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Immortals of the Apocalypse #3
Soul Surrender
Humanity’s last chance for survival. His last hope for redemption. Can this immortal overcome the violent wrongs of his past to gift the world a better future?
For five hundred years, Emrys Stone believed that his hunger for human souls kills everyone he touches. But when he leads a group of exiles to safety, he discovers another being like himself living in harmony with humans—despite the threat they know he poses.
The exiles finally have a second chance at what passes for a future in their post-apocalyptic world. But Emrys shares a history with the resident soul-eater that puts everything and everyone in danger. If he can atone for his past, he’ll unlock more than one secret to survival. But will jealousy, prejudice, and revenge destroy any chance of a happy ending?
Soul Surrender is the final compelling novel in the Immortals of the Apocalypse gay paranormal sci-fi trilogy. If you like nuclear blasts from the past and closed hearts torn open, you’ll love Daniel de Lorne’s climactic conclusion.
For five hundred years, Emrys Stone believed that his hunger for human souls kills everyone he touches. But when he leads a group of exiles to safety, he discovers another being like himself living in harmony with humans—despite the threat they know he poses.
The exiles finally have a second chance at what passes for a future in their post-apocalyptic world. But Emrys shares a history with the resident soul-eater that puts everything and everyone in danger. If he can atone for his past, he’ll unlock more than one secret to survival. But will jealousy, prejudice, and revenge destroy any chance of a happy ending?
Soul Surrender is the final compelling novel in the Immortals of the Apocalypse gay paranormal sci-fi trilogy. If you like nuclear blasts from the past and closed hearts torn open, you’ll love Daniel de Lorne’s climactic conclusion.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2021
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About the author
Daniel de Lorne
21 books102 followersDaniel de Lorne writes about men, monsters and magic.
In love with writing since he wrote a story about a talking tree at age six, his first novel, the romantic horror Beckoning Blood, was published in 2014. At the heart of every book is a romance between two men, whether they’re irresistible vampires, historical hotties, or professional paramours.
If you take your LGBT romance fiction with supernatural, urban fantasy or contemporary flavoring, Daniel de Lorne delivers.
In his other life, Daniel is a professional writer and researcher in Perth, Australia, with a love of history and nature. All of which makes for great story fodder.
And when he’s not working, he and his husband explore as much of this amazing world as they can, from the ruins of Welsh abbeys to trekking famous routes and swimming with whales.
To get to the real heart of the matter, visit danieldelorne.com.
In love with writing since he wrote a story about a talking tree at age six, his first novel, the romantic horror Beckoning Blood, was published in 2014. At the heart of every book is a romance between two men, whether they’re irresistible vampires, historical hotties, or professional paramours.
If you take your LGBT romance fiction with supernatural, urban fantasy or contemporary flavoring, Daniel de Lorne delivers.
In his other life, Daniel is a professional writer and researcher in Perth, Australia, with a love of history and nature. All of which makes for great story fodder.
And when he’s not working, he and his husband explore as much of this amazing world as they can, from the ruins of Welsh abbeys to trekking famous routes and swimming with whales.
To get to the real heart of the matter, visit danieldelorne.com.
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May 11, 2021
Beautifully and captivatingly told, this a treat for any reader - the images de Lorne conjures, the metaphors linger in the reader's mind long after. Refreshing to read original ideas, new spins on some old ways and so on. The author writes in a delightful way I don't think I'll ever tire of (yes, repeating myself, but for good reason).
If you liked the earlier books in this series, you're sure to enjoy this one as well. Guaranteed de Lorne quality, the only unpleasant thing about it is that this is the last book of the trilogy - I wouldn't have minded reading much more [even if for our enjoyment the author has generously enough published two prequels - earlier for Ragnar and recently of Nimue - nothing ever seems enough, at least for me...]
As always, the writing style of de Lorne is highly enjoyable, the story pulls you in and keeps in its hold. The characters get you involved and one can't help but care about what happens to them and feel for (and with) them -- not ready to take farewell of these characters I've grown to care about over the books.
de Lorne keeps developing the mythos of Darisami and the landscape of a post-apocalyptic Earth, as Emrys, Nimue, and Galen along with the other exiles from Providence make their way to another ark to seek asylum and new hope there, bringing more interesting characters and settings to the story. Emrys and Ash, the local Darisami living out in the open, go back a long way, which brings more friction to what already exists among the Prosperous and naturally complicates things... and that's only the beginning. Fascinating to learn of the different ways in this ark, known as Prosperity, and of another approach to surviving. Many exquisite moments, it's an emotional ride again, but well worth experiencing. Too often we take the miracle of life for granted when we should treasure it and rejoice in it each and every day. Remember to cherish the music and to celebrate the beauty of life.
And it doesn't seem to matter how I try to choose my words, they still seem inadequate in comparison, so please do yourself and me a favour and go read the original creation. Might take some time to get anything coherent out of me after this.
If you liked the earlier books in this series, you're sure to enjoy this one as well. Guaranteed de Lorne quality, the only unpleasant thing about it is that this is the last book of the trilogy - I wouldn't have minded reading much more [even if for our enjoyment the author has generously enough published two prequels - earlier for Ragnar and recently of Nimue - nothing ever seems enough, at least for me...]
As always, the writing style of de Lorne is highly enjoyable, the story pulls you in and keeps in its hold. The characters get you involved and one can't help but care about what happens to them and feel for (and with) them -- not ready to take farewell of these characters I've grown to care about over the books.
de Lorne keeps developing the mythos of Darisami and the landscape of a post-apocalyptic Earth, as Emrys, Nimue, and Galen along with the other exiles from Providence make their way to another ark to seek asylum and new hope there, bringing more interesting characters and settings to the story. Emrys and Ash, the local Darisami living out in the open, go back a long way, which brings more friction to what already exists among the Prosperous and naturally complicates things... and that's only the beginning. Fascinating to learn of the different ways in this ark, known as Prosperity, and of another approach to surviving. Many exquisite moments, it's an emotional ride again, but well worth experiencing. Too often we take the miracle of life for granted when we should treasure it and rejoice in it each and every day. Remember to cherish the music and to celebrate the beauty of life.
And it doesn't seem to matter how I try to choose my words, they still seem inadequate in comparison, so please do yourself and me a favour and go read the original creation. Might take some time to get anything coherent out of me after this.
May 11, 2021
This book is part of a series, so if you haven’t read the previous novels, definitely go back and start with them. You won’t regret it, as the world building and story is amazing from the first page of the first book, and only gets better from there. In this installment, everything I thought I knew-- about the Darisami and the post-apocalyptic world they inhabit, turns out not to be exactly what I thought, and having those parameters shift the way they do brings new life (literally and figuratively) to Emrys and his companions. Despite the eye catching complexity of the plot and world building, I think what attracts me to this series the most is the complexity and relatability of the characters, who despite their circumstances (and the fact that some of them can suck the souls from human bodies in order to survive) are often strangely easy to empathize with. Ash was unexpected in any number of ways, but they were all good, and he, Emrys, and Galen all find an equilibrium in this novel that is deeply satisfying. This book feels epic, and everything changes, but I honestly could not be happier with where everything ends up, in a place that feels hopeful yet true to the ethos of the story and the world the characters inhabit. Well worth a read.
*An ARC was provided by the author and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review*
*An ARC was provided by the author and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review*
May 11, 2021
Thank you for the ARC read, I voluntarily give this book an honest review.
Prosperity was that last hope for the outcast crew, but was it their doom they marched towards. Old grudges over a wick man may lead Emrys to loss the man he loves to a new foe if Emrys and Nimue have to convince a lone darisami to do the right thing, just what that is is to be seen. Everyone wantssomeone to blame in this series only no one blames themselves as much as Emrys does, but is willing to sacrifice all for those he loves. It's amazing what is the result of what working together can do if only given the chance with enemies attacking from all side.
Prosperity was that last hope for the outcast crew, but was it their doom they marched towards. Old grudges over a wick man may lead Emrys to loss the man he loves to a new foe if Emrys and Nimue have to convince a lone darisami to do the right thing, just what that is is to be seen. Everyone wantssomeone to blame in this series only no one blames themselves as much as Emrys does, but is willing to sacrifice all for those he loves. It's amazing what is the result of what working together can do if only given the chance with enemies attacking from all side.
May 1, 2021
Brilliant finish to the trilogy
A lot happens, the bad are good, then bad, then heroes, the characters you hate redeem themselves, there’s a massive conflict, or not, new love stories and a major miracle. Earth is finally going to heal.
A lot happens, the bad are good, then bad, then heroes, the characters you hate redeem themselves, there’s a massive conflict, or not, new love stories and a major miracle. Earth is finally going to heal.
December 23, 2023
I need another book!
With that ending, I just want to keep following their journey. Maybe a few novellas? I really want to know what happens to Clara and any other arks or settlements that survive. This was probably the best book of the series and for me, it’s rare for a series to get better as it goes.
The world-building was unique and interesting and I wanted more detail. With books like this, with traveling from place to place, I always appreciate a map or at least reference to where they are on earth. If that info was included, I missed it. Kinda like knowing characters general ages, it just helps wrap things up nice and tidy in my brains.
With that ending, I just want to keep following their journey. Maybe a few novellas? I really want to know what happens to Clara and any other arks or settlements that survive. This was probably the best book of the series and for me, it’s rare for a series to get better as it goes.
The world-building was unique and interesting and I wanted more detail. With books like this, with traveling from place to place, I always appreciate a map or at least reference to where they are on earth. If that info was included, I missed it. Kinda like knowing characters general ages, it just helps wrap things up nice and tidy in my brains.
August 16, 2021
Sorry it had to end.
Very good read. I was happy with the angle the author went with. I'm left still wanting more. In fact I'm left wanting a prequel. I'd love to read about the main characters beginning. I highly recommend this series.
Very good read. I was happy with the angle the author went with. I'm left still wanting more. In fact I'm left wanting a prequel. I'd love to read about the main characters beginning. I highly recommend this series.
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