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Alorya
Alorya is a world engulfed in chaos. The Adami, the humans on Alorya, have made it their mission to destroy the Jaadugar, the wizards who once wielded power over the planet. Now all that remains is a small band of this magical race, led by their Grandmaster, Samajhdaar. He takes them to the last remaining safe place on the planet with the Adami in hot pursuit.
Not only is Samajhdaar contending with the Adami, but he is also contending with a former student, Mercer, who seeks to surpass him. All of them seek out the power once wielded by a young Sorceror, Aiden, whose magical power threatens the very existence of Alorya.
Mercer covets the power, while Samajhdaar seeks to neutralize it. It is a race against time for all those involved and the quest is more dangerous than any of them could imagine.
Not only is Samajhdaar contending with the Adami, but he is also contending with a former student, Mercer, who seeks to surpass him. All of them seek out the power once wielded by a young Sorceror, Aiden, whose magical power threatens the very existence of Alorya.
Mercer covets the power, while Samajhdaar seeks to neutralize it. It is a race against time for all those involved and the quest is more dangerous than any of them could imagine.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2011
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About the author
Jon Teetsell
1 book7 followersWhat started as a trip to the hospital for the birth of my son, Aiden, turned into a journey into the world of Alorya.
I started writing as a method for soothing the nerves of a "brand new" dad and developed a love for it.
Currently a Technical Analyst for a Financial Software company, I write in my spare time in hopes that one day, my day job will become my hobby and my hobby will become my day job.
I started writing as a method for soothing the nerves of a "brand new" dad and developed a love for it.
Currently a Technical Analyst for a Financial Software company, I write in my spare time in hopes that one day, my day job will become my hobby and my hobby will become my day job.
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July 23, 2012
My Review of Alorya by Jon Teetsell
Caution: Alorya is a sci-fi book written for fans that welcome immersion in a world where human rules don’t apply and where even our earthbound notions of magic are proven wrong—but on more familiar ground, Alorya is a troubled world on the brink of collapse due to environmental abuse, in addition to corporate/political greed and corruption. On Alorya, technology is supplanting magic, and the prospects look grim or exciting depending on which side of the fence you happen to be standing. The murder of a young Jaadugar boy, brings another (and probably the last) war to Alorya, forcing everyone to choose sides as a Great Tree that burns like a star fueled by its own fire remains blind to Alorya’s troubles and promises the planet’s destruction if its private anger is not appeased.
Scarlett, of the magical Jaadugar race, is a student witch with the power of foresight. Her vision of the Grand Master of the Jaaugar, Samajhdarr (Sam), arguing with Mercer, of the non-magical Adami race, begins the story. Mercer, who gained Jaadugar magic through technology, was once Sam’s apprentice, has a finger in every Aloyan pie, and plays all sides against the middle in his quest for absolute power. Javin, an Adami with talents in mechanics and smuggling, wishes only for control of her own boat, The Sea Charger, which the Crime Syndicate forces her to use for their gain. The cyborg, Denirius, is the muscle behind technology, while Braylor, of the giant Haun race, is the heart of the natural world—never mind his friendship with an underworld demon named Skreeh.
Alorya is Avatar meets Blade Runner meets The Terminator meets The Deathly Hallows II ... I make film references about Alorya because while reading, the printed words played like a movie in my mind. A fast and entertaining read, I would recommend Alorya to anyone who enjoys sci-fi and/or fantasy, and who likes a story with surprises. (I also want a Skreeh of my very own—you will too.)
Caution: Alorya is a sci-fi book written for fans that welcome immersion in a world where human rules don’t apply and where even our earthbound notions of magic are proven wrong—but on more familiar ground, Alorya is a troubled world on the brink of collapse due to environmental abuse, in addition to corporate/political greed and corruption. On Alorya, technology is supplanting magic, and the prospects look grim or exciting depending on which side of the fence you happen to be standing. The murder of a young Jaadugar boy, brings another (and probably the last) war to Alorya, forcing everyone to choose sides as a Great Tree that burns like a star fueled by its own fire remains blind to Alorya’s troubles and promises the planet’s destruction if its private anger is not appeased.
Scarlett, of the magical Jaadugar race, is a student witch with the power of foresight. Her vision of the Grand Master of the Jaaugar, Samajhdarr (Sam), arguing with Mercer, of the non-magical Adami race, begins the story. Mercer, who gained Jaadugar magic through technology, was once Sam’s apprentice, has a finger in every Aloyan pie, and plays all sides against the middle in his quest for absolute power. Javin, an Adami with talents in mechanics and smuggling, wishes only for control of her own boat, The Sea Charger, which the Crime Syndicate forces her to use for their gain. The cyborg, Denirius, is the muscle behind technology, while Braylor, of the giant Haun race, is the heart of the natural world—never mind his friendship with an underworld demon named Skreeh.
Alorya is Avatar meets Blade Runner meets The Terminator meets The Deathly Hallows II ... I make film references about Alorya because while reading, the printed words played like a movie in my mind. A fast and entertaining read, I would recommend Alorya to anyone who enjoys sci-fi and/or fantasy, and who likes a story with surprises. (I also want a Skreeh of my very own—you will too.)
September 14, 2013
Jon Teetsell's Alorya is pure Sci-Fi and Fantasy perfection. As a huge sci-fi fan and a pretty big fantasy fan, this book had everything I, and fans of either genre could want. It's very much Star Wars meets Lord of the Rings meets Harry Potter, but so much more. It's magic vs. technology in a way never before imagined. The Adami and the Jaadugar are great sci-fi and great fantasy character races respectively. As one who's read almost every Star Wars novel out there, this ranks up there in my favorite books. The book is fast-paced in a way that lets the reader jump right into the story, catch a breath at just the right moments and then jump right back into the action. The magical and technologically inspired races would still have worked well as separate stories, but together they bring out the best in both genres. Character development, while fast paced, is still superb and flashbacks provide just right amount of glimpses into the main character's back stories. All in all, Alorya is a must read for any sci-fi or fantasy fan.
February 26, 2013
A wonderful sci-fi book which embraces politics/corruption, technology, magic and a bit of romance were the first glimpse of Alorya. The author has written it very beautifully, I could feel as if I am watching a movie rather than reading it. If you have fantasy for magic, you will sink into this book immediately. There are many different characters in this book, but the characters which I liked the most are Skreeh (I wish I had one), Watazh (who does justice) and Scarlet (wish I had powers like her to see the future).
This book is highly recommended for people who love science-fiction.
This book is highly recommended for people who love science-fiction.
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