The First Book of the Heart: The Silent Gods

by Gordon Kennedy

Enter our heroes, two deep space, galactic, freighter pilots are in search of work.

They, in the company of Parnak, a journalist, are drafted into the service of the Marcellean lord, Soal.



Orbiting that ancient world is the ominous, cylinder world, Modallas. Led by The Helmsman who searches for the powerful Marcellan Heart,

Modallas battles that lost world.



A battered Soarer, our heroes' freighter, is enlisted to bring Parnak, a journalist to Marcellus and that last battle aboard the cylinder world. The battle for The Heart and galactic domination begins.

268 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Daniel Moreno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book

I really liked the book and how the characters are structured. They are two astronauts looking for work, and in their search for work, they stumble upon a crucial mission where they become trapped. I liked the story because it has incredible worlds and journeys that fill us with passion throughout the reading. I really like the conflicts we face in the book. Without a doubt, this book is very well developed; it has everything I like in a book. Additionally, the character development is incredible. Highly recommended for readers who long for a story that stimulates the imagination and leaves you breathless with anticipation of what awaits. I really enjoyed it, and that's why I recommend it.

[Ivan M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is destined for those who enjoy adventure out in space. The First Book of The Heart tells the story of two astronauts roaming around space looking for work. The story takes an interesting turn when they start serving the Marcellean Lord. Without a choice, our heroes got tangled in a war for galactic domination.

Overall, it was an exciting read. The author crafted an intricate world with odd characters, beautiful landscapes, and complex bureaucracy. It's the perfect fit for those looking for a complex, futuristic story. It took me a while to fully understand the characters and their agenda, so I recommend reading it with attention to detail.

[Chico's Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

These kinds of stories always fascinate me, as do the unpredictability of divine beings and the predictability of humankind. It's a great mix of science fiction and space adventure; it's very timely with recent events in our country. The author has created lovable characters; 5D is a great company. I would love to have him in my corner. It is a great cosmic adventure story. It is a great world-building building, especially Marcellus; it's a place that I would like to visit. Helio is also another significant character. This character is an excellent symbol of faith and curiosity. It would be great to see what happens next to these characters.