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Timeless #4
Fallen Legion
The full force of the Empyrean Guard leaves Gabriella trembling where she stands. Even with the Fallen at her back, she lacks the proper training and knowledge to win the inevitable Angelic War. In the Timeless Oblivion, Gabriella seeks the advice of the one person who’s never failed her and comes back with more than she bargained for. Gabriella must do the break the most important law the Celestial Gods decreed thousands of years ago to protect the angels. Now that she’s crossed the line, will she find a way to save the angels? Or has she doomed them all?
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2012
About the author
Laura Kreitzer
18 books667 followersLaura Kreitzer is a best-selling fantasy and science fiction author who hails from western Kentucky. Her full-time 9-5 job used to be working in a lab devoted to water dye-tracing investigations at Western Kentucky University, though her passion was always writing. After seven years of dedicating her life to the environment, she made the tough decision to leave the university to pursue her writing career. Now Laura has two series and eight novels published, with several more in the works.
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November 9, 2012
Gabriella is the Illuminator, the one to lead the Angels and to save mankind.
She has many struggles in her quest and has to come up against the Emperyean Guards, finds out that there are murders among the Angels. When she has to figure out her visions, she seeks guidance with a long trusted friend. But the answers are not what she was ready for, bringing some very stressful decisions to be made.
The fourth book in the Timeless series is a culmination of what Gabriella has been training, and fighting for. The decisions that she makes will determine the lives for many others. This story does not focus just on Gabriella's duties as an Illuminator but she also has her sister's wedding to help with and humor brought to the story especially with the bachelorette party.
After everything Gabriella experienced in book 3 and the war for her soul. Her constant companion Andrew is by far my favorite character. I enjoyed their relationship and even with the hardships, it seemed a perfect fit.
Fast paced action scenes, battles and our main character who has a great load of stress and decisions to make. A great romance element and of course the daily routine that will keep reminding Gabriella that she has her human responsibilities as well. The Timeless series is one that I think older teens and adults will enjoy.
I also had the author stop by the blog for an interview (below) enjoy!
1) I've noticed on your website that you usually have several projects happening at once, and with NaNoWriMo this month, plus a blog tour for Fallen Legion, what is your favorite way of de-stressing? (Specifically now in November with Thanksgiving right around the corner!)
De-stressing is something I’m not so good at doing, actually. So, after a few years of trying several ways to not make myself go bonkers, I finally figured out the best way not to go prematurely gray. The first is that I get into a routine, which is something I was never very fond of. My routine doesn’t revolve around time or days but is actually all about how I get ready for writing. I realized when I’m writing in my PJs that I feel more stressed, so now I get ready as if I’m going to work before I write, no matter the time. 3am? I still shower, blow dry my hair, and put on clothes. And now I set a timer for how long I work, even giving myself a food break. As far as non-work de-stressing, I watch TV or read, two of my favorite things.
2) I have read a lot of Angel books over the past 2 years; it seems to be one of the most popular trends recently. What is one of the characteristics that you really wanted to come through as the basic emotion that drives your Angels? Passion? War? Love? Peace?
When I first started to write Shadow of the Sun, angel books were still very much so a rarity, so I was lucky to jump on that bandwagon before it became cliché. My angels don’t live in the same universe as other authors’ angels because I literally came up with a whole new world, dimensions, and history. The angels I write have a mixture of emotions, some are divided, some are all about peace and love, but sometimes one has to war to find that balance. Mostly, though, my books aren’t all about angels but are also about Gods, Spirits, and Phantoms, and there are all kinds of fun emotions when you’re playing with so many characters.
3) As a reader, romance and companionship of the Main Character become close to our hearts. When you see your readers cry out for there to be a possibility that Gabriella and Chris be together does that make you cringe? I myself like reading books that don't involve love triangles, it seems Gabriella has enough to worry about without that as well. Is there a possibility that Gabriella might have a different love relationship in her near future?
I made it clear to my readers a long time ago that there would NOT be a love triangle in the Timeless Series because I wanted to show that love in general endures enough obstacles without adding in a third party. I don’t actually read reviews anymore, so I’ve not seen much about Chris and Gabriella as a couple—haha—but that doesn’t make me cringe. Usually the fans who message me tell me how much they love Gabriella and Andrew together. If fans want to play with my characters in their head or even while writing fanfiction (I read one that made me blush big time) that’s perfectly fine with me.
As far as Gabriella having a different relationship in the future . . . I really, really want to answer that, but I’m not going to. Haha. I like to keep the readers guessing.
4) One of my favorite aspects to stories are portals. You have included portals as a way of traveling between/through worlds, space, and time. If you were asked to draw a schematic of your universe on paper, for a graphic novel how complex would it be? If you have already done it can we have a picture?
Actually . . . it would be really, REALLY complex. The books out now have only scratched the surface of how multifaceted the world building is. I do have a couple of PDF documents on my website that gives my fans a glimpse into the universe. Here are the links:
http://www.laurakreitzer.com/wp-conte...
http://www.laurakreitzer.com/wp-conte...
5) I know that sometimes writers begin to have love/hate relationships with their characters, especially in a series. If there was one character you would have changed from the beginning or killed off that you haven't yet, who would it have been and why? If there is not one you'd like to kill off is there one you'd like to see have their own spin off series?
I’m pretty happy with my current characters. There was one that I wasn’t too happy about at one point because the character was named after my best friend who killed himself. He liked the idea of his character being this bad guy who thinks he’s doing what’s best, but after my friend passed away, I couldn’t write him that way anymore. (That character would be Chris.) For those who’ve read Soul Stalker and Abyss, they’ll see a major change in Chris’s character.
As far as a spin-off series, I will be doing that, actually. I think I might do a few novels about some of the characters already written about, and I also plan to write a completely new series based on new characters but in the same world. I’ll make announcements as soon as my ideas solidify.
6) Lastly, I am drawn to one of the titles you are currently working on, The Acid Method. Can you tell us a little bit about it?
This is a new project I’ve been working on since the beginning of the year. I’ve kept relatively quiet about it so far because I’m co-authoring it with someone who wanted to remain anonymous until the project is finished, but she’s okay with my telling you now. Her name is Lisa Langdale, and she’s been my best friend, beta reader, and muse since before I was published. We plan to send this particular gem to an agent to sell to a big publishing house. Well, here’s to hoping. crosses fingers
Here’s a brief description of The Acid Method, which is a YA Dystopian:
Welcome to Silver Island, where justice is only a deathly scream away.
More than eighty years after the Wipe, the only remaining human inhabitants on Earth reside on the isolated Hawaiian Islands. The Silvers—the governing body—serve to control the population in three ways: the Genetic Purity Manifesto that allows only those who match genetically to reproduce, the Population Act to restrict each couple to one child, and the Acid Method that sanctions all criminals to play the role of their victims by forcing them to endure their own crimes.
Being the son of Silvers, eighteen-year-old Red Phoenix spends his days training in the art of killing for the Acid Method. When offered a contract with a massive payout to frame a seventeen-year-old girl for murder, he refuses. That is until he discovers she’s the daughter of the man who killed his sister and got away with it. The girl is Shay Orion, and she becomes Red’s number one target. However, the further he delves into her life, the more secrets he uncovers about his family’s past, and the deeper he falls for her. When Shay’s sentenced to Silver Island, Red must hunt her down like he would any other criminal. But will he be able to carry out the fatal punishment when he uncovers the most shocking truth of all?
Thanks so much for this interview, and I hope you enjoyed Fallen Legion!
Thank you too! am so excited we got a sneak peek into your new project as well, it looks amazing!
author interview originally posted here http://cubicleblindness.blogspot.com/...
She has many struggles in her quest and has to come up against the Emperyean Guards, finds out that there are murders among the Angels. When she has to figure out her visions, she seeks guidance with a long trusted friend. But the answers are not what she was ready for, bringing some very stressful decisions to be made.
The fourth book in the Timeless series is a culmination of what Gabriella has been training, and fighting for. The decisions that she makes will determine the lives for many others. This story does not focus just on Gabriella's duties as an Illuminator but she also has her sister's wedding to help with and humor brought to the story especially with the bachelorette party.
After everything Gabriella experienced in book 3 and the war for her soul. Her constant companion Andrew is by far my favorite character. I enjoyed their relationship and even with the hardships, it seemed a perfect fit.
Fast paced action scenes, battles and our main character who has a great load of stress and decisions to make. A great romance element and of course the daily routine that will keep reminding Gabriella that she has her human responsibilities as well. The Timeless series is one that I think older teens and adults will enjoy.
I also had the author stop by the blog for an interview (below) enjoy!
1) I've noticed on your website that you usually have several projects happening at once, and with NaNoWriMo this month, plus a blog tour for Fallen Legion, what is your favorite way of de-stressing? (Specifically now in November with Thanksgiving right around the corner!)
De-stressing is something I’m not so good at doing, actually. So, after a few years of trying several ways to not make myself go bonkers, I finally figured out the best way not to go prematurely gray. The first is that I get into a routine, which is something I was never very fond of. My routine doesn’t revolve around time or days but is actually all about how I get ready for writing. I realized when I’m writing in my PJs that I feel more stressed, so now I get ready as if I’m going to work before I write, no matter the time. 3am? I still shower, blow dry my hair, and put on clothes. And now I set a timer for how long I work, even giving myself a food break. As far as non-work de-stressing, I watch TV or read, two of my favorite things.
2) I have read a lot of Angel books over the past 2 years; it seems to be one of the most popular trends recently. What is one of the characteristics that you really wanted to come through as the basic emotion that drives your Angels? Passion? War? Love? Peace?
When I first started to write Shadow of the Sun, angel books were still very much so a rarity, so I was lucky to jump on that bandwagon before it became cliché. My angels don’t live in the same universe as other authors’ angels because I literally came up with a whole new world, dimensions, and history. The angels I write have a mixture of emotions, some are divided, some are all about peace and love, but sometimes one has to war to find that balance. Mostly, though, my books aren’t all about angels but are also about Gods, Spirits, and Phantoms, and there are all kinds of fun emotions when you’re playing with so many characters.
3) As a reader, romance and companionship of the Main Character become close to our hearts. When you see your readers cry out for there to be a possibility that Gabriella and Chris be together does that make you cringe? I myself like reading books that don't involve love triangles, it seems Gabriella has enough to worry about without that as well. Is there a possibility that Gabriella might have a different love relationship in her near future?
I made it clear to my readers a long time ago that there would NOT be a love triangle in the Timeless Series because I wanted to show that love in general endures enough obstacles without adding in a third party. I don’t actually read reviews anymore, so I’ve not seen much about Chris and Gabriella as a couple—haha—but that doesn’t make me cringe. Usually the fans who message me tell me how much they love Gabriella and Andrew together. If fans want to play with my characters in their head or even while writing fanfiction (I read one that made me blush big time) that’s perfectly fine with me.
As far as Gabriella having a different relationship in the future . . . I really, really want to answer that, but I’m not going to. Haha. I like to keep the readers guessing.
4) One of my favorite aspects to stories are portals. You have included portals as a way of traveling between/through worlds, space, and time. If you were asked to draw a schematic of your universe on paper, for a graphic novel how complex would it be? If you have already done it can we have a picture?
Actually . . . it would be really, REALLY complex. The books out now have only scratched the surface of how multifaceted the world building is. I do have a couple of PDF documents on my website that gives my fans a glimpse into the universe. Here are the links:
http://www.laurakreitzer.com/wp-conte...
http://www.laurakreitzer.com/wp-conte...
5) I know that sometimes writers begin to have love/hate relationships with their characters, especially in a series. If there was one character you would have changed from the beginning or killed off that you haven't yet, who would it have been and why? If there is not one you'd like to kill off is there one you'd like to see have their own spin off series?
I’m pretty happy with my current characters. There was one that I wasn’t too happy about at one point because the character was named after my best friend who killed himself. He liked the idea of his character being this bad guy who thinks he’s doing what’s best, but after my friend passed away, I couldn’t write him that way anymore. (That character would be Chris.) For those who’ve read Soul Stalker and Abyss, they’ll see a major change in Chris’s character.
As far as a spin-off series, I will be doing that, actually. I think I might do a few novels about some of the characters already written about, and I also plan to write a completely new series based on new characters but in the same world. I’ll make announcements as soon as my ideas solidify.
6) Lastly, I am drawn to one of the titles you are currently working on, The Acid Method. Can you tell us a little bit about it?
This is a new project I’ve been working on since the beginning of the year. I’ve kept relatively quiet about it so far because I’m co-authoring it with someone who wanted to remain anonymous until the project is finished, but she’s okay with my telling you now. Her name is Lisa Langdale, and she’s been my best friend, beta reader, and muse since before I was published. We plan to send this particular gem to an agent to sell to a big publishing house. Well, here’s to hoping. crosses fingers
Here’s a brief description of The Acid Method, which is a YA Dystopian:
Welcome to Silver Island, where justice is only a deathly scream away.
More than eighty years after the Wipe, the only remaining human inhabitants on Earth reside on the isolated Hawaiian Islands. The Silvers—the governing body—serve to control the population in three ways: the Genetic Purity Manifesto that allows only those who match genetically to reproduce, the Population Act to restrict each couple to one child, and the Acid Method that sanctions all criminals to play the role of their victims by forcing them to endure their own crimes.
Being the son of Silvers, eighteen-year-old Red Phoenix spends his days training in the art of killing for the Acid Method. When offered a contract with a massive payout to frame a seventeen-year-old girl for murder, he refuses. That is until he discovers she’s the daughter of the man who killed his sister and got away with it. The girl is Shay Orion, and she becomes Red’s number one target. However, the further he delves into her life, the more secrets he uncovers about his family’s past, and the deeper he falls for her. When Shay’s sentenced to Silver Island, Red must hunt her down like he would any other criminal. But will he be able to carry out the fatal punishment when he uncovers the most shocking truth of all?
Thanks so much for this interview, and I hope you enjoyed Fallen Legion!
Thank you too! am so excited we got a sneak peek into your new project as well, it looks amazing!
author interview originally posted here http://cubicleblindness.blogspot.com/...
June 23, 2011
This book was provided by the publisher in return for a review of the blog tour
It was absolutely fantastic. There's so much going on. War with the Empyrean Guards, Soul stalker is stalking gabriella again :D, there's someone killing angels, some really serious issues between andrew and gabby (I must confess my heart ached for andrew even he was the jerk with
improper acts against gabriella :D. He's my puppy dog eyed sexy sweet angel.), Vesuvius going to erupt.
And there is joseph and jenna's wedding.
Man! their vows was so sweet and funny. I read it with a huge grin on my face.
bachelorette party was epic. hhahaha, lots of penis items lol :D
And there's one thing I can read over and over again. yeah baby , that steamy,sexy,passionate love scenes ... You did it great laura
War against the Empyrean Guards scattered throughout the book.At the end ,the result was satisfying.I read even when I was working . Don't tell my boss :P
I can't wait for the next one. Dragani is an interesting god :D
Thank you laura for this amazing series.
It was absolutely fantastic. There's so much going on. War with the Empyrean Guards, Soul stalker is stalking gabriella again :D, there's someone killing angels, some really serious issues between andrew and gabby (I must confess my heart ached for andrew even he was the jerk with
improper acts against gabriella :D. He's my puppy dog eyed sexy sweet angel.), Vesuvius going to erupt.
And there is joseph and jenna's wedding.
Man! their vows was so sweet and funny. I read it with a huge grin on my face.
bachelorette party was epic. hhahaha, lots of penis items lol :D
And there's one thing I can read over and over again. yeah baby , that steamy,sexy,passionate love scenes ... You did it great laura
War against the Empyrean Guards scattered throughout the book.At the end ,the result was satisfying.I read even when I was working . Don't tell my boss :P
I can't wait for the next one. Dragani is an interesting god :D
Thank you laura for this amazing series.
November 4, 2012
Laura, Laura, Laura- You slay me! The Timeless series was already among my favorite series, but Fallen Legion succeeded in increasing my great love for this series. Gabriella and Andrew are one of my favorite couples in fiction. Their love for each other is so strong, the reader can practically feel it through the pages. When things aren't right in their world, the angst nearly kills me. I think my heart was alternately pounding and breaking at the same time for a good 150 pages. I loved the book, I adore the series. 'Nuff said.
June 27, 2017
Loved this installment. The Illuminator had more thrown at her and once again she has overcome (but not without a few surprises). Definitely worth the read and I can't wait to see how she and her angels handle the Gods.
November 18, 2012
Fallen Legion is the 4th book in the Timeless series. I am not a big fan of reading books out of order. But I already read Phantom Universe (The Summer Chronicles) by Laura Kreitzer, which I really enjoyed, so I thought I’d take a gamble. And I did not regret this.
Eventhough there is enough I missed since I didn’t read the first 3 books, I was able to pick up on the story real fast. Fallen Legion is a fast paced story, with interesting characters who I can’t wait to get to know better. Laura’s writing makes sure you get pulled into the story and will not let you go untill the last page. She makes sure you get immersed into this world of Angels, Gods and Emperyean Guards.
After reading Fallen Legion I will definitely read the rest of the Timeless series, starting with Shadow of the Sun.
Eventhough there is enough I missed since I didn’t read the first 3 books, I was able to pick up on the story real fast. Fallen Legion is a fast paced story, with interesting characters who I can’t wait to get to know better. Laura’s writing makes sure you get pulled into the story and will not let you go untill the last page. She makes sure you get immersed into this world of Angels, Gods and Emperyean Guards.
After reading Fallen Legion I will definitely read the rest of the Timeless series, starting with Shadow of the Sun.
December 3, 2010
It was a bit underwhelming. A maybe spoiler coming after this point.
Anyone else disappointed that Zola's vision of Andrew bedding another didn't come to pass? I was waiting for it but it was such a let down with the whole misunderstanding and the "ur back again from the dead but u may not be u" crap. It got old the 3rd resurrection round. Sigh. Her hissy fit lasted too long since she was already aware she could never leave him. Too much filler in this book. The whole bridezillla Jen and the mundane and pointless pages about bachelorette party was irksome. I guess I feel let down with this one.
Anyone else disappointed that Zola's vision of Andrew bedding another didn't come to pass? I was waiting for it but it was such a let down with the whole misunderstanding and the "ur back again from the dead but u may not be u" crap. It got old the 3rd resurrection round. Sigh. Her hissy fit lasted too long since she was already aware she could never leave him. Too much filler in this book. The whole bridezillla Jen and the mundane and pointless pages about bachelorette party was irksome. I guess I feel let down with this one.
May 10, 2012
I couldn't put this book down! Miss Kreitzer has a wonderful ability to immerse you in her world of Angels, Gods, Emperyean Guards and so much more. I literally felt like I was part of the action. So sad to come to the end. Book 4 has got to be my favorite of the series so far! Gabriella and her angels are faced with the unexpected...cities surrounded by Emperyean Guards, murders among the angels and visions that begin to confuse her and leave her with questions to be answered. As The Illuminator, it is her job to lead the Angels on a quest to save humankind and those she loves. Awesome book!
December 8, 2012
I have enjoyed this series, but I keep having to stop and mentally chastise everyone for stupidity or just naïveté. Seems to be very common in books today, probably because it makes it easier to create situations, but it still bugs me. I really enjoy the whole dynamic of the characters, and can't wait to read the next book
January 7, 2014
Excellent Read!
Laura Kreitzer is a master of weaving a tale full of suspense along with twists and turns yet interspersed with just the right amount of love, comedy and "victory for the underdog". I would highly recommend this series!
Laura Kreitzer is a master of weaving a tale full of suspense along with twists and turns yet interspersed with just the right amount of love, comedy and "victory for the underdog". I would highly recommend this series!
November 30, 2010
Read chapter one here: http://laurakreitzer.com/timeless-ser...
December 23, 2010
So i didnt actually read the whole book because my library and the surrounding libraries never put it in stock, if only i had the money to buy it.
January 18, 2012
This is one of my favorite series Eva is witty an the Illuminator. Her sexy Angel Andrew is hot an totally devoted to Eva.
I'm really on pins and needles looking for the next book
I'm really on pins and needles looking for the next book
February 22, 2012
And the story continues.... Lots of action and twists in the story to keep the reader involved and wanting more!
August 8, 2015
HOL D ON TO YOUR SEATS!
I have followed this series from the beginning grand now I cannot wait to see how it ends. Well written goose visualisation!
I have followed this series from the beginning grand now I cannot wait to see how it ends. Well written goose visualisation!
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