Always and forever the Gods had guarded the universe. Using their time travelling technology and vast intelligence they kept the peace.They were benevolent and kind, unselfish and noble, trusted to ensure the planets and all their numerous species were protected.Until one day they weren’t, and they didn’t.Note to readers: This novella is a companion book to the ‘Sorrow’ series and gives a deeper … didn’t.
Note to readers:
This novella is a companion book to the ‘Sorrow’ series and gives a deeper understanding of the background of the Aliens who Sorrow fights in the battles for the 12 planets.
The Sorrow series can be read as a stand-alone series, or as a spin-off from the Scarab series.
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Sorrow Series:
While NOT necessary, I recommend reading the Scarab Series before reading the Sorrow Series. Ms. Allan is so entertaining, that reading everything just gives more meaning and depth to all the books since the foundations, the characters and the storylines start developing from the first book.
The Gods of Time – I read this novella before I read Sorrow’s Sin, the first book of the Sorrow Series. In a way, I think it made more sense when I was reading Sorrow’s Sin, but the author was clear about many things, that maybe her order of reading Sorrow first was the best route of reading. Interesting storylines with a good blend of fantasy, urban fiction and science fiction. Ms. Allan has taken a worn subject and made the pieces into an original story. That’s what’s so great about her writing. You think you’ll get the same old, same old, but find you have twists and turns and developments not seen in other books. Of course, her variety of characters, the range of emotions and the vivid descriptions leave clear images of everything that happens. If I say anymore, I’ll end up doing spoilers, which I hate book reports when they should be book reviews. 5*
Sorrow’s Sin #1- This is better than Scarab, which is an excellent series by the way. Fast paced, action packed with interesting, well thought out storylines that keeps the reader immersed in the pages. The vivid descriptions and the imagination of the author keeps adding to the depth of the story. The variety of characters, some known from the Scarab series, run the gamut of personalities and emotions. There are some really nasty folk residing in these pages. There are bits and pieces of real history well blended with fantasy, urban fiction and science fiction. While the story is complete, there is the introduction to the next book, which does leave the reader wanting to know what happens next. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
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Scarab
Scarab: Falling Through Time – It’s been a long time since I read a book like this. Funny, entertaining, intriguing; all while a good story is being told. This is a well written time travel story with it’s own little spin. The characters are developed, but don’t expect realistic dialog. We’ve got Ancient Egyptian that has modern English translations. But this is some of what makes this story funny.
There is a dark side in this story with trying to keep the magical scarab safe and the some of the main characters alive. The reader expects certain things, which the plot delivers but it’s how to survive the bad things that is intriguing. I enjoyed this book immensely and have the next book lined up to read. I enjoyed this author’s work and contacted her for ARCs. 5*
Scarab 2: Fighting Time – Cliffhanger. The story continues with more intrigue, romance and all kinds of “out of the pan and into the fire”. Well written, still with humor but a lot more darkness in this book. More secrets are discovered and more information found and betrayals abound. The pages fly by with action, suspense and romance. These books are full of personality. 5*
Scarab 3: The Chains of Time – Hang on for a ride; this is a more action packed, adventure filled story; concluding the series. Well written, with humor, along with a gamut of emotions; this story keeps the reader glued to the pages with author’s ability to describe scenes, emotions, places, etc. This has been an intriguing, suspenseful, romantic trip through the centuries and then some. 5*
All three books are full of personality and it’s difficult to put them down, even momentarily. I’ve never been disappointed by this author’s work and I’m glad I contacted her to review her books.
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