Published: Nov. 04, 2008
Words: 6832 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook description

Waking, hospitalized with amnesia during World War I, "John Smith" quickly realizes he is not like other men. John can travel to parallel worlds, seemingly through the power of his own mind. In this first serial, he not only learns of his power when it is triggered in the stress of combat, but visits an Earth still trapped in an ice age.

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adventure, action, pulp, cliffhanger, serial, robert e howard, edgar rice burroughs, erb

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Review by: Stiven Nielsen on Jan. 27, 2012 :
This review applies to the whole series (or at least what i've read, part 1 to 9)

I like the first person perspective used. It really adds to the immersion. And the whole concept of the main character learning about his special powers. It reminds me of the Morcyth Saga.

I really like the style: first person action. You see from the main person's perspective what he does, thinks, and plans.

I think that the reason the main person was so detached from the situations was that maybe it was a part of his powers, to be able to think clearly, and objectively in stressed situations, or maybe it was a sideeffect of getting a hole in the head :)
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Review by: John Rosenberg on Oct. 30, 2011 :
I liked it. entertaining, intriguing.
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Review by: Nikki Polaris on Sep. 18, 2011 :
The story is creative and interesting, but the writing is weak. There a numerous issues here. I suspect the work needs a good development editor to go through it. Its not nearly polished enough for publication (IMO), still I suspect its a diamond in the rough.
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Review by: P.J. Brown on April 18, 2010 :
Does anyone actually read the book before they review it?? I forced my way through 15 pages before shutting this one down. For someone who as amnesia, John Smith sure has a good memory, "I am skilled at many things, calmly confident in dealing with many situations." How would he know that if he had amnesia?!?! Also, having two characters talk in the same paragraph (“Thank you,” I said simply. Apparently I had brought her out of deep introspection. “What?” she asked. “Thank you for your concern.” I added.) is just plain confusing. Maybe the story get betters, although, it just felt like an X-Men Wolverine rip-off, but the writing is poor enough for me to keep looking for books elsewhere.
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Review by: Jeff Thomason on Feb. 22, 2010 :
I was surprised how good this was. I wasn't planning on reading all of part one, but I found myself wondering what would happen next and caring what happened.

This story is told from the point of view of John Smith, an amnesiac that wakes up in the middle of a war and can't figure out how he got there. The reader follows his journey of discovery along with him which is what really makes this book work.

The only small criticism I have is the writing tried to sound more educated than it needed to sound, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it, and some people will probably like that kind of writing. I will definitely be buying the rest of the story.
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Review by: Andrew Warwick on June 04, 2009 :
An intriguing start to the series, posing many mysterious questions that make you want to read more to discover the answers to.
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Review by: vincent faini on Jan. 16, 2009 :
Forgive me, but during my last review I had failed to give Patrick the five star rating he deserves.
Vincent D. Faini
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Review by: Dave Dalton on Nov. 28, 2008 :
A very entertaining read. Lush descriptions and vivid storytelling. I am excited to read part three which i hope comes soon.
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Review by: vincent faini on Nov. 12, 2008 :
Patrick's book so far is captivating; his story and his writing style reminds me of the late, great, Robert Heinlein who wrote many books such as “Have Spacesuit, Will Travel, and Phillip Jose Farmer who wrote “Makers of the Universe” and the “River World Series and also the wonderful author Jean M. Auel who wrote “Clan of the Cave Bear” – and yet, his style is uniquely original.
I can’t wait to read more.
Sincerely,
Vincent D. Faini (Author of the books: “Adventures in Marine Biology”, “Conversations with Neo”, and “ZEN & THE ART OF RESISTANCE TRAINING: A Scientific & Yogic Approach to Weight Training”
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Review by: Michael Boehm on Nov. 10, 2008 : (no rating)
Patrick
As I've said already, I'm really enjoying the story so far. I'll keep reading as long as you keep writing. Your story and style of writing is comparable to the old style of sci-fi I enjoyed as a teenager and still enjoy to this day. It is refreshing to emerse myself in this story as you're writing it. So you'll know who this is...in the world you're writing about now, it wouldn't hurt to see the inclusion of wapiti or at least the Irish Elk. It would fit perfectly into the world you are now writing about. I'll leave it to you to research and include if you see fit.
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Review by: cbell on Nov. 08, 2008 :
I downloaded the mobi version and read this book on my Cybook in one sitting. I enjoyed it very much and I wish there were more chapters available.

The author writes in a style that is very easy to read, fluent and entertaining.

I really like the story line and I can't wait for the next book! I want to know what happens next - soon, please.

Thank you, Smashwords, and thank you, Patrick. Well done!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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