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THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER is now available for purchase!
Dear friends,
This is a special email to announce that The Knowledge Seeker is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, ebook and KU formats! 😎
Amazon US:
Amazon UK:
Amazon Canada:
Amazon Australia:
The hardcover copy option should appear any day now.
What readers have said so far:
"I loved this book. The main character is intelligent and a very positive role model. I don't usually like 'dystopian' stories but this has some great ideas and warnings about our future. I highly recommend this book." ★★★★�
- BookBub reviewer
"The Knowledge Seeker is an exciting, action-packed dystopian adventure filled with much discovery. Discovery of one's self, humanity, friendship, right and wrong. Twists and turns arise everywhere, within past memories and the apocalyptic future the author created, that readers will be left at the edge of their seats. Eodain is definitely a hero to root for." ★★★★�
- Giselle Schneider, author of Stars Hollow Paranormal Mysteries
"This is truly a 5 star book. It reminds me of "A Canticle for Leibowitz" but more contemporary and extremely well written. You won't regret the time taken to delve into The Knowledge Seeker." ★★★★�
- Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ review
"This book if going to be worth its weight in gold it has twists and turns, ups and downs i has everything you need in a book like this one i wish i could say more but i cant because it is not out yet, just buy it you wont be disappointed." ★★★★�
- Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ review
Acknowledgements
This book could not have seen the light of day without the help from some very special people:
Beta readers: five beta readers dissected the story when it was still in its "baby" form and came back to me with a pile of questions and plot holes. This was a tough yet crucial process that allowed me to elevate the story. I did my very best to address each and every one of their 5000 comments (*gulp*). Some beta readers may not want to identify themselves, but if you do, feel free to do so on my Facebook page (I'll post something soon).
Editors: a special shout-out to my brilliant and talented editor, author and friend, Cristy Watson, who stood by my side throughout two long rounds of gruesome editing, weeding out typos and plot holes. It was intense and exhilarating at the same time! Editing with Cristy makes the whole process fun and exciting instead boring and repetitive. Also, thank you to Alexandra Ott for providing an early editorial assessment of my manuscript. If you are looking for an editor, don't hesitate to reach out to her: [email protected] .
Putting the science in the fiction: a special thanks to Peter Vogel, who guided me through some head-scratching sections related to satellites, ground stations, the internet, long-lasting storage devices and batteries. Peter has an extensive curriculum. Here's his Twitter bio: "Tech journalist, teacher ICT/Physics (ret.). Meteorology / Ham Radio / Astronomy / Cybersecurity / ADS-B / Prime Minister's / Premier's SciTech awards / CERN/HST". Also, he happens to live in my neighborhood, where he regularly connects to satellites and the Space Station from his own back yard! How cool is that?
The Facebook author community: I LOVE the author community on Facebook. Whenever I have publishing issues or questions about weird subjects, I know where to go to for help. Forget Google and Wikipedia - those won't tell me how to describe a believable sword-fight! That's also where I found Shlayne Harms, who gave me useful feedback on what it's like to live with a photographic memory. Authors have some dodgy Google-search histories, let me tell you! I'll share some of those jaw-dropping links on my Facebook page soon.
ARC-readers: Thank you, ARC-readers, for accepting to read The Knowledge Seeker and support me with a review!
Thank you for your support and happy reading everyone! :)
Rae
This is a special email to announce that The Knowledge Seeker is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, ebook and KU formats! 😎
Amazon US:
Amazon UK:
Amazon Canada:
Amazon Australia:
The hardcover copy option should appear any day now.
What readers have said so far:
"I loved this book. The main character is intelligent and a very positive role model. I don't usually like 'dystopian' stories but this has some great ideas and warnings about our future. I highly recommend this book." ★★★★�
- BookBub reviewer
"The Knowledge Seeker is an exciting, action-packed dystopian adventure filled with much discovery. Discovery of one's self, humanity, friendship, right and wrong. Twists and turns arise everywhere, within past memories and the apocalyptic future the author created, that readers will be left at the edge of their seats. Eodain is definitely a hero to root for." ★★★★�
- Giselle Schneider, author of Stars Hollow Paranormal Mysteries
"This is truly a 5 star book. It reminds me of "A Canticle for Leibowitz" but more contemporary and extremely well written. You won't regret the time taken to delve into The Knowledge Seeker." ★★★★�
- Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ review
"This book if going to be worth its weight in gold it has twists and turns, ups and downs i has everything you need in a book like this one i wish i could say more but i cant because it is not out yet, just buy it you wont be disappointed." ★★★★�
- Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ review
Acknowledgements
This book could not have seen the light of day without the help from some very special people:
Beta readers: five beta readers dissected the story when it was still in its "baby" form and came back to me with a pile of questions and plot holes. This was a tough yet crucial process that allowed me to elevate the story. I did my very best to address each and every one of their 5000 comments (*gulp*). Some beta readers may not want to identify themselves, but if you do, feel free to do so on my Facebook page (I'll post something soon).
Editors: a special shout-out to my brilliant and talented editor, author and friend, Cristy Watson, who stood by my side throughout two long rounds of gruesome editing, weeding out typos and plot holes. It was intense and exhilarating at the same time! Editing with Cristy makes the whole process fun and exciting instead boring and repetitive. Also, thank you to Alexandra Ott for providing an early editorial assessment of my manuscript. If you are looking for an editor, don't hesitate to reach out to her: [email protected] .
Putting the science in the fiction: a special thanks to Peter Vogel, who guided me through some head-scratching sections related to satellites, ground stations, the internet, long-lasting storage devices and batteries. Peter has an extensive curriculum. Here's his Twitter bio: "Tech journalist, teacher ICT/Physics (ret.). Meteorology / Ham Radio / Astronomy / Cybersecurity / ADS-B / Prime Minister's / Premier's SciTech awards / CERN/HST". Also, he happens to live in my neighborhood, where he regularly connects to satellites and the Space Station from his own back yard! How cool is that?
The Facebook author community: I LOVE the author community on Facebook. Whenever I have publishing issues or questions about weird subjects, I know where to go to for help. Forget Google and Wikipedia - those won't tell me how to describe a believable sword-fight! That's also where I found Shlayne Harms, who gave me useful feedback on what it's like to live with a photographic memory. Authors have some dodgy Google-search histories, let me tell you! I'll share some of those jaw-dropping links on my Facebook page soon.
ARC-readers: Thank you, ARC-readers, for accepting to read The Knowledge Seeker and support me with a review!
Thank you for your support and happy reading everyone! :)
Rae
Reader's Favorite - 5-star review of The Knowledge Seeker by Rae Knightly
The Knowledge SeekerThe Knowledge Seeker: A YA Dystopian Novel by Rae Knightly is an epic adventure tale in a dystopian setting, 600 years in the future. Past civilizations of the ‘Enlightened People� have disappeared in a total collapse caused by climate change and all-out wars. What remains are two feudalistic city-states engaged in a deadly struggle over the remnants of knowledge collected by one of them in their library of ancient printed books squirreled way from the ruins of past cities. All this knowledge, condensed in an ancient memory device, is entrusted to 16-year-old Eodain (nickname ‘Termite�) by the Grand Protector, so he can spread this knowledge to the whole world where it belongs. The story follows young Termite and a few of his helpers through hair-raising adventures, trials, and tribulations that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. The narrative is from the first-person point of view, in the present tense, by the young Knowledge-Seeker and the language is expertly tailored to the target audience.
In our current age of almost anti-science, denial, and misinformation, this is an extremely important book for young readers to learn and appreciate knowledge in all its forms. What I
found delightfully unexpected was the use of leftover electronic technology, powered by still functioning solar panels from the Enlightened Era. This provides an intriguing contrast with the sword-wielding, horseback riding characters of the medieval setting. The characters are the usual antagonists representing good and evil in a classic struggle for all-out victory. The hair-raising adventures of young Termite are coupled with convincing inner monologues of the protagonist, projecting the conflicting emotions of the young crusader as he follows his sacred quest. I found the ending shockingly unexpected; it would leave any young reader gasping with a realization that they didn’t see it coming. I
recommend The Knowledge Seeker by Rae Knightly to young adults who need all the encouragement to seek knowledge and humanistic values.
In our current age of almost anti-science, denial, and misinformation, this is an extremely important book for young readers to learn and appreciate knowledge in all its forms. What I
found delightfully unexpected was the use of leftover electronic technology, powered by still functioning solar panels from the Enlightened Era. This provides an intriguing contrast with the sword-wielding, horseback riding characters of the medieval setting. The characters are the usual antagonists representing good and evil in a classic struggle for all-out victory. The hair-raising adventures of young Termite are coupled with convincing inner monologues of the protagonist, projecting the conflicting emotions of the young crusader as he follows his sacred quest. I found the ending shockingly unexpected; it would leave any young reader gasping with a realization that they didn’t see it coming. I
recommend The Knowledge Seeker by Rae Knightly to young adults who need all the encouragement to seek knowledge and humanistic values.
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