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Inception
HOPE is reborn—through him…
Anthony Griggs is a dreamer bound to discover that the world behind his eyes is as much reality as when he is awake. Having survived an abusive childhood, escapism is all he had until his fiancée, Audrey, became his tether to the world. Unsure of himself he withdraws into the realm of his imagination. That is until he saves a coma patient in his dream. Anthony soon learns that the world isn’t as 3 dimensional as he once believed when the veil of reality is drawn before his eyes. The coma patient is a direct link to Anthony’s heritage and it befalls him to use his ability to protect an unborn child as darker forces seek to prevent his birth. The child is the new vessel for Hope and the world’s quiet salvation or its complete undoing. Anthony delves into a world of gods and entities…demons and Jinn learning the hidden mythologies of life. He must rediscover who he is and learn what sacrifices he’s willing to make. Will he choose Audrey for the life he’s dreamed of? Or will he choose the Hope of mankind?
Brandon J. Hall currently lives in Detroit, MI. With his first novel, Reflections—The Chronicles of a Man Scorned, behind him he is set to move forward in a new genre. This will mark his first outing in the realm of fantasy with Neuralian Chronicles—The Siede. His passion has always been for the genre from his early childhood when he was given a copy of Homer’s The Iliad from his sister. From then he’d always looked ahead to creating his own mythology that stood as unique as the likes of Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.
Neuralian Chronicles—The Siede is a bold and imaginative work that dares to create a mythology all its own. It does what so many others of the genre have attempted with abandon when speaking to the relation of spirituality and the inner workings of mankind. It speaks to the mysteries of mankind and what makes us unique to the species. It peels back the layers of the world taking time, space, and the quantum mechanics of it and seemingly bridges it all together while telling a gripping story blending themes of a modern setting with the archaic.
The Siede will give you adventure, mythology/religion, fantasy, drama, love and the supernatural unlike any tale spun before it. It’s a story of heart, sacrifice, and the inner workings of the human essence. It draws back the curtain to reveal the network of greater elements at play that manipulate the flow of the world we’re unaware of that drive us to different paths. Volume I of The Siede, the introduction to the Neuralian Chronicles, is designed to spin a genre so highly coveted in a new direction.
Anthony Griggs is a dreamer bound to discover that the world behind his eyes is as much reality as when he is awake. Having survived an abusive childhood, escapism is all he had until his fiancée, Audrey, became his tether to the world. Unsure of himself he withdraws into the realm of his imagination. That is until he saves a coma patient in his dream. Anthony soon learns that the world isn’t as 3 dimensional as he once believed when the veil of reality is drawn before his eyes. The coma patient is a direct link to Anthony’s heritage and it befalls him to use his ability to protect an unborn child as darker forces seek to prevent his birth. The child is the new vessel for Hope and the world’s quiet salvation or its complete undoing. Anthony delves into a world of gods and entities…demons and Jinn learning the hidden mythologies of life. He must rediscover who he is and learn what sacrifices he’s willing to make. Will he choose Audrey for the life he’s dreamed of? Or will he choose the Hope of mankind?
Brandon J. Hall currently lives in Detroit, MI. With his first novel, Reflections—The Chronicles of a Man Scorned, behind him he is set to move forward in a new genre. This will mark his first outing in the realm of fantasy with Neuralian Chronicles—The Siede. His passion has always been for the genre from his early childhood when he was given a copy of Homer’s The Iliad from his sister. From then he’d always looked ahead to creating his own mythology that stood as unique as the likes of Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, Neil Gaiman and Stephen King.
Neuralian Chronicles—The Siede is a bold and imaginative work that dares to create a mythology all its own. It does what so many others of the genre have attempted with abandon when speaking to the relation of spirituality and the inner workings of mankind. It speaks to the mysteries of mankind and what makes us unique to the species. It peels back the layers of the world taking time, space, and the quantum mechanics of it and seemingly bridges it all together while telling a gripping story blending themes of a modern setting with the archaic.
The Siede will give you adventure, mythology/religion, fantasy, drama, love and the supernatural unlike any tale spun before it. It’s a story of heart, sacrifice, and the inner workings of the human essence. It draws back the curtain to reveal the network of greater elements at play that manipulate the flow of the world we’re unaware of that drive us to different paths. Volume I of The Siede, the introduction to the Neuralian Chronicles, is designed to spin a genre so highly coveted in a new direction.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2013
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December 28, 2019
A lot of potential but needs a much better editor. Great ideas and with some work, could be excellent
September 1, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
Wow! What a storyline!
I absolutely loved this book. The characters are so well developed, and the imagery is incredibly vivid. It’s always a fantastic experience when an author can make you feel like you’re not just reading the story, but actually part of it.
Brandon Hall is a brilliant storyteller. His ability to take such big ideas and weave them into a story that feels believable, understandable, and completely immersive is something special. This is definitely an author I’d love to see inside the mind of because I have no idea where some of these ideas come from! His storytelling is right up there with the greats, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
I especially loved the walk behind the veil. There was something about that experience that really stayed with me.
I also appreciated how the intimate scenes were handled. There was enough detail to give you the emotion and energy of the moment without spelling out every little thing. Sometimes it’s much better to leave a little to the imagination, and I think that worked beautifully here.
But what really caught me was the storyline surrounding where we came from. This is the first book I’ve read that gives an account of our origins that actually sounds believable and is easy to understand. It made me look at a very familiar story in a completely different way.
In fact, it even made me think about Eve differently. At least Eve wasn’t a coward! She could have tricked Adam into trying the fruit first, but she took the first bite herself.
I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait for the next installment!
Brandon Hall, you’ve got a huge fan! Bring on the next one!
Wow! What a storyline!
I absolutely loved this book. The characters are so well developed, and the imagery is incredibly vivid. It’s always a fantastic experience when an author can make you feel like you’re not just reading the story, but actually part of it.
Brandon Hall is a brilliant storyteller. His ability to take such big ideas and weave them into a story that feels believable, understandable, and completely immersive is something special. This is definitely an author I’d love to see inside the mind of because I have no idea where some of these ideas come from! His storytelling is right up there with the greats, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
I especially loved the walk behind the veil. There was something about that experience that really stayed with me.
I also appreciated how the intimate scenes were handled. There was enough detail to give you the emotion and energy of the moment without spelling out every little thing. Sometimes it’s much better to leave a little to the imagination, and I think that worked beautifully here.
But what really caught me was the storyline surrounding where we came from. This is the first book I’ve read that gives an account of our origins that actually sounds believable and is easy to understand. It made me look at a very familiar story in a completely different way.
In fact, it even made me think about Eve differently. At least Eve wasn’t a coward! She could have tricked Adam into trying the fruit first, but she took the first bite herself.
I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait for the next installment!
Brandon Hall, you’ve got a huge fan! Bring on the next one!
September 3, 2026
Inception Rebuild is a captivating and thought-provoking read that genuinely stands out. From the beginning, I was drawn into the story and found myself becoming increasingly invested in the characters and their journey. There’s something refreshingly different about this book that kept me engaged and curious throughout.
What really makes this book memorable is the way it encourages you to think beyond the story itself. There are moments that make you pause, reflect, and look at things from a different perspective, while still maintaining an engaging storyline that keeps you wanting to know what comes next.
I would highly recommend Inception Rebuild to anyone who enjoys books that challenge your perspective, spark curiosity, and stay on your mind even after you’ve finished reading! If you’re looking for something unique and meaningful rather than a predictable read, this is definitely a book worth picking up. It’s the kind of story you’ll find yourself thinking about long after the final page. I cannot wait to read more from this author!!
What really makes this book memorable is the way it encourages you to think beyond the story itself. There are moments that make you pause, reflect, and look at things from a different perspective, while still maintaining an engaging storyline that keeps you wanting to know what comes next.
I would highly recommend Inception Rebuild to anyone who enjoys books that challenge your perspective, spark curiosity, and stay on your mind even after you’ve finished reading! If you’re looking for something unique and meaningful rather than a predictable read, this is definitely a book worth picking up. It’s the kind of story you’ll find yourself thinking about long after the final page. I cannot wait to read more from this author!!
January 16, 2014
Great fantasy novel of history and humans re-imagined...., January 11, 2014
By Rabid Readers Reviews "Avid Reader"
Hall takes on a lot in “Inception (Neuralian Chronicles: The Siede).” He rewrites the history of the planet using what is commonly accepted with new motivations for why those events happen. The Neuralians not only rewrite the history of the planet but mythology as well and that is the aspect that plays the biggest part in this novel. The premise is that we are all evolved from this race but most of us are too muddied to understand. We have lost the ability to live forever or communicate through thought. Rather like the idea of enlightenment, only the highest forms still have a glimmer of the former being. There are Neuralians still around and they exist in mythology as it was known across the ancient world.
There are a number of characters in this novel and Hall manages to keep distinct. Some perhaps rely on what we already know of them. Loki, for example, is a trickster. Anthony Griggs is framed early on through introspection before the mystery of the novel begins and Hall gives us a character that has survived extraordinary odds. He is looking for that higher purpose and when he finds it that purpose is life and death in a very literal sense.
I have to commend Hall on the pacing of “Inception (Neuralian Chronicles: The Siede).” The flow of the story is masterful. This is a tale that could have been easily bogged down in minutia but Hall kept his narrative moving with graceful impact and economical phrasings. The action, though fast moving, loses nothing in translation.
If you like fantasy and a clever rewriting of our world, pick this one up today.
By Rabid Readers Reviews "Avid Reader"
Hall takes on a lot in “Inception (Neuralian Chronicles: The Siede).” He rewrites the history of the planet using what is commonly accepted with new motivations for why those events happen. The Neuralians not only rewrite the history of the planet but mythology as well and that is the aspect that plays the biggest part in this novel. The premise is that we are all evolved from this race but most of us are too muddied to understand. We have lost the ability to live forever or communicate through thought. Rather like the idea of enlightenment, only the highest forms still have a glimmer of the former being. There are Neuralians still around and they exist in mythology as it was known across the ancient world.
There are a number of characters in this novel and Hall manages to keep distinct. Some perhaps rely on what we already know of them. Loki, for example, is a trickster. Anthony Griggs is framed early on through introspection before the mystery of the novel begins and Hall gives us a character that has survived extraordinary odds. He is looking for that higher purpose and when he finds it that purpose is life and death in a very literal sense.
I have to commend Hall on the pacing of “Inception (Neuralian Chronicles: The Siede).” The flow of the story is masterful. This is a tale that could have been easily bogged down in minutia but Hall kept his narrative moving with graceful impact and economical phrasings. The action, though fast moving, loses nothing in translation.
If you like fantasy and a clever rewriting of our world, pick this one up today.
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