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Daughter of Time #3
Maker
"Exploratory fiction at its most powerful and intelligent, Maker will challenge and reward all those who have ever wanted to believe in almost anything." —ForeWord Reviews
Until all is lost, nothing is found. Conclude the epic story of Ambra Dawn. Speculative fiction with time travel, alien armageddon, metaphysical mysteries, action, adventure, cybernetics and cosmology!
Until all is lost, nothing is found. Conclude the epic story of Ambra Dawn. Speculative fiction with time travel, alien armageddon, metaphysical mysteries, action, adventure, cybernetics and cosmology!
416 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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Erec Stebbins
29 books146 followersErec Stebbins is a biomedical researcher who writes novels in a variety of genres, focusing on thrillers and science fiction. His work has been praised for its action and thrills alongside a deeper, often philosophical angle. The Internet Review of Books dubbed him "master of the thinking reader's techno thriller".
His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" ( The Ragnarök Conspiracy), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons’ Hyperion" (Daughter of Time Trilogy), and "startlingly dark" (Extraordinary Retribution) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. His Daughter of Time trilogy is a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist.
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His novels have been called "unique" and "pulse-pounding" ( The Ragnarök Conspiracy), "altogether profound, reminiscent of Bradbury and Dan Simmons’ Hyperion" (Daughter of Time Trilogy), and "startlingly dark" (Extraordinary Retribution) with five star ratings in Foreword Reviews, San Francisco Book Reviews, Portland Book Review, and others. His Daughter of Time trilogy is a Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist.
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December 15, 2014
To call Erec Stebbins’ Maker an absolutely stunning end to the Daughter of Time Trilogy may be an understatement. For those who love a twisted science fiction fantasy that tests the limits of your imagination and requires you immerse yourself completely in each rapidly moving page, be prepared-the final journey is about to begin. Ambra Dawn has been the key throughout, and the search to find her will answer the questions of the future of all. Will there be a final destructive force to end all things or will the powers of Ambra Dawn bring about renewal and re-birth?
Ambra Dawn has evolved from reader to writer to maker. Waythrel has been drawn to her through her changes and it is he who searches for her now. Their connection goes far deeper than affection as it is further revealed throughout each part of this trilogy and it is through Waythrel’s eyes and his narration that we see each event, feel the pull and wonder of a universe far beyond our comprehension. From time travel to romance, Erec Stebbins pushes the envelope of our comfort zone, demanding we let go of our own world and enter his, willing to believe and attempt to understand what has transpired and what will transpire in this monumental finale. Is it really the end or just the beginning of something far beyond our understanding?
Erec Stebbins colors his world with strong words, incredible imagination and fills it with questions that one may continue to ponder long after that last page. His writing and his tale of Ambra Dawn is something to experience firsthand. I believe there is a specific audience that will cling to each word, try to understand each event and could easily debate this trilogy with others. Will I re-read the trilogy? Definitely, because I know I will find something I missed before. If you enjoy excellent writing that is off the beaten track, able to incite a sense of wonder and awe in the possibilities of the unknown, than the Daughter of Time Trilogy is ready to deliver you from reality into a world of possibility and speculation where only the limits of your imagination can hold you back.
I received an ARC edition from Erec Stebbins in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Daughter of Time Trilogy - Book 3
Publication Date: January 1, 2015
Publisher: Twice Pi Press
Genre: Sci-fi/Speculative Fiction
Print Length: 416 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Ambra Dawn has evolved from reader to writer to maker. Waythrel has been drawn to her through her changes and it is he who searches for her now. Their connection goes far deeper than affection as it is further revealed throughout each part of this trilogy and it is through Waythrel’s eyes and his narration that we see each event, feel the pull and wonder of a universe far beyond our comprehension. From time travel to romance, Erec Stebbins pushes the envelope of our comfort zone, demanding we let go of our own world and enter his, willing to believe and attempt to understand what has transpired and what will transpire in this monumental finale. Is it really the end or just the beginning of something far beyond our understanding?
Erec Stebbins colors his world with strong words, incredible imagination and fills it with questions that one may continue to ponder long after that last page. His writing and his tale of Ambra Dawn is something to experience firsthand. I believe there is a specific audience that will cling to each word, try to understand each event and could easily debate this trilogy with others. Will I re-read the trilogy? Definitely, because I know I will find something I missed before. If you enjoy excellent writing that is off the beaten track, able to incite a sense of wonder and awe in the possibilities of the unknown, than the Daughter of Time Trilogy is ready to deliver you from reality into a world of possibility and speculation where only the limits of your imagination can hold you back.
I received an ARC edition from Erec Stebbins in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Daughter of Time Trilogy - Book 3
Publication Date: January 1, 2015
Publisher: Twice Pi Press
Genre: Sci-fi/Speculative Fiction
Print Length: 416 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
December 12, 2014
I received an ARC edition from Erec Stebbins in exchange for my honest review.
Series: Daughter of Time - Book 3
Publication Date: January 1, 2015
Publisher: Twice Pi Press
ISBN-13: 9781942360018
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy/Time Travel
Print Length: 416 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Series: Daughter of Time - Book 3
Publication Date: January 1, 2015
Publisher: Twice Pi Press
ISBN-13: 9781942360018
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy/Time Travel
Print Length: 416 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
January 31, 2015
I enjoyed getting to end of the trilogy,and seeing where the story would go. Each of the books in this trilogy have had a different narrator which helped to keep it going.
A good end to the Daughter of Time series,
A good end to the Daughter of Time series,
February 9, 2015
Great book but the time loops are a bit disorienting.
March 10, 2015
I enjoyed the first two books but had a hard time getting through this third in the series. Once I got to the end I found that I had a lot of questions.
January 3, 2015
The Climax of an Exhilarating Trilogy
In this, the last of the “Daughter of Time” trilogy, we are taken on a journey through the narration of Waythrel, the Xixian who has been by the side of Ambra Dawn for hundreds of years.
Author, Erec Stebbins, takes the reader on a literal journey through time and space. Imagine if you will, having “memories of events that had not occurred.” Experience a sense of déjà vu as Weythrel and his traveling companion, Kloan, traverse the universe in ways that are heretofore unimagined. Once again, Stebbins’ ability to create believable worlds complete with the creatures that inhabit them is apparent. We connect with the heart and soul of the protagonists and understand the desires of his antagonists.
The greatest minds of the universe and time had worked together to create a God whose nature they could not predict nor control, Ambra Dawn. Innumerable other gods form tenuous alliances in an effort to combat the inevitable. The “Anti” intends to destroy all, other than themselves.
A quote from Waythrel may help put it into perspective, “So, we can remain here, try to survive by avoiding the Anti below, only to perish eventually in some remote corner of the universe, or we can enter into this portal and risk eternal damnation to a self-referencing and modifying timeline?”
As we travel to New Earth and Old Earth, we observe the dying independent farm communities as they are overtaken by Agri-corps. Entire species, including human, risk annihilation. In time we move from beginning to beginning … and beyond.
Is this the harbinger of the end? You decide as Waythrel, through this human writer, Erec Stebbins, takes us to the simplistic, logical, abundantly clear and yet incomprehensible conclusion.
If you are an aficionado of strong science fiction I recommend buying and reading all three of the “Daughter of Time” series.
READER: Daughter of Time Book 1
WRITER: Daughter of Time Book 2
Norm Hamilton, Writer, Copy-Editor, Proofreader
Author of From Thine Own Well , Sarah’s Embrace , The Digital Eye
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In this, the last of the “Daughter of Time” trilogy, we are taken on a journey through the narration of Waythrel, the Xixian who has been by the side of Ambra Dawn for hundreds of years.
Author, Erec Stebbins, takes the reader on a literal journey through time and space. Imagine if you will, having “memories of events that had not occurred.” Experience a sense of déjà vu as Weythrel and his traveling companion, Kloan, traverse the universe in ways that are heretofore unimagined. Once again, Stebbins’ ability to create believable worlds complete with the creatures that inhabit them is apparent. We connect with the heart and soul of the protagonists and understand the desires of his antagonists.
The greatest minds of the universe and time had worked together to create a God whose nature they could not predict nor control, Ambra Dawn. Innumerable other gods form tenuous alliances in an effort to combat the inevitable. The “Anti” intends to destroy all, other than themselves.
A quote from Waythrel may help put it into perspective, “So, we can remain here, try to survive by avoiding the Anti below, only to perish eventually in some remote corner of the universe, or we can enter into this portal and risk eternal damnation to a self-referencing and modifying timeline?”
As we travel to New Earth and Old Earth, we observe the dying independent farm communities as they are overtaken by Agri-corps. Entire species, including human, risk annihilation. In time we move from beginning to beginning … and beyond.
Is this the harbinger of the end? You decide as Waythrel, through this human writer, Erec Stebbins, takes us to the simplistic, logical, abundantly clear and yet incomprehensible conclusion.
If you are an aficionado of strong science fiction I recommend buying and reading all three of the “Daughter of Time” series.
READER: Daughter of Time Book 1
WRITER: Daughter of Time Book 2
Norm Hamilton, Writer, Copy-Editor, Proofreader
Author of From Thine Own Well , Sarah’s Embrace , The Digital Eye
Website
March 6, 2015
The Daughter of Time has one final battle to face, can she win it ??
This review is from: Maker (Daughter of Time Book 3) (Kindle Edition)
****Some spoilers may or may not slip in, don't let it stop you from trying to find them...****
The last of the series of The Daughter of Time Trilogy brings the story to an end. Ambra Dawn is laid out and hooked up to machines and in a group mind desperate to fend of the clones the Dram made of her, and their is a new villain in the mix, the Anti.. Ambra is facing the future alone without her love Nitin who was actually programed from birth to be her assassin and stopping him was a blow. One of the Clone's has also captured her Xix friend and confidant Waythrel. As this final book there is much bouncing back and forward in time by the cloned girl, named Klone and the kidnapped Waythrel. He and the reader is also somewhat confused until you catch on she is showing him events that have or will happen from a sideline view, being encased in a bubble suit that keeps them observers. Waythrel is horrified at some of her actions and puzzled by others. they span thousands of years in their jumps but actual time lapse doesn't exist because they can return to when they left at anytime. Other Gods view Ambra Dawn as a destroyer, someone to defeat, while Waythrel's views are that Ambra Dawn was a savior. Soon things will come to a head at the final battle, it becomes clear why all the hops thru time and that Ambra Dawn has been aware of what has been happening. Waythrel and Klone are following the natural course of events. This isn't a simple issue of who is the villain..? Who is right, and who is wrong..? Who will live and who will die..? What will happen to New Earth? The rest of the Universe?? Klone and Waythrel are running out of time and the final outcome is coming. When Waythrel becomes aware it's literally a clash of Matter and Antimatter and what occurs, he is Horrified won't that destroy everything? It is just mind boggling. I'll simply say that I approve of the ending, and wish the the Daughter of Time and those she encased in love are as happy as I am. Thank you to Erec Stebbins for a tale that spans eons and stretches the mind and while it has the ability to leave you reeling from hop to hop it is a wild wonderful ride.
This review is from: Maker (Daughter of Time Book 3) (Kindle Edition)
****Some spoilers may or may not slip in, don't let it stop you from trying to find them...****
The last of the series of The Daughter of Time Trilogy brings the story to an end. Ambra Dawn is laid out and hooked up to machines and in a group mind desperate to fend of the clones the Dram made of her, and their is a new villain in the mix, the Anti.. Ambra is facing the future alone without her love Nitin who was actually programed from birth to be her assassin and stopping him was a blow. One of the Clone's has also captured her Xix friend and confidant Waythrel. As this final book there is much bouncing back and forward in time by the cloned girl, named Klone and the kidnapped Waythrel. He and the reader is also somewhat confused until you catch on she is showing him events that have or will happen from a sideline view, being encased in a bubble suit that keeps them observers. Waythrel is horrified at some of her actions and puzzled by others. they span thousands of years in their jumps but actual time lapse doesn't exist because they can return to when they left at anytime. Other Gods view Ambra Dawn as a destroyer, someone to defeat, while Waythrel's views are that Ambra Dawn was a savior. Soon things will come to a head at the final battle, it becomes clear why all the hops thru time and that Ambra Dawn has been aware of what has been happening. Waythrel and Klone are following the natural course of events. This isn't a simple issue of who is the villain..? Who is right, and who is wrong..? Who will live and who will die..? What will happen to New Earth? The rest of the Universe?? Klone and Waythrel are running out of time and the final outcome is coming. When Waythrel becomes aware it's literally a clash of Matter and Antimatter and what occurs, he is Horrified won't that destroy everything? It is just mind boggling. I'll simply say that I approve of the ending, and wish the the Daughter of Time and those she encased in love are as happy as I am. Thank you to Erec Stebbins for a tale that spans eons and stretches the mind and while it has the ability to leave you reeling from hop to hop it is a wild wonderful ride.
December 31, 2014
I received the book from the author for an honest review.
Maker, book 3 in the Trilogy was a stunning conclusion to the series. This book falls in a genre of it's own, it is hard to define since there are so many genres hidden within the book, actually in the whole series. It was a book I enjoyed immensely. This time we followed the story of Ambra through the eyes of Waythrel,the alien XIX, her right hand man and dear friend. His beliefs were not only questioned but he was continually confronted with his point of views, his education and his knowledge. When his soul mate came into the story in the form of a demon it gave the story an interesting twist and I really connected with this alien. His heartache and longing for a mate that was no longer part of his world.
We also meet a new character, Kloan; a character that isn't easy to define, she had so many forms and agendas that you weren't sure if she was the good guy or the bad guy, so to speak. She was Ambra but yet a person in her own right with a task that would shock Waythrel.
This book takes you deeper into the universe and the impending doom they faced. The multiple layers of the universe and the worlds that the author created was fascinating. The multiple gods we encounter - each with their own character traits that made them dangerous, caused some interesting twists within the story. On several occasions I had to agree with Waythrel, going through the gate in an unseemly never-ending loop, it took all your concentration to keep track; at times not sure where we are taken on this journey. But yet the author manage to keep your attention throughout the chapters so that you didn't get lost and watch - as a fly on the wall - as everything comes together.
The story was masterly crafted; it just flowed naturally and the same pace was kept throughout so that you could really enjoy the book.
In my opinion, it is the author's unique style of writing what kept you glued to the book. It had enough suspense and drama within as he layered the story with it's scientific explorations and poetic tales of love and hate in a symmetry of opposites that was beautifully illustrated with his words.
Maker, book 3 in the Trilogy was a stunning conclusion to the series. This book falls in a genre of it's own, it is hard to define since there are so many genres hidden within the book, actually in the whole series. It was a book I enjoyed immensely. This time we followed the story of Ambra through the eyes of Waythrel,the alien XIX, her right hand man and dear friend. His beliefs were not only questioned but he was continually confronted with his point of views, his education and his knowledge. When his soul mate came into the story in the form of a demon it gave the story an interesting twist and I really connected with this alien. His heartache and longing for a mate that was no longer part of his world.
We also meet a new character, Kloan; a character that isn't easy to define, she had so many forms and agendas that you weren't sure if she was the good guy or the bad guy, so to speak. She was Ambra but yet a person in her own right with a task that would shock Waythrel.
This book takes you deeper into the universe and the impending doom they faced. The multiple layers of the universe and the worlds that the author created was fascinating. The multiple gods we encounter - each with their own character traits that made them dangerous, caused some interesting twists within the story. On several occasions I had to agree with Waythrel, going through the gate in an unseemly never-ending loop, it took all your concentration to keep track; at times not sure where we are taken on this journey. But yet the author manage to keep your attention throughout the chapters so that you didn't get lost and watch - as a fly on the wall - as everything comes together.
The story was masterly crafted; it just flowed naturally and the same pace was kept throughout so that you could really enjoy the book.
In my opinion, it is the author's unique style of writing what kept you glued to the book. It had enough suspense and drama within as he layered the story with it's scientific explorations and poetic tales of love and hate in a symmetry of opposites that was beautifully illustrated with his words.
May 30, 2016
As I enjoyed Reader and was not so keen on Writer, I am hoping that Maker brings the trilogy back on track with a good conclusion.
What it was:
This was a better tale than Writer, I liked Waythrel. I'm not sure I truly understood many parts of this book. Maybe I wasn't meant to!
I wouldn't read it again, but it has been thought provoking with its references to matter and anti-matter.
It does prey on my mind somewhat, so it has obviously made an impression. Maybe it just needs to sink in and be absorbed?!
What it was:
This was a better tale than Writer, I liked Waythrel. I'm not sure I truly understood many parts of this book. Maybe I wasn't meant to!
I wouldn't read it again, but it has been thought provoking with its references to matter and anti-matter.
It does prey on my mind somewhat, so it has obviously made an impression. Maybe it just needs to sink in and be absorbed?!
April 18, 2015
Not quite a stand-alone book but a continuation of where the last book left off. This book was the most original by far but also relied on your investment in the story line from the previous readings in that the focus was not on character but on the ideas. I enjoyed the time-looping, but would have like to know more about how the other god-minds came to be. A great series overall!
January 26, 2017
This trilogy was a wild ride and a truly unique experience to me. I'd highly recommend it.
April 7, 2017
A paraphrase: Character #1 says, “Now that I have provided a full explanation, surely you understand.” Character #2 replies, “I haven’t a clue about what you just said.” Character #1 says, “That makes two of us.” This a much-needed reminder that there has been, and will be, a lot of suspension of belief involved in the savouring of this book. And it is well worth it. There were quotes from scientists, science fiction authors, and historical figures in the realm of religion and philosophy. I kept telling myself that I really needed to write these down so I could study them later. Didn’t happen, and neither did the impulse to fixate on many of the mind-bending points and observations made by Stebbins throughout the novel. You just keep turning pages as if this was more important than breathing, though maybe not as much as water and food.
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