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The Forbidden: Prequel to the Ancestors Saga
Alone. Hunted. Vulnerable.
As the blood settles into the snow, Rebaa’s life lies in tatters. Her adopted tribe has been slaughtered, leaving her lost and isolated in a freezing and hostile world. Kidnapped from her own forest race years before, Rebaa must now find another people to protect her and quickly.
But in daring to fall in love with a man not of her own species, she defied every lore set by the creators of human kind, the Sky Gods. Now damningly burdened with her murdered lover’s offspring, Rebaa knows that if anyone were to discover her baby’s heritage, the only sentence would be death.
Driven by the love for her unborn, Rebaa sets out on a perilous journey to find a safe haven for them both. But what haven could possibly exist for one who bears… the Forbidden?
Click now to take your first tantalising step into the world of the Ancestors Saga.
The Ancestors Saga Exciting and compelling, the Ancestor's Saga is an epic journey 40,000 years into our own dark and forgotten past. As the world teeters on the brink of another glacial winter, homo sapiens are not the only human to walk the Earth. When the destiny of the entire human race hangs in the balance, the prize for the survivors will be the Earth itself. The Ancestors Saga is a prehistoric fantasy romance, combining history, mystery and legend to retell a lost chapter in humanity's dark and distant past.
What drove you to write the Ancestors Saga? I have always loved epic fantasy romance, in reading, writing and in film. The story for my two main characters for the saga-main hit me about six years ago and the world grew up around them. It just demanded to be told.
What is special about the Ancestors Saga? The Ancestors Saga takes readers into a visionary world that has been lost to the depths of time. It offers a glimpse of a world that might have been with a new fantastical edge. It explores where our own folklore, myths and legends may have arisen and what humanity might have become had circumstance allowed a different, more spiritual path.
What is the main driving force for the Saga? I like my characters to be at the heart of the story, their journey is told directly from their own hearts and minds. I wish the reader to experience their hardships and struggles through their eyes alone. The driving force behind the whole story is the journey these characters embark upon.
Will there be much romance within this fantasy saga? Definitely, but I am not going to spoil anything by elaborating between whom at this point!
Who is your target audience? This series is a certain fantasy bestseller for anyone above the age of 16 who enjoys epic fantasy, historical fiction, with romance at its heart. I would place it for young adult readers.
As the blood settles into the snow, Rebaa’s life lies in tatters. Her adopted tribe has been slaughtered, leaving her lost and isolated in a freezing and hostile world. Kidnapped from her own forest race years before, Rebaa must now find another people to protect her and quickly.
But in daring to fall in love with a man not of her own species, she defied every lore set by the creators of human kind, the Sky Gods. Now damningly burdened with her murdered lover’s offspring, Rebaa knows that if anyone were to discover her baby’s heritage, the only sentence would be death.
Driven by the love for her unborn, Rebaa sets out on a perilous journey to find a safe haven for them both. But what haven could possibly exist for one who bears… the Forbidden?
Click now to take your first tantalising step into the world of the Ancestors Saga.
The Ancestors Saga Exciting and compelling, the Ancestor's Saga is an epic journey 40,000 years into our own dark and forgotten past. As the world teeters on the brink of another glacial winter, homo sapiens are not the only human to walk the Earth. When the destiny of the entire human race hangs in the balance, the prize for the survivors will be the Earth itself. The Ancestors Saga is a prehistoric fantasy romance, combining history, mystery and legend to retell a lost chapter in humanity's dark and distant past.
What drove you to write the Ancestors Saga? I have always loved epic fantasy romance, in reading, writing and in film. The story for my two main characters for the saga-main hit me about six years ago and the world grew up around them. It just demanded to be told.
What is special about the Ancestors Saga? The Ancestors Saga takes readers into a visionary world that has been lost to the depths of time. It offers a glimpse of a world that might have been with a new fantastical edge. It explores where our own folklore, myths and legends may have arisen and what humanity might have become had circumstance allowed a different, more spiritual path.
What is the main driving force for the Saga? I like my characters to be at the heart of the story, their journey is told directly from their own hearts and minds. I wish the reader to experience their hardships and struggles through their eyes alone. The driving force behind the whole story is the journey these characters embark upon.
Will there be much romance within this fantasy saga? Definitely, but I am not going to spoil anything by elaborating between whom at this point!
Who is your target audience? This series is a certain fantasy bestseller for anyone above the age of 16 who enjoys epic fantasy, historical fiction, with romance at its heart. I would place it for young adult readers.
- GenresFantasy
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2017
26 people are currently reading
90 people want to read
About the author
L.E. Holmes
4 books5 followersLaurie Elizabeth Holmes lives in the West Midlands, England with her husband, Matt, and their two dogs, Freya and Loki.
Having had a misspent youth devouring everything science fiction and fantasy, Laurie enjoys reading and writing books that draw a reader into new and undiscovered worlds with characters that are hard to part with long after the journey comes to end.
Laurie's debut novella, The Forbidden and it's sequel, Ancestors, are available now with the next three books in the Ancestors Saga due to follow.
Find out more about Laurie and the Ancestors Saga on her official website at www.leholmes.com
Having had a misspent youth devouring everything science fiction and fantasy, Laurie enjoys reading and writing books that draw a reader into new and undiscovered worlds with characters that are hard to part with long after the journey comes to end.
Laurie's debut novella, The Forbidden and it's sequel, Ancestors, are available now with the next three books in the Ancestors Saga due to follow.
Find out more about Laurie and the Ancestors Saga on her official website at www.leholmes.com
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March 9, 2017
Now I need the rest of the series!
Definitely recommend this book. Very good story about unconditional love and acceptance. Hope the rest of the series is just as good.
Definitely recommend this book. Very good story about unconditional love and acceptance. Hope the rest of the series is just as good.
June 11, 2019
Very good waiting for sequel
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2018
Enjoyable
It’s a long time since I last read a novel like this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an easy story to follow and made a change from my normal reading. It raced along, full of drama from the start. The ending was satisfyingly predictable and I felt all along that I was in safe hands with this author. I listened to the audio book and the reading was flawless and suited the book really well. I would probably listen to more in the series as I liked the characters. I would definitely recommend it if you like this kind of fantasy book.
It’s a long time since I last read a novel like this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an easy story to follow and made a change from my normal reading. It raced along, full of drama from the start. The ending was satisfyingly predictable and I felt all along that I was in safe hands with this author. I listened to the audio book and the reading was flawless and suited the book really well. I would probably listen to more in the series as I liked the characters. I would definitely recommend it if you like this kind of fantasy book.
April 1, 2018
As a prequel, this book does a great job of making me want to know more, I'm a bit disappointed that the other books are not currently available on Audible.
Rebaa really impressed me, she was in a very difficult situation and yet her determination allowed her to do incredibly difficult things.
Nen was equally remarkable, both lead characters show the strength people can show when love drives your actions.
The overall story had me gripped in it's thrall from the beginning until the end.
The narrator did a great job with the dialogue in particular, it must have been challenging with the accents and the communication barrier the characters had. The overall delivery was very good as well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
Rebaa really impressed me, she was in a very difficult situation and yet her determination allowed her to do incredibly difficult things.
Nen was equally remarkable, both lead characters show the strength people can show when love drives your actions.
The overall story had me gripped in it's thrall from the beginning until the end.
The narrator did a great job with the dialogue in particular, it must have been challenging with the accents and the communication barrier the characters had. The overall delivery was very good as well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
August 5, 2017
The Forbidden has fantastic characters and a exciting storyline. I'm not a big fantasy reader, but this book gripped me from page 1.
I really connected with the 2 main characters and felt like I was actually there with them in their situation. One of the other things that I loved about this book was the imagery that came into my mind when I was reading.
A superb book and an author I will certainly be keeping my eye on. I'm just about to start reading the next book in the series - Ancestors. Can't wait!
I really connected with the 2 main characters and felt like I was actually there with them in their situation. One of the other things that I loved about this book was the imagery that came into my mind when I was reading.
A superb book and an author I will certainly be keeping my eye on. I'm just about to start reading the next book in the series - Ancestors. Can't wait!
August 7, 2017
I mourned for Nen, worried for Rebaa, and got absorbed in the fabulous beginning of a love story set at the time of mans infancy.
A whole new world opens up for the reader; one that takes us to a new world. A world where the different tribes of man are not yet whole, and they have to be tough to survive in an increasingly hostile world.....and yet there are still the same emotions and beliefs that drive our very own society.
Even if you wouldn't normally look at this genre, do it now, you won't be disappointed.
A whole new world opens up for the reader; one that takes us to a new world. A world where the different tribes of man are not yet whole, and they have to be tough to survive in an increasingly hostile world.....and yet there are still the same emotions and beliefs that drive our very own society.
Even if you wouldn't normally look at this genre, do it now, you won't be disappointed.
June 5, 2022
A surprise attack brings the reader quickly into the action of a battle between two tribes resulting in a fight for survival and escape for one mother. This is one of those can't put down reads as the action and suspense along with help from unexpected places. When two mothers meet, they become friends across belief barriers. The similarities sound all too familiar as we explore the comparable situations in that time as well as our own. A fantastic read with the knowledge that there is more to come in this Clan of the Cave Bear type saga. Anxious to continue the journey!!
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