Published: Feb. 19, 2012
Words: 94,394 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476139302

Short description

They watch me—the feeling as acute as a cold blade against my skin. I may have lived an ordinary existence, but I can fight. Though my memory is like a beast cowering in the shadows, I know in my core I can fight, as if it’s what I’m wired to do. Her breaths echo in my dark cell. Is she real? God help the people that harm her. I am the Solus. My name is Jericho, and killing is what I do best.

Extended description

“They watch me—the feeling as acute as a sharp, cold blade against my skin. I may have lived an ordinary existence, but I can fight. Though my memory is like a beast cowering in the shadows, I know in my core I can fight, as if it’s what I’m wired to do.
Her breaths echo in my dark cell. Is she real? She fills my emptiness with heat, and God help the people that harm her.
I am the Solus. My name is Jericho, and killing is what I do best.”

Jericho’s captivity begins a journey to a forgotten past, forgotten comrades, and forgotten love. His remembrance pulls him back in time to reveal an unexpected metamorphosis to his current state. As memories move Jericho back through history, his captors propel him forward into a surreal world, until both timelines combine to expose who and what Jericho is.

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jeffery moore jericho solus speculative fiction fantasy scifi science fiction the bounds indie author indie books speculative

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Reviews

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Review by: Kristin Figueroa on May 04, 2012 :
I truly enjoyed Jeffery Moore’s book. It is not the type of book I would typically read, but after reading a preview, I thought that the writing was good, and I found the content to be very intriguing. The author calls his work speculative fiction because it defies categorization into any one fictional genre. I completely agree. Jericho Solus is part historical fiction, part legend, part sci-fi, part fantasy, part romance, and part conspiracy—all with an undercurrent of existentialism.

The three central characters in the story are Jericho, the Solus who embodies action and leadership; Gebal, the Insid who personifies wisdom; and Dimash, the Sensum who represents morality. The author does a great job of developing each character around their special trait. And he plays them off one another to create the balance that is necessary. They are part of a legend not unlike those found in many religions throughout history. They are the trinity. Though they must each remain separate, each is dependent on the others. And they are each an extension of an entity referred to as the Father.

Although this concept sounds vaguely familiar, it is not as it seems. This trinity is not of this earth, but it also is most definitely not of saints, archangels, and fluffy white clouds. The world created by Jeffery Moore is one of endless time, strange creatures, and green goo. And as strange and alien as it seems, it is also very human. A world of of honor, love, and understanding.

The story is told in the first person from Jericho’s perspective. This makes perfect sense since he is the part of the trinity that embodies action and leadership; his experiences and reactions in each of the worlds he encounters are a good vehicle for propelling the story forward. Using the first person point of view also works very well because a sense of the unknown is an essential part of the story. Each character goes through periods of not knowing who or what they are, and then they become enlightened. The reader accompanies them as they transform their fear into understanding. The journey takes Jericho and the reader back and forth through time and space. This creates a sense of confusion with an undercurrent of knowing that propels you forward until you have come full circle. In the end, you are left with glittering vestiges of experiences that could each have been legends unto themselves.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ruth Benitez on May 02, 2012 :
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Have you ever feel lost? Jericho Souls didn’t know who he was, where he came or what his purpose was. He woke up one day in a strange place and found out he was heading someplace else and somehow this reactivated his memory. Through several flashbacks we discovered Jericho’s past.

This is a great book, an excellent science fiction one to be more specific. To be completely honest the first two chapters were a little hard for me to read, I felt a little like Jericho trapped in the cage and not knowing what was going on. But fortunately, it only got better, especially when he started to remember his past I felt in love with the story. A great example of why we should give every book a chance.

I never read this kind of science fiction before, one that involves alien people and other world creatures. But the characters and the surrounding are so well described that you feel you are actually seeing them. This proves the great ability of the author to translate to words, all the things that were in his imagination.

The way the author changes from the first person to a narrator, gives the story the sense of movement that requires for us to really feel we are part of the story. Every time a new piece of the puzzle is revealed we surprised as much as Jericho and Gebal. The action takes place a lot during the story and is a resource very well exploded, because it feels natural and goes according to what is happening.

The thing I loved the most is the lack of humanity in some characters, which probably wasn’t an easy thing to write. Generally when some writes about another type of being, it tends to have some similarities to humans. But here the author makes a wonderful job by showing us how they didn’t have these humans’ characteristics before, and then, why and how they incorporated them.

Jericho Solus is one of those characters that you love, then you don’t like and then you love again. At the end of the book you ended up really understanding him and his actions. Is through him that we can experience much of what makes us humans.

In conclusion, an excellent book very recommendable.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ruth Benitez on May 02, 2012 : (no rating)
(Original posted in http://booksaremywayofliving.blogspot.com)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Have you ever feel lost? Jericho Souls didn’t know who he was, where he came or what his purpose was. He woke up one day in a strange place and found out he was heading someplace else and somehow this reactivated his memory. Through several flashbacks we discovered Jericho’s past.

This is a great book, an excellent science fiction one to be more specific. To be completely honest the first two chapters were a little hard for me to read, I felt a little like Jericho trapped in the cage and not knowing what was going on. But fortunately, it only got better, especially when he started to remember his past I felt in love with the story. A great example of why we should give every book a chance.

I never read this kind of science fiction before, one that involves alien people and other world creatures. But the characters and the surrounding are so well described that you feel you are actually seeing them. This proves the great ability of the author to translate to words, all the things that were in his imagination.

The way the author changes from the first person to a narrator, gives the story the sense of movement that requires for us to really feel we are part of the story. Every time a new piece of the puzzle is revealed we surprised as much as Jericho and Gebal. The action takes place a lot during the story and is a resource very well exploded, because it feels natural and goes according to what is happening.

The thing I loved the most is the lack of humanity in some characters, which probably wasn’t an easy thing to write. Generally when some writes about another type of being, it tends to have some similarities to humans. But here the author makes a wonderful job by showing us how they didn’t have these humans’ characteristics before, and then, why and how they incorporated them.

Jericho Solus is one of those characters that you love, then you don’t like and then you love again. At the end of the book you ended up really understanding him and his actions. Is through him that we can experience much of what makes us humans.

In conclusion, an excellent book very recommendable.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Heather Schrock on April 16, 2012 :
I tried several times to read this book. Unfortunately, I just couldn't seem to get into it. I was confused from the very beginning. I couldn't even picture the setting. All I could think was, this would probably make a great movie. If someone else could make it come to life for me, I would probably really enjoy it. I like the concept, but the writing was stilted and didn't flow for me. I am not saying others wouldn't love this book, but for me, it isn't my kind of book.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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