Cadence of Consequences

The Chronicles of Xannia #2

by M.J. Moores

Trapped in a foreign Underground world, Taya battles inner demons and alienation as the man she promised to protect... to love... remains firmly planted in the government’s cross-hairs; hell bent on fulfilling his destiny to change the world. Constantly accosted by a fanatic sect of the Followers of Light, praising her as a false goddess in a religion she never truly believed in, Taya searches for something to return a sense of meaning and purpose in her life. As her skepticism for the impending coup grows so too does Gerrund’s lack of trust, undermining not only her sense of self-worth but their ability to overthrow a corrupt government.
Even as Taya desperately works to establish a communication network spanning the Deserts in an effort to keep a promise she never should have made, her past interferes causing any sense of the future to spiral out of control. It is up to Taya to fix herself and her fractured relationships in order to embrace her destiny and help two very different men attempt to alter the course of history.

387 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2015

About the author

Growing up in Ontario, Canada, MJ was the only child of a single mom. MJ’s passion for the arts ignited at a young age as she wrote adventure stories and read them aloud to close family and friends. The dramatic arts became a focus in high school as an aid to understanding character motivation in her writing. Majoring in Theatre Production at University, with a minor in English, she went on to teach both elementary and high school for 10 years throughout Simcoe County.

MJ currently lives with her husband and son in Ontario, Canada. She keeps busy these days writing, helping Indie Authors, and talking about books as a local librarian. She firmly believes that if she hadn’t been born a Virgo, she would not be half as organized as necessary to accomplish everything in her daily agenda.

Connect With MJ Online -
http://mjmoores.com
http://facebook.com/AuthorMJMoores
http://infinite-pathways.org

Reviews

[A.A. Jankiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read the first book in The Chronicles of Xannia and having enjoyed it thoroughly, it was only natural that I read the second volume in the series. Cadence of Consequences picks up right where the first novel, Time’s Tempest leaves off. As the title of the novel suggests Taya, as well as the other characters in the novel, are forced to live with the consequences of the actions taken in Time’s Tempest.

After the explosive finale of the first book, Taya is forced to hide underground while Dezmind must carry on in his task of trying to win over as many people to the cause as possible. Across the desert, the members of the Kahn-lea work tirelessly to keep the generator going while facing the threat of an ancient virus come back from the past to wreak havoc on the present.

Unlike Time’s Tempest which focuses only on Taya’s perspective, Cadence of Consequences jumps around to different points of view from different characters giving the reader a much more intimate look at the happenings in various circles. I felt also that this shift helped to build more of the world around the characters as well as to develop their own personal arcs. The story itself was in no shortage of action and plot twists.

Once again, I highly recommend this series to lovers of science fiction and fantasy. I can’t wait to continue the action in the next volume, Rebels Rein.

[Melissa Barker-Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the first book of the series we were introduced to Xannia, and got a real feel for this new and exciting world. We joined Taya on an epic adventure as she led Dezmind and a group of his followers across the Deserts. We saw Taya use her expertise as a guide to keep the group alive, and learned the origins of Dezmind’s prophecy. These revelations led to a different fight for survival and culminated in an explosive finale - one which made Taya a target.

In Cadence of Consequences we journey with Taya below ground. Separated from Dezmind, lost and determined to return to her duties topside, Taya faces a multitude of challenges. This chapter in the series packs an emotional punch, which cements a reader’s loyalty to Taya and her friends. Not only does she suffer a crisis of identity, this sense of loss is exacerbated by a group of fanatics known as the Followers of Light. They plague Taya mercilessly, delaying her journey into a renewed sense of self.

Despite the turmoil, Taya’s true personality shines through and her skills are as admirable as ever. I particularly enjoyed the differing points of view within Cadence of Consequences; both the scenes in the Deserts, where a group remains, and of Dezmind’s own struggles in a changing world.

It is a story of unrest, fear and mistrust. But it is also a tale of love, discovery and Taya’s interminable strength. As a reader I was rooting for her. I’m drawn to the connection she has with Dezmind, and though the two are apart in this particular adventure, the author managed to show us the link they share in a variety of ways.

The pacing of the story is one which allows a reader to settle in and appreciate the journey. It’s a definite page turner, a book you’ll find hard to put down. As with the first in the series, Cadence of Consequences is a rollercoaster ride, and it is one which will stay with you. I can’t wait to join Taya and Dezmind for their next adventure.

[Linda Francis]

This was yet another great read. The Chronicles of Xannia series is evocative of many other great SFF series and authors. I can say that this series, and its author, is in a class with some of the greats of the genre. And a series that keeps me reading is a series that is certainly worth reading. I must turn that page, and get to the next chapter, just to see what happens next. How awesome is that?

[D.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

M.J. Moores adds another level to the world of Xannia; an underground world that few know exists. Cadence of Consequences, Book 2 of The Chronicles of Xannia, is action packed, descriptive, well written, and full of personality. The story is told by several points of view and keeps the reader on their toes with the question, “what is going to happen next?”

Along with the above-ground world of Xannia, author, M.J. Moores, takes the reader back to the deserts for further exploration, and expands the under-ground world with great detail. New characters are introduced and fit in rather nicely.

I loved book 2 as much as I loved book 1, and highly recommend it to all readers of fantasy and science fiction.

I was provided a PDF copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review. 5 Stars

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[M.J. Moores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cadence of Consequences is the 2nd exciting installment in The Chronicles of Xannia Quartet and is set to be released September 28th, 2015. It is currently available for pre-order via Amazon's Kindle. Stay tuned for the cover reveal later this month!

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Cadence of Consequences” is a complicated book. Moores’ vivid prose is descriptive and she creates a fascinating alien world.

Read full review in the 2015 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Edwin Downward · Rating 4 out of 5]

MJ Moores has done it again, and more. This novel has taken all the promise of Part 1 to the next level.

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first book in this series a very long time ago, so I had some trouble remembering some of the backstory for the second book. However, the characters and plot drew me in and as the story went along some of the backstory was reviewed and helped me remember what had happened previously. Even if you haven't read the first book, you will still get a clear picture of what is going on. I really love the characters in this story. They are genuine, unique, real and interesting. The story line of the stuggle of the people fighting for the Cause, living in a secret underground world, while they plan for their rebellion to reveal the truth to the people living above parallels a lot of the issues in our own world and makes it a relatable story. Kudos to M.J. Moores!