The Celestial Paladin

by Gil Hough

The fate of the world hangs in the balance as powerful magic turns the life of an old guard upside down.As the protector of an Immortalist Sorcerer, Rodregas is sworn to guard this powerful entity until his very last breath. Immortalists consume the energies of living beings to transform into gods. The overworked guard gets tired of his detestable role and begins to fight back. Even though it will mean certain death.

Rodregas falls at the hands of this wicked wizard. However, the Celestial Gods answer his prayers, and he is reborn into a new body. Now with a second chance at life, he fights to redeem his dark past by taking down the cruel sorcerers.

With a trusty Magi and a fierce Hellborn warrior by his side, he embarks on a fiery journey of redemption to the depths of true evil. As a battle between gods explodes into the stratosphere, everything is at stake as the impending destruction of the universe looms over. Will he rise above these vicious deities and save the world? Or will his new chance at life turn out to be all for nothing.

Find out in this thrill-fueled fantasy page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Genres: Fantasy

248 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2011

About the author

Gil Melear-Hough was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised on the waters of lake St. Clair. Spending the majority of his youth reading and boating. After graduating from Grand Valley State University, where he mostly studied his love of the sport of rowing, he left for various adventures which included several years of doing non-violent reconciliation in Northern Ireland through the Brethren Volunteer Service, working with refugees from Central America seeking political asylum and teaching English as a second language in Torreon, Mexico.

Gil eventually settled in Knoxville, Tennessee where he resides today. After spending four years organizing Appalachian communities, he worked as the Tennessee Director of Renewable Programs at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy for ten years, until moving on to developing renewable energy projects with RSI (Restoration Service Inc.) In his spare time he enjoys writing and is the author of the Epic Fantasy novel Celestial Justice. He is a founding member of TenneSEIA (Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association) and serves as Executive Director where he pushes for the orderly and sustained development of solar energy.

Reviews

[Soultaken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed it. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

[Lag · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fast easy read. This book is an imaginative Sword and Sorcery adventure and as such I would give it 4-stars. It's biggest weakness in my opinion is the author's frequent use of deus ex machina (the MCs are saved at the last minute by a force or series of events outside their control) to save the heroes from a dire situation. I'm sure that a lot of readers look forward to this and the author is very clever on the various ways that he saves the day.

However, the downgrade to 3-stars is because the book is listed as an epic fantasy and this book is way too short and the simple story line, 2-dimentional characters, and dialog preclude its claim to epic fantasy status.

Good book for Sword and Sorcery Fantasy Readers

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a long-time fan of the fantasy/science fiction genre, I loved this book. It grabbed my attention from the very first page and I just could not put it down. The novel is beautifully written with great pacing, suspense, action, and romance in pleasing proportion. The characters are well-crafted - multi-faceted in feeling and motivation, yet very easy to identify with. This book is also wonderfully imaginative with a new and refreshing twist on the typical fantasy setting and beings. I would recommend this book to all who wish an entertaining yet thought-provoking read.

[Kelly Melear-Hough · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I am biased, but honestly, I really enjoyed reading this book. It is one of the best first novels I have ever read! It is a fantasy book but I think it would appeal to a wide range of folks, not just those who read fantasy. This book is very readable, keeps your attention, and creates an interesting world of sorcerers, AElfs/Nymphs, Orcs and more. I highly recommend it!

[Carrie Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much, it has a wonderful story that makes me anxious for a sequel!!!! Keep them coming!!!!

[Cassy Burney · Rating 2 out of 5]

The premise of this book was interesting enough but the lack of editing made it almost unreadable at times. There were so many broken sentences and typos that it really took me out of the story very often. In my opinion, the main characters could have been a little more developed by the end of the book but maybe there is more growth coming in the sequel.

[Katie Rehs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book!

Loved the characters! Read the whole series, and it gets even better as you go! Had a great mixture of depth and action. I don’t usually read fantasy, but I’m glad I gave this one a try!

[Gina McAllister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book! Reading the second one now.

[Asviloka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rough, inconsistent, riddled with typos, and poorly paced. Basically, it needs a proper editor. Also, it stops very abruptly, making it feel more like an extended prologue than a full book.

[Eddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never done too much reading in Science Fiction. Yet, I found Celestial Justice to be one of the best books I've ever encountered. The story is very well written and compelling. The author, Gil Hough, displays a particularly splendid and rare talent for writing action scenes. The main character of the story, Rodregas, is supported by companions Doi'van and Imeralda as he battles sorcerers and travels in otherwordly regions toward a surprise ending. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a good read. Many people love Science Fiction; others have never read a single Science Fiction title. In either case, you'll enjoy the action in this exciting and well told story!

[Grant Merrifield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book to reread..

This is probably my 6th or 7th time I am reading this book.
It still holds up as a good story I will still go read the next two books.