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Exodus Book I
When Stephan and the other officers of Alpha Z, the world's most elite military group, were assigned to the mysterious Cult Island for their next mission, they never thought they would be framed for a massacre there. With nowhere to hide or anybody to turn to and just as all hope was lost, they are offered sanctuary from an ambassador from the distant world of Xaliud. What they find there could threaten all of mankind.
A portal between Earth and Xaliud has opened after being closed for a thousand years. Another great conflict between the two worlds looms on the horizon.The ambassador enlists the officers of Alpha Z and they all must unite the Northern Kingdoms against the hidden but growing threat of a Coltrous invasion. If they can overcome the apathy, greed and corruption of their leaders, not to mention the omnipresent threat of their enemies, they might be able to unite the Northern Kingdoms and stand a chance against the Hordes of the Coltrous empire. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance!
A portal between Earth and Xaliud has opened after being closed for a thousand years. Another great conflict between the two worlds looms on the horizon.The ambassador enlists the officers of Alpha Z and they all must unite the Northern Kingdoms against the hidden but growing threat of a Coltrous invasion. If they can overcome the apathy, greed and corruption of their leaders, not to mention the omnipresent threat of their enemies, they might be able to unite the Northern Kingdoms and stand a chance against the Hordes of the Coltrous empire. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance!
274 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2019
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August 12, 2019
On arrival at the mysterious Cult Island the elite Alpha Z squad, led by Captain Alexander Bennet, is quickly embroiled in a deadly firefight. Only four of them are left standing, and barely escaping with their lives, they are helped by a cloaked stranger. Following him through a series of underground tunnels and caves, they are led to a portal through which they travel to a very different world. Exodus – Book 1 by J.B. Nelson narrates the group’s adventures in what is effectively a medieval society where their modern weapons are soon depleted and useless. Here they learn of ancient legends that speak of four Earthen beings who will unite the Northern Kingdoms and lead them into the Second Great War against their aggressive and barbaric southern neighbours. As they travel the strange land, they encounter numerous creatures; some exotic, some mystical, some familiar, but varying greatly in size. Through the long journey to discover the White Sword of Durath, a vital key to uniting the kingdoms, they must face many challenges and fight battles against bandits and marauding hordes. As their modern weapons lose their usefulness, they must learn to use more antiquated tools for battle, but strangely, they begin to discover hidden powers of their own - magical powers to create fire and ice from nothing but the air that surrounds them. Will they learn to control and develop these new found abilities? Where are these strange powers coming from and will they help to unite the kingdoms?
Exodus – Book 1 is classic Fantasy. In it you will find yourself immersed in a medieval world of legend, magic and dragons. Conflict commences from the early pages with battles involving modern weapons kicking off the action, which will develop into larger skirmishes involving dragons and later more close-quarter fights with swords and crossbows - all described in intimate, sometimes gory, detail. The characters are mysterious and well-drawn, with the enemy protagonists presenting an especially brutal aspect to the tale. I particularly liked the inclusion of familiar animals like elk, owls and squirrels in the plot - their involvement in the narrative added an unusual twist. I found the several threads of the storyline cogent and well-observed. Mr Nelson has handled this aspect with skill and I look forward to finding out what will happen to the beleaguered world he has created. Fans of the Fantasy genre will not be disappointed with this yarn.
Exodus – Book 1 is classic Fantasy. In it you will find yourself immersed in a medieval world of legend, magic and dragons. Conflict commences from the early pages with battles involving modern weapons kicking off the action, which will develop into larger skirmishes involving dragons and later more close-quarter fights with swords and crossbows - all described in intimate, sometimes gory, detail. The characters are mysterious and well-drawn, with the enemy protagonists presenting an especially brutal aspect to the tale. I particularly liked the inclusion of familiar animals like elk, owls and squirrels in the plot - their involvement in the narrative added an unusual twist. I found the several threads of the storyline cogent and well-observed. Mr Nelson has handled this aspect with skill and I look forward to finding out what will happen to the beleaguered world he has created. Fans of the Fantasy genre will not be disappointed with this yarn.
May 20, 2020
The fantasy aspect of this book was interesting. Our main characters travel to a new world, where things are familiar but also distinctly different. There are dragons and special abilities, which I always love!
I would’ve liked a lot more detail in this book. The main characters are in a new world and do quite a bit of traveling though it. They visit several different tribes and travel through various terrains, yet I didn’t get a good sense of the world. I think a map would be really cool in book 2!
I also think that more detail would be beneficial for readers to get to know the main characters. Even after finishing the book, I don’t feel like I know them. Saul was by far my favorite character, but everyone is so hostile towards him. Everyone else is pretty interchangeable.
This is book one of a series, so there are quite a few questions I still have at the end of this book (that’s not a bad thing!). I hope that we get more detail in the next one about the special abilities that are developed, specifically the rules associated with these powers.
The copy that I read was an early printing and I was told there were some grammatical errors. I assume the book was edited after that run of books, but in the copy that I read the writing was often awkward.
I would’ve liked a lot more detail in this book. The main characters are in a new world and do quite a bit of traveling though it. They visit several different tribes and travel through various terrains, yet I didn’t get a good sense of the world. I think a map would be really cool in book 2!
I also think that more detail would be beneficial for readers to get to know the main characters. Even after finishing the book, I don’t feel like I know them. Saul was by far my favorite character, but everyone is so hostile towards him. Everyone else is pretty interchangeable.
This is book one of a series, so there are quite a few questions I still have at the end of this book (that’s not a bad thing!). I hope that we get more detail in the next one about the special abilities that are developed, specifically the rules associated with these powers.
The copy that I read was an early printing and I was told there were some grammatical errors. I assume the book was edited after that run of books, but in the copy that I read the writing was often awkward.
May 27, 2019
I just finished this book in just a few sittings and really enjoyed it. The overall pace of events was satisfying and kept me turning the page. Anyone who enjoys the fantasy genre will probably like this story. It is a new world to discover; the author builds the world and informs the reader of its history without taking too much time away from the action (and there is a lot of suspenseful action!). More than just a story, I think there is deeper commentary going on that will have me thinking for a while about how the events, characters, and symbols reflect real life and the author's point of view.
April 12, 2019
A fantastic story. I am so impressed by it's originality. So entertaining...so fun! What comes next?
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