Waking Light: Book 1 of The Chosen Cycle

by Rob Horner

Witness the start of a new war set in 1991--a war that changed everything, and which no one remembers. A day at the carnival turns into a battle for survival as Johnny Wilson stumbles into what he believes is a demonic summoning. At the same time, white lights strike the Earth, granting supernatural abilities to hundred of people. Armed with an amazing power to project force, Johnny allies himself with a telekinetic and a girl who can literally see who is gifted and who is a monster. Together, the three friends decide to strike back at the hordes invading their world.

458 pages, ebook

Published May 1, 2019

About the author

Rob Horner is a Virginia Beach native and former Navy Avionics Technician who spent twenty years working with electronics before finding his calling in medicine. Now a nurse practitioner at Urgent Care of Mountain View in Morganton and Hickory, North Carolina, he splits his time between work, writing, and family. He is blessed with a loving wife, two sons, and three beautiful daughters. He and his family live in Lenoir, NC, along with a cat, a rabbit, 2 guinea pigs, three dogs, three goats, seven chickens, five turkeys, and eight geese. He can be found on Facebook at Books by Rob Horner, and can be reached by email at fansofrobhorner@gmail.com.

Reviews

[K. L. Laettner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this!

You had me at carnival, Rob. This is the second book I’ve read from this author. Being a total sucker for county fairs, I felt like I was walking the midway, watching through the authors eyes as the chaos ensued. A thrilling read and looking forward to delving into more in the future. Wow, just scary good wow.

[Angel Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't read superhero books often, but this one was different than your normal superhero stories. I can easily recommend this book especially with the fact the characters are relatable. I really love the female sidekick, hehe. I heard the author is coming out with book 2. I look forward to it!

[Hailey Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Once again, this author delivers a compelling Story that has me on the edge of my seat! I loved it!

[Michele Ceron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very imaginative, fantastical, and action packed! This book is the ultimate battle between good and evil! A lot of twists and turns, the last few chapters especially were spectacular and it has me looking forward to the sequel. Can't wait to find out what happens to Tanya and Crystal. Great story and character development!

[J.C. Everlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author does a great job with detail and sucking you in. He makes you feel like you are right there with the characters. I really like how he evolved each character within the story. I had a hard time putting this book down. I can’t wait for the rest of the series! Great job!

[Stefan McElvain · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one action packed paranormal adventure. Plenty of demons, possession, and people touched by the light. Except, they don't know the rules. Written in the first person, you are John, a teenager who is ripped from school life into a battle between good and evil while suffering through a first love.

This is book one of a series, so don't expect the loose ends to be tied up...you'll have to wait for a later book.

I enjoyed it. It's a page turner...and there are lots of pages to read.
Can't wait for book two.

[Jeff DeMarco · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. It's a shame I can't give it 6 stars. The author has created an immersive world, successfully tapping in to the teenage psyche, creating a compelling landscape in which to pit the forces of darkness against the forces of light. In hindsight, I wish I bought the entire series and read it straight through. I can't wait to dive into the sequel.