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In an era where Earth has become a distant painful memory, the descendants of those fortunate to have fled had taken with them more than just their lives memories and pain, war followed them. For the tragedy of Earth was but the first chapter in an ongoing struggle for dominance over the minds of Humanity. Mining bases have gone dark, squadrons of warships carry out wargames while the droning masses are fed a copious diet of propaganda. Beings beyond imagining, some pawns in this great game, are waiting for the coming collapse. As pieces move into place, whisper turns to rumor as thoughts become reality, zero hour approaches. In the chaos and mass confusion the Jupiter Sector orders the thawing of a young woman from stasis. It is her first day awake since the war. It is the year 2412, and nothing will be the same, again.

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 18, 2022

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Author 2 books17 followers
May 19, 2024
I just completed reading Jovian Eclipse. 

 I liked the writing style. The scenes were written with so much dense detailing!

I liked that the conversations were quite interesting in the
beginning. The dialogues were perfectly written which started building the
characters in the first Chapter. 

But in the further chapters from the second chapter, the conversations were not
that interesting.

In the beginning, I felt the words and sentences used were Meaningless, but
when read carefully each sentence had a powerful meaning. The creative way of
embedding a meaningful message inside a complex word impressed me. A
normal audience might find this book tough to read while a seasoned book
lover of this genre will find this book interesting. 

The concept of the story is complex, and the author could have tried to elaborate
it in a much easier and more engaging way. The pacing of the plot is too
fast and that fails the character to connect with the readers. 

The story could be more interesting if there were many relatable and surprising
elements. Everything in the plot was completely new, the emotions didn't work
well. I hope adding these elements will enhance the story quality.

I liked the Akuma character.

I think the author needs to make the hook line of this story much stronger.

Overall, the story could be written more interesting and engaging. Adding some
more emotions to the character could make the book worth reading. 
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May 18, 2024
Jovian Eclipse is a gripping sci-fi saga that masterfully explores the complexities of human survival and conflict in a distant future. Set in the year 2412, this novel transports readers to a universe where Earth's tragic history is merely a prelude to ongoing struggles for control and dominance.
The story begins with the thawing of a young woman from stasis, a moment that sets the tone for the entire book. As she awakens to a world engulfed in war, propaganda, and looming threats from unimaginable beings, the narrative unfolds with a relentless pace. The author does an exceptional job of depicting the dark, tense atmosphere of the Jupiter Sector, where mining bases mysteriously go dark and warships engage in wargames, all while society is manipulated by pervasive propaganda.
The characters are well-developed, particularly the protagonist, whose journey from stasis to reality is both poignant and thrilling. The plot is richly layered, weaving together themes of memory, pain, and the unyielding human spirit. The political intrigue and the subtle yet powerful influences of the "beings beyond imagining" add depth to the story, making it more than just a typical sci-fi novel.
One of the standout aspects of Jovian Eclipse is its ability to blend action with thought-provoking commentary on the nature of war and human resilience. The writing is sharp, the world-building is immersive, and the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat. As zero hour approaches, the stakes become incredibly high, leading to a climax that is both satisfying and thought-provoking.
For fans of science fiction and dystopian futures, Jovian Eclipse is a must-read. It's a powerful reminder of the enduring human struggle for survival and the perpetual quest for freedom, even in the darkest of times. Highly recommended!
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395 reviews21 followers
April 30, 2023
“A power rests within you, on day, and on that glorious day, you will shine with the brightness of the blazing sun.”

What would you do if you woke up in the year 2412, and everything you knew was no longer the same?

This book was so good! I came across a story that goes much further than a simple science fiction story.

"Jovian Eclipse" surprised me and a lot, I admit it’s stimulating, emotionally, nad complex, where we will find very well-developed anti-hero characters who will face various ethical dilemmas. The grim themes, the war, secret societies, the fight for control, inequality, are some of the elements that you will find. The pace of the story is great, it has less than 150 pages, but something is always happening.

The scientific, historical, and technological details in this dystopian world are very interesting because of the way they’re narrated, each one of these details is quite original, especially the way it describes the events after the Great Cataclysm.

I would calmly recommend it to everyone, especially if you are fans of this genre.
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Author 111 books59 followers
May 10, 2023
The world building in this book is phenomenal. I really enjoyed reading about how this future came about, and all the intricacies in the paradigm shift in society. It was so well detailed and the author did an amazing job at keeping it from sounding bland. In fact, it was my favorite part. Even the descriptions of the tech and how they came to be or how they functioned had me enthralled and hanging on every word.

That being said, this book does need another work-through, and for some reason the interactions between characters didn’t stick with me too well. Besides that, the author is great with descriptions and pulling a believable narrative to connect us with the futuristic tale he’s spinning.
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4 reviews2 followers
May 21, 2024
“Jovian Eclipse” is a very original dystopian and science fiction book, presenting us with a distant future where at some point the earth was destroyed in the Great Cataclysm. where our protagonist has been preserved for several centuries, Motasuki, now renamed Akuma, struggles with her lost memories of her and the traumatic past she left behind, seeking to adapt to this new life and secrets.

The futuristic setting is fantastic, with its advanced technology and social structure, is another level, the action is also present, so you never get bored. The pages fly by and the twist plots will not be missing. 100% recommended.
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