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Max and the Gatekeeper #5
The Reign of Hudich Part I
The evil plans of the Dark Society and the permanent arrival of Hudich on Earth have brought about the collapse of the Federal and State Governments along with others around the globe. Freedom fighters across the country have banded together and face annihilation on a nightly basis. Armies under Hudich’s control sweep across the world destroying all who oppose him, leaving waste to entire areas. The Fight to save others and bring about the end of the Dark Society and Hudich’s reign will send Max and the others into battle against an enemy that shows no mercy. With Max and his group’s help, a new army will rise to help them in their struggles. In their efforts to gather together and aid those seeking freedom, Max and his friends uncover a plot to release of a dark magical virus that will end the war and spell defeat for those fighting against Hudich. Their efforts to stop the discharge of this agent will lead them back to the secret base in the Nevada desert.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2016
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About the author
James Todd Cochrane
18 books98 followersJames Todd Cochrane was born in Fremont, California. He received his BA from Utah State University, where he majored in Business Information Systems with a minor in German.
A writer since elementary school, he published his first novel, Max and the Gatekeeper, in 2007. The sequels, The Hourglass of Souls and The Descendant and the Demon's Fork, followed
He now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he writes part-time while working as a computer programmer.
His first novel, Max and the Gatekeeper, is on the Accelerated Readers List and was a 2010-2011 Alaska Battle Book.
He recently published his first novella, Centalpha 6 Part I. This will be a running YA Sci/Fi series. Part II is set for release November 2012.
A writer since elementary school, he published his first novel, Max and the Gatekeeper, in 2007. The sequels, The Hourglass of Souls and The Descendant and the Demon's Fork, followed
He now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he writes part-time while working as a computer programmer.
His first novel, Max and the Gatekeeper, is on the Accelerated Readers List and was a 2010-2011 Alaska Battle Book.
He recently published his first novella, Centalpha 6 Part I. This will be a running YA Sci/Fi series. Part II is set for release November 2012.
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January 18, 2018
At the 22% point in this story I wrote:
"It's looking pretty much as expected in my review of the last book.
"To retake control of the United States of America. To reestablish the constitution and free the people, as was originally intended.
That's the light on the hill? Cindy asked in amazement?. ..taken from billions everywhere by Hudich and his followers..." [including ISIS]
The story gets more Mormon by the page.."
Now that I've finished here's the full critical review.
Cochrane has maintained his even writing and storyline. He's a good storyteller. I'd happily have given him four stars....
But.
As I read this book I really had to ask: had the entire series been a setup for "alt-right kids' lite" propagandizing? Every good story needs convincing baddies. The mishmash of anti-Muslim, America the beacon on the hill besieged by enemies foreign and domestic, the rot of an America that had cravenly caved in to Communists, Socialists, Marxists and Muslims could be pretty heavy-handed for a 12-16, year old youth readership. Then there's the Mormon prophecy left behind stuff. Sigh...
On the other hand, maybe Cochrane got it right. Considering how the Tsar gave the keys to the White House to someone determined to destroy everything the US of A has been trying to convince the rest of the world it stood for. Dictatorships around the world are heartened. Old evil Empires are amassing troops, materiel and territory. Is it 1938 déjà vu?
Maybe Cochrane just named the wrong baddies.
Either way, unless the kids are preppers reading The Reign of Hudich in their hidy holes in bunkers far far away, the question remains : has this book crossed the line and become alt-right propaganda for teens?
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"It's looking pretty much as expected in my review of the last book.
"To retake control of the United States of America. To reestablish the constitution and free the people, as was originally intended.
That's the light on the hill? Cindy asked in amazement?. ..taken from billions everywhere by Hudich and his followers..." [including ISIS]
The story gets more Mormon by the page.."
Now that I've finished here's the full critical review.
Cochrane has maintained his even writing and storyline. He's a good storyteller. I'd happily have given him four stars....
But.
As I read this book I really had to ask: had the entire series been a setup for "alt-right kids' lite" propagandizing? Every good story needs convincing baddies. The mishmash of anti-Muslim, America the beacon on the hill besieged by enemies foreign and domestic, the rot of an America that had cravenly caved in to Communists, Socialists, Marxists and Muslims could be pretty heavy-handed for a 12-16, year old youth readership. Then there's the Mormon prophecy left behind stuff. Sigh...
On the other hand, maybe Cochrane got it right. Considering how the Tsar gave the keys to the White House to someone determined to destroy everything the US of A has been trying to convince the rest of the world it stood for. Dictatorships around the world are heartened. Old evil Empires are amassing troops, materiel and territory. Is it 1938 déjà vu?
Maybe Cochrane just named the wrong baddies.
Either way, unless the kids are preppers reading The Reign of Hudich in their hidy holes in bunkers far far away, the question remains : has this book crossed the line and become alt-right propaganda for teens?
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July 16, 2016
The saga continues with Max and Cindy doing everything they can to fight Hudich. But he is not the only thing they have to fight though. The Dark Society has taken over the United States. Can they pull this off. Magic, danger, and betrayal is the main theme in this wonderful fantasy. Start from the beginning and follow along for a great adventure.
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