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Heirs of the Vegas Fae #1
Fae: Generations
What do Jay Hoskins, Jasmine (Jazzy) Chibeaux, and Jesse Ordunez have in common? They're all agents of the External Affairs Bureau, the agency that monitors magical creatures for the government. They're also the children of powerful Fae. A Fae warrior, a Werewolf, and a Wizard, they're the EAB's newest Demon Hunter Unit.
On the surface, their mission is simple. Hunt Demons and creatures that threaten the humans. But not every Demon or Vampire is a threat, and they'll have to weave their way through the hidden society that most humans never see.
When a simple burglary leads them to a powerful Witch and a Duke of Hell, they realize they're on to something big. A long-lost Grimoire might be the catalyst that starts the Apocalypse, and unfortunately, it's already in her hands.
As lead agent, Jay will have to follow the trail and stop the Witch that has the Grimoire before she can complete the spell. Along the way, he'll have to pull his new team together and learn a few things about himself he never knew. No one ever said it would be easy, but Jay's got a few tricks up his sleeve of his own, and a team that's unstoppable by his side.
Fae: Generations is the first book in the new Heirs of the Vegas Fae Series.
On the surface, their mission is simple. Hunt Demons and creatures that threaten the humans. But not every Demon or Vampire is a threat, and they'll have to weave their way through the hidden society that most humans never see.
When a simple burglary leads them to a powerful Witch and a Duke of Hell, they realize they're on to something big. A long-lost Grimoire might be the catalyst that starts the Apocalypse, and unfortunately, it's already in her hands.
As lead agent, Jay will have to follow the trail and stop the Witch that has the Grimoire before she can complete the spell. Along the way, he'll have to pull his new team together and learn a few things about himself he never knew. No one ever said it would be easy, but Jay's got a few tricks up his sleeve of his own, and a team that's unstoppable by his side.
Fae: Generations is the first book in the new Heirs of the Vegas Fae Series.
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2017
178 people are currently reading
55 people want to read
About the author
Tom Keller
12 books111 followersTom Keller is a retired cop and former computer forensics expert and Federal Public Defender investigator. Back in the early days he was a busboy, a cook, and a shoe and real estate salesman. He's taught courses at the local Community College as well as lectured to others in his field on a variety of topics. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. A place he's called home for over 40 years.
He had a website design business back in the days when you still accessed the Internet by modem. He's sold model airplanes and electronics on the web and eBay. He even had his own TV show for a season or two (okay, it was really low budget, better call it no budget, and it was on UHF for those of you that remember those kinds of things. But, hey, it did snag a 2.0 share one episode). He collects toy space guns, lunch boxes, and coffee cups, among other memorabilia. If he had a personal card it’d probably say something like ‘specialist in generalities,’ or as his brother would say, polymath.
Tom is still married to his college sweetheart and spends his free time with his family and spare time writing. He is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
Learn more at http://www.tomsbooks.com, or for information on future releases and other book related news, sign up for his mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/cvYWjb
He had a website design business back in the days when you still accessed the Internet by modem. He's sold model airplanes and electronics on the web and eBay. He even had his own TV show for a season or two (okay, it was really low budget, better call it no budget, and it was on UHF for those of you that remember those kinds of things. But, hey, it did snag a 2.0 share one episode). He collects toy space guns, lunch boxes, and coffee cups, among other memorabilia. If he had a personal card it’d probably say something like ‘specialist in generalities,’ or as his brother would say, polymath.
Tom is still married to his college sweetheart and spends his free time with his family and spare time writing. He is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
Learn more at http://www.tomsbooks.com, or for information on future releases and other book related news, sign up for his mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/cvYWjb
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June 5, 2017
4.5 Stars
Enjoyed this but I can already feel the unanswered gnawing at me. Can't wait for the next one.
Enjoyed this but I can already feel the unanswered gnawing at me. Can't wait for the next one.
June 6, 2017
Fae: Generations (Heirs of the Vegas Fae Book 1) is a really strong detective novel. The elements of real investigative work guides the narrative. Add in the mythical creatures, witches, and an assortment of Fae characters and it become a great book. If you like your fantasy grounded, your heroes slightly flawed, and your bad guys and gals truly evil, this book delivers all the elements in one exciting story.
November 26, 2018
Not so good
This book did not live up to the high standard of Return of the High Fae. It read as if it was rushed. I didn't like it. Jay Hoskins and company can not take the place of his father and crew..It is not a book that I would recommend.
This book did not live up to the high standard of Return of the High Fae. It read as if it was rushed. I didn't like it. Jay Hoskins and company can not take the place of his father and crew..It is not a book that I would recommend.
May 28, 2022
This series requires the worldbuilding from the first series to work properly which I haven't read.
This reads more like an attempt of writing a badass action movie full of nonchalant one-liners and general over-the-top badassery.
In my opinion, flashy action scenes which essentially play out like a fight choreography from an action movie just don't work in books. A book is a different medium and trying to imitate a high-octane action movie in a book always ends up falling flat because you can't cover up the sheer ridiculousness of these kinds of action sequences with visual fidelity in a book. It just ends up coming across as comically exaggerated and unbelievable.
Tension and awe are created in a fundamentally different way in a book.
A more obvious example of this kind of mistake (that doesn't happen in this book but illustrates my point well) would be if you tried to convey the proportions of a huge and complex building by describing a tracking shot step by step; Describing the camera moving very close to and at high speed along the facade doing swoops and dives through arches and along crests. This is how you convey scale in a movie. It's a purely visual tool that doesn't really work in a book. At best the reader recognizes it as the visual tool it is and extrapolates the meaning you are trying to convey. But this always comes across as clunky and amateurish. You won't find anything like this in well-written books.
Initially, when I realized that I was missing a whole bunch of world-building background I considered reading the other series but I have no interest in doing so anymore.
While I don't have the actual world-building background of this universe it's all built from generic UF building blocks I've read hundreds of times before so I didn't really need the background at all to understand what's going on.
All in all, I was not impressed.
It wasn't horrible but at no point was I invested or emotionally connected to any part of the story.
This reads more like an attempt of writing a badass action movie full of nonchalant one-liners and general over-the-top badassery.
In my opinion, flashy action scenes which essentially play out like a fight choreography from an action movie just don't work in books. A book is a different medium and trying to imitate a high-octane action movie in a book always ends up falling flat because you can't cover up the sheer ridiculousness of these kinds of action sequences with visual fidelity in a book. It just ends up coming across as comically exaggerated and unbelievable.
Tension and awe are created in a fundamentally different way in a book.
A more obvious example of this kind of mistake (that doesn't happen in this book but illustrates my point well) would be if you tried to convey the proportions of a huge and complex building by describing a tracking shot step by step; Describing the camera moving very close to and at high speed along the facade doing swoops and dives through arches and along crests. This is how you convey scale in a movie. It's a purely visual tool that doesn't really work in a book. At best the reader recognizes it as the visual tool it is and extrapolates the meaning you are trying to convey. But this always comes across as clunky and amateurish. You won't find anything like this in well-written books.
Initially, when I realized that I was missing a whole bunch of world-building background I considered reading the other series but I have no interest in doing so anymore.
While I don't have the actual world-building background of this universe it's all built from generic UF building blocks I've read hundreds of times before so I didn't really need the background at all to understand what's going on.
All in all, I was not impressed.
It wasn't horrible but at no point was I invested or emotionally connected to any part of the story.
May 14, 2017
The second generation steps forward
I am an avid reader of Keller's Fae series and I have been eagerly waiting for the kids to come out and play. The story did not disappoint. Feeling more like a gritty detective story with magic thrown in, Jay's new 55 team are great new characters. It's awesome to have them running around Vegas solving mystical crimes. Hopefully another story will be arriving soon.
I am an avid reader of Keller's Fae series and I have been eagerly waiting for the kids to come out and play. The story did not disappoint. Feeling more like a gritty detective story with magic thrown in, Jay's new 55 team are great new characters. It's awesome to have them running around Vegas solving mystical crimes. Hopefully another story will be arriving soon.
March 21, 2019
Another sleepless night!
I knew better, after having read the other seven books in the series, then to start reading this after dinner. This can definitely be read before the other series that Keller is writing, but if you want a deeper understanding of the world this book is in then start with the other series. If you do start here, you will quickly come to enjoy the uniqueness of the characters and the Vegas setting adds an interesting dynamic.
I knew better, after having read the other seven books in the series, then to start reading this after dinner. This can definitely be read before the other series that Keller is writing, but if you want a deeper understanding of the world this book is in then start with the other series. If you do start here, you will quickly come to enjoy the uniqueness of the characters and the Vegas setting adds an interesting dynamic.
March 25, 2019
Interesting to see an adventure in Jay's life that is based on his job. It provides a look into the EAB and how it works. It also gives a peek of the other side of Jay's heritage and family history that is not fae related. There are a lot more things out there than shifters, Lil and the fae it turns out. What this means will hopefully be revealed in another book.
July 28, 2017
Loved It
I fell in love with the Vegas Fae series as a new take on Sword and Sorcery type book but with a modern twist. And Fae Generations didn't disappoint me in the least. Looking forward to seeing how Nikki is worked in next. Keep up the Great Work Tom!!!!!!!!
I fell in love with the Vegas Fae series as a new take on Sword and Sorcery type book but with a modern twist. And Fae Generations didn't disappoint me in the least. Looking forward to seeing how Nikki is worked in next. Keep up the Great Work Tom!!!!!!!!
March 22, 2019
Enjoyable Fae Reading?
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were believable and I was engaged in the story. I was only disappointed that I saw the words, The End”, too soon! I would recommend it to other readers!
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were believable and I was engaged in the story. I was only disappointed that I saw the words, The End”, too soon! I would recommend it to other readers!
February 11, 2022
Mystery and Fae in Las Vegas
An enjoyable first book with a decent amount of mystery whet each clue just raises more questions. I like that the author didn't attempt to spell out every detail but did provide enough information to make this urban fantasy world real.
An enjoyable first book with a decent amount of mystery whet each clue just raises more questions. I like that the author didn't attempt to spell out every detail but did provide enough information to make this urban fantasy world real.
December 18, 2017
Great Series
Good characters and development with enough twists and turns to keep your interest. Start it at your own risk, I kept turning pages.
Good characters and development with enough twists and turns to keep your interest. Start it at your own risk, I kept turning pages.
March 16, 2019
Cliffhanger!
A good addition to the Vegas Fae world.
I can't wait for the next instalment. Slots in nicely between VF 5 & 6
A good addition to the Vegas Fae world.
I can't wait for the next instalment. Slots in nicely between VF 5 & 6
November 4, 2019
Easy read that kept me involved in the story
January 5, 2022
Outstanding!
I loved it! Tom's continued exploration of the Fae universe continues without a hiccup. The adventures of the progeny are every bit as good as those of the father.
I loved it! Tom's continued exploration of the Fae universe continues without a hiccup. The adventures of the progeny are every bit as good as those of the father.
January 17, 2023
Fae
This story had a lot of twists and turns. I wish that there was a back story to Abigale on her angle possession and renewed kinship with Iris..
This story had a lot of twists and turns. I wish that there was a back story to Abigale on her angle possession and renewed kinship with Iris..
November 14, 2019
Fast trak
I loved this book! It kept me wanting to turn the page and see what was going to happen next. I like the fact that I could look some of the things in the bible that were reference in the book to read something I haven't read before
I loved this book! It kept me wanting to turn the page and see what was going to happen next. I like the fact that I could look some of the things in the bible that were reference in the book to read something I haven't read before
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