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In the Shadow of Monstrous Things
THE OLD WORLD SAGA BEGINS HERE WITH BOOK ONE. An adventure like no other is waiting.GET READY to experience the definitive EBOOK edition of IN THE SHADOW OF MONSTROUS THINGS!
From Australian author Joel Preston comes a story you won't be able to put down. The author noticed that werewolves were always playing second fiddle to every other type of supernatural monster in popular stories, and didn't have a grand tale of their own. He has now corrected this. Drawing from ancient Greek myth, this novel explores the origins of the werewolf curse through the eyes of university graduate Joshua Dare, a man who has come to possess the ancient affliction. This is a tale of gods and monsters in the modern world.In the Shadow of Monstrous Things is Joshua Dare's origin story. You can either start The Old World Saga here, in this smaller monster story, or with Rise Golden Apollo, the epic story of war and gods. You will need to read both to follow Josh's journey through the world of the supernatural.SO WHY NOT START RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW?
AN ANCIENT CURSE. A STORY FROM MYTH. CAN HE LIVE IN THE SHADOW OF THE MONSTER WITHIN?
In Bronze Age Greece a foolish king dared to test the storm-gatherer Zeus. In his arrogance and hubris the king felt the wrath of that God and faded into obscure myth... or so the world thought.
The dark corners of the Earth that ancient curse lingered, twisting and mutating, creating rumours of a monster that dwells within a man. Through time and legend it passed, until in whispers it reached modern day Greece...
Facing an uncertain future, Joshua Dare has embarked on a modern rite of passage - a European getaway. In Greece, during a wild night out, a mysterious barman tells Josh that he’s going to have a particularly lucky night. Yet, fate sees him walking home alone through the dark woods of Corfu. Under the light of a full moon, destiny comes for Josh in the form of a terrifying monster from myth. A harrowing escape leaves him wondering if it was all just a dream. A vicious bite left no scar and dried blood seems to be all that remains of his encounter.
Back home in Australia, the secrets of that night are revealed in lunar light. When the full moon rises in the tropical city of Cairns, death follows. Legend becomes reality as Josh struggles to comprehend the changes he’s undergoing. A local policeman and his friend, Jesse, knows something is connecting Josh to a spate of bloody massacres in Cairns. And he's not the only one.
Now, Josh has been thrust into a world of hidden organisations and shady government operatives. His affliction is different. To understand the power he carries, Josh must unravel the truth of an ancient Greek king cursed by a god. Chased by foreign agents and fearing the beast within, Joshua Dare needs to uncover old secrets revealed only in the light of the full moon.
Get ready for a supernatural thriller with BITE!
Inspired heavily by Greek mythology, In the Shadow of Monstrous Things is an exciting new telling of an age-old monster story, with some unexpected twists along the way.
For action, horror, gore and a little romance, look no futher than In the Shadow of Monstrous Things.
From Australian author Joel Preston comes a story you won't be able to put down. The author noticed that werewolves were always playing second fiddle to every other type of supernatural monster in popular stories, and didn't have a grand tale of their own. He has now corrected this. Drawing from ancient Greek myth, this novel explores the origins of the werewolf curse through the eyes of university graduate Joshua Dare, a man who has come to possess the ancient affliction. This is a tale of gods and monsters in the modern world.In the Shadow of Monstrous Things is Joshua Dare's origin story. You can either start The Old World Saga here, in this smaller monster story, or with Rise Golden Apollo, the epic story of war and gods. You will need to read both to follow Josh's journey through the world of the supernatural.SO WHY NOT START RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW?
AN ANCIENT CURSE. A STORY FROM MYTH. CAN HE LIVE IN THE SHADOW OF THE MONSTER WITHIN?
In Bronze Age Greece a foolish king dared to test the storm-gatherer Zeus. In his arrogance and hubris the king felt the wrath of that God and faded into obscure myth... or so the world thought.
The dark corners of the Earth that ancient curse lingered, twisting and mutating, creating rumours of a monster that dwells within a man. Through time and legend it passed, until in whispers it reached modern day Greece...
Facing an uncertain future, Joshua Dare has embarked on a modern rite of passage - a European getaway. In Greece, during a wild night out, a mysterious barman tells Josh that he’s going to have a particularly lucky night. Yet, fate sees him walking home alone through the dark woods of Corfu. Under the light of a full moon, destiny comes for Josh in the form of a terrifying monster from myth. A harrowing escape leaves him wondering if it was all just a dream. A vicious bite left no scar and dried blood seems to be all that remains of his encounter.
Back home in Australia, the secrets of that night are revealed in lunar light. When the full moon rises in the tropical city of Cairns, death follows. Legend becomes reality as Josh struggles to comprehend the changes he’s undergoing. A local policeman and his friend, Jesse, knows something is connecting Josh to a spate of bloody massacres in Cairns. And he's not the only one.
Now, Josh has been thrust into a world of hidden organisations and shady government operatives. His affliction is different. To understand the power he carries, Josh must unravel the truth of an ancient Greek king cursed by a god. Chased by foreign agents and fearing the beast within, Joshua Dare needs to uncover old secrets revealed only in the light of the full moon.
Get ready for a supernatural thriller with BITE!
Inspired heavily by Greek mythology, In the Shadow of Monstrous Things is an exciting new telling of an age-old monster story, with some unexpected twists along the way.
For action, horror, gore and a little romance, look no futher than In the Shadow of Monstrous Things.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2020
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About the author
Joel Adam Preston
8 books9 followersCurrently, Joel lives and works in tropical North Queensland, fresh from moving out of the Australian Outback.
Prior to his adventure into the heart of Australia, Joel had an exciting and varied range of jobs, all of which provide an endless pool of information for his novels. After completing a degree in multimedia journalism in Townsville, North Queensland, he hung around university for another year to manage the on-campus night club. After that, life grew a bit less exciting as his hunt for a full time job led him into a couple of years of mundane work. Yet, it all turned around when he applied to be an English teacher in Japan.
Moving to Japan showed him a whole new way to live. While it was only for a short period, the experience would have a profound impact. All of sudden, chasing opportunities wasn’t such an easy idea to dismiss.
When he returned from Japan, he applied for an exciting government job. He worked at Cairns airport while he underwent test after test until at last he was accepted. And after his training, where did he get sent? Back to the desert where he was born.
Outside of work, Joel is a passionate amateur snowboarder, whose main barrier to improvement is what he calls ‘the fear of death’.
He also travels frequently, having a few big hikes under his belt. Namely that of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and reaching Everest Base Camp in Nepal. His favourite place in the world is Japan, where he tried to get to every year (when life allows it).
Joel is also a big nerd, indulging in many things of that persuasion. He loves the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter (saying without shame that he has read each book over twenty times each).
Joel hopes you enjoy his novels and promises there are bigger and better stories still to come.
Prior to his adventure into the heart of Australia, Joel had an exciting and varied range of jobs, all of which provide an endless pool of information for his novels. After completing a degree in multimedia journalism in Townsville, North Queensland, he hung around university for another year to manage the on-campus night club. After that, life grew a bit less exciting as his hunt for a full time job led him into a couple of years of mundane work. Yet, it all turned around when he applied to be an English teacher in Japan.
Moving to Japan showed him a whole new way to live. While it was only for a short period, the experience would have a profound impact. All of sudden, chasing opportunities wasn’t such an easy idea to dismiss.
When he returned from Japan, he applied for an exciting government job. He worked at Cairns airport while he underwent test after test until at last he was accepted. And after his training, where did he get sent? Back to the desert where he was born.
Outside of work, Joel is a passionate amateur snowboarder, whose main barrier to improvement is what he calls ‘the fear of death’.
He also travels frequently, having a few big hikes under his belt. Namely that of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and reaching Everest Base Camp in Nepal. His favourite place in the world is Japan, where he tried to get to every year (when life allows it).
Joel is also a big nerd, indulging in many things of that persuasion. He loves the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter (saying without shame that he has read each book over twenty times each).
Joel hopes you enjoy his novels and promises there are bigger and better stories still to come.
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June 14, 2022
In the Shadow Of Monstrous Things is the first book in the series written by Joel Preston. The book is based on the fascinating concept of werewolves. This book is supernatural thriller and mythological fiction where the origin and the curse of werewolves is highlighted. The book is heavily inspired by Greek mythology. The story of the book revolves around the concept of werewolves but in today's world where our protagonist named Joshua Dare gets tangled up in supernatural phenomenon.
Joshua undergoes a transformation caused by the effects of lunar light. Josh now is unable to comprehend the experiences that he is having. He must go on a journey to unveil the mysteries behind all this and to get answers for his questions. Also the government authorities is on his tail for bloody massacres that had happened over the period of time as he is primary suspect.
The story of the book is the journey of Joshua Dare which takes him to the world of ancient Greek. In order to discover the origin of werewolves and his curse, he now must face supernatural phenomenons and forces that are beyond logic and comprehension.
The book highlights the concept of werewolves like no other book has ever done before. The story of the book is well paced. The world building is very much commendable and character development is also amazing. The book is engaging and gripping to read. It is very interesting and holds your attention from the first to the last page. It is highly recommended to those who love supernatural thriller stories.
Joshua undergoes a transformation caused by the effects of lunar light. Josh now is unable to comprehend the experiences that he is having. He must go on a journey to unveil the mysteries behind all this and to get answers for his questions. Also the government authorities is on his tail for bloody massacres that had happened over the period of time as he is primary suspect.
The story of the book is the journey of Joshua Dare which takes him to the world of ancient Greek. In order to discover the origin of werewolves and his curse, he now must face supernatural phenomenons and forces that are beyond logic and comprehension.
The book highlights the concept of werewolves like no other book has ever done before. The story of the book is well paced. The world building is very much commendable and character development is also amazing. The book is engaging and gripping to read. It is very interesting and holds your attention from the first to the last page. It is highly recommended to those who love supernatural thriller stories.
December 11, 2021
A no holds barred Australian werewolf yarn. Just brilliant. A really good storyline that is 100% believable and then an appropriate amount of violence to reflect the reality of a werewolf in Far North Queensland. The description of the transformations are just awesome and the authors knowledge of Greek mythology and the werewolf origins make this tale really authentic. Beats every other werewolf tale out there and the fact that is in Australia is icing on the cake. Loved it. A real page turner.
January 11, 2021
Such a page turner, I enjoyed every moment of this book. It’s a great take on a classic werewolf tale. With so many relatable Australian characters it is bound to create some laughs!
December 12, 2021
Great take on the often stereotypical werewolf genre, lots of mythology written into, great book!
December 12, 2021
A very enjoyable and unique take on the conventional werewolf story.
December 12, 2021
What a surprising read. Taking a mix of myth and legend, and placing it in tropical Australia. Certainly not your usual werewolf setting. Great story.
December 16, 2021
Great novel, great series, definitely do recommend giving it a read.
This booked had me from the start and struggled to put it down as the story really has you wanting more at every chapter.
This booked had me from the start and struggled to put it down as the story really has you wanting more at every chapter.
October 24, 2022
Highly recommend In the shadow of Monstrous Things. A great read from start to finish.
I normally only read true stories and autobiographies and had little interest in fiction books.
Until a friend recommended I read this book. Well it had me hooked - a fantastic read which had me awaiting the rest of the series.
I normally only read true stories and autobiographies and had little interest in fiction books.
Until a friend recommended I read this book. Well it had me hooked - a fantastic read which had me awaiting the rest of the series.
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