The Goddess in the Pillar

by Kevin Borgan

Transhumans are the end results of genetic experiments performed thousands of years ago by human colonists on the planet Prometheus. The humans are gone, destroyed by war and decadence, but their created progeny still exist, and are seeking out the technology once used by their creators.
Denuvian of the Daethons and Morgantha of the Groths are two young transhumans searching for one such treasure, one reputed to be so powerful it can any transhuman do whatever the user desires. But in order to attain the treasure, Denuvian and Morgantha must not only put aside their peoples' animosity towards each other, they must survive Prometheus's hostile environment and battle a third transhuman species also seeking the same precious technology.
And then there is the Goddess in the Pillar itself to overcome...

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 13, 2011

Reviews

[Calvert Cormier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how this book balances the big sci-fi concepts with a very grounded, human story. Yes, there are genetic experiments, ancient technologies, and the legacy of vanished colonists, but at its core, The Goddess in the Pillar is about trust, loyalty, and what we’re willing to do for power. Denuvian is a fascinating protagonist because he’s driven yet conflicted, a character who constantly straddles the line between ambition and survival. Morgantha, on the other hand, surprised me, she’s fierce but layered, with motivations that run deeper than just finding the treasure. The push-pull dynamic between them is what kept me hooked more than even the battles with rival transhumans. The climax with the Goddess was absolutely worth the buildup, strange, eerie, and powerful in a way I didn’t expect. This feels like the start of a larger saga, and I sincerely hope Borgan has more planned in this world.

[Jennifer Jungling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were very likeable, the plot was great, it was all around really good. I would really like a sequel to it.
The author does need to get some editing done to clean it up.