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Published: Nov. 17, 2012
Words: 16,056 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301310524
Short description
Part One of the Red String of Fate Quartet. The Borealis Orb is a peak through the keyhole to a phantom world of Invisus Island.Extended description
In the world of international secrets and clandestine affairs, Boggo Road had quite the global reputation for all types of supernatural criminal cases.Witnessing an interview with the newest inmate, Spencer Marsh, prison mortician, is drawn deeper into the world of Inmate Ten and his tales of the elusive Invisus Island. A hidden realm where a dark shadow draws a line between the death of mortal man, and the magical world beyond its veil.
Floodwaters will rise, moths will swarm but it’s only when the ancient Borealis Orb activates the two worlds collide.
But is this world ready for the fire eyed Ferryman, Captain Charon and his deadly fallen angels?
Tags
horror, fantasy, gods, lighthouse, charon, ferryman, moths, brisbane australia, demons and angels, invisusAvailable ebook reading formats
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Reviews
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Review by:
Benita Chambers
on April 05, 2013 :
A fantastic book, like nothing I have ever read before. Captivating from the first page, this story catapults you into a unique and seductive world where the boundaries of reality are blurred and anything is possible. Filled with characters you can almost touch and a plot the makes this book almost impossible to put down, I look forward to reading the next instalment of this amazing tale.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Ben
on Feb. 23, 2013 :
Thanks great read. Intriguing and mysterious. Looking forward to more.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Jacob Coates
on Feb. 23, 2013 :
A truly gripping read. This short story is a brilliant hook into the mystical world of Invisus, and I for one can't wait to delve deeper as the stories continue. A definite must-read.
Jacob Coates - Jaffa Books
(review of free book)
Review by:
glenys rye
on Jan. 16, 2013 :
what a fabulous book, I couldn't put it down, best read I've had in years. Lets hope there is a follow up, I want to be the first to read it
(review of free book)
Review by:
stuart rowley
on Jan. 12, 2013 :
I very much enjoyed reading this book, especially the way the author blends contemporary settings with the fantasy realm. The characters are intriguing and believable, and interplay nicely with the greater theme. One of the things I liked most about this book was the subtle humour that's nestled within the chaos, and the way the author teases us with glimpses of Invisus island. The ending of this book feels like a prelude to something greater, so hopefully I'll meet Spencer and Sam again?
(review of free book)
Review by:
Julie Pollard
on Jan. 08, 2013 :
This book was recommended to me by a friend, but as I am more of a comedy romance reader and not usually a fan of this type of fantasy fiction I was reluctant, but once I started reading it, I was hooked. It was well written, a real page turner, the characters and the story line were captivating and the book drew me in as if I was there, I felt I was hiding behind the mirror or crouching in the lift. I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Spencer, Sam and El! Have already recommended this book to my friends and look forward to reading more from this aspiring writer!
(review of free book)
Review by:
Jay Semmler
on Jan. 06, 2013 :
Could not stop reading it once I started...
In a nut shell, it's - exhilarating, gripping, dramatic, thrilling, edgy, intriguing, breathtaking, captivating, engrossing, spine-tingling, enthralling, dynamic...I could go on...
It's an unbelievably awesome sample piece of original work that introduces the series. Andrew is a genius in engulfing the appetite of future fans and readers of his work.
This book was recommended as a great read from a friend and I'm glad I listened to him. I foresee many a blurry-eyed reader, who has started this book and, like me, not been able to stop.
Brilliant...read it...love it...=p
(review of free book)
Review by:
Andrea McDonald
on Jan. 04, 2013 :
I am not much of a fiction reader myself, as I usually struggle to create the mental picture of what is going on but I found this book very descriptive that I was able to follow the book throughout with the images projecting in my mind. I found it a really easy read and kept me turning the pages with great interest.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Norm Reynolds
on Dec. 12, 2012 :
I have just finished reading this wonderfully detailed tale of the bowels of Boggo Road and the odd assortment of people, creatures and malevolent beings who happen to be there , at the wrong time, in the wrong place , with the wrong people, you may think!another great, colourful yarn from Andrew, part of the ongoing series grouped around the invisible island of Invisius. Get it to read , it is free to download at the moment too!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Nigel Barr
on Dec. 06, 2012 :
Hot and humid, paradise on the ocean. Sweating when you move, or don’t. Brisbane is a beautiful city by day and vibrant by night, it hums with the sounds of life. I don’t live there but I visit often and very rarely do I get to see the old parts of Brisbane, but I have been passed the prison with its high fences and stark features. Reading a novella set in an old prison, supposedly fallen to disuse, gave the feeling of old worldliness, a creepy horror movie feel. The Borealis Orb takes the ordinary and swirls in an element of extraordinary. If you have been lucky enough to read A.C. Warrilow’s previous novels then this novella will rapidly become familiar to you. If you haven’t then you are in for a twisting ride of the unusual and paranormal. This novella is a prequel to the first two books of the Invisus Series.
The story is set during an unusual season of storms plaguing Brisbane. You are told this during a seemingly ordinary meeting of two men, Spencer and Osborne. Spencer is a pathologist who lives life as an automaton, very little makes him react to the world and he spends most of his life in the morgue. Osborne is a psychiatrist who is stumped by his latest case, or is the case as new as he thinks. They play chess as Osborne invites/forces Spencer to view the new prisoner, based on the outcome of the chess match. Andrew (A.C. Warrilow) uses dark and off handed humour in his character interactions, which highlights both the tension and the strangeness of the unfolding tale. Sam is another of the central characters. He is in prison for the murder of his grandfather, or that is what Osborne is trying to ascertain, as well as steeling the Golden Bough (a Greek ancient artifact). Sam believes he is here to find his way back to an ocean faring island and his only means of getting there is with Charon the transporter of souls, the ferryman. The Borealis Orb is an object left to Sam by his grandfather, it reacts to magic and helps shield you from the memory loss that is a side effect of the magic surrounding the island of Invisus. The story takes a dark leaning at this point as Charon turns up with his fallen angel henchmen (Onoskelis and Belial). Very few people survive his arrival. I was gripping my seat to find out if Sam survived and if he managed to make his way to Invisus Island. But I was equally interested in finding out what became of Spencer and who this elusive El was.
Over all a great read that left me wanting more and I am eager to read the next exciting story from Invisus.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Brandy Moir
on Dec. 06, 2012 :
As an avid reader I have had great exposure to a wide variety of writing styles and genres. When I picked up The Borealis Orb, I literally did not put it down until I finished. There were no periods of 'random nothingness' for space fillers, only strong character development, intrigue and action from start to finish. I would not hesitate in recommending this novella and in fact handed it straight to my teenage son who is currently enthralled in the magic that is Invisus Island. Thank you Mr Warrilow for providing us with such entertainment.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Natalie Raffenot
on Dec. 02, 2012 :
I haven't had much time to read being a single mum to two small kids. I've started books but always get easily distracted and never finish them. The Spenser character appeared dull at first but after the first chapter i just couldn't get enough of him. His curiosity was my curiosity and for the first time in years i was enthralled in a story and was annoyed when the story finished. I wanted to know more and can't wait to read the next story. This is definitely a must read for all you lovers of action, suspense and a touch of thriller.
This novel is destined to be a cult classic and it is a much better read than those vampire novels ;)
(review of free book)
Review by:
GN Braun
on Nov. 27, 2012 :
This is a fun book. It's free at the moment, so it's a bargain, too.
Check it out, and enjoy it. I sure did.
Geoff Brown - president, Australian Horror Writers Association
(review of free book)