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Ecclesia
The conclusion of the Eastern Theatre of World War II tore the fabric of modern warfare, leaving behind it an ominous and ever-ready nuclear button sitting on the desk of world leaders. The Red Scare crawled over us like a bear, and for the past 70 years, our world climate has seemingly been a single breath away from a nuclear holocaust. Well, in this story, the buttons have been pressed, armies have formed and fallen, and a civilization-ending apocalyptic war has happened, leavingthe surface of the earth uninhabitable. Camden was a soldier in this struggle who, through advanced forms of immobilization warfare, has been literally frozen in time. At the start of this story, Camden’s age-old brain is beginning to fire again and he is dreaming for the first time inages. His dream is bizarre and terrifying, but once his activation is complete, his dream becomes the least of his worries. He wakes to find himself in Underearth, a massive underground complex where mankind has burrowed to continue its existence.Despite the best of original intentions, Underearth is no more immune to corruption and greed that plagued that the nations that rose and fell before its' inception. Before Camden can even begin to acclimate to his new environment, the ills of his new home are thrust into the light and he unwittingly becomes the horribly human protagonist on which the revolution hinges.Ecclesia is the first of a three-book series.
385 pages, Paperback
Published February 19, 2019
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January 23, 2020
Interesting!
I'm not usually a dystopian fan, but this book was good. It was exciting, and had many ideas in it that made you think! Camden is thrown into a society that he has no memory of, only a confusing vision. See how he rises in the ranks and figures it all out and finally gets the thing he longed for, freedom! I definitely will read the next installment in this series.
I'm not usually a dystopian fan, but this book was good. It was exciting, and had many ideas in it that made you think! Camden is thrown into a society that he has no memory of, only a confusing vision. See how he rises in the ranks and figures it all out and finally gets the thing he longed for, freedom! I definitely will read the next installment in this series.
December 31, 2019
4.5 stars
The laws of the Underearth are simple:
"(1) Time is to be known and kept by the Time Master.
(2) All of the inhabitants of Underearth are indebted to the Time Master.
(3) Paitence and obedience are of the utmost merit, and those who uphold and enforce obedience are the ones privileged to inhabit the Underearth.
(4) Those who defy the Law of the Time Master will be deactivated and disposed of in the Land of the Sun.
(5) Time is the most valuable resource of Underearth, and can only be managed by the Time Master.
(6) The Time Master is to be given to the inhabitants of Underearth from the Family of Time.
(7) The Time Master is the ruler of time and decides the proper allocation of time and resources for the inhabitants of Underearth.
(8) The Time Master's laws are useful and correct. The laws of the Time Master are not to be questioned or challenged.
(9) Personal relationships are a direct affront to the Time Master, and those who persue personal relations will be punished by immediate deactivation."
Imagine waking up tied to a bed, not knowing where you are or what is happening. This for Camden, is his reality. As long as Camden abides by the rules of the Time Master, he will survive and succeed in the Underearth. If he does not abide, he risks deactivation, or worse, being sent to die in the Land of the Sun. Could you survive in the Underearth abiding by the Time Master?
"Ecclesia" is a fast paced book that takes readers on a wild journey with Camden as he tries to figure out how to live by the rules of the Time Master. Camden is at the mercy of the Time Master. All of his resources are controlled. When and what he eats, when and how he sleeps, and even how he communicates with the other inhabitants.
It does not take Camden long to figure out that he is very different from the other inhabitants of the Underearth, and that there may be a few other inhabitants that he can relate to, as they are also a little different. A revolution has been brewing, and Camden holds the final key to bringing the revolution to the forefront. But, does Camden believe he has the courage and ability to go against the Time Master and the Family of Time? In order to revolt, Camden must dig deep within, put aside his fears and worries so that good can prevail over evil.
I thoroughly enjoyed "Ecclesia" and I could not put it down. I found myself reading late into the night. It was a pretty quick read as the story kept me engaged until the very last page and I was left wanting more. I am eagerly awaiting for it's sequel to find out happens next for Camden.
"Ecclesia" is a very fun and enjoyable read for those readers who enjoy the science fiction, dystopian genres. I love dystopian stories, and "Ecclesia" certainly delivers. As a reader, if you enjoy books that follow this premise, you will definitely enjoy this one. The story cleverly combines two genres into one with a robotic yet, emotional feel for all of its characters.
The Author Zachary McClellan has a Bachelor's Degree in History, and Minor Degrees in Theatre and Biblical studies.
The laws of the Underearth are simple:
"(1) Time is to be known and kept by the Time Master.
(2) All of the inhabitants of Underearth are indebted to the Time Master.
(3) Paitence and obedience are of the utmost merit, and those who uphold and enforce obedience are the ones privileged to inhabit the Underearth.
(4) Those who defy the Law of the Time Master will be deactivated and disposed of in the Land of the Sun.
(5) Time is the most valuable resource of Underearth, and can only be managed by the Time Master.
(6) The Time Master is to be given to the inhabitants of Underearth from the Family of Time.
(7) The Time Master is the ruler of time and decides the proper allocation of time and resources for the inhabitants of Underearth.
(8) The Time Master's laws are useful and correct. The laws of the Time Master are not to be questioned or challenged.
(9) Personal relationships are a direct affront to the Time Master, and those who persue personal relations will be punished by immediate deactivation."
Imagine waking up tied to a bed, not knowing where you are or what is happening. This for Camden, is his reality. As long as Camden abides by the rules of the Time Master, he will survive and succeed in the Underearth. If he does not abide, he risks deactivation, or worse, being sent to die in the Land of the Sun. Could you survive in the Underearth abiding by the Time Master?
"Ecclesia" is a fast paced book that takes readers on a wild journey with Camden as he tries to figure out how to live by the rules of the Time Master. Camden is at the mercy of the Time Master. All of his resources are controlled. When and what he eats, when and how he sleeps, and even how he communicates with the other inhabitants.
It does not take Camden long to figure out that he is very different from the other inhabitants of the Underearth, and that there may be a few other inhabitants that he can relate to, as they are also a little different. A revolution has been brewing, and Camden holds the final key to bringing the revolution to the forefront. But, does Camden believe he has the courage and ability to go against the Time Master and the Family of Time? In order to revolt, Camden must dig deep within, put aside his fears and worries so that good can prevail over evil.
I thoroughly enjoyed "Ecclesia" and I could not put it down. I found myself reading late into the night. It was a pretty quick read as the story kept me engaged until the very last page and I was left wanting more. I am eagerly awaiting for it's sequel to find out happens next for Camden.
"Ecclesia" is a very fun and enjoyable read for those readers who enjoy the science fiction, dystopian genres. I love dystopian stories, and "Ecclesia" certainly delivers. As a reader, if you enjoy books that follow this premise, you will definitely enjoy this one. The story cleverly combines two genres into one with a robotic yet, emotional feel for all of its characters.
The Author Zachary McClellan has a Bachelor's Degree in History, and Minor Degrees in Theatre and Biblical studies.
February 15, 2025
Okay, first off, I both loved the ending, but I am dying to continue the story! I loved this storyline. It was very intriguing. It ended with a sense of hope, too, which felt beautiful, and a reminder that better days are ahead. That the darkness he was led to believe was everything wasn’t actually all that there was. There was truly hope for a better future!
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