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The Heir of G.O'D. #2
Epiphany
4 days until Baktun - Halley’s comet is careening towards 3arth, and only The Heir of G.O’D. can stop it terminating Sol, forever.
With Realworld in a state of chaos, and the number of hacked True-skin weapons threatening to make Sol just as dangerous, Arena sensation Ana must survive for long enough to escape the Cathedral of lies … and discover the truth.
Ana has become a pawn in the political power-struggle between capitalist Sol-Corp, The Church of G.O’D., and nascent clandestine factions. But with an upgrade to her visor, being blind is no longer a barrier to finally seeing realworld for herself, outside the confines of container life; from the despair of corporate controlled ghetto-Havens, to the vulgar opulence of those looking down from their high-towers of wealth. The fabric of Sol is collapsing, but sometimes even a pawn has the power to change the game.
As enemies new and old close in, who Ana decides to trust could make all the difference.
With Realworld in a state of chaos, and the number of hacked True-skin weapons threatening to make Sol just as dangerous, Arena sensation Ana must survive for long enough to escape the Cathedral of lies … and discover the truth.
Ana has become a pawn in the political power-struggle between capitalist Sol-Corp, The Church of G.O’D., and nascent clandestine factions. But with an upgrade to her visor, being blind is no longer a barrier to finally seeing realworld for herself, outside the confines of container life; from the despair of corporate controlled ghetto-Havens, to the vulgar opulence of those looking down from their high-towers of wealth. The fabric of Sol is collapsing, but sometimes even a pawn has the power to change the game.
As enemies new and old close in, who Ana decides to trust could make all the difference.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2020
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Harper Maze
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I am a lifetime geek, fantasy & sci-fi nerd. Growing up in middle England, surrounded by my family, a host of adopted animals and foster brothers and sisters, I saw both sides of life from a very young age, and learned that my brand of kooky humour, mixed with my naturally affectionate spirit, could have a healing effect on humans and animals alike. My early life experience form the bedrock of my character writing, allowing me to draw from deeply personal experiences to bring characters to life; this is most evident in the LGBT+ coming of age novel ‘Life After?’.
In the early nineties, I packed up my earthly belongings and headed off to the city of Birmingham to embark on a career in I.T. and programming. Eventually, I made it to the great city of London, planning and delivering multi-million-pound IT programmes. The Heir of G.O’D. series of novels draws deeply on my exposure to the often slightly ridiculous world of corporate machinations.
These days, whilst still managing a large team in the world of the corporates, I enjoy a (slightly) slower pace of life with my amazing partner and two over-exuberant Bengal cats by the coast in South East England, viewing the world with my own particular brand of sardonic irony.
You can follow news of latest releases and news at: www.harpermaze.com
I am a lifetime geek, fantasy & sci-fi nerd. Growing up in middle England, surrounded by my family, a host of adopted animals and foster brothers and sisters, I saw both sides of life from a very young age, and learned that my brand of kooky humour, mixed with my naturally affectionate spirit, could have a healing effect on humans and animals alike. My early life experience form the bedrock of my character writing, allowing me to draw from deeply personal experiences to bring characters to life; this is most evident in the LGBT+ coming of age novel ‘Life After?’.
In the early nineties, I packed up my earthly belongings and headed off to the city of Birmingham to embark on a career in I.T. and programming. Eventually, I made it to the great city of London, planning and delivering multi-million-pound IT programmes. The Heir of G.O’D. series of novels draws deeply on my exposure to the often slightly ridiculous world of corporate machinations.
These days, whilst still managing a large team in the world of the corporates, I enjoy a (slightly) slower pace of life with my amazing partner and two over-exuberant Bengal cats by the coast in South East England, viewing the world with my own particular brand of sardonic irony.
You can follow news of latest releases and news at: www.harpermaze.com
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October 20, 2020
When I saw the email alert in my inbox eleven days ago to say this book had been released, I was thrilled to learn that it was time to step back into SOL with Ana. Heir of GO’D Epiphany picks up where the first book in the series dramatically left off and I was soon emerged once more in the storyline. Like the first book, Epiphany is fast paced and you’re ducking and diving to avoid being “black screened”. I was pleased to see there was less use of the term “frack/fracking” and personally felt the story flowed the better for this. No spoilers from me, but if you loved the first book, you ain’t seen (read) nothing yet! Lots of familiar faces in the pages and some are perhaps not who they seem. Multiple twists and turns abound as the story unfolds. I devoured this one once I started it and yet again Harper Maze has left me hanging…. Roll on 12 February 2021 when book three lands.
January 29, 2021
It was a great book. Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this book. It was a great book that I couldn’t put down.
January 3, 2021
Virtual worlds and lots of action
A wonderfully detailed dystopian world, gaming, and virtual battles (& real ones). A believable heroine, Ana, who can save the earth. A complicated family history, deception, and a surprise ending. What more can a reader ask?
A wonderfully detailed dystopian world, gaming, and virtual battles (& real ones). A believable heroine, Ana, who can save the earth. A complicated family history, deception, and a surprise ending. What more can a reader ask?
July 20, 2021
This was a huge gamble for her father to take. Create a comet to destroy Sol on her 18th birthday unless she finds out that she is the Heir, can escape all the people trying to kill her, get into his mansion, know what to look for, all in the hopes that she will... press a button? There are a million ways this extremely elaborate plan could have ended horribly. How could he even count on her still being alive? I feel very bad for Ana to have this giant burden on her.
While I understand the corruption in their world, there should have been a stronger support system for her. One thing I do not understand is the amount of kidnappings and betrayals. While I understand trying to influence her decision, I wish more people treated her with respect and worshipped her the same way they worshiped her father. It is my hope that in the next book that she can rise up and become the leader of the Church of G.O'D and help both the suffering in the real-world and maintain fairness in Sol. Those aren't necessarily critiques, because writing in a way that causes emotions in the reader is helpful for drawing them in longer and making connections with the characters.
I do not know what I would have done in her situation. Honestly, I see the merits of destroying Sol and focusing on present real-life issues such as building safe housing, access to food and water, education, and medical care. On the other hand, Sol is so entwined with their economic society that destroying it with no plan of support ahead of time would be catastrophic. I look forward to reading the next book and finding out what she chooses to do and who she can finally trust to do it with.
While I understand the corruption in their world, there should have been a stronger support system for her. One thing I do not understand is the amount of kidnappings and betrayals. While I understand trying to influence her decision, I wish more people treated her with respect and worshipped her the same way they worshiped her father. It is my hope that in the next book that she can rise up and become the leader of the Church of G.O'D and help both the suffering in the real-world and maintain fairness in Sol. Those aren't necessarily critiques, because writing in a way that causes emotions in the reader is helpful for drawing them in longer and making connections with the characters.
I do not know what I would have done in her situation. Honestly, I see the merits of destroying Sol and focusing on present real-life issues such as building safe housing, access to food and water, education, and medical care. On the other hand, Sol is so entwined with their economic society that destroying it with no plan of support ahead of time would be catastrophic. I look forward to reading the next book and finding out what she chooses to do and who she can finally trust to do it with.
January 9, 2021
"The Heir shall inherit Sol on the day they come of age, and may do with it as they wish...Forgive me, my child, for this is the last gift I can provide."
We open book 2 only a few days before Ana's birthday. She comes into her full inheritance and with it, an ethical dilemma ensues. And as the day comes closer she begins to second guess everything and everyone. Can she make a decision, let alone one that she can live with?
Again gaming is a focus of this story. Now that I am more comfortable with it, I read this book in a day, and I liked it more than the first (I gave it 4 stars) The pace of the story has sped up, but Ana is such a great character! Can hardly wait for book 3 to drop in February. Highly recommended 5/5
[Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily read and reviewed it]
We open book 2 only a few days before Ana's birthday. She comes into her full inheritance and with it, an ethical dilemma ensues. And as the day comes closer she begins to second guess everything and everyone. Can she make a decision, let alone one that she can live with?
Again gaming is a focus of this story. Now that I am more comfortable with it, I read this book in a day, and I liked it more than the first (I gave it 4 stars) The pace of the story has sped up, but Ana is such a great character! Can hardly wait for book 3 to drop in February. Highly recommended 5/5
[Disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily read and reviewed it]
November 20, 2020
The plot is thicker now, with the revelations from book 1 coming into place and the countdown to Sol's demise getting closer and closer. Ana grows as a character during this, learning about herself, her past, and who she can and cannot trust. It is not a predictable read; this will keep you guessing and blow you away at times. Enjoyed reading this.
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