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Relic
Ancient monuments built for the gods
Structures modern engineering can’t replicate
Mysteries still unsolved today
Legends science can’t refute
Secrets hidden from civilisation
… and a world which is now fighting back
In 2056, there are over 9 billion souls inhabiting the Earth.
But how many will survive for 2057...?
Sixteen-year-old Rhyllien Ellis disappeared after witnessing her father’s brutal murder. Thirty-seven years pass before she awakens, unchanged, in a crystal cave deep within the Amazon.
Haunted by strange visions, she’s burdened with an insurmountable task: to save as many lives as possible with a cache of powerful crystals.
Spreading across the world, a mysterious sickness has killed thousands.
Any delay means more deaths.
In a world run by corporations, Rhyllien surviving the sickness means she knows of a remedy. Or she is the cure?
Either way, she’s worth billions... Alive. Or dead.
“Lively characters and fast-paced action set in a corporate-run future: a dynamic series kicks off with a bang!” Peter J Aldin, author of Third Contact & Eventide
From the author:
The Death Wave Chronicles is a blend of mythology and ‘weird science’, fringe science and pseudoscience. Throughout the storyline — more so in some novels than others — I will touch on subjects such as Gaia myth, Earth chakras, the power of crystals, ley lines/earth energy grid, druidism, UFO’s, aliens ... even Atlantis.
I hope you enjoy the read.
Structures modern engineering can’t replicate
Mysteries still unsolved today
Legends science can’t refute
Secrets hidden from civilisation
… and a world which is now fighting back
In 2056, there are over 9 billion souls inhabiting the Earth.
But how many will survive for 2057...?
Sixteen-year-old Rhyllien Ellis disappeared after witnessing her father’s brutal murder. Thirty-seven years pass before she awakens, unchanged, in a crystal cave deep within the Amazon.
Haunted by strange visions, she’s burdened with an insurmountable task: to save as many lives as possible with a cache of powerful crystals.
Spreading across the world, a mysterious sickness has killed thousands.
Any delay means more deaths.
In a world run by corporations, Rhyllien surviving the sickness means she knows of a remedy. Or she is the cure?
Either way, she’s worth billions... Alive. Or dead.
“Lively characters and fast-paced action set in a corporate-run future: a dynamic series kicks off with a bang!” Peter J Aldin, author of Third Contact & Eventide
From the author:
The Death Wave Chronicles is a blend of mythology and ‘weird science’, fringe science and pseudoscience. Throughout the storyline — more so in some novels than others — I will touch on subjects such as Gaia myth, Earth chakras, the power of crystals, ley lines/earth energy grid, druidism, UFO’s, aliens ... even Atlantis.
I hope you enjoy the read.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 10, 2021
About the author
Andre Jones
8 books13 followersI am an Australian-born science fiction and fantasy author based in southern France, and the creator of two original fictional universes: The Seven Portals and Death Wave Chronicles.
My novels combine expansive worldbuilding, complex characters, mythology, ancient mysteries and speculative science, creating interconnected stories with the scope for cinematic and episodic storytelling.
The Seven Portals is an epic science-fantasy adventure spanning alien worlds, extraordinary civilisations, ancient prophecies and the mysteries of time and space.
Death Wave Chronicles is a contemporary science-fiction thriller series exploring humanitys origins, ancient civilisations, extraterrestrial intervention and an approaching global catastrophe.
Both series offer extensive characters, settings and storylines with potential for adaptation into film or television.
Alongside writing, I independently publish through Alien Press, with my novels available internationally in print, digital and audiobook formats.
Having spent years developing these fictional worlds, I am particularly interested in connecting with producers, literary managers, screenwriters and creative professionals involved in adapting original fiction for the screen.
My novels combine expansive worldbuilding, complex characters, mythology, ancient mysteries and speculative science, creating interconnected stories with the scope for cinematic and episodic storytelling.
The Seven Portals is an epic science-fantasy adventure spanning alien worlds, extraordinary civilisations, ancient prophecies and the mysteries of time and space.
Death Wave Chronicles is a contemporary science-fiction thriller series exploring humanitys origins, ancient civilisations, extraterrestrial intervention and an approaching global catastrophe.
Both series offer extensive characters, settings and storylines with potential for adaptation into film or television.
Alongside writing, I independently publish through Alien Press, with my novels available internationally in print, digital and audiobook formats.
Having spent years developing these fictional worlds, I am particularly interested in connecting with producers, literary managers, screenwriters and creative professionals involved in adapting original fiction for the screen.
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September 19, 2021
The first thing I noticed about Relic was the smooth set up of the scenes. The pacing was great, nearly mathematical in the precise way things hit the exact moment of full impact. The plot moved like a well-oiled, futuristic car.
The dialog, using the same analogy, was fine-tuned. It purred, and was never obtrusive. Some of it really brought the story to life. The main character, became even stronger when her role was downplayed:
"'Can’t I just be a kid?” Rhyll grumbled.'" Throughout the book, she is anything but just a kid. It became highly appropriate for her to "pick up the pain of others" as part of her powers. When the healing of the characters began, her premonitions were used as a fantastic bridge in connecting the moving parts of the plot.
The only downside? It would have been great to see a few chapters/scenes in Dan's pov.
The scene that brought Rhyll to the location to replace the disc into the crystal bed was the best example of suspension of disbelief I've seen in a while. It was beautiful.
A great read.
The dialog, using the same analogy, was fine-tuned. It purred, and was never obtrusive. Some of it really brought the story to life. The main character, became even stronger when her role was downplayed:
"'Can’t I just be a kid?” Rhyll grumbled.'" Throughout the book, she is anything but just a kid. It became highly appropriate for her to "pick up the pain of others" as part of her powers. When the healing of the characters began, her premonitions were used as a fantastic bridge in connecting the moving parts of the plot.
The only downside? It would have been great to see a few chapters/scenes in Dan's pov.
The scene that brought Rhyll to the location to replace the disc into the crystal bed was the best example of suspension of disbelief I've seen in a while. It was beautiful.
A great read.
July 22, 2025
A fantastic start to the Death Wave Chronicles which is so far a super awesome sci-fi series. Action packed from the start, with a fabulous young female character and great side characters, treasure hunting, and a awesome plague! Honestly a plague is one of the best things I can find in a book, give me more!
This is another great series by Andre Jones, that I definitely will keep on reading. There was never a dull moment with all the action, adventure and great characters thrown into the madness of the world. You follow one young female adult that is the main protagonist here, while you also get some side povs masterfully written between her povs.
This is a series for you if you love - Indiana Jones, National Treasure, Shelter by Harlan Coben and Zelda Breath of the Wild.
Highly recommend reading this, as I had a ton of fun and it just keeps getting better and better the longer you get into the book.
This is another great series by Andre Jones, that I definitely will keep on reading. There was never a dull moment with all the action, adventure and great characters thrown into the madness of the world. You follow one young female adult that is the main protagonist here, while you also get some side povs masterfully written between her povs.
This is a series for you if you love - Indiana Jones, National Treasure, Shelter by Harlan Coben and Zelda Breath of the Wild.
Highly recommend reading this, as I had a ton of fun and it just keeps getting better and better the longer you get into the book.
February 8, 2024
I recently acquired this book at a book event, and having a limited budget, I'm always careful with my purchases. The cover stopped me in my tracks, and after reading the blurb, I was confident I'd made a good choice.
The good news is, I wasn't wrong. Full of action, a 16 year old girl wakes up after a long nap, and when I mean long, I'm talking 37 years. Adjusting to a world that has changed greatly, Rhyll finds herself constantly on the run, but makes new acquaintances on the way. Added to this is a mysterious virus that wipes out whole villages, but those with a genuine connection with nature possess some type of immunity.
I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing. Between action scenes, the story allows the reader to breathe for a while, as the characters try and figure out who and what is behind everything taking place. Looking forward to reading books 2 and 3 in this series.
The good news is, I wasn't wrong. Full of action, a 16 year old girl wakes up after a long nap, and when I mean long, I'm talking 37 years. Adjusting to a world that has changed greatly, Rhyll finds herself constantly on the run, but makes new acquaintances on the way. Added to this is a mysterious virus that wipes out whole villages, but those with a genuine connection with nature possess some type of immunity.
I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing. Between action scenes, the story allows the reader to breathe for a while, as the characters try and figure out who and what is behind everything taking place. Looking forward to reading books 2 and 3 in this series.
December 10, 2023
Brilliant - Look at the rest of the series!!
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