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Titans
The Wave struck Earth on the 30th of January 2103, an anomaly in space which left the world in utter chaos.
It left something behind, Titans. Men and women with abilities science cannot explain. Heroes and monsters. Both beloved and feared, the Titans are the new superpowers in the post-Wave world.
Into this changed world are thrust Mercy Garner and her crew, trapped in time for fifty years and thought to be dead. They were the first to detect the Wave, the first to be hit by it, and the last to discover the changes the Wave brought to their world.
It left something behind, Titans. Men and women with abilities science cannot explain. Heroes and monsters. Both beloved and feared, the Titans are the new superpowers in the post-Wave world.
Into this changed world are thrust Mercy Garner and her crew, trapped in time for fifty years and thought to be dead. They were the first to detect the Wave, the first to be hit by it, and the last to discover the changes the Wave brought to their world.
- GenresFantasyScience Fiction
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2021
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About the author
Niall Teasdale
73 books292 followersI was born in the vicinity of Hadrian's Wall so perhaps a bit of history rubbed off. Ancient history obviously, and border history, right on the edge of the Empire. I always preferred the Dark Ages anyway; there’s so much more room for imagination when people aren’t writing down every last detail. So my idea of a good fantasy novel involved dirt and leather, not shining plate armour and Hollywood-medieval manners. The same applies to my sci-fi, really; I prefer gritty over shiny.
Oddly, then, one of the first fantasy novels I remember reading was The Dark Is Rising, by Susan Cooper (later made into a terrible juvenile movie). These days we would call Cooper’s series Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy and looking back on it, it influenced me a lot. It has that mix of modern day life, hidden history, and magic which failed to hit popular culture until the early days of Buffy and Anne Rice. Of course, Cooper’s characters spend their time around places I could actually visit in Cornwall, and South East England, and mid-Wales. In fact, when I went to university in Aberystwyth, it was partially because some of Cooper’s books were set a few miles to the north around Tywyn.
I got into writing through roleplaying, however, so my early work was related to the kind of roleplaying game I was interested in. I wrote “high fantasy” when I was playing Dungeons & Dragons. I wrote a lot of superhero fiction when I was playing City of Heroes. I still loved the idea of a modern world with magic in it and I’ve been trying to write a novel based on this for a long time. As with any form of expression, practice is the key and I can look back on all the aborted attempts at books, and the more successful short stories, as steps along the path to the Thaumatology Series.
As of 2015, I have thrown in my lot with writing. After thirty years of being a computer programmer I am making enough money to quit the day job and write full time. Dreams, occasionally, come true. My favourite authors are Terry Pratchett, Susan Cooper, and (recently) Kim Harrison. Kim’s Hollows books were what finally spurred me to publish something, even if the trail to here came by way of Susan, back in school, several decades ago.
Oddly, then, one of the first fantasy novels I remember reading was The Dark Is Rising, by Susan Cooper (later made into a terrible juvenile movie). These days we would call Cooper’s series Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy and looking back on it, it influenced me a lot. It has that mix of modern day life, hidden history, and magic which failed to hit popular culture until the early days of Buffy and Anne Rice. Of course, Cooper’s characters spend their time around places I could actually visit in Cornwall, and South East England, and mid-Wales. In fact, when I went to university in Aberystwyth, it was partially because some of Cooper’s books were set a few miles to the north around Tywyn.
I got into writing through roleplaying, however, so my early work was related to the kind of roleplaying game I was interested in. I wrote “high fantasy” when I was playing Dungeons & Dragons. I wrote a lot of superhero fiction when I was playing City of Heroes. I still loved the idea of a modern world with magic in it and I’ve been trying to write a novel based on this for a long time. As with any form of expression, practice is the key and I can look back on all the aborted attempts at books, and the more successful short stories, as steps along the path to the Thaumatology Series.
As of 2015, I have thrown in my lot with writing. After thirty years of being a computer programmer I am making enough money to quit the day job and write full time. Dreams, occasionally, come true. My favourite authors are Terry Pratchett, Susan Cooper, and (recently) Kim Harrison. Kim’s Hollows books were what finally spurred me to publish something, even if the trail to here came by way of Susan, back in school, several decades ago.
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July 5, 2021
I’m not usually a fan of ‘Superhero’ books, but this was different enough to make it really interesting. There were some minor irritations, the most annoying of which was the way the author made something so obvious that a two year old couldn't fail to spot it, but not one of the main characters noticed.
I would have given at least four stars right up to the last few dozen pages, then the author’s twist in the plot just left me stumped. I probably won’t be reading the next book in the series.
I would have given at least four stars right up to the last few dozen pages, then the author’s twist in the plot just left me stumped. I probably won’t be reading the next book in the series.
June 19, 2021
Just like all the othe….wait a minute
Starts like normal for this author. A bit of unnecessary body descriptions, strong female character, competent writing as usual. A somewhat predictable plot developing in somewhat predictable ways.
Then, right at the end, he changes the script. One scene, one interaction, and he altered the trajectory of the entire plot. In a way that opens up a lot of really interesting future plots. It changes what you ‘know’, but also calls into question how deep this could go.
It was unexpected, but was also totally obvious in hindsight. And changed the book/series from ‘meh’ to ‘more please!!’
Starts like normal for this author. A bit of unnecessary body descriptions, strong female character, competent writing as usual. A somewhat predictable plot developing in somewhat predictable ways.
Then, right at the end, he changes the script. One scene, one interaction, and he altered the trajectory of the entire plot. In a way that opens up a lot of really interesting future plots. It changes what you ‘know’, but also calls into question how deep this could go.
It was unexpected, but was also totally obvious in hindsight. And changed the book/series from ‘meh’ to ‘more please!!’
June 17, 2021
Great book!
Great first Titans book, a fitting new super heroes series to replace the old one! Post-apocalyptic world, super powers, mutating people’s and animals. Great book!
Great first Titans book, a fitting new super heroes series to replace the old one! Post-apocalyptic world, super powers, mutating people’s and animals. Great book!
June 18, 2021
It begins with an excellent twist on an Apocalypse theme. It continues in the typical Teasdale fashion of excellence. It seems to be the beginning of a new series and I say more, more, more.
July 1, 2021
Not bad
It's not a bad book but it's not as good as some of the Authors other books. I don't know if I will get book two it depends on the price.
It's not a bad book but it's not as good as some of the Authors other books. I don't know if I will get book two it depends on the price.
August 29, 2021
Another winner
More good story telling by Niall Teasdale with expected detail in characters and story line. Looking forward to a second volume.
More good story telling by Niall Teasdale with expected detail in characters and story line. Looking forward to a second volume.
July 3, 2021
Each one of Niall Teasdale books is an enjoyable read, Titan’s is no exception. Enjoyed it from start to finish and am looking forward to to a possible next instalment or the next book he writes.
October 7, 2021
A new series for Teasdale.
With Teasdale's other Superhero series coming to and end, Titans may well be its replacement. Set in a Post-Apocalyptic world after a vicious solar flair (IIRC) The crew of a Space exploration mission manages to return home to discover that nothing is as they left it.... oh and superpowers. Turns out weird stuff happens and some people have developed Super Powers among them our protagonist Mercy Garner.
Teasdales take on a Post Apocalyps setting isn't really a new one, with mutations, monsters and superpowers, but non the less provided plenty of interesting options. The story was a tad bit predictable at times, but as usual, the writing was good to excellent. What got me excited about this one was the start of a new series. With as vast open world to explore, and a host of superpowers to spice things up, I had a good time and I'm looking forward to a second book in this series.
With Teasdale's other Superhero series coming to and end, Titans may well be its replacement. Set in a Post-Apocalyptic world after a vicious solar flair (IIRC) The crew of a Space exploration mission manages to return home to discover that nothing is as they left it.... oh and superpowers. Turns out weird stuff happens and some people have developed Super Powers among them our protagonist Mercy Garner.
Teasdales take on a Post Apocalyps setting isn't really a new one, with mutations, monsters and superpowers, but non the less provided plenty of interesting options. The story was a tad bit predictable at times, but as usual, the writing was good to excellent. What got me excited about this one was the start of a new series. With as vast open world to explore, and a host of superpowers to spice things up, I had a good time and I'm looking forward to a second book in this series.
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