Exciting book
Lots of interesting things going on and a ton of potential for the next book to be epic. Hoping to see even more of Elan as the central character in the future, she's just so much more interesting and nuanced than Caleb. Looking forward to the next one.
Lots of interesting things going on and a ton of potential for the next book to be epic. Hoping to see even more of Elan as the central character in the future, she's just so much more interesting and nuanced than Caleb. Looking forward to the next one.
August 11, 2018
Exciting read just a tad too long
I loved this book more so than the first in this series. It ran a little long and the ending wasn't much of a payoff. I understand it's a series but the didn't get the same sense of satisfaction with the way we left our heroes.
I loved this book more so than the first in this series. It ran a little long and the ending wasn't much of a payoff. I understand it's a series but the didn't get the same sense of satisfaction with the way we left our heroes.
November 20, 2021
If you like David Gemmel try this series
Fast paced good characters and a plot line that keeps you engaged. A mix of myth, magic and science with a dash of ancient religion thrown in.
Fast paced good characters and a plot line that keeps you engaged. A mix of myth, magic and science with a dash of ancient religion thrown in.
January 10, 2024
I typically enjoy ECs stories but the h is a continuous TSTL machine. I was hoping after the 4th incident, the demons would gut her. The H had his TSTL moment dragged out long enough to survive. I will read the last book in the series and hope that it is not more of the same. 😱😱😱😱😱
January 18, 2018
Great
An awesome fallow up. I enjoyed this story a lot. Can’t wait for the next book. I hate trying to write reviews without spoilers. It’s good go read it.
An awesome fallow up. I enjoyed this story a lot. Can’t wait for the next book. I hate trying to write reviews without spoilers. It’s good go read it.
February 4, 2018
Great read
Great story, excellent pace, novel ending. Wish these were turned around faster. Still trying to figure out how it fits into larger universe
Great story, excellent pace, novel ending. Wish these were turned around faster. Still trying to figure out how it fits into larger universe
May 2, 2018
Excellent!
As usual Evan Currie does a spectacular job. One of my favorite authors. I thoroughly enjoyed these books. I can't wait for more.
As usual Evan Currie does a spectacular job. One of my favorite authors. I thoroughly enjoyed these books. I can't wait for more.
September 10, 2018
I love this author
I can’t get enough of Evan’s writing. This book is action packed. Can’t wait to read the next one. Might pick up the superhuman series as well.
I can’t get enough of Evan’s writing. This book is action packed. Can’t wait to read the next one. Might pick up the superhuman series as well.
June 11, 2019
Fun Read
Rollicking good yarn with plenty of hints as to where the author could go, forward or back, to either flesh out or continue the story.
Rollicking good yarn with plenty of hints as to where the author could go, forward or back, to either flesh out or continue the story.
June 22, 2020
Bardzo dobra kontynuacja
May 14, 2021
Stop doing this to me.
Mr. Currie, you keep writing amazing stories and then I get lost in them just to get to the end!
Don't stop. I need more!
Mr. Currie, you keep writing amazing stories and then I get lost in them just to get to the end!
Don't stop. I need more!
August 18, 2021
The Demon City
This was a better than average book. It did not grab me like some of his other books. Good enough to read but I do not know if good enough to read sequel.
This was a better than average book. It did not grab me like some of his other books. Good enough to read but I do not know if good enough to read sequel.
December 5, 2022
Good read kept me up late
Like the characters and those development
Like the characters and those development
December 19, 2022
This was better than I expected. Free on audible, I ended up listening to the entire trilogy.
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February 28, 2023
Good read
It's just a good read. Give it a go you might like it. A twist on sci fantasy I was pleasantly surprised look forward to more
It's just a good read. Give it a go you might like it. A twist on sci fantasy I was pleasantly surprised look forward to more
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