In the Solar reign of Caesar Automedon, a young Legatus and his Tribunus travel to Neptune to investigate a metaphysical innovation: the Godstream. They soon discover that they are not the only interested party.
Brendan Heard appeared over the Nile one summer day, floating and shimmering as did the cosmic egg over the black water of Nu at the beginning of time.
And he was heard at that time to say:
'Lo! I am Born with Ra.'
And as the sun floated upon the water's breast, he was with Ra then, as he was with Nu. And when Brendan, according to his desire, uttered the deep thoughts of his mind, that which he named had being. When he gazed into space, that which he desired to see appeared before him.
And he went out among men; he took form like unto theirs, and to him the centuries were as years.
I picked up this book via kindle because the title seemed interesting, and was not disappointed! The novella concerns a story set in the far future, in an alternative timeline where the Roman Empire never dissolved, and went on to forge a solar empire.
It contains themes of classical philosophy as well as plenty of action. If I was to liken it to a sub genre I would say Sword and Sorcery fits best. It’s short, but leaves open the possibility of a sequel, which I will eagerly read if the author releases one.
A great, and admittedly out there, take on what the Roman Empire would be if it continued far into the future. It reminds me a lot of a mixture of Warhammer 40k and classic myths, rolled into one fantastic package.
Was not expecting what I just read. Absolutely bloody fantastic. Is this a story, a work of fiction? It reads like the testament of someone who has witnessed a miracle. A hoped for future rebirth. Hail Thoth.