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The Millennium Hunter: A Rorick Book
A modern-day "kindred spirit" of Journey to the West , The Millennium Hunter is a philosophical fairy tale with alien monsters, tele-kinetic weapons, and a sense of humor. The novel is the first installment in the 3-book trilogy, which follows humanity's survivors on a spiritual odyssey through a post-apocalyptic near future. Whether from the lips of the human survivors or in Grudshen, an alien vampire language, fundamental questions of existence and spiritual self-determination remain center stage. After the collapse of society, a man whose soul name is Rorick is caught up in a struggle with Latents, twelve competing humanoid species, to determine the future of civilization on Earth. Joining the 1st Austin Close, a group responsible for uncovering the hidden reality behind the apocalypse, Rorick soon realizes that each of his thoughts directly impacts humanity's future. On a journey of self-discovery and species-discovery, the band of humans hones their mental powers while searching for long-hidden truths that hold the key to their success.
343 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2011
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April 15, 2012
Rorick finds himself in a wasteland. His memories are scattered so he really can’t recall much about the last few months. Clearly something has happened but there are no bodies just remnants of what was once the city of Austin. No people, no birds, not even a mosquito.
Before long, Aelred catches up to his rookie charge, Rorick. Rorick doesn’t know Aelred but they’ve had a good number of incarnations together. Aelred has been purposefully trying to find Rorick as he is part of a group on men and women who will determine the fate of world.
Aelred explains that the world is in a stasis of sorts. Soon enough, people will once again build a new civilization. Like all civilizations, it will have a life cycle just like the one that Rorick was previously part of. This process has happened many times before and will continue throughout the ages.
In each phase, there is a clash between good and evil. Humans like Aelred and now Rorick will band together to oppose various types of latents such as vampires, werewolves, wraiths, and yetis. This battle will directly affect human civilization.
The Millennium Hunter, the first book in the trilogy, presents a lot of foundational work. Fortunately, this heavy information is often offset by periods of lightness. For instance, after the group members were presented with a very difficult (yet highly entertaining) lecture about previous shared lives, they began playing with the ideas. Luke, Luke I am your Father…
Before long, Aelred catches up to his rookie charge, Rorick. Rorick doesn’t know Aelred but they’ve had a good number of incarnations together. Aelred has been purposefully trying to find Rorick as he is part of a group on men and women who will determine the fate of world.
Aelred explains that the world is in a stasis of sorts. Soon enough, people will once again build a new civilization. Like all civilizations, it will have a life cycle just like the one that Rorick was previously part of. This process has happened many times before and will continue throughout the ages.
In each phase, there is a clash between good and evil. Humans like Aelred and now Rorick will band together to oppose various types of latents such as vampires, werewolves, wraiths, and yetis. This battle will directly affect human civilization.
The Millennium Hunter, the first book in the trilogy, presents a lot of foundational work. Fortunately, this heavy information is often offset by periods of lightness. For instance, after the group members were presented with a very difficult (yet highly entertaining) lecture about previous shared lives, they began playing with the ideas. Luke, Luke I am your Father…
March 26, 2011
"The Millennium Hunter" is a excellent debut novel from a promising new author. It certainly mirrors the eclectic and eccentric mix of life in the capitol of Texas with thought-provoking spiritual musings alongside vampires, humor and magical swords. Structurally and stylistically, the book wanders a bit here and there, but the themes always come back home strongly.
Kashim creates a integrated fantasy world where thoughts form matter and will shapes reality in a subtle way, tying together events both before and after the apocalyptic scene which opens the novel. Readers of the Seth Books will see some influence here albeit in a rather different format. The mythological elements of the fantasy world are refreshingly new and interesting and will certainly appeal to fans of both apocalyptic and vampire/monster fiction. In the end though, the sometimes mysterious spiritual struggles of the characters are what will pull you along. Definitely a good read. I look forward to Kashim's next installment!
Kashim creates a integrated fantasy world where thoughts form matter and will shapes reality in a subtle way, tying together events both before and after the apocalyptic scene which opens the novel. Readers of the Seth Books will see some influence here albeit in a rather different format. The mythological elements of the fantasy world are refreshingly new and interesting and will certainly appeal to fans of both apocalyptic and vampire/monster fiction. In the end though, the sometimes mysterious spiritual struggles of the characters are what will pull you along. Definitely a good read. I look forward to Kashim's next installment!
June 13, 2012
Ken Kashim's whirlwind novel "The Millennium Hunter" is an epic fantasy journey with everything: apocalypse, reincarnation, super powers, angels, philosophy and - of course - vampires. When a friend of mine recommended it to me, I had to admit I was intrigued. The book has beautiful description, plenty of action to keep the story moving, bits of intriguing and esoteric insights and - oh yeah - vampires!
The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic near future where we follow Rorick, an "everyman of destiny," and learn about the rules of this vivid world and the well-drawn characters who make up the band of human survivors. Along with his mentor, Aelred, Rorick embarks on a journey to regain control of Earth that takes him from the hill country of Texas across the backwoods of Arkansas to Memphis, Barcelona and eventually to the Mountains of God in the Sinai desert. Along the way, the group of humans tests their mental acumen and new-found powers against a spectrum of competing species including vampires,
werewolves, jinni, rakshasas and an endearing goblin named Michma.
The story goes from brilliant to comical to touching from one minute to the next. "The Millennium Hunter" is definitely your passport to a world you've never seen before. Enjoy the ride!
Kelly Hitchcock
Author of The Redheaded Stepchild
The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic near future where we follow Rorick, an "everyman of destiny," and learn about the rules of this vivid world and the well-drawn characters who make up the band of human survivors. Along with his mentor, Aelred, Rorick embarks on a journey to regain control of Earth that takes him from the hill country of Texas across the backwoods of Arkansas to Memphis, Barcelona and eventually to the Mountains of God in the Sinai desert. Along the way, the group of humans tests their mental acumen and new-found powers against a spectrum of competing species including vampires,
werewolves, jinni, rakshasas and an endearing goblin named Michma.
The story goes from brilliant to comical to touching from one minute to the next. "The Millennium Hunter" is definitely your passport to a world you've never seen before. Enjoy the ride!
Kelly Hitchcock
Author of The Redheaded Stepchild
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