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Godless
WHO IS IT THAT ATLAS STANDS UPON?
After running for her life and finding friendship and shelter in a desert fortress of rebel children, Addeleigh has discovered that she is more machine than human.
A modern God.
She must learn to control her new abilities under the watchful eyes of the infamously harsh trainer, Persephone.
But Lord Bantham, the head of The Holy Order and wealthiest man in Aberthene, has plans of his own.
Street-wise thief Shane, and his group of friends, desperately work to discover Bantham's plot, and discover a horrifying secret along the way. A glimpse at just how far the church is willing to go.
With her clever mute-cat by her side, Addeleigh is spearheading a revolution. But can she gain mastery of the immense power within herself before it’s too late?
After running for her life and finding friendship and shelter in a desert fortress of rebel children, Addeleigh has discovered that she is more machine than human.
A modern God.
She must learn to control her new abilities under the watchful eyes of the infamously harsh trainer, Persephone.
But Lord Bantham, the head of The Holy Order and wealthiest man in Aberthene, has plans of his own.
Street-wise thief Shane, and his group of friends, desperately work to discover Bantham's plot, and discover a horrifying secret along the way. A glimpse at just how far the church is willing to go.
With her clever mute-cat by her side, Addeleigh is spearheading a revolution. But can she gain mastery of the immense power within herself before it’s too late?
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 7, 2020
11 people want to read
About the author
Derek Porterfield
4 books22 followersDerek Porterfield has a wildly unsuccessful band and a troubling relationship with coffee.
His music has reached literally tens of people and has been played in over two bars and at least four small cafes.
He is a father, a filmmaker, and mediocre company at parties. He can also juggle, but is slowly learning that this isn't impressive to women.
He lives in Texas with his daughter, who remains every resplendent and joyous part of his life.
His music has reached literally tens of people and has been played in over two bars and at least four small cafes.
He is a father, a filmmaker, and mediocre company at parties. He can also juggle, but is slowly learning that this isn't impressive to women.
He lives in Texas with his daughter, who remains every resplendent and joyous part of his life.
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September 17, 2020
The second book of the series is always hard. You have to continue the story that the first book sent out, while creating a story that is self-sufficient and inclusive in its own right, but also sets up the next chapter and the next part of the world. Derek Porterfield does a fantastic job of continuing the world that he created with the first mute cat book. He expand upon the world and the powers that Addie is learning to control while fighting against the corrupt church. I absolutely love the inner turmoil that she feels while also absolutely reveling in her abilities. Though this is the second book of a saga and the ending doesn’t tie everything together, it is perfect and ready to catapult you into the next book.
September 29, 2020
He does it again! I found myself getting anxious and feeling like I was right there with Addie and her friends. I cannot
Wait for the 3rd! Addie is the strong Female character that we need right now!
Wait for the 3rd! Addie is the strong Female character that we need right now!
October 7, 2020
Derek picks up where his his last book, No-mod left off. It starts out fast, and only gets better from there. I loved the dystopian juxtaposition that seems a mirror of our own, or at least a not so distant future. The technology seems really fleshed out, and it was a wild ride till the end. Worth reading, though it'd probably be a little confusing if you haven't picked up the first book in the series.
October 18, 2020
This second book of the Mute-Cat Chronicles is as interesting and awesome as the first book. Derek does an amazing job of keeping the story going and keeping my interest in the timeline given. I cannot wait to read the third book. Sadly he says it won't be out for a year. I think Derek has given much thought to the "church" influence and carries it over to understanding today's religious community. I am grateful for his talent.
October 21, 2020
Another cliffhanger making me wait for more.
The only wish for this book is for it to be longer. The connection between characters was developed in the first novel and continued through the second. Love the action the subtle way the deaths aren’t overly gory and the simplicity the author uses to give enough information to create the scenes in your mind.
The only wish for this book is for it to be longer. The connection between characters was developed in the first novel and continued through the second. Love the action the subtle way the deaths aren’t overly gory and the simplicity the author uses to give enough information to create the scenes in your mind.
December 3, 2020
"There is a poetry to chaos."
If this is the case, I have just devoured a full book of poetry. Many books build up to the exciting part and I find myself thinking, "can we just get on to the action and excitement?", but this book along with its predecessor starts and ends with a whirlwind. I kept trying to take my time with this one because it is so unique and captivating that I wanted it to last forever, but every time I opened this book I was sucked in to this whole other world and could not put it down! My only complaint is that I want to know what happens next!!
If this is the case, I have just devoured a full book of poetry. Many books build up to the exciting part and I find myself thinking, "can we just get on to the action and excitement?", but this book along with its predecessor starts and ends with a whirlwind. I kept trying to take my time with this one because it is so unique and captivating that I wanted it to last forever, but every time I opened this book I was sucked in to this whole other world and could not put it down! My only complaint is that I want to know what happens next!!
September 15, 2022
I received a copy of this book from the author.
Addeleigh, no longer employed by the church is on the run from them and their leader Lord Bantham.
Having thought herself to be unmoded she now knows that she is more machine than human. This sounds terrifying to me and Addie is having to come to terms with her situation and how to control herself at the same time as running from the Holy Order.
She has met up with a few like minded friends, including an ex-cop and a street thief and has discovered the mountain hideout of Mom and the children. Here she hopes to be safe while learning about herself, however Mom has other ideas.
Derek Porterfield writes a very exciting and unusual story full of twists and turns.
I am loving this series about Addie and her mute-cat, Bruce and am looking forward to reading book three.
Addeleigh, no longer employed by the church is on the run from them and their leader Lord Bantham.
Having thought herself to be unmoded she now knows that she is more machine than human. This sounds terrifying to me and Addie is having to come to terms with her situation and how to control herself at the same time as running from the Holy Order.
She has met up with a few like minded friends, including an ex-cop and a street thief and has discovered the mountain hideout of Mom and the children. Here she hopes to be safe while learning about herself, however Mom has other ideas.
Derek Porterfield writes a very exciting and unusual story full of twists and turns.
I am loving this series about Addie and her mute-cat, Bruce and am looking forward to reading book three.
January 24, 2024
What happens when one church engulfs a world. What happens when that church was started by a false prophet. He set out to line himself and his compatriots pockets. Addie prepares herself for the coming battle but her enemies are closer than she would have thought. I have mixed feelings about this book, it feels a-little chaotic. “There’s a poetry in chaos” It feels deep and has moments of deep reflection. Then there are moments where you find Addie in my opinion an unnecessary moments in skin shop. The Bishop reminds me Dreykov from Black Widow. The main goal is the same .. power. They utilize the most vulnerable part of the population for the own gains.
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