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Nightlord #6
Mobius
Faced with war and the end of the world, Eric--or Halar the First, King of Karvalen--must find a way to stop a godlike entity bent on his destruction. His quest will be no easy thing, not a straight line to his goal, but even he can't anticipate just how far it will lead him on this epic journey. He will have to go farther than he can imagine from everything he has ever cared about before he can even begin a new journey--a journey home.
Can he save the world and the people he loves? And, in so doing, will he be able to save himself?
"Mobius" is the sixth book of the "Nightlord" series, following "Nightlord: VOID."
Can he save the world and the people he loves? And, in so doing, will he be able to save himself?
"Mobius" is the sixth book of the "Nightlord" series, following "Nightlord: VOID."
1070 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2019
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About the author
Garon Whited
23 books1,268 followersGaron Whited was supposedly born in 1970, but the original birth certificate is suspiciously unavailable and other records do not agree. After spending some years in college playing role-playing games, he finally settled down into a steady job working with computers—and still plays role-playing games. He finally joined a radicalized group of jellyfish-herding nomads. Having fought zombie dolphins, quasi-corporeal wine and spirits, as well as brain-sucking mole rats, he is uniquely qualified to write fantastic fiction. His subsequent attempts at professional salsa repairman and ley line salesman met with similar success. An affinity for science fiction and fantasy has condemned him to write whenever he has a chance, despite therapy involving shocks and rubber hoses. He claims he lives on this planet, but impartial observers have expressed some doubt. He currently lives in Texarkana.
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March 19, 2020
sci-fi book with vampire protagonists ..drags at some points..
the narrator did good job with the audio
I haven't read previous books in the series it wasn't a problem...
3, 5 stars
the narrator did good job with the audio
I haven't read previous books in the series it wasn't a problem...
3, 5 stars
January 30, 2024
Nightlord sērijas ceturtā grāmata Knightfall aizsākas vien pēc 16 Ērikam gūstā pavadītām dienām, kad vairāk lapaspušu aizkulisēs viņam izdodas izbēgt un atgriezties nu jau par mājām sauktajā Karvelen/Rethven plakanajā pasaulē. Diemžēl atgriezties nākas ne mierā un klusumā, bet gan jau uzreiz jāiesaistas, lai censtos novērst karu starp Marijas tēlu, Ērika kompanjonu no citas modernākas pasaules, un Lizeti, fantāzijas pasaules sievu, kura par tādu reiz kļuvusi vairāk politisku iemeslu dēļ.
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August 21, 2019
This series puts me in a weird position. I've enjoyed them all (barring the first, since I haven't read it), and I'll definitely read the next installment. Still, I can't think of a single person I'd recommend them to.
The protagonist is a vampire. Sort of. And a wizard. He spends his time on research and development - particularly magical - and civil planning. That, and murder. Boring, right? Turns out it's everything I want in a book. It speaks to something of the computer scientist in me. I sink right in and lose hours at a time.
There are issues, to be sure. They can be repetitive - in such a manner as entire conversations can recur, if not verbatim than in concept. There are some typos. I reported maybe six, which is fewer than I'd expect, given the length. They're small and don't detract much overall.
With the impressive rate at which the author produces these I can forgive all that. I can even understand it.
This entry introduces time travel, which I tend to dislike. It's difficult to do well. It's difficult to do even passably. Thankfully, once you crest that portion it's largely ignored.
I liked it.
The protagonist is a vampire. Sort of. And a wizard. He spends his time on research and development - particularly magical - and civil planning. That, and murder. Boring, right? Turns out it's everything I want in a book. It speaks to something of the computer scientist in me. I sink right in and lose hours at a time.
There are issues, to be sure. They can be repetitive - in such a manner as entire conversations can recur, if not verbatim than in concept. There are some typos. I reported maybe six, which is fewer than I'd expect, given the length. They're small and don't detract much overall.
With the impressive rate at which the author produces these I can forgive all that. I can even understand it.
This entry introduces time travel, which I tend to dislike. It's difficult to do well. It's difficult to do even passably. Thankfully, once you crest that portion it's largely ignored.
I liked it.
November 17, 2021
Rambling
I really like this series as a whole, however as the books have progressed I have liked them less. The main character is like Kevin the dog at times and gets distracted and then goes on long tangents explaining run related stuff.
The author needs to learn that readers don't need to know every detail that doesn't pertain to the plot. You can expedite scenes, instead of rambling on and on. There are a lot of points in this book especially and the last few as well where I just wanted to skip forward.
The parts of the story where Eric is with people doing things is great! But when he is doing is stuff by himself it gets boring, and the repeated lose of characters that are sucked into his gravitational aura is getting really old.
Can we please keep some continuity? Except the same old troupe of him running away and starting all over....
I really like this series as a whole, however as the books have progressed I have liked them less. The main character is like Kevin the dog at times and gets distracted and then goes on long tangents explaining run related stuff.
The author needs to learn that readers don't need to know every detail that doesn't pertain to the plot. You can expedite scenes, instead of rambling on and on. There are a lot of points in this book especially and the last few as well where I just wanted to skip forward.
The parts of the story where Eric is with people doing things is great! But when he is doing is stuff by himself it gets boring, and the repeated lose of characters that are sucked into his gravitational aura is getting really old.
Can we please keep some continuity? Except the same old troupe of him running away and starting all over....
August 3, 2019
Excellent as always.
Therefore itch that only these long slightly rambly books can scratch for me.
Time to start the process of frustratedly projecting the desire for the next book at the author all over again.
Therefore itch that only these long slightly rambly books can scratch for me.
Time to start the process of frustratedly projecting the desire for the next book at the author all over again.
September 18, 2021
My Rating System:
5- Perfect for my taste, could not physically stop reading/listening, wanted more afterword.
4- Almost perfect, could not stop reading/listening, probably wanted more afterword.
3- Enjoyed the book, could see others loving it, need to think if I want more.
2- Can see why others might like the book, but I could not, I do not want more.
1- What is this? What went wrong? Why did they do this? This doesn't make any sense! (No idea who it is for but definitely not for me).
[Audiobook Version]
If you like a protagonist who actually studies the magic that is used to gain a better understanding of the world, this is the best book I can come up with so far. The downside to this, or upside in my case, is that the protagonist rambles on a lot and goes on long tangents about what did and did not work when experimenting. This is also found throughout the entire series so if you find that this is not to your taste, then I would highly suggest finding another series. The audiobook version is very well done and is great to listen to while working on other things. However, I did have to increase the playback speed a bit more than I normally do. I enjoyed these books but the resets are getting worse. While I like the overall story and characters, for the most part, I really hate the resets. I know it is not the end but the constant resets that occur once every book or so are very annoying.
February 29, 2020
Can't wait to see where the story goes in the next book! definitely my favorite book series.
August 29, 2019
4.5 Stars
October 13, 2020
Book six of the explosive Nightlord series.
Mobius: Book Six of the Nightlord Series by Aaron Whited is high fantasy and science fiction set in a world removed from ordinary time and space, but existing adjacently in a dimension next to this one. This is book six in the series and begins with Eric who is a powerful Nightlord, while he is standing in his operations battle room mulling over strategic and tactical decisions in a war against hostile kingdoms on the flat world of Rethven. His conversations and thoughts are about nuclear weapons and the moral use of them. Surpringly, his armies are equipped with bows and arrows, swords, and soldiers mounted on horses.
The style of writing, at this stage, takes a conversational tone as the protagonist explains in detail the effects of a nuclear explosion on a city and its inhabitants. An unfortunate course of action which he decides upon, as this strategy unleash forces which lead to the eventual destruction of the world of Rethven. He has no other choice but to rapidly employ magical and scientific methods in order to save a small portion of the world before it is totally consumed by the forces of chaos that begin enveloping it.
His plans proceed relatively well, however, the sun, which has also somehow stopped rising, has left the world in constant darkness. This means that as a vampire, he has to consume more blood from living creatures. As could be expected, this leads to some complications in his role as an all-powerful ruler of a kingdom. Farther on, into the plot, he is faced with a host of additional difficulties. These include paradoxes resulting from time travel using an ancient piece of technology, as well as the annoying interference of a powerful orb which appears to have developed a malevolent will of its own.
This is an intricately crafted book and part of a lengthy series. Personally, I don't feel that it is really necessary to have read the other books in the series to enjoy it, as there are more than enough details included. The plot proceeds at a fast pace with exciting scenes of action, intrigue, and magical super science combined with weirdly fantastic technology. In spite of this, the author manages to insert prolific details of history, cosmology, theories about time travel, and a variety of other scientific concepts, without interfering with the flow of events or of the plot.
Reading this book is an intensely visual experience, while the entire atmosphere and cosmic mood that it generates are similar to that found in graphic novels from Marvel and other fantasy comic books. The various characters are all equally fantastic and diverse. I am strongly reminded of superheroes and comic book versions of the ancient Norse gods, as well as powerful entities on a cosmic scale, reminiscent of H. P. Lovecraft's Cthullu universe.
Mobius: Book Six of the Nightlord Series by Aaron Whited is high fantasy and science fiction set in a world removed from ordinary time and space, but existing adjacently in a dimension next to this one. This is book six in the series and begins with Eric who is a powerful Nightlord, while he is standing in his operations battle room mulling over strategic and tactical decisions in a war against hostile kingdoms on the flat world of Rethven. His conversations and thoughts are about nuclear weapons and the moral use of them. Surpringly, his armies are equipped with bows and arrows, swords, and soldiers mounted on horses.
The style of writing, at this stage, takes a conversational tone as the protagonist explains in detail the effects of a nuclear explosion on a city and its inhabitants. An unfortunate course of action which he decides upon, as this strategy unleash forces which lead to the eventual destruction of the world of Rethven. He has no other choice but to rapidly employ magical and scientific methods in order to save a small portion of the world before it is totally consumed by the forces of chaos that begin enveloping it.
His plans proceed relatively well, however, the sun, which has also somehow stopped rising, has left the world in constant darkness. This means that as a vampire, he has to consume more blood from living creatures. As could be expected, this leads to some complications in his role as an all-powerful ruler of a kingdom. Farther on, into the plot, he is faced with a host of additional difficulties. These include paradoxes resulting from time travel using an ancient piece of technology, as well as the annoying interference of a powerful orb which appears to have developed a malevolent will of its own.
This is an intricately crafted book and part of a lengthy series. Personally, I don't feel that it is really necessary to have read the other books in the series to enjoy it, as there are more than enough details included. The plot proceeds at a fast pace with exciting scenes of action, intrigue, and magical super science combined with weirdly fantastic technology. In spite of this, the author manages to insert prolific details of history, cosmology, theories about time travel, and a variety of other scientific concepts, without interfering with the flow of events or of the plot.
Reading this book is an intensely visual experience, while the entire atmosphere and cosmic mood that it generates are similar to that found in graphic novels from Marvel and other fantasy comic books. The various characters are all equally fantastic and diverse. I am strongly reminded of superheroes and comic book versions of the ancient Norse gods, as well as powerful entities on a cosmic scale, reminiscent of H. P. Lovecraft's Cthullu universe.
January 30, 2020
Starts with a bang
I should probably apologize for my title pun, but I think Halar would appreciate it.
This book resolves some longer running plot threads before moving into new territory. We see more well-done examples of Halar being genre-savvy and intelligent, as well as some with him really struggling.
He remains super powerful, but is there and surprised by foes a few times, which I think is definitely to the books benefit.
There are also several instances where we get to see new people come to know Halar to some extent, and it's always fun to see people grapple with that.
I should probably apologize for my title pun, but I think Halar would appreciate it.
This book resolves some longer running plot threads before moving into new territory. We see more well-done examples of Halar being genre-savvy and intelligent, as well as some with him really struggling.
He remains super powerful, but is there and surprised by foes a few times, which I think is definitely to the books benefit.
There are also several instances where we get to see new people come to know Halar to some extent, and it's always fun to see people grapple with that.
February 21, 2020
Great Series
For a long time i didn't like reading, i would get bored and fall asleep quickly. I fairly recently tried listening to books, and got addict, started with Sarah J. Mass, then Michael J Sullivan, the Andy Peloquin and Garon Whited. I have listened to some others but these are my favorite. Anyway I love this series and after book 5 Void I thought this series might end but looks like i was wrong thank goodness. My only problem now is I'm going to be waiting for ever for the next book in the series.
For a long time i didn't like reading, i would get bored and fall asleep quickly. I fairly recently tried listening to books, and got addict, started with Sarah J. Mass, then Michael J Sullivan, the Andy Peloquin and Garon Whited. I have listened to some others but these are my favorite. Anyway I love this series and after book 5 Void I thought this series might end but looks like i was wrong thank goodness. My only problem now is I'm going to be waiting for ever for the next book in the series.
March 9, 2020
3.5 to maybe 4 stars, I did enjoy this book and the series itself is excellent but this one does have more issues than the other in this series. It is long but I liked that, it is more some of internal dialog of the main character. I like that he is cleaver but sometimes he explains things to much and should dumb it down a little for the reader. The story does jump a little all over the place but it is mostly that this one gets slow in places. All in all I liked it but it is not the best book in this series.
June 23, 2024
Ok could be better
Every book in this series has good parts but the author has ruined them by going into way to much explanation about cells or even about building a bridge etc. The books could be half as long as they are. I skipped so much to get to the actual story, which is good. I do love some of the characters. But what ever happened to Mary. This series could be one of the better ones but is bogged down with unnecessary information
Every book in this series has good parts but the author has ruined them by going into way to much explanation about cells or even about building a bridge etc. The books could be half as long as they are. I skipped so much to get to the actual story, which is good. I do love some of the characters. But what ever happened to Mary. This series could be one of the better ones but is bogged down with unnecessary information
March 5, 2020
Great read for anyone who likes a broody vampire who goes off on long tangents. Story is really just an excuse for Eric to do a bunch of cool stuff in as many genres as possible. Wraps up some previous threads and introduces a newish arc, that this book alone really doesn't seem to begin to cover.
April 24, 2020
Great part of the Nightlord series. I only wished Eric would explain less. He's prattling on for pages about things that have little impact on the story itself. That makes him sound like a right nerd which doesn't really fit with the "undead monster" shtick. Having said that, I enjoyed "Mobius" immensely and I'm looking forward to the next installment.
June 17, 2020
Finished the latest book in the series last night, and I'm already itching for the next installment. Eric is so well written. It feels like I'm experiencing everything he is. And while it's heartbreaking to leave him now, I think I can nap till his next adventure.
January 2, 2021
Not as good as previous. Seems the story is just to fill the gaps in the main characters self analysis....I am hopeful that future titles will focus more on the story any less on the technical hypothesis.
March 19, 2020
Absolutely love it, Mobius deserves my first 5 star review.
April 21, 2020
Excellent read, as with all the others in this series. Can't wait for the 7th installment!
June 13, 2020
TAKING MY TIME WITH THIS ONE, DON'T WANT IT TO END! GARON WHITED , AUTHOR, WROTE THE SERIES IN FIRST PERSON OF ERIC THE MAIN STAR IN THE BOOKS. AMAZING SIMPLY AMAZING....
June 23, 2020
I like this one more than the last since we got somewhat of a restart. I didn't have to remember such a long list of characters and got to meet so many new ones. Grest entry in the series.
February 6, 2021
Mind bending
So many things in this book really made you sit down and think about time and bending time. Wild. Still so good. I can’t wait for the next one!
So many things in this book really made you sit down and think about time and bending time. Wild. Still so good. I can’t wait for the next one!
March 28, 2021
I love this series . In this book Eric establishes himself in a new world . He takes care of the Orb , he then tries to set himself up in a quiet community . Will this work ?
December 6, 2021
Currently rereading the series in anticipation for book 8. Discovering things I've missed and forgotten. Such an amazing series.
March 24, 2022
Honestly I'm realizing that I love every other book, and find the other enjoyable at best.
March 15, 2024
Finally
Series has turned around some, he isn't as emo. Seems to take his time concerning family. I like series, but. Guy makes his own problems worse. But hey it is story.
Series has turned around some, he isn't as emo. Seems to take his time concerning family. I like series, but. Guy makes his own problems worse. But hey it is story.
December 4, 2019
Not what I expected
I love the book it was a little slow in places but I feel like we hot more of an insight into the mc, and it made the book enjoyable even though there was not much progress made. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I love the book it was a little slow in places but I feel like we hot more of an insight into the mc, and it made the book enjoyable even though there was not much progress made. I look forward to the next book in the series.
August 16, 2019
Wonks are happy dancing
Many levels of wonkishness: Science, philosophy, cosmogony (?), strategy, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera... The writing craft is, as always, excellent. A lot of the science is, to be honest, way beyond me. But I love the way this guy writes, so I didn't mind that. The storyline and the world building keep me interested, regardless.
Please post a 4+ Amazon review so that perks are plentiferous. I want to read a whole lot more of these!
Many levels of wonkishness: Science, philosophy, cosmogony (?), strategy, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera... The writing craft is, as always, excellent. A lot of the science is, to be honest, way beyond me. But I love the way this guy writes, so I didn't mind that. The storyline and the world building keep me interested, regardless.
Please post a 4+ Amazon review so that perks are plentiferous. I want to read a whole lot more of these!
August 13, 2019
Thrilling continuation of the series
Once again the author has taken us on a journey through the most unusual combination of fantasy, sci-fi, sword, sourcery and horror to weave an engaging tale. Engaging from start to finish, once more I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Once again the author has taken us on a journey through the most unusual combination of fantasy, sci-fi, sword, sourcery and horror to weave an engaging tale. Engaging from start to finish, once more I can't wait for the next book in this series.
August 17, 2019
Eternal
Somehow, after all of these thousands of pages I still want more. This was a great addition to the Nightlord series, and i love the new and more complex temporal issues, as well as witnessing erics slow slide into madness/monstrosity it really helps show why almost all immortal beongs are monsters by human standards.
Somehow, after all of these thousands of pages I still want more. This was a great addition to the Nightlord series, and i love the new and more complex temporal issues, as well as witnessing erics slow slide into madness/monstrosity it really helps show why almost all immortal beongs are monsters by human standards.
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