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Dark Redemption (A Shattered World Novel): Contractors: Book One
Some heroes and villains are not born. They ascend.
They are the cursed, the disowned, and the outcasts of the human and Shattered worlds. The boogeymen in the dark. They are seers.
After his family was slaughtered by two monsters made from the darkest of nightmares, Logan Blake became a seer, a human who was affected by a strong magical presence early in life. He now works as a contractor, a mercenary working in the Shattered Community.
Now with his only ally, a forbidden elf-mage hybrid named Samantha, he is offered a contract that threatens the future of the Shattered World. With enemies hiding in the shadows, will his skills and abilities thrust him into his destiny, or will echoes of the past be his downfall?
Find out in Dark Redemption-A Shattered World Novel
If you enjoy villains to heroes, a strong male and female duo, plenty of action, and just a hint of magical conspiracy with your Urban-Fantasy, then you will love the Shattered World.
They are the cursed, the disowned, and the outcasts of the human and Shattered worlds. The boogeymen in the dark. They are seers.
After his family was slaughtered by two monsters made from the darkest of nightmares, Logan Blake became a seer, a human who was affected by a strong magical presence early in life. He now works as a contractor, a mercenary working in the Shattered Community.
Now with his only ally, a forbidden elf-mage hybrid named Samantha, he is offered a contract that threatens the future of the Shattered World. With enemies hiding in the shadows, will his skills and abilities thrust him into his destiny, or will echoes of the past be his downfall?
Find out in Dark Redemption-A Shattered World Novel
If you enjoy villains to heroes, a strong male and female duo, plenty of action, and just a hint of magical conspiracy with your Urban-Fantasy, then you will love the Shattered World.
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Published July 22, 2022
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November 11, 2022
Story: ****
Performance: ***
Looking forward to the next installment.
This looks like the first story set in the Shattered Worlds and followed a pair of “Contractors” tasked with a “delivery” to give of a travelogue of sorts through the Shattered Words … which appear to be parallel dimensions where the shattered beings (magic folk) live. There are six (6) types of shattered: Fae, Shifters, Mages, Vampires, god[ling]s and Demons and I found each very interesting. So too was the idea that the veil responsible for keeping humans (norms) and shattered apart was created by none other than Merlin. World-building +1 *
The story itself alternated between flashbacks to fill in the backstory of the two (2) protagonists: Logan (seer/changeling) and Sam (outlaw/hybrid fae) working as contractors (seems like a cross between messenger and fixer). Seers are basically human hybrids (human/shattered) who seem to have slipped through the cracks of Merlin’s treaty limits, so they are frequently indentured (aka enslaved) to one shattered faction or another. Logan is currently free, after escaping from the “Institute” that created him … adding another group to his revenge “list.” Seers ascend through the power of a shattered and “spiritually” bound with a shattered soul? spirit? something. Under extreme conditions (threat of death), Seers will manifest additional abilities … making them monsters of a sort (reminded me of the heroes tv show). Except Logan is no typical seer ...
Ok … the downside: the narration was a little too forced and came across unnatural (just a touch better than having Alexa read it). The prose/storyline itself was a bit mechanical, but not bad for what appears to be a debut effort. On the plus side, the author did not make any of the mistakes that I often find in first efforts either … so props for that.
I was given this free advance review/listener copy (ARC) audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Performance: ***
Looking forward to the next installment.
This looks like the first story set in the Shattered Worlds and followed a pair of “Contractors” tasked with a “delivery” to give of a travelogue of sorts through the Shattered Words … which appear to be parallel dimensions where the shattered beings (magic folk) live. There are six (6) types of shattered: Fae, Shifters, Mages, Vampires, god[ling]s and Demons and I found each very interesting. So too was the idea that the veil responsible for keeping humans (norms) and shattered apart was created by none other than Merlin. World-building +1 *
The story itself alternated between flashbacks to fill in the backstory of the two (2) protagonists: Logan (seer/changeling) and Sam (outlaw/hybrid fae) working as contractors (seems like a cross between messenger and fixer). Seers are basically human hybrids (human/shattered) who seem to have slipped through the cracks of Merlin’s treaty limits, so they are frequently indentured (aka enslaved) to one shattered faction or another. Logan is currently free, after escaping from the “Institute” that created him … adding another group to his revenge “list.” Seers ascend through the power of a shattered and “spiritually” bound with a shattered soul? spirit? something. Under extreme conditions (threat of death), Seers will manifest additional abilities … making them monsters of a sort (reminded me of the heroes tv show). Except Logan is no typical seer ...
Ok … the downside: the narration was a little too forced and came across unnatural (just a touch better than having Alexa read it). The prose/storyline itself was a bit mechanical, but not bad for what appears to be a debut effort. On the plus side, the author did not make any of the mistakes that I often find in first efforts either … so props for that.
I was given this free advance review/listener copy (ARC) audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
#DarkRedemption #ShatteredWorldContractors #FreeAudiobookCodes #KindleUnlimited
August 5, 2022
In Dark Redemption, Justin Miles explores the rigors of the Shattered World through the experiences of Logan and Sam--two contractors with questionable methods. Don't let that sentence fool you, these two aren't your average anti-heroes, they have excellent depth. Each has a mysterious and tragic past that still produces struggles in their present.
The story is essentially a travel log, our protagonists must deliver a package, but it seems the whole world (or worlds!) is out to stop them. The story is well-paced and will constantly keep you on the edge of your seat.
The story is essentially a travel log, our protagonists must deliver a package, but it seems the whole world (or worlds!) is out to stop them. The story is well-paced and will constantly keep you on the edge of your seat.
March 2, 2023
A good gateway into magical Urban Fantasy
A lot to absorb in this first book of the series, with Logan and his friend Sam entrusted with an important contracted journey that sees the mystical duo having to utilise all their power and street smarts to be one step ahead of all adversaries along the way, with some insight into how Logan came to be the person he is today thrown in. For fans of fantastical elements thrown into a post-modern setting
A lot to absorb in this first book of the series, with Logan and his friend Sam entrusted with an important contracted journey that sees the mystical duo having to utilise all their power and street smarts to be one step ahead of all adversaries along the way, with some insight into how Logan came to be the person he is today thrown in. For fans of fantastical elements thrown into a post-modern setting
March 14, 2023
Audiobook: I liked this story for the action and character development. I could have done without the multiple trips back in time for a character’s history; would rather start early and leap forward in time (personal preference). The narrator did a good job with making the story come alive. I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
February 17, 2023
This book is action packed with very little downtime. I liked the way the author threw in chapters of the MC's past every so often. It helped you look ahead. The conclusion closed the story and left you wanting more. I did have a hard time getting adjusted to the narrator's voice.
October 7, 2023
Over descriptive….43 pgs 75% is descriptions 25% of actual action or plot. Quite boring…this is straight up guy fiction….so zero spice….lots of mansplaining….except for the seer stuff with multiple personalities. Bored to tears
September 25, 2023
Couldn't put it down
I'm glad to see a new author on the scene. The world building was on point and the characters were interesting. Look forward to the next one
I'm glad to see a new author on the scene. The world building was on point and the characters were interesting. Look forward to the next one
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