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The author also has a good imagination in describing his characters and scenes, which is something I really like in a book. I even dreamt of the Hounds in the Abyss. My favorite one was Redemption, a short story about a boy who even though he has little in that world, he is taken away from everything he knows. The author did a good job narrating this story; giving enough information without spoiling it. I feel that this story itself is great on its own, you could place it on a different time line than the Three Moons Realm and it would be really interesting.
There are few books that I really enjoy without getting mad at them and this was definitely one of them. Sep 25, Grampy rated it it was amazing.
Vernon it is NOT a novel, as indicated lays a foundation for his up-coming novel set in that same realm. The five short stories in this volume introduce us to several very diverse characters and the apparent situations for which they are heading, without conclusively resolving any of those situations.
This is a clever technique to encourage readers me, for example to be anxiously awaiting publication of the completed novel. I'm certainly eager to learn more about where these characters are going, and what roles they will perform in the overall story.
In fact, the characters introduced to us are so diverse, one might not recognize they all factor into the same story if not for opportune references to "the abyss". The first short story takes place within an upper level of the enigmatic abyss, while each subsequent story mentions "the abyss" at least one time. The anticipated novel is, as a matter of fact, to be called "Bound to The Abyss", and takes place within this same Three Moons Realm.
If my interpretation is correct, and these five stories each provide just a taste of the novel to come, it will be a very captivating, action-packed story indeed. Reading these short expositions of coming events, one just naturally foresees there will be "abyss" to pay before it's all over! It is unclear just what is the significance of "three" moons. However, I have no doubt whatsoever that question will be answered in due course, and will in all likelihood prove to be a key element in the story.
These five short stories follow a variety of characters that reside in the Three Moons Realm or the Abyss, a connected world created by one of the world's gods . Editorial Reviews. From the Author. A collection of stories I wrote while working on Bound to the The Three Moons Realm: Characters by [Vernon, James R.].
Any way you want to slice and dice this collection of short stories, it is evident that the novel-in-progress will be well worth the wait. Put this novel on your To Be Read list even before it's published.
Then, get a copy of this short story collection to whet your appetite for the adventure ahead. James Vernon has a real winner on his hands! Mike rated it liked it Jan 22, Caitlin rated it it was amazing Jul 15, Carolina rated it it was amazing Apr 05, Ryan Loveland rated it really liked it Apr 18, Becky marked it as to-read Oct 19, Gary Vanucci marked it as to-read Oct 31, Wolfhunter marked it as to-read May 02, Tony Petry marked it as to-read Aug 03, Bahare A marked it as to-read Jul 23, Alba-Emilio marked it as to-read Jan 17, Vernon was born and lives on the planet Earth.
He holds a degree in teaching mathematics in junior and high schools, which has zero influence on his writing. Instead he has spent as much time as possible, from a time when he could handle somewhat complicated words, reading and enjoying fantasy novels. Next you'll look through the eyes of a man on mission to eradicate the Nexmortis; men and women that corrupt the dead and dying. Even with the blessing of the goddess of the soul, does the Unnamed Man have a chance against such dark magic users and their abominations?
Next we find Fila Morelso about to perform her dazzling illusions and tell epic stories in her role as a Sparkteller. But this particular audience is a little rougher than most and she doesn't exactly have the option of turning them down.
Our fourth story finds Declan Windsor enjoying a peaceful day out fishing. Pulling in a decent catch is easy when you can manipulate the water itself as an Elementalist. Unfortunately, off of the water, Declan has little control of his situation living on the streets of Lurthalan or the people he runs, or crashes, into. The final story finds Zin, imp of the Abyss, practically the bottom of the food chain, under the service of a master a hundred times more powerful than any of the people we've examined so far.
But his inhuman master is as cruel and petty as he is strong, and Zin is constantly on the look out for a way to not only escape his enslavement, but the very Abyss itself. These stories follow major and minor characters that live and go about their lives in Ven Khilada.
They take before, during, or after the major events going on in my different full length series, and can have a large impact on the world or just give some insight into a particular part of it. Each novel has its own theme, but some characters might make appearances in more than one.