Epoch: The Dark Ages Part 1

by Terry Schott

Curtis considered the final draft of his manuscript, certain of two things.
1. The story was a best-seller. There was no doubt in his mind that it would dominate the top of literary sales charts for the next three to five years.
2. Publishing it would lead to the end of civilization.
And so he sat in a small restaurant, debating wether to mail it to a publisher or destroy it.
Wealth and fame on the one hand, infamy and destruction on the other.
Could one book—a fictional story—really be so dangerous?

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2017

Reviews

[Adam Korman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a love hate relationship with Mr. Terry Schott. He writes the best stories (IMHO). Between his Game is Life series, and all the other works he's done from Shadows to Ascension. He knows how to write characters that just keep you wanting more.

This book is just like that. If you love characters with morally grey areas, or crazy plots that you don't know are coming. You'll love this, but know there is no second book... yet. And where it leaves off just makes you want the second book now.

If I wasn't so sure this was fictional, I'd have to start calling myself the Harbringer

[Sean Helms · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a difficult book to rank. Overall, I liked the story, but it was not easy to keep straight in my head. There was a lot going on...multiple conspiracy theories...mysterious groups and agencies working toward their agendas...and a few folk calling themselves the 'Harbinger', who is supposedly the person bringing to fruition the ideas of a book entitled, 'Sticks and Stones'.
It's very convoluted and frankly I couldn't decide whom to root for because there really isn't any 'Good guy', just a bunch of people preying on everyone else.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is included in a set of 'beginnings' by this author and I thought it was fascinating because it gets to the heart of the 'wrongs' of civilisation. Do humans deserve to survive, would it be better to start again - is there any good left or would the lies from the corrupted forever rule? There are numerous thought-provoking ideas.

A great writing style with intriguing characters and a scary concept make this a compelling read. I hope it's not too long until book two.

Highly recommended.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I missed this book when it was released. I'm glad Terry released it as part of his "Vitual Realities: Beginnings" compendium. The concept is intriguing. I hope he decides to complete the series.

As a side note: Terry Schott's books are the only reason that I continue to put up with the abysmal Kindle Reader app. In so far as possible I avoid buying Kindle books because their DRM prevents me from reading them in a far superior ebook reader app, Moon+ Reader Pro.

[Thom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book. Gripping story right from the get go.