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5 Star Review from Readers' Favorite Choice in America
A Darkness falls across the land,
So run, take flight beyond the sand,
But look! A light is rising in the East,
And it brings us hope and peace,
But first we must fight,
And I'm so afraid,
Of the Man of the Shadows,
With his Black Parade
Rigel is an orphan, stranded on Earth, miserable and alone. Then one night his life is changed forever when an airship tears through the sky with a crew offering to take him to another world.
On their journey they come across other children and Rigel finds that they are all at the centre of a legend thousands of years old … and he has no memory being part of it. The children are the Light Ones and the only hope of saving each planet against The Darkness.
The Darkness, trapped for so long in the Dark Realm, is beginning to stir and venture out from its prison, taking hold a world at a time, led by the malignant and cruel Frivlok.
It is left in the hands of the Light Ones to do everything in their power to stop it. But with limited experience, strength and cunning as a result of hundreds of years of hiding, how will they ever succeed against Frivlok and his Dark Parade?
Appointments on Plum Street is the Epic Fantasy series set across six worlds, three dimensions and multiple times zones. Reminiscent of the styles of J.K.Rowling, Stephen King and Terry Pratchett, Eli Ingle incorporates magic, time travel and off-beat humor in a seamless blend that keeps readers turning the pages in his heart-pounding debut novel.
A Darkness falls across the land,
So run, take flight beyond the sand,
But look! A light is rising in the East,
And it brings us hope and peace,
But first we must fight,
And I'm so afraid,
Of the Man of the Shadows,
With his Black Parade
Rigel is an orphan, stranded on Earth, miserable and alone. Then one night his life is changed forever when an airship tears through the sky with a crew offering to take him to another world.
On their journey they come across other children and Rigel finds that they are all at the centre of a legend thousands of years old … and he has no memory being part of it. The children are the Light Ones and the only hope of saving each planet against The Darkness.
The Darkness, trapped for so long in the Dark Realm, is beginning to stir and venture out from its prison, taking hold a world at a time, led by the malignant and cruel Frivlok.
It is left in the hands of the Light Ones to do everything in their power to stop it. But with limited experience, strength and cunning as a result of hundreds of years of hiding, how will they ever succeed against Frivlok and his Dark Parade?
Appointments on Plum Street is the Epic Fantasy series set across six worlds, three dimensions and multiple times zones. Reminiscent of the styles of J.K.Rowling, Stephen King and Terry Pratchett, Eli Ingle incorporates magic, time travel and off-beat humor in a seamless blend that keeps readers turning the pages in his heart-pounding debut novel.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2015
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About the author
Eli Ingle
6 books14 followersEli Ingle is an author from Sheffield in the United Kingdom. Born in 1993, he began writing at the age of 15 after being taken out of school to be home educated. Stating this as a major influence to his interests, he wrote 3 practice books and a stage play before writing "Rigel".
"Rigel" was released in 2015 to critical acclaim - including a 5 Star Review from the American Literary Award "Readers' Favorite".
His second novel "Frivlok" was released in 2017 as the highly anticipated second book in his Appointments on Plum Street series.
Eli is currently writing Book 3, recording an audiobook of Rigel, alongside working on several other projects.
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Eli Ingle is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
"Rigel" was released in 2015 to critical acclaim - including a 5 Star Review from the American Literary Award "Readers' Favorite".
His second novel "Frivlok" was released in 2017 as the highly anticipated second book in his Appointments on Plum Street series.
Eli is currently writing Book 3, recording an audiobook of Rigel, alongside working on several other projects.
www.eli-ingle.com
Eli Ingle is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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February 9, 2016
I first came across 'Rigel' by Eli Ingle whilst looking for books by local authors. I was a little reluctant to read this at first, as generally this is not the genre I tend to read much of. But after downloading the Kindle sample, it was fairly clear that it was a book I wanted to continue with. Rigel as a leading character is as likeable as any you could come across. A lonely orphan at the start of this book, it isn't long until he is whisked away to another world (well, several actually) where his help is needed, and a whole undiscovered side to himself is slowly revealed. As a concept, it's up there with an idea someone else had that made kids and teenagers alike want to be transported off to Wizarding school (can't quite remember who that was by though). It's that fantasy element that take young readers into a world where anything is possible that really makes this book so endearing.
Hapless ship-captain (shall I say his full name? Maybe not) Laurie compliments Rigel's leading man character as a great comedy side-kick. The depth of the characters, and the relationships between them have been well established, especially for such a young writer. But I do get the feeling the surface has only just been scratched. This is only book one of I'm not sure how many. But it does feel well paced, like it hasn't all been blurted out in the first volume, and left me as a reader looking forward to the next book.
A few quirky illustrations thrown in for good measure, and 'Rigel' is an interesting debut novel from a promising young author.
Hapless ship-captain (shall I say his full name? Maybe not) Laurie compliments Rigel's leading man character as a great comedy side-kick. The depth of the characters, and the relationships between them have been well established, especially for such a young writer. But I do get the feeling the surface has only just been scratched. This is only book one of I'm not sure how many. But it does feel well paced, like it hasn't all been blurted out in the first volume, and left me as a reader looking forward to the next book.
A few quirky illustrations thrown in for good measure, and 'Rigel' is an interesting debut novel from a promising young author.
May 4, 2016
This is one wild ride. The kind of book that makes your head spin as you try to figure out what it going on. Soooo much happens. It was a lot of fun.
Rigel is a little orphan boy who lives in a terrible flat, scrounging what he can. It's very sad, really. He has no one. No family. No friends. That is, until a ship appears to take him away. You see, Rigel is special, what is called a "light one" and he isn't the only one. He isn't alone anymore. But, he has a large task ahead of him. He has a mission. The light ones are said to be able to destroy the evil that is lurking, threatening. Not everyone is so happy that their chosen ones are just children - until they learn that Rigel can kill the "fallen ones".
This was a well-crafted story with endearing characters. Rigel himself is kind of awesome. I'm looking forward to more in this series.
Rigel is a little orphan boy who lives in a terrible flat, scrounging what he can. It's very sad, really. He has no one. No family. No friends. That is, until a ship appears to take him away. You see, Rigel is special, what is called a "light one" and he isn't the only one. He isn't alone anymore. But, he has a large task ahead of him. He has a mission. The light ones are said to be able to destroy the evil that is lurking, threatening. Not everyone is so happy that their chosen ones are just children - until they learn that Rigel can kill the "fallen ones".
This was a well-crafted story with endearing characters. Rigel himself is kind of awesome. I'm looking forward to more in this series.
July 15, 2017
The very charming story of an orphan's adventures in alien lands, with some interesting ideas. An impressive debut by Eli Ingle, looking forward to the next instalment!
May 13, 2016
Young Rigel is an orphan, living by himself in a squalid abandoned building on Earth. He is desperately lonely and with no hope of salvation. Then, one day, he is approached by a strange man named Laurie who, along with his motley crew, has come to whisk him away to a strange world where magic exists and, best of all, he's pretty darn good at wielding it.
What follows is a fast-paced, almost frenetic romp through time and space as Rigel learns about his origins - his is a Light One, one of several powerful individuals reborn as children time and time again who are fated to defeat the Fallen Ones, led by the evil Frivlok, who may just have the upper hand this time around.
I've never read a steampunk book before and, though it's not my genre of choice, I can definitely see the appeal. Most of the characters are very endearing, almost cartoonish at times (esp. the awesome robot, Rusty), and the pace was so fast at times that I almost lost the story. But on the whole, this was a very impressive first effort for Eli Ingle. Looking forward to more.
What follows is a fast-paced, almost frenetic romp through time and space as Rigel learns about his origins - his is a Light One, one of several powerful individuals reborn as children time and time again who are fated to defeat the Fallen Ones, led by the evil Frivlok, who may just have the upper hand this time around.
I've never read a steampunk book before and, though it's not my genre of choice, I can definitely see the appeal. Most of the characters are very endearing, almost cartoonish at times (esp. the awesome robot, Rusty), and the pace was so fast at times that I almost lost the story. But on the whole, this was a very impressive first effort for Eli Ingle. Looking forward to more.
March 29, 2016
An exciting fantasy romp that keeps moving from beginning to end. The interesting concepts and detailed world-building help you to really feel a part of the story. Characters are engaging and believable and you'll find yourself cheering for their successes. Enjoy the ride!
April 9, 2017
3.5/5 Stars
Rigel is a Steampunk novel that follows a young boy called Rigel as he travels through different dimensions, and through time. We learn that he is a Light One, a powerful being whose main purpose is to destroy all manner of demons, and evil that reside in the Dark Realm.
I'll admit that I've never read a Steampunk novel before, so I wasn't completely sure what to expect. It's not a genre that I'm naturally drawn to, and although I did enjoy Rigel, the genre may have had some effect on my rating.
There are a few characters in this that I absolutely loved. Captain Laurie is the most clueless man, and I do wonder how he ever became a Captain, as his crew are the ones that navigate the ship to land as safely as possible. I like his humour and innocence. Tink is also one of my favourites, along with Rusty. Dry humour always wins with me, and these two characters have that in abundance.
The story is very fast paced, with a lot happening in the first half. More happens in the first half of this book than in some full length novels, so that's definitely a plus. However, there is a point half way through where things slow down slightly. I think it's more noticeable because of the fast pace before in the story, but it soon picks up again when more action is introduced.
I enjoyed the story, though there were a few things that stopped me giving 5 stars. The first few chapters have hardly any dialogue at all. I'm aware that Rigel is a lonely boy, but I feel that some of the description of his loneliness could have been depicted through dialogue. On the other hand, when there were long sections of dialogue, I sometimes found it hard to decipher who was talking at one time. I'm not saying there needs to be a 'he said' after every dialogue sentence, but it's sometimes nice to break up long conversations with it.
I'm definitely left with a few questions at the end of this book, that I hope will be answered in book 2. Who was the woman that helped Rigel out of his cell, giving him the co-ordinates to Rona in the process? What happened to Iselt, and is it possible for her to come back? What weapons are in the Realm, and will Rigel and Rona get them before Frivlok?
If you like Steampunk, mixed with a little Paranormal, this is definitely the book for you. With a fast pace, jam-packed with action, and plenty to keep you thinking, it's an easy read for a sunny afternoon.
Rigel is a Steampunk novel that follows a young boy called Rigel as he travels through different dimensions, and through time. We learn that he is a Light One, a powerful being whose main purpose is to destroy all manner of demons, and evil that reside in the Dark Realm.
I'll admit that I've never read a Steampunk novel before, so I wasn't completely sure what to expect. It's not a genre that I'm naturally drawn to, and although I did enjoy Rigel, the genre may have had some effect on my rating.
There are a few characters in this that I absolutely loved. Captain Laurie is the most clueless man, and I do wonder how he ever became a Captain, as his crew are the ones that navigate the ship to land as safely as possible. I like his humour and innocence. Tink is also one of my favourites, along with Rusty. Dry humour always wins with me, and these two characters have that in abundance.
The story is very fast paced, with a lot happening in the first half. More happens in the first half of this book than in some full length novels, so that's definitely a plus. However, there is a point half way through where things slow down slightly. I think it's more noticeable because of the fast pace before in the story, but it soon picks up again when more action is introduced.
I enjoyed the story, though there were a few things that stopped me giving 5 stars. The first few chapters have hardly any dialogue at all. I'm aware that Rigel is a lonely boy, but I feel that some of the description of his loneliness could have been depicted through dialogue. On the other hand, when there were long sections of dialogue, I sometimes found it hard to decipher who was talking at one time. I'm not saying there needs to be a 'he said' after every dialogue sentence, but it's sometimes nice to break up long conversations with it.
I'm definitely left with a few questions at the end of this book, that I hope will be answered in book 2. Who was the woman that helped Rigel out of his cell, giving him the co-ordinates to Rona in the process? What happened to Iselt, and is it possible for her to come back? What weapons are in the Realm, and will Rigel and Rona get them before Frivlok?
If you like Steampunk, mixed with a little Paranormal, this is definitely the book for you. With a fast pace, jam-packed with action, and plenty to keep you thinking, it's an easy read for a sunny afternoon.
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