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Veterans of the Psychic Wars
THOUGHT IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK...
Present-day Schoolteacher Roman Doyle - 25, is married; and his wife is pregnant. He remains unaware he is Prince Armon Sakara, heir of the Emperor of a distant galaxy. That is, until he encounters Chi-Ro Jin, a veteran of the Psychic Wars.
Chi-Ro’s mission is to return Roman to the Emperor. And so, with his dormant psychic and astral abilities awakened by an alien drug, Roman journeys to the distant galaxy known as The Cosmic Sea, where he joins the Second Psychic An interstellar battle between the forces of his father, the Emperor,
and those of his uncle, the Baron.
Torn between his princely responsibilities and those to his wife and unborn child, Roman discovers a shocking alien plot that threatens humanity.
About the
Wayne Gerard Trotman is a British writer, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music.
Present-day Schoolteacher Roman Doyle - 25, is married; and his wife is pregnant. He remains unaware he is Prince Armon Sakara, heir of the Emperor of a distant galaxy. That is, until he encounters Chi-Ro Jin, a veteran of the Psychic Wars.
Chi-Ro’s mission is to return Roman to the Emperor. And so, with his dormant psychic and astral abilities awakened by an alien drug, Roman journeys to the distant galaxy known as The Cosmic Sea, where he joins the Second Psychic An interstellar battle between the forces of his father, the Emperor,
and those of his uncle, the Baron.
Torn between his princely responsibilities and those to his wife and unborn child, Roman discovers a shocking alien plot that threatens humanity.
About the
Wayne Gerard Trotman is a British writer, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music.
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424 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2010
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Wayne Gerard Trotman
16 books37 followersWayne Gerard Trotman is a British award-winning author of rhyming children's literature, action-packed thrillers, horror, fantasy and science fiction for adults and young adults, and inspiring cooking and travel non-fiction titles.
He has written screenplays for erotic horror, science fiction, and thrillers including Ashes to Ashes, Britain's first homegrown martial arts movie. His quotes can be found across social media, on websites and blogs, and in books and other publications internationally.
Trotman's novel, The Kairi Chronicles: Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest, was the most recent work academically reviewed in Supernatural Literature, a 3-volume encyclopaedia published by St. James Press, which covers literature of the supernatural across the canon, including such notable works as Homer's Iliad, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Academic reviewer Sean Hutchison credits Trotman with rewriting the Soucouyant myth.
During a Q&A session with the New Statesman, author and poet Dr Benjamin Zephaniah cited Trotman's Kairi Chronicles as the last book that changed his thinking.
A girls' school in Trinidad established a leadership think tank in Trotman's honour.
Trotman is also a filmmaker, actor, artist, musician, blogger, cook, martial arts enthusiast and chess champion. In his well-received blog, Red Moon Chronicle, he has interviewed creative giants such as Syd Mead, John Howe, and Alan Dean Foster.
He has written screenplays for erotic horror, science fiction, and thrillers including Ashes to Ashes, Britain's first homegrown martial arts movie. His quotes can be found across social media, on websites and blogs, and in books and other publications internationally.
Trotman's novel, The Kairi Chronicles: Kaya Abaniah and the Father of the Forest, was the most recent work academically reviewed in Supernatural Literature, a 3-volume encyclopaedia published by St. James Press, which covers literature of the supernatural across the canon, including such notable works as Homer's Iliad, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Academic reviewer Sean Hutchison credits Trotman with rewriting the Soucouyant myth.
During a Q&A session with the New Statesman, author and poet Dr Benjamin Zephaniah cited Trotman's Kairi Chronicles as the last book that changed his thinking.
A girls' school in Trinidad established a leadership think tank in Trotman's honour.
Trotman is also a filmmaker, actor, artist, musician, blogger, cook, martial arts enthusiast and chess champion. In his well-received blog, Red Moon Chronicle, he has interviewed creative giants such as Syd Mead, John Howe, and Alan Dean Foster.
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January 27, 2013
I don’t read many novels and I rarely write reviews. The sci-fi books I’ve read could be counted on one hand. After a friend told me about this ‘epic book’ he got on Kindle, I took the risk of buying my own copy of Veterans of the Psychic Wars. I’m glad I did. I’ve read the book twice now, and I enjoyed the second reading even more than the first, as there was no learning curve (more about that later).
From the very beginning, Veterans of the Psychic Wars immerses you into a carefully crafted environment filled with constant tension, paranormal activity and a sense that death can come from anywhere, especially where you least expect it. Many characters are not who or what they first appear to be.
Strengths:
Characterization. The characters are not only intriguing because of what they say, what they do and what they fail to do are equally interesting. The heroes often reveal personal weaknesses usually associated with villains, such as fear, addiction, arrogance, jealousy, vindictiveness and uncertainty. Some characters change more than others. The Prince Armon of chapter 82 bears little resemblance to the constantly endangered and confused Roman Doyle of the first 10 chapters. We are treated to in-depth back-stories of all the main players. Roman Doyle’s traumatic childhood and his struggle to overcome his secret fears made him all the more sympathetic.
World-building. I am amazed at how much detail went into the imaginative and convincing cultures, religions, politics, technologies and languages featured in this book. From the idyllic tropical setting of the Caribbean island of Trinidad to the formidable gravity and constant acid rain of the planet Miru, I am stunned by the rich complexity of Trotman’s well-crafted environments.
Glossary. Like Frank Herbert’s Dune and J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Veterans of the Psychic Wars has a superb glossary of terms. This is where any doubts regarding Trotman’s world-building prowess were eliminated. It is extensive and even manages to be amusing as it is written entirely from the point of view of a scribe who views the planet Earth as little more than an ancient myth.
Humor. There are several similarities between this book and Dune, but whereas Herbert’s masterpiece is humorless, Veterans of the Psychic Wars has Roman’s sarcastic thoughts, Zachary Silverman’s one-liners and Chi-Ro Jin’s biting insults - irony galore.
No typos. Unlike all of the other novels I’ve read on Kindle, I was unable to find a single typo. Considering the size of the book, I’d think that was quite an achievement.
A great ending that left me eagerly anticipating further adventures.
Weaknesses:
Learning curve. This book initially calls for a very steep learning curve. In the beginning I shared Roman’s confusion. We were both exposed to a great deal of information regarding unknown individuals and alien worlds, which may or may not have been just the figment of Chi-Ro Jin’s imagination. I’m glad I did not give up – the glossary helps. In the end, I could put all the pieces of the jigsaw together thanks to all that information I was forced to absorb at the beginning, but the many alien names and archaic English words – ‘verily’ springs readily to mind – made for a sometimes difficult read. Not everyone enjoys trawling thru dictionaries and glossaries.
Pace: From the start, the story goes along at a very fast pace. Great if you love lots of action, but if you’re looking for a leisurely read with lots of pages with little or no activity, this is not the book for you.
Size: It’s a big book. It could easily have been split into two.
Violence and gore: There is quite a lot of it.
Verdict:
It’s not perfect, but it’s still a great book with all the hallmarks of a classic epic. The mundane, contemporary earthbound settings of the opening scenes will not prepare you for the massive space battles and awesome technology of later chapters. Despite his low-key entrance, I grew to really like Roman Doyle, whose devotion to his family is unflinching as he evolves into a truly classic hero. Also notable is Chi-Ro Jin’s unwavering loyalty. A great book I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
From the very beginning, Veterans of the Psychic Wars immerses you into a carefully crafted environment filled with constant tension, paranormal activity and a sense that death can come from anywhere, especially where you least expect it. Many characters are not who or what they first appear to be.
Strengths:
Characterization. The characters are not only intriguing because of what they say, what they do and what they fail to do are equally interesting. The heroes often reveal personal weaknesses usually associated with villains, such as fear, addiction, arrogance, jealousy, vindictiveness and uncertainty. Some characters change more than others. The Prince Armon of chapter 82 bears little resemblance to the constantly endangered and confused Roman Doyle of the first 10 chapters. We are treated to in-depth back-stories of all the main players. Roman Doyle’s traumatic childhood and his struggle to overcome his secret fears made him all the more sympathetic.
World-building. I am amazed at how much detail went into the imaginative and convincing cultures, religions, politics, technologies and languages featured in this book. From the idyllic tropical setting of the Caribbean island of Trinidad to the formidable gravity and constant acid rain of the planet Miru, I am stunned by the rich complexity of Trotman’s well-crafted environments.
Glossary. Like Frank Herbert’s Dune and J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Veterans of the Psychic Wars has a superb glossary of terms. This is where any doubts regarding Trotman’s world-building prowess were eliminated. It is extensive and even manages to be amusing as it is written entirely from the point of view of a scribe who views the planet Earth as little more than an ancient myth.
Humor. There are several similarities between this book and Dune, but whereas Herbert’s masterpiece is humorless, Veterans of the Psychic Wars has Roman’s sarcastic thoughts, Zachary Silverman’s one-liners and Chi-Ro Jin’s biting insults - irony galore.
No typos. Unlike all of the other novels I’ve read on Kindle, I was unable to find a single typo. Considering the size of the book, I’d think that was quite an achievement.
A great ending that left me eagerly anticipating further adventures.
Weaknesses:
Learning curve. This book initially calls for a very steep learning curve. In the beginning I shared Roman’s confusion. We were both exposed to a great deal of information regarding unknown individuals and alien worlds, which may or may not have been just the figment of Chi-Ro Jin’s imagination. I’m glad I did not give up – the glossary helps. In the end, I could put all the pieces of the jigsaw together thanks to all that information I was forced to absorb at the beginning, but the many alien names and archaic English words – ‘verily’ springs readily to mind – made for a sometimes difficult read. Not everyone enjoys trawling thru dictionaries and glossaries.
Pace: From the start, the story goes along at a very fast pace. Great if you love lots of action, but if you’re looking for a leisurely read with lots of pages with little or no activity, this is not the book for you.
Size: It’s a big book. It could easily have been split into two.
Violence and gore: There is quite a lot of it.
Verdict:
It’s not perfect, but it’s still a great book with all the hallmarks of a classic epic. The mundane, contemporary earthbound settings of the opening scenes will not prepare you for the massive space battles and awesome technology of later chapters. Despite his low-key entrance, I grew to really like Roman Doyle, whose devotion to his family is unflinching as he evolves into a truly classic hero. Also notable is Chi-Ro Jin’s unwavering loyalty. A great book I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
November 28, 2014
This novel took me back to the days when I loved Doctor Who, Lost in Space and Star Trek. It's more modern, of course, but I can easily see this being a graphic novel that is later turned into a cult movie. Great characters, terrific concepts and storyline.
Loved every bit of it and highly recommended.
Loved every bit of it and highly recommended.
March 30, 2015
I should have read the author’s bio (at the back of the book) first. This book is written by an English author who is an accomplished martial arts expert. I am neither! I know nothing about London (although I have been through Heathrow) and I know absolutely nothing about English cars or police procedures. Further, I can’t speak any Asian language and have a hard time just understanding my native language, English, as spoken by south Texans!
So, this book was entirely science fiction to me; a lot of science fiction. It took me a long time to read since it is an “epic” or a very long story made longer by the incredibly difficult names used for most of the characters. And there are a ton of characters which are introduced every where in the story. For example, “Tuduh Fadah” is a name that will show up midway through the book. I bet you can’t even guess what this person does or is and you’re probably laughing out loud when you pronounce the name. Most of the names are like this. I think they are Asian or at least Oriental which seems to be the prevailing cultural throughout the book. That’s fine with me, but man, the names are hard to read! Be forewarned.
The story line is pretty good, overall. Some schoolteacher finds out the hard way that he’s not what he thinks he is by a long shot. He almost gets killed without knowing why. From that point on, all he’s trying to do is get home to his wife, but his travels take him far away from Earth and to another planet and I believe to another galaxy. I do not know how the author keeps all the characters names straight. He does have a glossary and a couple of Appendices at the back of the book which you’ll probably want to refer to often.
I liked the author’s effort. I am not a fan of the martial arts nor do I understand much of how or why anyone would fight this way. In south Texas, we just take care of business with our concealed handguns (soon to be open carry)! If I’m close enough for you to touch me with one of your fancy kicks then I’m just stupid! Still, a lot of you might just like all this kicking and jumping around and can visualize it much better than I can. There is a lot of fighting, both physical combat and space combat. Oh, and you get introduced to the Teroseriak, a huge T-Rex kind of animal that eats anything!
So, this book was entirely science fiction to me; a lot of science fiction. It took me a long time to read since it is an “epic” or a very long story made longer by the incredibly difficult names used for most of the characters. And there are a ton of characters which are introduced every where in the story. For example, “Tuduh Fadah” is a name that will show up midway through the book. I bet you can’t even guess what this person does or is and you’re probably laughing out loud when you pronounce the name. Most of the names are like this. I think they are Asian or at least Oriental which seems to be the prevailing cultural throughout the book. That’s fine with me, but man, the names are hard to read! Be forewarned.
The story line is pretty good, overall. Some schoolteacher finds out the hard way that he’s not what he thinks he is by a long shot. He almost gets killed without knowing why. From that point on, all he’s trying to do is get home to his wife, but his travels take him far away from Earth and to another planet and I believe to another galaxy. I do not know how the author keeps all the characters names straight. He does have a glossary and a couple of Appendices at the back of the book which you’ll probably want to refer to often.
I liked the author’s effort. I am not a fan of the martial arts nor do I understand much of how or why anyone would fight this way. In south Texas, we just take care of business with our concealed handguns (soon to be open carry)! If I’m close enough for you to touch me with one of your fancy kicks then I’m just stupid! Still, a lot of you might just like all this kicking and jumping around and can visualize it much better than I can. There is a lot of fighting, both physical combat and space combat. Oh, and you get introduced to the Teroseriak, a huge T-Rex kind of animal that eats anything!
April 29, 2014
I don't read many books because they don't tend to keep my attention long enough to finish. Perhaps I'm bad at choosing books. Before going on holiday I was looking for a book which had a concept that sparked my imagination and this book stood out. I enjoyed the pace of the storyline and the detail and depth of the characters and environments. I would have liked more psychic combat. The part that sticks in my mind is when Roman and Chi-Ro Jin first encounter Brakus Tarn in a flat in North London. I recall it like I was there or like having watched it in a movie. It reminds me of the scene in The Matrix when the Cops break into the room to capture Trinity and in the darkness she takes them out in spectacular fashion! I would love to see Nuri Nemsys go up against Trinity. Overall I would recommend this book to the type of person who has Starwars on more than one format or to anyone who enjoys vivid and imaginative reads. Looking forward to the next instalment.
August 27, 2012
Like the Sumerian references and the martial arts.
February 17, 2011
‘Veterans of the Psychic Wars’ is an intelligent, well-written, detailed novel with a lot of action. Each chapter ended with a cliffhanger, urging me to read more. There are quite a few alien names and terms, but you soon get used to them, and an encyclopedic glossary at the end of the book is helpful. Other epics I have read were set in the almost forgotten past or distant future. This story happens now. We are taken from the contemporary streets of London, England to an adventure in a galaxy far away.
Roman, a young married schoolteacher, is the reluctant hero, whose attachment to his wife Soraya is often used as a snare by evil aliens. There is more than a fair share of humor and surprising twists in the book. Several of the characters seem oddly religious, considering the technological advancements of their universe, but there is a sense that extremely advanced technology has not eradicated superstition or solved social problems such as race and class division.
The book presents a great deal of historical data, both real and imagined and it soon becomes clear that the author employed substantial effort in creating believable characters, relationships and cultures. Often in science fiction, alien worlds are treated as the extraterrestrial equivalent of nation-states in present-day Earth, and there is a tendency to depict entire planets as embracing one religion or ideology; or of being of one ethnic race. In ‘Veterans of the Psychic Wars’ I was presented with realistic diversity. ‘Veterans of the Psychic Wars’ is a ‘heroic monomyth’ as described by Joseph Campbell in his book ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’; as such, fans of ‘Star Wars’, ‘The Matrix’, or ‘Dune’ should enjoy it. I highly recommend this book.
Roman, a young married schoolteacher, is the reluctant hero, whose attachment to his wife Soraya is often used as a snare by evil aliens. There is more than a fair share of humor and surprising twists in the book. Several of the characters seem oddly religious, considering the technological advancements of their universe, but there is a sense that extremely advanced technology has not eradicated superstition or solved social problems such as race and class division.
The book presents a great deal of historical data, both real and imagined and it soon becomes clear that the author employed substantial effort in creating believable characters, relationships and cultures. Often in science fiction, alien worlds are treated as the extraterrestrial equivalent of nation-states in present-day Earth, and there is a tendency to depict entire planets as embracing one religion or ideology; or of being of one ethnic race. In ‘Veterans of the Psychic Wars’ I was presented with realistic diversity. ‘Veterans of the Psychic Wars’ is a ‘heroic monomyth’ as described by Joseph Campbell in his book ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’; as such, fans of ‘Star Wars’, ‘The Matrix’, or ‘Dune’ should enjoy it. I highly recommend this book.
June 17, 2021
I’ll be honest, I’m not typically the biggest reader of sci-fi/fantasy. Mainly I find them a bit intimidating and worry that some of the technical aspects of the plot and world-building will be lost on me, but this is certainly not the case with Wayne Gerard Trotman’s writing. While the novel does deal with some complex conceptual themes, the scientific detail and language does not overwhelm the reader or take away from the story in any way, a decision that I really appreciated and helped me to engage with the novel from the offset. The glossary included at the end was much appreciated, and very helpful for a sci-fi newbie like myself! Clear and concise while still managing to build a world that felt completely believable, I was hooked from the very first chapter and was utterly absorbed throughout.
I loved the way in which the novel is partially set in contemporary London, following Roman, a young schoolteacher and our unsuspecting hero. The inclusion of our own recognisable world really helped to pull me into the story, as I was able to catch my bearings a little before the more fantastical elements of the plot really kicked in. Another of my favourite elements was the colourful cast of characters we meet along the way; I really enjoyed getting to know them all, and definitely felt connected to and invested in their own individual stories.
The plot was thrilling from the offset, and the pacing didn’t let up – I really struggled to put this book down and could quite easily have flown through it in a single sitting had it not been for other life commitments. The cliff-hangers dotted throughout really pulled me in, and as such the book read like a movie to me; I could quite easily picture this on the big screen, which again is a true testament to Trotman’s excellent world-building. I could see and feel this book so clearly in a way that I’m often unable to do with sci-fi novels, so if, like me, this isn’t a genre you would typically reach for I highly recommend you give this one a try – trust me when I say it will transport you to another universe and is a book you will devour in one sitting!
I loved the way in which the novel is partially set in contemporary London, following Roman, a young schoolteacher and our unsuspecting hero. The inclusion of our own recognisable world really helped to pull me into the story, as I was able to catch my bearings a little before the more fantastical elements of the plot really kicked in. Another of my favourite elements was the colourful cast of characters we meet along the way; I really enjoyed getting to know them all, and definitely felt connected to and invested in their own individual stories.
The plot was thrilling from the offset, and the pacing didn’t let up – I really struggled to put this book down and could quite easily have flown through it in a single sitting had it not been for other life commitments. The cliff-hangers dotted throughout really pulled me in, and as such the book read like a movie to me; I could quite easily picture this on the big screen, which again is a true testament to Trotman’s excellent world-building. I could see and feel this book so clearly in a way that I’m often unable to do with sci-fi novels, so if, like me, this isn’t a genre you would typically reach for I highly recommend you give this one a try – trust me when I say it will transport you to another universe and is a book you will devour in one sitting!
July 13, 2015
A well-crafted sci-fi
One thing that really struck me as I read this book was how much thought went into this universe and characters. The action starts right from the beginning of the story as guy-next-door Roman Doyle is viciously attacked by an unusual and ruthless gang in the streets of London. I was hooked pretty quickly and enjoyed the fast pace and interesting details that brought the story to life. As the complicated history is revealed the strange events started making sense and the adventure really took off.
Each character plays a unique role and I enjoyed getting to know them. By chapter 17 I already feared for Soraya, felt for Roman, enjoyed Chi-Ro’s perspective, dreaded encountering the Asing or Brakis Tarn, was intrigued by Nuri, and interested to know more about Zachary’s history. In my haste to see what would happen next, because of the cliffhangers at the end of each chapter, I often didn’t realize how long I had been reading. I honestly couldn’t put this book down. I also found myself laughing out loud at some of the things Chi-Ro said and even quoting him later.
Everything about this book screams creative, intelligent and well developed. The glossary at the end was extremely helpful in understanding this complex world. With likable characters and beautiful/fascinating sceneries I truly felt transported into this book and eagerly await a continuation of the story.
One thing that really struck me as I read this book was how much thought went into this universe and characters. The action starts right from the beginning of the story as guy-next-door Roman Doyle is viciously attacked by an unusual and ruthless gang in the streets of London. I was hooked pretty quickly and enjoyed the fast pace and interesting details that brought the story to life. As the complicated history is revealed the strange events started making sense and the adventure really took off.
Each character plays a unique role and I enjoyed getting to know them. By chapter 17 I already feared for Soraya, felt for Roman, enjoyed Chi-Ro’s perspective, dreaded encountering the Asing or Brakis Tarn, was intrigued by Nuri, and interested to know more about Zachary’s history. In my haste to see what would happen next, because of the cliffhangers at the end of each chapter, I often didn’t realize how long I had been reading. I honestly couldn’t put this book down. I also found myself laughing out loud at some of the things Chi-Ro said and even quoting him later.
Everything about this book screams creative, intelligent and well developed. The glossary at the end was extremely helpful in understanding this complex world. With likable characters and beautiful/fascinating sceneries I truly felt transported into this book and eagerly await a continuation of the story.
January 26, 2015
I only made it a quarter of a way through this book before i put it down. I couldn't stand the writing. The POV is just odd. Then the action scenes are horrible. I don't get how this has so many positive reviews. I couldn't finish this and i ALWAYS finish.
March 16, 2020
Hard Man fi dead (Not easy killed)
From the very first page of this book, I was hooked. I will never think of Peanut Butter the same again. This is a fantastic novel for lovers of Sci-fi genres and is a novel that will never ever grow old.
“Hard Man fi dead” was a song released in 1967 by a Jamaican songwriter and producer called Prince Buster. Immediately on completion of Veterans of the Psychic Wars, this song and its lyrics came to mind. No matter what came his way or whatever situation he found himself in, somehow he managed to emerge victorious, sometimes to the point of death, but victorious nonetheless.
The story surrounds a young man Roman, a strong, emotional character that found him catapulted into a dynamic world of intrigue, conspiracy, and fascination after he is viciously attacked. After which he learns of his true lineage, which also reveals his psychic abilities. He meets his confidant Chi Ro who teaches him along his path and awakens his dormant astral powers just in time to end the Psychic Wars and save his wife and child.
Positives of the book
Nice dialogue - Banter between Roman and Chi-Ro, his protector teacher and confidant. I loved it when Roman’s thoughts were revealed to Chi Ro and the dialogue that ensued.
Roman Strong but soft - strong with skills, but full of emotions e.g. when he hugged his mother.
The Writer’s knowledge of Martial arts – His incorporation into his book. Vivid style of writing that made me feel as if I was watching a movie and I’m a big movie buff. I loved the action scenes as they all played out and I felt every hit and attack that Roman received.
Biblical Comparisons -
The Prodigal son: “Rejoice, oh children of Talis, for our Prince my beloved son Armon has been restored to us”. In the end, Roman returned to his rightful position just like the Prodigal son in the Bible.
Moses: In order for Roman to survive, he was abandoned just like Moses in the Bible. Trotman also cleverly included the rescue of Roman as a child from the sea by a stranger.
Impeccable Writing Skills –Trotman used expository, descriptive, persuasive, and creative techniques to bring his story across to his readers; in my opinion, however, he relied heavier on expository and descriptive techniques.
Expository: Trotman utilized it in explaining historical facts and informing his readers of minute details that brought the storyline together.
Descriptive: He vividly described characters, places, and events that propelled me into the book.
Glossary - Superb Glossary to clarify details
Future of Book - Book could be a great manuscript for a film one day.
Real Page Turner - Book had me at the edge of my seat wanting to know what would happen next.
Expandable - Sequels and prequels are inevitable.
Negatives of the book
Book Length – Book could prove to be a bit lengthy for younger readers. It took me longer than usual to read and I pride myself to be a fast reader. In my opinion, young adults would enjoy this novel.
Names - Some were hard to read and comprehend even though a great Appendix and Glossary was available.
I totally recommend this novel to lovers of Sci-fi. It would make a great book also for young adults who love books of this nature. Superb job Mr. Trotman thumbs up!
December 21, 2020
Not sure why I even started this. I usually confine myself to books rated more than 4 stars and I only made it past a few chapters. I used to force myself to finish books lest they actually turn out to be good, but not any more. If you can't hook me fairly near the beginning, I move on to something else. This seemed to be written by a 7 year old. The language to me seemed childish and looking at his other books, perhaps one reason is that he apparently writes children's books. I found it extremely annoying and nothing about the story could overcome the problem.
September 8, 2018
I could not get past 20%. Over explains things that aren't important. Too many references to things that didn't matter. Not enough thought or explaination for the actual sci fi aspects.
December 29, 2019
I LOVE THIS BOOK MY FATHER WAS A 100-PER- CENT DIS—ABLE. WOUNDED IN THE SERVICE HE DIE A HERO THANKS ALL SOLDIERS THANKS DAD🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️♥️😇❤️
April 12, 2011
When given this book to review by Darkiss, I was unsure if I would like it or not. I am not a huge Sci-Fi fan. However, from the very first page Veterans of the Psychic War grabbed my attention. This book is jam packed with action and it grabs hold of you as we follow Roman a school teacher, married to the love of his life and soon to be father, being swept up into a nightmare that he can't escape. As a martial artist I was enthralled with the way the fight scenes played out. The author has a unique writing style that placed me smack dab in the middle of elaborate fight scenes. I found myself fighting alongside of Roman and Chi-Ro on more than one occasion. I was transported into a world where the boundaries of time did not exist and anything was possible with the sheer power of thought.
The depth of the characters held me captive and I felt my heart ache for Roman who is trying to grasp and understand the truth of who he truly is. He is driven by loss and the love of this wife and unborn child. The author did a fantastic job of creating supporting characters that you either hated or loved. He gave glimpses of their stories and I was caught up in all the gamete of emotions that each character went through.
The authors writing style is truly brilliant and his ability to draw you into his universe is second to none. From the start you are as confused as the books hero but together you are led forward into an incredible conclusion that left me stunned, shocked and greatly satisfied. I have to say that the conclusion to this tale was practically orgasmic. I can not recommend it enough just on the merit of it's plot twist. Throughout the book there are many memorable quotes, but one that stuck with me the most was " Death whispers your name to me"
I highly recommend this book if you are a Sci-fi lover for it has everything you are looking for; Star Wars meets Enter the Dragon. Be prepared to be hanging off the edge of your seat wanting more. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, and on that note I give this book a 4.5 star rating.
Wayne Gerard Trotman is a British writer, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music.
Review written for www.darkissreads.com
Veterans of the Psychic Wars
The depth of the characters held me captive and I felt my heart ache for Roman who is trying to grasp and understand the truth of who he truly is. He is driven by loss and the love of this wife and unborn child. The author did a fantastic job of creating supporting characters that you either hated or loved. He gave glimpses of their stories and I was caught up in all the gamete of emotions that each character went through.
The authors writing style is truly brilliant and his ability to draw you into his universe is second to none. From the start you are as confused as the books hero but together you are led forward into an incredible conclusion that left me stunned, shocked and greatly satisfied. I have to say that the conclusion to this tale was practically orgasmic. I can not recommend it enough just on the merit of it's plot twist. Throughout the book there are many memorable quotes, but one that stuck with me the most was " Death whispers your name to me"
I highly recommend this book if you are a Sci-fi lover for it has everything you are looking for; Star Wars meets Enter the Dragon. Be prepared to be hanging off the edge of your seat wanting more. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, and on that note I give this book a 4.5 star rating.
Wayne Gerard Trotman is a British writer, filmmaker, artist, photographer, composer and producer of electronic music.
Review written for www.darkissreads.com
Veterans of the Psychic Wars
October 10, 2011
This is a great book! The actions starts in the first paragraph and doesn’t stop until the last. The author’s done a vast amount of worldbuilding here and it shows in the explanations of the planet. Good characterization and great narration and the dialogue, especially that Roman has with himself is thoroughly entertaining. This may or may not be the first in a series but whether it is or not, it’s a great read.
For those who like everything explained out, there’s a glossary at the end.
For those who like everything explained out, there’s a glossary at the end.
May 1, 2015
Well written, but predictable
Hard for me to say why, but I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. Maybe it was the predictability, or just the pace. I'm honestly not sure. The book was well written and had some good moments, just didn't stick with me though.
Hard for me to say why, but I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. Maybe it was the predictability, or just the pace. I'm honestly not sure. The book was well written and had some good moments, just didn't stick with me though.
January 1, 2016
Bad language, punctuation, plot. The characters are boring and I have no desire to get to know them better. Can't believe so many people recommends this book, I only managed to read 20% of it.
May 22, 2015
An intelligent, action-packed science fiction novel with many quotable quotes. Highly recommended!
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