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Paradox #5
Paradox: Elemental
The Paradox Story continues... Earth 2020 – The power has been switched off, and everyday supplies are critically low. Overrun by bloodthirsty demons, earth is on the verge of total collapse.
Finding herself in a strange land, 900 years before she was born, Grace embarks on an epic journey in an ancient world to find her way back home…
In a race against the clock, is it already too late for Grace to save the city and the people she loves?
"Paradox — the ephemeral link between what was and what could be, the legends of two worlds fused into one lethally warped reality."
Ella Medler, Paper Gold Publishing.
Finding herself in a strange land, 900 years before she was born, Grace embarks on an epic journey in an ancient world to find her way back home…
In a race against the clock, is it already too late for Grace to save the city and the people she loves?
"Paradox — the ephemeral link between what was and what could be, the legends of two worlds fused into one lethally warped reality."
Ella Medler, Paper Gold Publishing.
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First published November 18, 2015
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Patti Roberts
116 books407 followersPatti Roberts is an Australian author and book cover designer based in Cairns, Queensland. She is the creative force behind Paradox Book Covers & Formatting and the author of the Witchwood Estate, Paradox, and Return to the Source series, as well as the contemporary drama, Whoever Said Love Was Easy? In the About Three Authors series. Patti writes across genres—from middle-grade adventure to young adult sci-fi and supernatural fantasy—often weaving together ancient mysteries, magical realism, and heartfelt characters.
Her vivid worldbuilding and cinematic storytelling have captivated readers around the world. Patti is also passionate about supporting fellow authors through her design studio, where she creates captivating book covers and interiors that bring stories to life.
When she’s not writing or designing, Patti enjoys creating plant-based food, reducing her footprint on the planet, exploring natural remedies, investigating unexplained phenomena, and envisioning a compassionate future shaped by curiosity, creativity, and consciousness.
Standalone contemporary romance, About Three Authors - Whoever said love was easy?
Non- fiction. Surviving Tracy, featuring true stories from survivors of Cyclone Tracy which devastated Darwin in the Northern Territory in 1974.
Her vivid worldbuilding and cinematic storytelling have captivated readers around the world. Patti is also passionate about supporting fellow authors through her design studio, where she creates captivating book covers and interiors that bring stories to life.
When she’s not writing or designing, Patti enjoys creating plant-based food, reducing her footprint on the planet, exploring natural remedies, investigating unexplained phenomena, and envisioning a compassionate future shaped by curiosity, creativity, and consciousness.
Standalone contemporary romance, About Three Authors - Whoever said love was easy?
Non- fiction. Surviving Tracy, featuring true stories from survivors of Cyclone Tracy which devastated Darwin in the Northern Territory in 1974.
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November 20, 2015
Elemental is the 5th book in the Paradox series by Patti Roberts. I have read the rest of the series and believe that to get full enjoyment of this book, you really should read the rest of the series first.
The Paradox story continues with Grace going back into the past in order to try to save Earth in 2020. At that time evil is running amok and humans are fighting to survive. All the commodities are running out and every day is a trial. Our main characters are experiencing life at that time and fighting the demons to live. At the same time, Grace is facing her own trials and tribulations in the past. She must learn to fight, to be a warrior in order to survive in the time she finds herself. She isn't even sure what she is doing will help the future, or if indeed she will get back to her friends in 2020. It's all just a matter of survival.
There were many parts in the book that just amazed me. The author writes which such emotion, and despite writing some very gruesome scenes, she also puts some light hearted moments into the story which helps ease the tension you can start to feel with death always just around the corner for the characters in the story.
These are just a few of some of my favourite scenes from the books, showing how descriptive the author's writing is:
1. I have accepted my fate. I have been poked and prodded by every healer in the realm. I have worn every amulet blessed by the Gods, and have bathed in their oils until I wanted nothing more than to drown in them." She flicked the necklaces hanging around her neck, and the jeweled bracelets on her arms. "All of this, and nothing has worked." She slapped her lifeless legs, then shook them violently with her hands, as though trying to wake them from slumber.
I just wanted to cry when I read this scene. The poor young girl shouldn't have had to go through what she did which crippled her...you'll have to read the book to find out what that was.
2. The demons' bead-like eyes gleamed with an ominous black glow, as long, bloody drool dangled from their mouths before dripping onto the ground in pools of slimy mucus.
This excerpt is a perfect example of both Patti Roberts' imagination, and her ultimate descriptive skills. The picture painted in the readers mind is vivid to the point of making you cringe. I wouldn't want to come across any of those particular demons!
3. "Witjuti grubs are the larvae of cossid moths. You can eat them either raw or cooked, and they are very high in protein, and have a nutty, chicken egg flavor. When you cook them, the crisp skin tastes like roast chicken."
The descriptiveness in this scene can't help but make you ask if Patti has indeed eaten a Witjuti grub herself. If she hasn't, then she certainly proves her skill at writing by making the reader wonder if she has.
4. Grace groaned and squeezed her eyes tightly closed as the front legs of the camel bent first, then the rear, then the front legs again, until the camel was seated on the ground. Losing her grasp on the reins, she tumbled off the camel, landing face first in the sand.
I love this scene because in a story fraught with chaos and death Patti delivers some much needed relief with humour.
5. Grace leaned forward, peering over the edge of the howdah to watch the small fishing boats bob lazily up and down on the meandering river that separated the vast sands of the Utopia Desert from the green pastures of the Khnum Kingdom like a shimmering, golden blade, reminding Grace of one of Monet's famous waterscapes.
Such beautiful descriptive writing, you can picture yourself floating along on one of those fishing boats. Patti's writing easily sets the scene for letting you enter the fantasy of the book.
6. "Well now. Butter my butt, slap on a pickle and call me a cracker!"
What can I say? Patti has such a way with words, this one liner was a laugh out loud moment for me.
I could share many more excerpts from the book, but I don't want to give too many spoilers about things to come. I definitely recommend this book to people who like an exciting read, filled with beautiful scene setting, good verses evil, and the story of how hopefully Grace will be able to save the future. The paranormal aspects of the story are awesome too, we even get introduced to a dragon! And who doesn't love a dragon!
The Paradox story continues with Grace going back into the past in order to try to save Earth in 2020. At that time evil is running amok and humans are fighting to survive. All the commodities are running out and every day is a trial. Our main characters are experiencing life at that time and fighting the demons to live. At the same time, Grace is facing her own trials and tribulations in the past. She must learn to fight, to be a warrior in order to survive in the time she finds herself. She isn't even sure what she is doing will help the future, or if indeed she will get back to her friends in 2020. It's all just a matter of survival.
There were many parts in the book that just amazed me. The author writes which such emotion, and despite writing some very gruesome scenes, she also puts some light hearted moments into the story which helps ease the tension you can start to feel with death always just around the corner for the characters in the story.
These are just a few of some of my favourite scenes from the books, showing how descriptive the author's writing is:
1. I have accepted my fate. I have been poked and prodded by every healer in the realm. I have worn every amulet blessed by the Gods, and have bathed in their oils until I wanted nothing more than to drown in them." She flicked the necklaces hanging around her neck, and the jeweled bracelets on her arms. "All of this, and nothing has worked." She slapped her lifeless legs, then shook them violently with her hands, as though trying to wake them from slumber.
I just wanted to cry when I read this scene. The poor young girl shouldn't have had to go through what she did which crippled her...you'll have to read the book to find out what that was.
2. The demons' bead-like eyes gleamed with an ominous black glow, as long, bloody drool dangled from their mouths before dripping onto the ground in pools of slimy mucus.
This excerpt is a perfect example of both Patti Roberts' imagination, and her ultimate descriptive skills. The picture painted in the readers mind is vivid to the point of making you cringe. I wouldn't want to come across any of those particular demons!
3. "Witjuti grubs are the larvae of cossid moths. You can eat them either raw or cooked, and they are very high in protein, and have a nutty, chicken egg flavor. When you cook them, the crisp skin tastes like roast chicken."
The descriptiveness in this scene can't help but make you ask if Patti has indeed eaten a Witjuti grub herself. If she hasn't, then she certainly proves her skill at writing by making the reader wonder if she has.
4. Grace groaned and squeezed her eyes tightly closed as the front legs of the camel bent first, then the rear, then the front legs again, until the camel was seated on the ground. Losing her grasp on the reins, she tumbled off the camel, landing face first in the sand.
I love this scene because in a story fraught with chaos and death Patti delivers some much needed relief with humour.
5. Grace leaned forward, peering over the edge of the howdah to watch the small fishing boats bob lazily up and down on the meandering river that separated the vast sands of the Utopia Desert from the green pastures of the Khnum Kingdom like a shimmering, golden blade, reminding Grace of one of Monet's famous waterscapes.
Such beautiful descriptive writing, you can picture yourself floating along on one of those fishing boats. Patti's writing easily sets the scene for letting you enter the fantasy of the book.
6. "Well now. Butter my butt, slap on a pickle and call me a cracker!"
What can I say? Patti has such a way with words, this one liner was a laugh out loud moment for me.
I could share many more excerpts from the book, but I don't want to give too many spoilers about things to come. I definitely recommend this book to people who like an exciting read, filled with beautiful scene setting, good verses evil, and the story of how hopefully Grace will be able to save the future. The paranormal aspects of the story are awesome too, we even get introduced to a dragon! And who doesn't love a dragon!
November 28, 2015
I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review (to be honest I would have bought this anyway and my reviews are ALWAYS honest)
Paradox - Elemental picks right up where Equilibrium leaves us. The story centers around Grace Connors.... She went back in time to see her father and say goodbye (without him knowing it was her). Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned and her going back has possibly drastically changed the future.... for the worst. It is ESSENTIAL that you read the previous books before this one.
Grace thinks when she is leaving her father that she is going home, however she ends up in another time and place and 10 years have passed. The world that she left is not what she left, and everyone around her aged while she is the same. She decides to try to fix what has happened which has led her on epic journey where she must adapt and learn to continue on. She is trying to get home, the home she remembers,not the place she ended up where she must kill specter hounds and bat winged human like creatures that survive on the flesh and blood of humans in the year 2020.
While Grace in in the Old World, trying to find her way home, you also get to find out what her friends are doing and how they are surviving in 2020.... They have to fight to survive and no one is immune.
The words "The only reality is right here, right now. The future is subjective, time is merely an illusion and nothing is ever set in stone." have never been truer and completely sums up this installment in the Paradox saga. It is so hard to review and not be a spoiler.
I think if you mashed up Wizard of Oz, Back to the Future, Alice in Wonderland; you MAY come close to this book. The author, Patti Roberts, writes with amazing descriptions of the places and the characters. Each character is very well developed, you can't help but become emotionally and mentally involved with each person. I found myself holding my breath during some scenes and weeping in another. Patti's ability to draw you into her stories is unbelievable. From the description of Grace trying to ride a camel to learning to throw a spear, to dealing with a bathing ritual... I found myself laughing out loud and then crying... Each scene was beautifully written in it's own right, yes even the gruesome ones, because I could picture the words I was reading. Which by the way, do not fall asleep while reading or you will dream about Altair and the different lands there, just like I did.
I could see the Paradox Saga becoming an amazing movie series and could see people going to a ComicCon dressed as their favorite paradox character. Definitely get this book but you MUST read the others before it. Everytime a new one comes out it gives me a great excuse to reread the series, they are really so good you will WANT to reread them.
December 28, 2015
The Chaos Of Time
This series must be read in order. The first book is Paradox: The Angels Are Here. The second book is Paradox: Progeny Of Innocence. The third book is Paradox: Bound By Blood. The fourth book is Paradox: Equilibrium. This is the fifth book. I can't wait to read Paradox: Last Hope!!!
Grace has been searching for Riley. She will not give up on finding him no matter how long it takes! Or how many different trips through time! She is a girl on a mission to save her one true love... And the rest of the worlds while she is at it. She doesn't know how or why things went so wrong. After all, she only meant to see her dad one last time. Will she find Riley? Will she save the worlds? Will she be able to fix anything she mucked up in the past and save the future? Or will the Grigori win and destroy all that is good and right?
***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy horror in their dark fantasy time travel action adventures with lots of intrigue, suspense, thrills, and mysteries all with a dash of romance :)
This series must be read in order. The first book is Paradox: The Angels Are Here. The second book is Paradox: Progeny Of Innocence. The third book is Paradox: Bound By Blood. The fourth book is Paradox: Equilibrium. This is the fifth book. I can't wait to read Paradox: Last Hope!!!
Grace has been searching for Riley. She will not give up on finding him no matter how long it takes! Or how many different trips through time! She is a girl on a mission to save her one true love... And the rest of the worlds while she is at it. She doesn't know how or why things went so wrong. After all, she only meant to see her dad one last time. Will she find Riley? Will she save the worlds? Will she be able to fix anything she mucked up in the past and save the future? Or will the Grigori win and destroy all that is good and right?
***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy horror in their dark fantasy time travel action adventures with lots of intrigue, suspense, thrills, and mysteries all with a dash of romance :)
November 28, 2015
Book 5 is the best of the series so far.......it just got better and better and now 10 years into the future and things are a lot more......interesting.....and complicated. Definitely can't wait for the next in the series
February 13, 2018
This is the best book of the series so far.. So keen for Believe.. As you go ahead 10 years you see where everyone is or who is lost but found.. Angels are everywhere
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