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It’s been three months since the events that transpired in Nimbus. Three months in which Sam, Sean, and Elise have tried to get over the nightmare that wanted to kill them; the same nightmare that ended the lives of those they loved. Now, time is up—somewhere else is calling them; somewhere else desires to test their strength.
A new place beckons for Elise to learn its ways.
It pleads for Sam not to shy away from the horrors he may experience.
It begs Sean to show his strength when he least believes he can. And the longer they wait, the stronger the call becomes; the more it dares to make them suffer until they find and answer it.
In Halcyon, Sam, Elise, and Sean search for a new world, a new home by leaving everything they’ve ever known behind. With no clue what lies ahead, will they discover a new society and a new way of living, or will their haunted pasts catch up with them?
A new place beckons for Elise to learn its ways.
It pleads for Sam not to shy away from the horrors he may experience.
It begs Sean to show his strength when he least believes he can. And the longer they wait, the stronger the call becomes; the more it dares to make them suffer until they find and answer it.
In Halcyon, Sam, Elise, and Sean search for a new world, a new home by leaving everything they’ve ever known behind. With no clue what lies ahead, will they discover a new society and a new way of living, or will their haunted pasts catch up with them?
488 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 18, 2019
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A.C. Miller
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A.C. Miller is the author of the Young Adult Dystopian series, The Perfect Circle Trilogy. You can find all three books on Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle!
A.C. Miller is the author of the Young Adult Dystopian series, The Perfect Circle Trilogy. You can find all three books on Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle!
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July 15, 2019
Even better than Nimbus! When I finished Nimbus I was left with so many questions, and this book answered many of them. It was a perfect follow up to the first book in the series. Now I can’t wait for the final book in the trilogy to bring it all “full circle.” Suspenseful and thrilling!
May 5, 2022
Such a suspenseful story that keeps you hooked throughout! You learn more about this world that A.C. built and it leaves you itching to get your hands on the third book!
September 5, 2021
4.5 STARS
When reading Halcyon, half the time you’re confused, the other half you’re terrified. You’re transported into the story, and just like the characters, no one knows what is going on or what is ahead. However, just like them, you need to continue forward.
Following the events of Nimbus, Sam, Elise, Sean and the other survivors that they’ve found have nowhere to go. Until Sam and Elise begin to experience strange nightmares that tell them of a new place. They’re compelled to follow the strange voice that is guiding them, and that’s how they reach Halcyon – the next circle.
If I were to describe this book, it’d be a dark, dystopian thriller. It is not an easy read, it is filled with anxiety and it’s kinda creepy. Yet there were moments I felt extremely relieved and relaxed, thinking Halcyon seems nice, only to be proven wrong, multiple times. There were so many twists and turns in the story. One moment they are drinking a chocolate soda (is that a real thing?), the next moment they are threatened to have their pinky cut off. You know a story is good when the villain is disturbingly evil, yet at some point, you feel compassion for them.
The story switches between the 3 POVs of Sean, Elise and Sam. It is written in short chapters, which makes reading a 317-page book rather easy. I know I took 2 years to read this, but once you get into the groove, you’re able to go through 30 or 40 pages very quickly. I really enjoyed how there was a lot of wisdom spilled on these pages. I often find myself wanting to take pictures of it whenever I came across them, but sometimes, it’s better for people to read it for themselves.
Towards the end, it felt a little rushed, yet if I were in that position, I would’ve done the same thing. I guess, as a reader, after seeing the amount of torment they’ve gone through, I became a little sceptical of anything positive going their way. I guess that’s what Halcyon does to you.
When reading Halcyon, half the time you’re confused, the other half you’re terrified. You’re transported into the story, and just like the characters, no one knows what is going on or what is ahead. However, just like them, you need to continue forward.
Following the events of Nimbus, Sam, Elise, Sean and the other survivors that they’ve found have nowhere to go. Until Sam and Elise begin to experience strange nightmares that tell them of a new place. They’re compelled to follow the strange voice that is guiding them, and that’s how they reach Halcyon – the next circle.
If I were to describe this book, it’d be a dark, dystopian thriller. It is not an easy read, it is filled with anxiety and it’s kinda creepy. Yet there were moments I felt extremely relieved and relaxed, thinking Halcyon seems nice, only to be proven wrong, multiple times. There were so many twists and turns in the story. One moment they are drinking a chocolate soda (is that a real thing?), the next moment they are threatened to have their pinky cut off. You know a story is good when the villain is disturbingly evil, yet at some point, you feel compassion for them.
The story switches between the 3 POVs of Sean, Elise and Sam. It is written in short chapters, which makes reading a 317-page book rather easy. I know I took 2 years to read this, but once you get into the groove, you’re able to go through 30 or 40 pages very quickly. I really enjoyed how there was a lot of wisdom spilled on these pages. I often find myself wanting to take pictures of it whenever I came across them, but sometimes, it’s better for people to read it for themselves.
Towards the end, it felt a little rushed, yet if I were in that position, I would’ve done the same thing. I guess, as a reader, after seeing the amount of torment they’ve gone through, I became a little sceptical of anything positive going their way. I guess that’s what Halcyon does to you.
July 19, 2019
Halcyon is a wonderful continuation from Nimbus! The book is full of twists and turns that keep you hooked the entire time. The ending is a perfect set-up for the final book in the series. I can't wait to see how it all ends.
November 18, 2019
This book took the plot to a way different level than Nimbus had. Nimbus was left with a lot of questions which I assumed would be answered in Halcyon and indeed they were. This book was super good and I couldn't put it down, any chance I got I read it even if it was only a couple words, its that good.
July 22, 2019
Awesome! So many unexpected turns. Mind bending too. Ready for the third book!
June 20, 2019
Great follow up to Nimbus! This book is constant suspense and action. It was hard to put down. The thing I liked the most is that we get a little more background on the world of Nimbus and beyond. Quick and engaging to read and it sets up beautifully for the final book in the trilogy.
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