The Earth's True Children
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1482372118 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 284 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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":)" according to Sara Knight. Classical Greece has never felt so alive in this fantastic read from a new author. 'The Earth's True Children' examines humanity at its best and its worst. Greek mythology has always held a special place in my heart right along with fairy tales and folklore. Author Richard Cubitt has created an in depth world that has both intrigue and drama. A well written, exciting story that had me sucked in from the beginning.. A Greek tragedy. The Wizard of Oz I am continually astounded by the depth of literary talent around the world and Cubitt is no exception. He has crafted a wonderful story full of rich descriptive writing and must surely have lived a previous life in ancient Greece to have been able to do it.. "Earths True Children" according to Amazon Customer. When I ordered this book it was free I downloaded it on my android app. It would not open something about the frame format. if it downloaded why would it not work now I have a book I cant read .
The Earth’s True Children is a mythical tragedy featuring an element of science fiction/fantasy. A great conflict looms that could reshape the world entirely At once an intimate and epic study of power, set in a time akin to the ancient Greek era, 'The Earth's True Children' examines humanity at its best and at its worst. Hylax, the son of Heracon – the late but still revered pioneer of the city – has grown tired of government and seeks a simple life. Founded by a group of separatists who have become disenchanted with the decadence rife in the other six great northern city-states of the world, the citizens of Anaxagorus pride themselves on their crusade for knowledge and moral adherence. Warning: This is NOT a book for children.. Meanwhile, an age-old species has emerged from the confines of the earth. They have seen the future and know where man’s corrupting and insatiable desire to plunder i
The author has a real zest for written English, which carries the reader along on a tidal wave of inventive energy. The Earth's True Children is a quite extraordinary work of fiction. The writing is outstanding. It's a delight to read and I recommend it highly to those who like fiction that dares to drive off the beaten track.' - Jill De Laat, Melrose Books.. On the one hand it is a pseudo-historical novel, a complex story of political intrigue and murder in a fictionalized Greek city state; on the other hand it is a work of apocalyptic science fiction