Published: Feb. 15, 2013
Words: 66,851 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780983715931

Short description

Tolomay's World-the Pool of light is a story set in the earth’s future,where the youth of the world have the privilege and burden of saving humanity from extinction. Before an apocalyptic event,a new means of travel is discovered. A team of five is sent into the clean world of the future. Only one survives. When others arrive,will she find peace,love,or war? Find out in this gripping novel.

Extended description

Author M.E. Lorde creates a gripping story set in the earth’s future, where the youth of the world have the privilege and burden of saving humanity from extinction.
Years before an apocalyptic event, a new means of travel is discovered. The modern technology comes just in the nick of time. Though none can return to a past-time in order to fix what men have destroyed, some candidates can now move forward to begin anew.
Highly intelligent, Tolomay Ramey was trained since birth to do one thing… to lead others into the future of the ‘clean earth’ where both nature and mankind are given a fresh start. Leaving the pod community behind, she arrives as the only living ‘Original’ from the first team of candidates. The clean world, abundant with plant and animal life, is covered in green for the first time in hundreds of years.
Unfortunately for this young girl and despite the beauty of the replenished earth, nothing she experiences from the moment she arrives is as expec.. (Read more) Author M.E. Lorde creates a gripping story set in the earth’s future, where the youth of the world have the privilege and burden of saving humanity from extinction.
Years before an apocalyptic event, a new means of travel is discovered. The modern technology comes just in the nick of time. Though none can return to a past-time in order to fix what men have destroyed, some candidates can now move forward to begin anew.
Highly intelligent, Tolomay Ramey was trained since birth to do one thing… to lead others into the future of the ‘clean earth’ where both nature and mankind are given a fresh start. Leaving the pod community behind, she arrives as the only living ‘Original’ from the first team of candidates. The clean world, abundant with plant and animal life, is covered in green for the first time in hundreds of years.
Unfortunately for this young girl and despite the beauty of the replenished earth, nothing she experiences from the moment she arrives is as expected. Alone for three years, until others finally join her, she learns to survive off the land, but that will not be what she’ll find most challenging. What will happen when a strong-headed young man arrives with the mindset that he should have been the first in this paradise? Can independent Tolomay and fiercely confident Kenter meet in the middle? Can the clean world become what it was intended to be for the new community, or will all thoughts of peace be left a thousand years in the past?
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Review by: Claire Taylor on April 21, 2013 :
M.E. Lorde
Tolomay's World and The Pool of Light

Where to start………WOW. I literally read this book in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. Tolomay is such a strong character, and with the addition of Lethia & Kenter there is a great balance. The concept is unique, it’s well written and has amazing character development and world-building. You learn more and more as the story unfolds and the ending leaves you on such a cliff hanger: this story is definitely only just beginning.

Warning: You will want to jump straight into the next book: Tolomay’s World and the Mountain of Tegi.
(review of free book)

Review by: Cristine Pauline on March 27, 2013 :
Tolomay's World is about a journey to a post apocalyptic Earth, almost too soon for the characters to tell if it's a dystopia or a world so pure and "how it was supposed to be."

After humanity destroyed Earth with its greed and without care for living creatures or the planet itself, some people are able to escape into a place safe of the voided planet.

This place, however, is on a different time plane than planet Earth so be prepared for some great science fiction writing from the imagination of M.E Lorde.

It's fascinating to experience this new world from the eyes of a young girl, Tolomay, as she survives what's really her father's journey to Earth. She's only 13 and yet thrust upon a mission much more qualified for someone with more life experience or so it seems from the perspective of others. In reality, Tolomay, might actually be the "best person for the job."

With characters such as the brave and stubborn, Tolomay and her pet lizard Carmella (we all need companionship!) The sexist and egomaniac, Kenter; his smart and sweet-natured sister, Lethia. We find ourselves wrapped up with the lives of these few human beings as they struggle passionately to learn to live outside the comforts of their previous home: a pod.

This book gives us some backstory and let's us readers decide for ourselves whom we most can relate to, appreciate, love and question. This book isn't something you get everything handed to you on a silver platter. M.E Lorde doesn't treat his readers like idiots so prepare yourself to be excited with his writings and not want to put it down even for a second.

I'm truly excited for the second book, I can't wait! I'm thankful this story is a part of my life; in fact, as I was undergoing a strenuous closed-MRI, this story and these characters were what got me through! I was able to think about and focus on Tolomay, Kenter and Lethia and not that I was trapped inside a claustrophobic machine! :)
(review of free book)

Review by: Cristine Pauline on March 27, 2013 :
Tolomay's World is about a journey to a post apocalyptic Earth, almost too soon for the characters to tell if it's a dystopia or a world so pure and "how it was supposed to be."

After humanity destroyed Earth with its greed and without care for living creatures or the planet itself, some people are able to escape into a place safe of the voided planet.

This place, however, is on a different time plane than planet Earth so be prepared for some great science fiction writing from the imagination of M.E Lorde.

It's fascinating to experience this new world from the eyes of a young girl, Tolomay, as she survives what's really her father's journey to Earth. She's only 13 and yet thrust upon a mission much more qualified for someone with more life experience or so it seems from the perspective of others. In reality, Tolomay, might actually be the "best person for the job."

With characters such as the brave and stubborn, Tolomay and her pet lizard Carmella (we all need companionship!) The sexist and egomaniac, Kenter; his smart and sweet-natured sister, Lethia. We find ourselves wrapped up with the lives of these few human beings as they struggle passionately to learn to live outside the comforts of their previous home: a pod.

This book gives us some backstory and let's us readers decide for ourselves whom we most can relate to, appreciate, love and question. This book isn't something you get everything handed to you on a silver platter. M.E Lorde doesn't treat his readers like idiots so prepare yourself to be excited with his writings and not want to put it down even for a second.

I'm truly excited for the second book, I can't wait! I'm thankful this story is a part of my life; in fact, as I was undergoing a strenuous closed-MRI, this story and these characters were what got me through! I was able to think about and focus on Tolomay, Kenter and Lethia and not that I was trapped inside a claustrophobic machine! :)
(review of free book)

Review by: Cristine Pauline on March 27, 2013 :
Tolomay's World is about a journey to a post apocalyptic Earth, almost too soon for the characters to tell if it's a dystopia or a world so pure and "how it was supposed to be."

After humanity destroyed Earth with its greed and without care for living creatures or the planet itself, some people are able to escape into a place safe of the voided planet.

This place, however, is on a different time plane than planet Earth so be prepared for some great science fiction writing from the imagination of M.E Lorde.

It's fascinating to experience this new world from the eyes of a young girl, Tolomay, as she survives what's really her father's journey to Earth. She's only 13 and yet thrust upon a mission much more qualified for someone with more life experience or so it seems from the perspective of others. In reality, Tolomay, might actually be the "best person for the job."

With characters such as the brave and stubborn, Tolomay and her pet lizard Carmella (we all need companionship!) The sexist and egomaniac, Kenter; his smart and sweet-natured sister, Lethia. We find ourselves wrapped up with the lives of these few human beings as they struggle passionately to learn to live outside the comforts of their previous home: a pod.

This book gives us some backstory and let's us readers decide for ourselves whom we most can relate to, appreciate, love and question. This book isn't something you get everything handed to you on a silver platter. M.E Lorde doesn't treat his readers like idiots so prepare yourself to be excited with his writings and not want to put it down even for a second.

I'm truly excited for the second book, I can't wait! I'm thankful this story is a part of my life; in fact, as I was undergoing a strenuous closed-MRI, this story and these characters were what got me through! I was able to think about and focus on Tolomay, Kenter and Lethia and not that I was trapped inside a claustrophobic machine! :)
(review of free book)

Review by: Julie Elizabeth Powell on March 25, 2013 :
As a reviewer as well as an author, I was lucky enough to be given this book to read - and I loved it.

It is a cautionary tale of sorts (I don't give spoilers), a fantasy mixed with romance and an amazing insight into a 'clean world', where the talent and imagination of the author abounds.

The story is filled with wonderful descriptions and 'fitting' language that intertwines English with a twist...a mix of future and past and a dash of how communication and beliefs could evolve.

The characters are believable, although Kenter may have to 'grow up', but as the story continues, we do see his possibilities. Tolomay is fantastic, and I look forward to finding out how she continues on her 'journey'. Kenter's sister, too, has great potential. The males do seem to be far weaker than the females - so far :)

A fabulous read, although my 'problem' is having to wait for the next installment.

Highly recommended.
(review of free book)

Review by: CaSondra Poulsen on March 01, 2013 :
Swim Into a New World

*The following is my honest opinion and not a paid review, whether the book was purchased or complimentary.
Tolomay’s World and the Pool of Light captured my attention quickly, held it though out the entire book, and left me wanting more by the end. It did what all great futuristic adventure books should do… it took me to another time and place, letting my imagination escape into another reality with surprises around every turn. The author created two worlds, one dying and the other beginning. It is up to Tolomay, the only survivor of the Originals to help those that swim into this future Earth to survive. Mix in a dash of romance between Tolomay and Kenter when he and his sister, Lethia swim to this new world and you have a terrific start for a new series. These teens find themselves no longer under the thumb of the strict Senate Council in this new world, but try to cling to their traditions and what they were taught since toddlers. It is their responsibility to build this new community to preserve humanity. Tolomay carries an added responsibility, but I’ll not spoil it for you by saying what it is.
This book is for mature YA/New Adult, but I would say it is worth the read for anyone who enjoys reading adventure, futuristic, romance, or time travel books. There are no cursing or sex scenes. What I enjoyed most about this book is the way the author created the worlds without going into a monologue description of each. He artfully wove in just enough detail to start your imagination and let you complete the picture flawlessly in your own mind. The only warning for this book is you may not be able to put it down once you start reading it!
(review of free book)

Review by: Grace on Feb. 18, 2013 : (no rating)
I couldn't put this book down! There's plenty of action. Plenty of romance. And plenty of surprises!!! A great new addition to my Nook! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
(review of free book)

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