Risen Gods eBook JF Penn J Thorn
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“It doesn’t matter what you believe. The time is here, and they are coming. After so long, the gods are rising again.”
Ben Henare turned away from the gods of his ancestors to follow his own path, choosing the modern world over myths of demons and monsters.
But when New Zealand is shaken by earthquakes and dark powers are released, Ben must fight his way north through ice caves and oceans, battling the evil god Whiro and the creatures of the earth and sky.
Lucy Campion is a trainee doctor, a rational scientist with no belief in demons. When her parents are killed and her sister is threatened, Lucy is tasked with carrying an ancient talisman north to where the oceans meet. But both human and supernatural foes stand in her way.
As the people they love are threatened and New Zealand begins to crumble, can Ben and Lucy find each other again and save the country from the wrath of the Risen Gods?
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling supernatural thriller author J.F.Penn, and dark fantasy author, J. Thorn, comes a stand-alone novel of demons, monsters, and Risen Gods.
Risen Gods is a fast-paced, urban fantasy adventure set in Aotearoa/New Zealand, rich with Maori mythology of gods, goddesses, and demons. If you enjoy supernatural thrillers, download a sample or buy now.
Risen Gods eBook JF Penn J Thorn
I initially bought the ebook, and then I won a free copy of the audiobook from one of the authors in return for an honest review.First, I want to comment on the narration. The narrator did a good, solid performance with really good pacing and excellent pronunciation of unusual Maori words. He has a pleasant, slightly gravelly voice. I have one minor complaint that when he is not doing characters' voices he sometimes sounds a too clinical and slightly monotone as if he is reading the nightly news. He does not attempt any New Zealand accents (he sounds American all the time), but I was fine with that. He is as good at women's voices as he is with men's, and he differentiates various characters' voices well. In addiction, the production was almost always very good. However, once in a while, I can tell there are one-sentence-long sections that I can tell were recorded later in a different location that has an unpleasant echo.
This book is an imaginative thrill ride that I loved. It is a natural disaster story mixed with thrilling action and fascinating fantasy based on the religion of the Maori, the native New Zealand culture. If, like me, you love Neil Gaiman's "American Gods", then try this action-packed novella-length story of several people trying to save New Zealand after the sleeping Gods rise up and cause all kinds of natural disasters. There are earthquakes, a tsunami, volcanic eruptions, and storms! It is also a cool travelog of all the most famous places in New Zealand from Auckland all the way to the far northern tip. Unlike crappy action movies, the action in this book makes sense, and the characters' escapes from death sound plausible to me.
FYI, there are no sex scenes, but I would rate it PG-13 or R because of some bloody injuries and some occasional chilling violence. Thankfully, there are no love triangles and very little romance. This is a highly enjoyable fantasy novella and audiobook. I have told all of my finds who like fantasy that they really need to try it.
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Risen Gods eBook JF Penn J Thorn Reviews
I bought this book yesterday and finished it early hours of this morning, I seriously could not put it down. The setting was awesome, of course being a kiwi I would say that lol, the pace was fast and exciting and the mix of the mystic and the modern really well written.
The history and myths of Maori legends came alive but the novel didn't just concentrate on that aspect of our diverse country, it took us into the mixture of cultures and the very dark side that lurks underneath the surface of New Zealand. It also brought through the kiwi 'can do' attitude, the attitude that keeps us going and makes us reach out our hands and help others when disaster strikes. After being rocked by earthquakes a lot in the last few years you can't help but wonder if the drift away from beliefs of our ancestors and the tales we grew up with here might have much more substance than we ever want to believe.
Buy this book, you will never regret it,
The idea for this novel was a good one but the book needs a stronger editorial direction. I was excited to see a novel using New Zealand and the Maori culture since these are too often overlooked for novels. I really wanted Risen Gods to be a winner. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
The characters could have been compelling but are somewhat inconsistent.
The story itself is too fast and feels unnaturally truncated. We needed more buildup to the disasters. Iwe don't have enough contact with the characters or the background culture to understand where the characters or the action is going or wh.
Perhaps ny greatest disappointment came from the interaction with Maori culture and deities. I expected the deities to be more direct personalities, some of whom work with the humans. We see glimpses of that but instead of feeling natural to the story it comes off as dues ex machina.
In summary, Risen Gods is an excellent idea which needs maybe another thirty thousand words and a good developmental editor to reach its promise.
Ben Henare (son) & Lucy Campion (daughter/sister, medical student) were in separate dinghies bouncing on the waves.
Christchurch, New Zealand. A 7.3 earthquake had hit, followed by a tsunami.
Bodies & debris were everywhere. Houses & cars were in shambles or in total disarray.
Sirens & explosions could be heard & seen.
Ben wasn’t sure if he was dead/alive.
Lucy was frantic looking for her mum & dad.
Lucy’s mum & dad were buried in the rubble of the family house.
Amber Campion (14, sister) had somehow survived.
Tamati (Ben’s grandfather) had escaped death also.
The Red Cross had finally arrived.
Amber had gotten separated from Lucy.
Sitona (m, cousin, trafficker) had found her wandering around.
An elderly woman had told Lucy an evil man had taken Amber to Kaikoura.
Rangi Anahera (boat taxi driver) had helped get Amber away from Sitona.
Lucy & Amber were finally reunited.
Ben & Gina (American, barmaid) were doing their best to locate Lucy & Amber.
Lucy & Rangi went over the Bombay Hills & ended up in Auckland.
Ben, Lucy & Amber were back at the Pegasus Bay Sailing Club.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written dark fantasy book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great fantasy movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It ws just OK for me so I will rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Curl Up Press; Digital Services LLC.; Author; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
I initially bought the ebook, and then I won a free copy of the audiobook from one of the authors in return for an honest review.
First, I want to comment on the narration. The narrator did a good, solid performance with really good pacing and excellent pronunciation of unusual Maori words. He has a pleasant, slightly gravelly voice. I have one minor complaint that when he is not doing characters' voices he sometimes sounds a too clinical and slightly monotone as if he is reading the nightly news. He does not attempt any New Zealand accents (he sounds American all the time), but I was fine with that. He is as good at women's voices as he is with men's, and he differentiates various characters' voices well. In addiction, the production was almost always very good. However, once in a while, I can tell there are one-sentence-long sections that I can tell were recorded later in a different location that has an unpleasant echo.
This book is an imaginative thrill ride that I loved. It is a natural disaster story mixed with thrilling action and fascinating fantasy based on the religion of the Maori, the native New Zealand culture. If, like me, you love Neil Gaiman's "American Gods", then try this action-packed novella-length story of several people trying to save New Zealand after the sleeping Gods rise up and cause all kinds of natural disasters. There are earthquakes, a tsunami, volcanic eruptions, and storms! It is also a cool travelog of all the most famous places in New Zealand from Auckland all the way to the far northern tip. Unlike crappy action movies, the action in this book makes sense, and the characters' escapes from death sound plausible to me.
FYI, there are no sex scenes, but I would rate it PG-13 or R because of some bloody injuries and some occasional chilling violence. Thankfully, there are no love triangles and very little romance. This is a highly enjoyable fantasy novella and audiobook. I have told all of my finds who like fantasy that they really need to try it.
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