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Abhuman: Revelation
I think, therefore I am. They were wrong.
Cheska lives in Ngome, a glistening city orbiting the planet Krijese. Her people are hard at work terraforming the planet below, making a new home for themselves. Life is good. Life is safe.
Unless you’re Abhuman.
In Covenant society, genetic mutation carries a death sentence. But Cheska has done a good job hiding her powers.
Until now.
Cheska begins having the most vivid waking dreams of a handsome boy named Taro. She feels unnaturally connected to him. Distracted by these visions, she accidentally uses her powers in public. Now exposed as Abhuman, Cheska is forced to flee her home.
Taro tells her in a waking dream, that somewhere on the planet is a safe-haven for Abhumans, called Sanctuary. But when her stolen shuttle crashes, she’s forced to limp across a devastated planet.
When she finally meets the resistance, they explain
She is not who she thinks she is.
She is not what she thinks she is.
And, she is supposed to save them all.
Cheska lives in Ngome, a glistening city orbiting the planet Krijese. Her people are hard at work terraforming the planet below, making a new home for themselves. Life is good. Life is safe.
Unless you’re Abhuman.
In Covenant society, genetic mutation carries a death sentence. But Cheska has done a good job hiding her powers.
Until now.
Cheska begins having the most vivid waking dreams of a handsome boy named Taro. She feels unnaturally connected to him. Distracted by these visions, she accidentally uses her powers in public. Now exposed as Abhuman, Cheska is forced to flee her home.
Taro tells her in a waking dream, that somewhere on the planet is a safe-haven for Abhumans, called Sanctuary. But when her stolen shuttle crashes, she’s forced to limp across a devastated planet.
When she finally meets the resistance, they explain
She is not who she thinks she is.
She is not what she thinks she is.
And, she is supposed to save them all.
170 pages, Paperback
Published October 8, 2016
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About the author
Hugh B. Long
22 books32 followersHugh B. Long is an Award Winning Canadian Journalist and Best Selling Author. He writes full time, and is passionate about Science Fiction and Fantasy rooted in Viking Mythology. He also writes Norse and Viking themed non-fiction under his pen name – Eoghan Odinsson.
Graduating from the University of Aberdeen‘s School of Engineering in Scotland with his Masters of Science degree, he subsequently taught for the University, and was a dissertation advisor for graduate students.
In addition to his academic background, Hugh also holds a Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate, a Brown Belt in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, and was study group leader in D.C. for the Association of Renaissance Martial Arts. (Historical European Martial Arts). Hugh has taught Martial Arts in Canada and the USA.
Hugh recently returned from a 10 year stretch working in the Washington D.C. area, and is now back in his native Ottawa Valley where he lives with his wife, son and two dogs.
Hugh is a professional member of the Canadian Author’s Association
Graduating from the University of Aberdeen‘s School of Engineering in Scotland with his Masters of Science degree, he subsequently taught for the University, and was a dissertation advisor for graduate students.
In addition to his academic background, Hugh also holds a Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate, a Brown Belt in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, and was study group leader in D.C. for the Association of Renaissance Martial Arts. (Historical European Martial Arts). Hugh has taught Martial Arts in Canada and the USA.
Hugh recently returned from a 10 year stretch working in the Washington D.C. area, and is now back in his native Ottawa Valley where he lives with his wife, son and two dogs.
Hugh is a professional member of the Canadian Author’s Association
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November 12, 2016
Cheska's life is laid out for her as she prepares for her 16th birthday celebration. She will become an apprentice, and in a year her life mate will be chosen for her... All nice and neat... But life can change in a heartbeat, and Cheska's does just that! Cheska is dangerously different, she's got a power, she's "abhuman", To avoid getting caught, she has to flee from the city/ship. Can Cheska survive? Are there others like herself, out there somewhere? To find out how this story unfolds go get the book!
December 23, 2016
This is a small book. It is physically small. It is not long. Those are not bad things. They make the book fun and easy reading. You could easily carry this book in your arse pocket for quick access when riding the bus — or whatever, eh b'ys?
Fast-moving science-fiction featuring one of the gem-dandiest races of aliens I've seen in a long time. The Tarbizhad are vicious and they will gobble you up, eat you alive. Humans are their fodder.
And you know what? They will be back...as hungry as ever.
Fast-moving science-fiction featuring one of the gem-dandiest races of aliens I've seen in a long time. The Tarbizhad are vicious and they will gobble you up, eat you alive. Humans are their fodder.
And you know what? They will be back...as hungry as ever.
December 10, 2016
I recieved this book off Goodreads for my honest opinion.
I enjoyed this book! It was a very entertaining read.
The characters were well written and I found it easy to imagine the storyline.
Some parts off the book took me by surprise which I really enjoyed.
I enjoyed this book! It was a very entertaining read.
The characters were well written and I found it easy to imagine the storyline.
Some parts off the book took me by surprise which I really enjoyed.
September 5, 2017
Abhuman was absolutely amazing. I was immediately sucked into a world where everything seemed like it was suppose to function with order, but then the unthinkable happened one day. From there everything got crazy for Cheska as she learned about who and what she really was. And as a reader you wanted to jump into the story and help her along the way because she was young and virtually alone in a new (or new to her) world. Though she handled everything thrown at her fairly well, in most instances.
The world created by Hugh B. Long is phenomenal. One minute your in an inhabitable part of the world, the next your in a deserted wasteland trying to get to safety. And then you find out the truth behind why the planet is even a deserted wasteland and you're left in shock because it kind of makes you think about the potential damage that we're doing to our own planet. Though what was done here was intended, and what we're doing is not the intent.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series and see what happens next for the characters. I'm eager to see how their futures pan out, and to read more from Hugh B. Long.
The world created by Hugh B. Long is phenomenal. One minute your in an inhabitable part of the world, the next your in a deserted wasteland trying to get to safety. And then you find out the truth behind why the planet is even a deserted wasteland and you're left in shock because it kind of makes you think about the potential damage that we're doing to our own planet. Though what was done here was intended, and what we're doing is not the intent.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series and see what happens next for the characters. I'm eager to see how their futures pan out, and to read more from Hugh B. Long.
April 27, 2019
A young adult sci-fi tale.
I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. So that others may also enjoy this book, I am paying it forward by donating it to my local library.
I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. So that others may also enjoy this book, I am paying it forward by donating it to my local library.
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