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The Balancer Chronicles #1.5
The Catalyst
Raife Eriksson, centuries old balancer, is ready to retire from his covert job as Primary Helper and pretty soon he’ll be able to retire from life altogether. Unfortunately, some unforeseen events cause him to rethink his plans.
James Blackburne, formally a balancer, is ready to live out a normal life and make amends for the unfair hand he dealt to a loved one, Unfortunately, a moment of distraction and a resultant proposition alter his new life irrevocably.
Observer, mysterious being with an odd appearance and a contradictory mix of innocence and wisdom, has a solution for both men but it might only be a temporary one for one of them.
James Blackburne, formally a balancer, is ready to live out a normal life and make amends for the unfair hand he dealt to a loved one, Unfortunately, a moment of distraction and a resultant proposition alter his new life irrevocably.
Observer, mysterious being with an odd appearance and a contradictory mix of innocence and wisdom, has a solution for both men but it might only be a temporary one for one of them.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2012
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About the author
Chris Adonn
8 books12 followersThis is more of an intro than a bio.
Reader, writer, lover of words. When I was a child I used to pick random pages in the dictionary and scan through them rememorising interesting words. That was a personal enjoyment that I still indulge in on occasion.
I love to write. I love to lose myself in compelling narratives and adventures as they unfold in my mind and spill onto pages which will invariably result in a book by the time I am done.
Writing started for me, as a way to pass the time whenever I ran out of reading material or wanted to get rid of excess creative energy (I was an artist specializing in the painting medium (still am). More than that, it was a wonderful escape from the mires of self-pity i found myself drowning in when I was diagnosed with MS and underwent my first treatment with Campath. As the drug was (and still is) under clinical trials, I had to be very careful for the three months of every year when my immune-system was dangerously suppressed. In short, I was rendered a recluse for three months of every year.
What seemed like one of the worst things in life, became one of the best as it allowed me the time and inclination to write stories.
Before I knew it, I was in love with the new freedom I could find only by putting pen to paper (or rather, fingers to a key-board). I wanted to delineate the characters I had dreamed into existence on a two dimensional surface with 3D fluidity.
I have no idea if I have succeeded in this initial feat, but now I mainly long to see where they will take me to next.
Of course I want much more than that, as writing the story is only the first step for me. I want to present my books to the world in a fashion that captures the market for which they were intended. I want intrepid readers to meet the characters I have fallen in love with, and perhaps…fall in love them too.
Reader, writer, lover of words. When I was a child I used to pick random pages in the dictionary and scan through them rememorising interesting words. That was a personal enjoyment that I still indulge in on occasion.
I love to write. I love to lose myself in compelling narratives and adventures as they unfold in my mind and spill onto pages which will invariably result in a book by the time I am done.
Writing started for me, as a way to pass the time whenever I ran out of reading material or wanted to get rid of excess creative energy (I was an artist specializing in the painting medium (still am). More than that, it was a wonderful escape from the mires of self-pity i found myself drowning in when I was diagnosed with MS and underwent my first treatment with Campath. As the drug was (and still is) under clinical trials, I had to be very careful for the three months of every year when my immune-system was dangerously suppressed. In short, I was rendered a recluse for three months of every year.
What seemed like one of the worst things in life, became one of the best as it allowed me the time and inclination to write stories.
Before I knew it, I was in love with the new freedom I could find only by putting pen to paper (or rather, fingers to a key-board). I wanted to delineate the characters I had dreamed into existence on a two dimensional surface with 3D fluidity.
I have no idea if I have succeeded in this initial feat, but now I mainly long to see where they will take me to next.
Of course I want much more than that, as writing the story is only the first step for me. I want to present my books to the world in a fashion that captures the market for which they were intended. I want intrepid readers to meet the characters I have fallen in love with, and perhaps…fall in love them too.
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September 5, 2014
I believe this is a prelude to the second book in the series The Balancer Chronicles, which made me hesitant to start the book without reading the previous books. I was even more discouraged when the book started referencing things from the previous books.
Eventually though I got intrigued into what was going on with the characters and stuck through until the end of the book. If I was recommending this book to anyone, I would suggest they start with the other books before The Catalyst just so that you can get the most out of the book. Eventually I do plan on reading the other books in the series, and then re-reading this book to complete the story line for myself.
The book is well written with much description on the settings, the characters and the emotions and feelings everyone experienced. There use of descriptive words were perfect and matched perfectly to what Adonn was trying to portray. There was enough humor and sarcasm to keep the reader intrigued and entertained.
The book did end with what seems like an open ending, giving the author the opportunity to continue the series onto new books. Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone interested in dramas and mystery's. I'd rate it at a 5/5! Thanks Chris Adonn.
Eventually though I got intrigued into what was going on with the characters and stuck through until the end of the book. If I was recommending this book to anyone, I would suggest they start with the other books before The Catalyst just so that you can get the most out of the book. Eventually I do plan on reading the other books in the series, and then re-reading this book to complete the story line for myself.
The book is well written with much description on the settings, the characters and the emotions and feelings everyone experienced. There use of descriptive words were perfect and matched perfectly to what Adonn was trying to portray. There was enough humor and sarcasm to keep the reader intrigued and entertained.
The book did end with what seems like an open ending, giving the author the opportunity to continue the series onto new books. Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone interested in dramas and mystery's. I'd rate it at a 5/5! Thanks Chris Adonn.
April 27, 2015
The plot thickens
Another wonderful read from Chris Adonn. The characters are as endearing as ever and the storyline contains some exciting new elements. I truly hope that Chris continues this series at some point. I would love to get to know these characters and this world even better!
Another wonderful read from Chris Adonn. The characters are as endearing as ever and the storyline contains some exciting new elements. I truly hope that Chris continues this series at some point. I would love to get to know these characters and this world even better!
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