JDeVereS's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:35:39 -0700 60 JDeVereS's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Andalon Awakens: Dreamers of Andalon Book One]]> 51051295 Winner - 2021 Independent Press Awards

Finalist - 2021 International Book Awards

Two Worlds Collide in Andalon

Here is the first volume of T.B. Phillips� action-packed series Dreamers of Andalon. Critics agree that his characters are so vivid they come to life, driving the reader to tears of both dread and celebration as he paints a world directly into your mind. This modern fantasy combines magic with emotion while promising political intrigue and adventure. Each page transports you to a realm of dueling worlds, one advanced and the other locked in the age of sail and pirates.

Andalon Awakens

Many years from now, in a world in which we have all been forgotten, the Caldera of Cinder erupts and Andalon descends into chaos. Pirates and outlaws ally against tyranny as magical powers awaken at alarming rates, unraveling the plans of the evil Falconers. These dark administrators harvest children who could potentially manipulate the elements, stealing their abilities for a darker purpose. The heroes of this tale include Eusari Thorinson, kidnapped and sold at a young age. She must choose vengeance against those responsible for the pain she endured in evil hands, or choose to challenge the Falconers beside Braen Braston - a quiet outcast from the northern kingdom of Fjorik. Across the continent Robert Esterling fights to come of age and struggles with physical limitations while leading a civil war against his usurper brother - the leader chosen by the Falconers. He must decide the fate of thousands of refugees from the west, the hated and feared Pescari and their powerful goddess of fire.

Follow these unlikely heroes as they face political intrigue and work through personal barriers. Read along as they learn to use their powers without destroying the very people they feel compelled to save. Gasp as they discover a much more dangerous foe than Andalon ever dreamed.

Andalon Awakens is an emotional ride that will lead you to laughter, tears, and gasps along the way. T. B. Phillips is a craftsman who toys with your heart and leads you by the hand through expert world building, putting you inside each of his characters.

"Sometimes you read a book and realize you're reading art. This book does that."

"I was absolutely blown away by the rich descriptions and well-formed action sequences. This book is a clinic in writing artistry. It was outstanding in every regard. If there was an option for a sixth star, this book should get it. This book was turned up to 11 all the way to the end. Nice Work." - ZombieTex, â­‘â­‘â­‘â­‘â­�

"A fantastic tale with pirates, sword fights, magic, love, betrayal, secrets and more!"

"TB Phillips is becoming a master-craftsman weaving a beautiful tapestry of characters, adventure and wonder. The imagery of the battles at sea, the Pescari people, and even the evil that lurks behind the book cover is magnificently written. You will latch onto each character and hope your beloved favorites survive to the end of the series. Phillips has a vivid imagination that compels the reader to turn the pages faster and faster until they finish with a desire to read more." - Maria Thompson, â­‘â­‘â­‘â­‘â­�

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370 T.B. Phillips JDeVereS 5 AN EXCELLENT TALE - WELL WRITTEN

This is an excellent story with beautifully crafted descriptions and all the buried meanings necessary for a great fiction novel. Nicely timed twists and turns made reading a pleasure. Looking forward to reading book 2!]]>
4.39 Andalon Awakens: Dreamers of Andalon Book One
author: T.B. Phillips
name: JDeVereS
average rating: 4.39
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read at: 2021/03/21
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AN EXCELLENT TALE - WELL WRITTEN

This is an excellent story with beautifully crafted descriptions and all the buried meanings necessary for a great fiction novel. Nicely timed twists and turns made reading a pleasure. Looking forward to reading book 2!
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The Conduit 56591387 ★★★★� "Phillip Macko is my new Patterson!" M. Fellows

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Inspired by true events.In the 1980’s, a cult known as The Celestial Temple shocked the world when its members died in a ceremonial mass suicide in the mountain community of Bolsiver they formed in Quebec, Canada.

Three decades later to the day, an eerily similar ritual leads to death in a sleepy Illinois town...Former counterintelligence officer turned author Nathan Badger walked away from covert operations for a quiet life of writing and rock climbing...until the night his missing lover Abby reappears in his driveway, tortured, disoriented, and determined to take her own life.

When San Diego Sheriff’s Department Detective Drew Cavanaugh targets Badger as the prime suspect in Abby’s assault, he’s forced to dust off his sleuthing skills to focus on two simple track down Abby’s abductors and bring them to justice.Badger’s quest for answers plunges him deep into the nightmare world of his forgotten past. Every step in his investigation leads him closer to uncovering a link between Abby’s abduction and clandestine government experiments.

Every discovery unlocks yet more memories he never knew existed...

Memories connecting Badger to the events at Bolsiver, and to Paradign, a new age belief system brokering in the re-writing of its member’s perceptions.

Memories powerful people will sacrifice anything to keep hidden. Memories placing the lives of Badger and countless others at risk…unless he can piece together the puzzle in time to stop another series of horrific crimes from occurring.

Spanning the western hemisphere from the beaches of San Diego to the plateaus of Bogota, THE CONDUIT is an adult psychological thriller inspired by actual events



★★★★� "Wildly Tense Thrill Ride!" - Julie]]>
407 Phillip Macko JDeVereS 5 A PAGE TURNER - COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!

In the vein of Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan, Nathan Badger is poised to become our next action hero. Phillip Macko's writing style carries the same dynamic punch as that of his main protagonist. Looking forward to reading the next installment.]]>
3.62 The Conduit
author: Phillip Macko
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average rating: 3.62
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A PAGE TURNER - COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!

In the vein of Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan, Nathan Badger is poised to become our next action hero. Phillip Macko's writing style carries the same dynamic punch as that of his main protagonist. Looking forward to reading the next installment.
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<![CDATA[The Lightning Knight (The Knights of Nine #1)]]> 56483580
But this isn’t his story, it’s mine. See, I once thought magic was only the stuff of fairytales, and I was wrong. I’m doing my best to protect, train, and mentor Po as we search for the key to unlock magic before a dangerous secret group gets there first.

I mean, while that all seems a bit much to take on for a sixteen year-old, that's because it is. Here I was just planning on courting the girl of my dreams, figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, and trying not to get into too much trouble. But things can never be that easy, can they? I guess if it were easy, it wouldn’t be me.

I am Oliver Quartermaine, and my life is about to get a lot more complicated.]]>
456 Sean P. Valiente 0960038124 JDeVereS 4 A TALL TALE -WELL TOLD

A creative saga well worth reading if you are a fan of fantasy! Adventure, romance (teenage romance), magic. A beautiful blending of fantasy and medieval duels. Read and enjoy!]]>
4.36 2020 The Lightning Knight (The Knights of Nine #1)
author: Sean P. Valiente
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average rating: 4.36
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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A TALL TALE -WELL TOLD

A creative saga well worth reading if you are a fan of fantasy! Adventure, romance (teenage romance), magic. A beautiful blending of fantasy and medieval duels. Read and enjoy!
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<![CDATA[The Elfkin Journals: Blending Of The Races]]> 42760569 Interstellar Fantasy Warder Garith De' Graoin and Doctor Lan De Tian lead a team of "Misfits" on a quest to save their universe from a plague that is sweeping through an entire civilization. Utilizing the power of bonded mind stones, they shape the energies of the universe to reach across time and space seeking out the enemy. As the most elite team of Warders in the Elfkin Federation... they are assigned the responsibility to enter an alternate universe... find the weakness in the aggressor's system and stop the plague. Unfortunately, the enemy they face possesses genetic mutations that make them the equivalent of 'minor gods'. Tragically, this team knows that the reason their universe is under attack is the result of their Federation meddling in the affairs of the alternate universe. To win... they must save 'the Mother', defeat a minor god, and restore order to the alternate universe. What can this tiny team of 7 multi-racial Elfkins do against an entire Empire? WIN! They either win or two civilizations will devolve into primal chaos. ˃˃˃ Scroll up and grab a copy today. ... In the tradition of Tolkien and Asimov this novel invites you to step into new worlds of thought!]]> 509 JDeVereS JDeVereS 0 to-read 4.50 The Elfkin Journals: Blending Of The Races
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