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Beyond Hades (The Prometheus Wars Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of The Prometheus Wars saga.

What if mythology isn't myth? The ancient Greeks told fabulously detailed stories involving unbelievable creatures - monsters dominating all tales from that time. Were they just highly imaginative, or was their inspiration from somewhere else?

Doctor Talbot Harrison, a professor in archeology, receives a phone call one day which will destroy everything he perceives as reality. His brother has been mysteriously killed and within moments the United States Military appear at his door, literally dragging him from his home. Thrown into a helicopter under intense armed guard, it doesn't take long until they are attacked by something which cannot possibly exist, something drawn to destroy the one man who can stop the beasts from a land beyond Hades.


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Beyond Hades by Luke Romyn

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"Mythology can be defined as the sacred history of humankind." - Gerald Hausman

Who is Wes and why is he entertaining?

Imagine a soldier able to face down the worst monsters from Greek mythology with a grin and a witty quip. Now, imagine he's Australian. Next, picture a soldier with unmatched skills who remains calm under pressure and a past shrouded in mystery.

That's Wes... but he's also much, much more.

Author Luke Romyn

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Luke Romyn is a full-time author with a background in international security. His first novel, The Dark Path, was published in 2009, and he lives in Northern Queensland, Australia, with his wife, Sarah, and various animals he calls family.

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Luke Romyn was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1975. His life since reads like something out of his novels: heavily entrenched in personal trauma, action, thrills, and adventure.

For over two decades, Luke has worked in the security industry; from bouncing in some of Australia's roughest pubs and nightclubs to protecting Mickey Mouse and the Disney crew from the overzealous jaws of tenacious toddlers. He's worked as bodyguard for celebrities internationally and chased feral pigs and snakes from jungle sets on Steven Spielberg productions.Luke has traveled the globe and spent time in some of the most amazing locations the world has to offer. 

This experience fuels the Australian writer's ever expansive imagination, and he pours it into his novels, combining fact with fiction, history with fantasy, delivering engrossing action-thrillers that leave fans gasping for more. Luke's quick wit has seen his social media following explode, and he is currently one of the most prolific social media celebrities in Australia, with several hundred thousand followers across the internet.

Publishing his first book, The Dark Path, in 2009 saw it voted in the top 10 horror novels of that year, even though Luke denies ever intending the novel to be classed as horror. Luke Romyn is now one of the most popular indie authors in the ever-growing eBook market and personally completes everything from cover art to final formatting, working tirelessly with editors so as to refine the best stories possible for his readers. The results are international bestsellers you're certain to love diving into. Hundreds of thousands of readers can't be wrong.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007TS4JQW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luke Romyn (November 25, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
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  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1980401950
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Luke Romyn is a USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author whose books have sold over 600,000 copies worldwide. With a background in international security, Luke’s books are high-octane fantasies, stretching the limits of human imagination from apocalyptic thrillers to psychic suspense to mythical adventure. Luke lives in Northern Queensland, Australia, with his wife, Sarah, and various animals he calls family.

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Customers enjoy this fantastical adventure for its clever use of mythology and diverse plot, with one review highlighting its strong lead character with a scientific sidekick. The book is an exhilarating read that grabs attention from the first few pages and keeps customers hooked throughout. While some customers find it fast-paced and brilliantly written, others note a slow start and poor grammar. The sci-fi content receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating the melding of science fiction and mythology while others find there's too little science fiction content.

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176 customers mention "Adventure"176 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the adventure in this book, praising its diverse plot and clever use of mythology throughout.

"...First, I'm a sucker for greek mythology. I study it and I write it into my own fiction. So naturally this book would peak my interest...." Read more

"...Recommendation: Good for action SciFi lovers who enjoy mythology. I rank books against others in the same genre." Read more

"...Romyn's thriller really is unbelievable with all of its fantastic imagery, but that's not a criticism...." Read more

"As other reviewers have pointed out, the action is fun and constant. The best thing I can say about this book is that it IS entertaining...." Read more

128 customers mention "Readability"120 positive8 negative

Customers find the book an awesome and exhilarating read, describing it as a good page turner.

"...This was an excellent read and frankly I can't wait to read more from the author." Read more

"...Still, if you are in it for the action, it remains a very good read...." Read more

"...from dimension to dimension make for a ride that leaves the reader both enthralled and perplexed...." Read more

"...Anyways! I still recommend it. It's a fun read and has a lot of entertaining value to it...." Read more

70 customers mention "Character development"53 positive17 negative

Customers find the characters interesting and easy to envision, with one customer particularly appreciating the strong lead character with a scientific sidekick.

"Luke Romyn has done it again,! In this thrilling novel his characters keep you so occupied as they move from world to world that the action simply..." Read more

"...I get that! I loved the military characters, the General, holding fast to his own agenda and not listening to the experts, the underlings, putting..." Read more

"...Fast paced - Broad range of characters - Greek mythology Weaknesses -..." Read more

"...The book is already rife with clichés: cookie-cutter characters, everyone "appears to be" or something is "seemingly", and the main character even..." Read more

57 customers mention "Entertainment value"57 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as a nonstop thrill that takes them on a wild ride, with one customer comparing it to a roller coaster.

"...Not this book. The opening starts with excitement as the US military becomes infinitely stupid and opens a rift into a world they should..." Read more

"...Smart, capable, charming to a point, with a smart twist of humor...." Read more

"...The best thing I can say about this book is that it IS entertaining. The whole time, I can easily picture this as fun, ScyFy movie kind of thing...." Read more

"...So, to not ruin all the fun of the book, that are several fun scenes in the book that take A LOT of imagination and there is a lot of different..." Read more

20 customers mention "Attention span"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, noting it grabs attention from the first few pages and keeps readers hooked throughout.

"...He is able to tap into your emotions: joy, fear, elation, jubilant, anxiety, sorrow ... the story keeps you turning the pages wondering what is..." Read more

"...It's exhausting and exhilarating at the same time...." Read more

"While not a huge sci-fi fan this book really caught and kept my attention...." Read more

"The story line was unique and interesting. It held my attention and was enjoyable to read. However, the prose had a childlike style...." Read more

58 customers mention "Pacing"34 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced and able to read it in a day, while others note a slow start and sketchy plot.

"...some suspension of disbelief is necessary but Romyn's storytelling is so fast-paced that it sucks you in and makes you believe the impossible...." Read more

"...Sorry, this book is not a great work of fiction, or even an average one. Yes, I will probably buy the sequel. Not sure why, just will." Read more

"...But what a fun time and a wild ride. The books breakneck pace kept me turning pages. I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending but it wasn’t bad or anything...." Read more

"A fast, fun, action-packed SF/F thriller with a solid basis in Greek mythology...." Read more

56 customers mention "Writing quality"35 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it brilliantly and well written, while others point out issues with poor grammar and bad language that detracts from the reading experience.

"...but different dimensions, different rules. The writing is quite engaging, almost a complete page turner, stay up until midnight type of book...." Read more

"...of victory, but after realizing what was REALLY going on, it makes ZERO sense. So I question the continuity just from that scene alone...." Read more

"...Kudos to Romyn for doing his research and laying out a comprehensive, if not completely accurate, portrayal of Greek mythology...." Read more

"...But this author is such an excellent writer that you also know you never want him to stop crafting his stories...." Read more

36 customers mention "Sci-fi content"18 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sci-fi elements in the book, with some appreciating the interesting premise and melding of science fiction, while others note there is very little science fiction content.

"...In addition to that, I was treated to elements of science fiction, with occurrences such as time travel and dimensional rifts, as well as non stop..." Read more

"...Sometimes the myths can be so misconstrued in fiction that it puts me off. Not this book...." Read more

"...That is an intriguing question and Romyn does an excellent job of bringing that mythology to life...." Read more

"...Inconsistencies..." Read more

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  • Michael Edwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Thrill Ride through Many Dimensions
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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    To call Luke Romyn's "Beyond Hades" a thrill ride would be an understatement. His mashup of Greek mythology and science fiction took me to so many dimensions in such a hurry that the only metaphor I can come up with is riding a roller coaster. It's quite a rush. When you close his book and the adventure is over, you may be left shaking your head and wondering, "What did I get myself into?"

    The first book in the "Prometheus Wars" series (not to be confused with the recent Ridley Scott movie), "Hades" tells the story of Talbot Harrison, an archeologist who must step in to help the U.S. military close a portal to another dimension opened by his brother Thomas, an expert in Greek mythology who disappeared through the gateway, before the mythical creatures of Greek lore enter our world and destroy it. Backed by a military rendered ineffective against giant monsters unleashed upon the Earth, Talbot embarks on a journey through multiple dimensions, from Atlantis to Mount Olympus to Tartarus, to close the portal between dimensions before they merge into one and humanity perishes. Talbot falls in with Wes, an almost superhuman Australian Special Armed Services commando with a good aim, quick wit, and vulgar tongue. Together they fight to save the world before the monsters do them in.

    The twists and turns in this story as it passes from dimension to dimension make for a ride that leaves the reader both enthralled and perplexed. The narrative left me in anticipation as it carried me through Romyn's universe as I wondered what or where Talbot would go next. The heavy reliance on mythological creatures and name spellings I had never heard of - such as "Kharon" instead of the more common spelling Charon - left me confused at times. Eventually, I figured it out like a roller coaster rider when the car pulls into the station. Kudos to Romyn for doing his research and laying out a comprehensive, if not completely accurate, portrayal of Greek mythology. I'm looking forward to finding out if he did the same for Norse myths in the follow-up, "Slaves of Valhalla."

    Romyn's thriller really is unbelievable with all of its fantastic imagery, but that's not a criticism. It's highly unlikely you will read about a garbage truck teleporter or a human putting Zeus in a chokehold in any other novel. Once you suspend belief, anything, including the transformation of Talbot from academic geek to warrior in mere days, is possible.

    I give this book 5 stars and highly recommend it with one caveat. If you're looking for anything other than a nonstop adrenaline rush akin to watching a bloody action-packed video game, be sure to check your bag at the door.
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  • Sunday S. Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Marrying SciFi and Mythology for a kick
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2012
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    The military opened up a doorway to what they hoped was a powerful weapon but which is a well of incredible beasts bent on destruction. Unable to fight off the evil coming through the doorway, they sends for the only man who can help them, Talbot Harrison. Why was Talbot's twin brother so important and after his death, why is Talbot so death defyingly important? It's because they can read the strange writing on the exotic equipment used to open the doorway as if it were English. Now Talbot is the only one who can close the doorway.
    Talbot is assigned a protector, an Aussie named Wes, who is incredibly talented in the ways of self defense and sometimes offense. Together they roam through different worlds, face down enemies and make friends, while trying to find the back door of the gateway. Little did they know that the one they have to trust is someone they absolutely cannot trust while their true enemy remains hidden for much of the book.
    If you are familiar with mythology, especially some of the more obscure tales, you will meet many of gods, beasts and men you know. Some of them will show up as different somehow, others will show up just as you remember them. Heracles, an old time favorite, doesn't disappoint in this story.

    My Take:
    This book does a fine job of marrying myths with science fiction. You will have little trouble 'believing' in the reality of the story (science fictionally speaking) once you get over the whole dimension traveling thing. Some of the things Talbot and Wes encounter are more than a little farfetched but different dimensions, different rules.
    The writing is quite engaging, almost a complete page turner, stay up until midnight type of book. Talbot manages to GROW within the story, something rare and is even rarer in an action story. This is a nice change from books that tell of the hardships a character goes through only to find the character is churned out just as he went in. Wes is the kind of warrior we find in our present day heros like Robert Downey Jr as Ironman. Smart, capable, charming to a point, with a smart twist of humor. (Readers should beware. Wes uses vulgar language!)
    The only weak points in this action packed scifi is the compression of time between worlds doesn't seem to work and the time travel dilemma at the end of the book comes up a little short. Still, if you are in it for the action, it remains a very good read. The writing is clean with enough description to take you into the story without distraction.

    Recommendation: Good for action SciFi lovers who enjoy mythology.

    I rank books against others in the same genre.
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  • SharlienT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of laughs too and some great unexpected twists
    Reviewed in Australia on December 11, 2015
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    Exciting and fast-paced and nearly impossible to put down!! Lots of laughs too and some great unexpected twists. Highly recommend if you want some great fantasy/action
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  • Yun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reise durch die griechische Mythologie
    Reviewed in Germany on September 17, 2014
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    - mal anders interpretiert. In diesem Buch wird man in einen Strudel übernatürlicher Ereignisse geworfen. Nach einem kurzen Prolog hat man nicht viel Zeit, sich an alles zu gewöhnen, einfach weil man dem Hauptcharakter folgt und diesem auch keine Zeit gelassen wird, denn die Zeit drängt! Dieser Roman bietet eine Mischung aus Stargate und griechischen Mythen, strotzt vor liebevoll geschriebenen Szenen und Charakteren, der Hauptcharakter zeigt während des Buchs eine gute Entwicklung. Kurzum, dieses Buch hat alles, was ein gutes Buch braucht. Weiter so!
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  • Shane KP O'Neill
    5.0 out of 5 stars On my signal, unleash Hell..
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2013
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    What if mythology isn't myth? The ancient Greeks told fabulously detailed stories involving unbelievable creatures - monsters dominating all tales from that time. Were they just highly imaginative, or was their inspiration from somewhere else?

    This is a question I have asked myself before too. I have long been a firm believer that where there is smoke there is fire. And in line with that I doubt all these creatures are things of myth. There has to be substance to the stories and a basis to the legends that have stood the test of time. Therefore I am grateful that someone has delved into this mythology and given us a fantastic story that will also stand the test of time. I studied ancient Greek history at university and love all areas of Greek mythology. Indeed it would not be inaccurate to say that of all the mythologies of all the civilisations in the world, current and extinct, none grab the attention quite the same way as that of the Greeks. Therefore, when I saw the title: Beyond Hades, I was already sucked in. But it is about what lies beyond the underworld of Greek mythology that we are dealing with here. Yes it is Tartarus.

    It would suffice to say that many know of Hades and the River Styx where Achilles' mother submerged him to make his body invincible, though forgetting the backs of his ankles.. the place the Greeks believed you went when you were dead. But Tartarus is the place where they sent the wicked to punish or imprison them. As you can imagine Zeus was responsible for sending all manner of hideous beast there.

    Enter Luke Romyn. He opens this world to us and educates us in depth at the horror that is Tartarus, the horror that dwells Beyond Hades. The US military has opened a gateway to this realm and unleashed these immensely powerful forces onto an unsuspecting world. The pace with which this guy writes is incredible, a real adrenalin rush. He throws us headfirst into his vision and delivers so many twists and turns at the speed of light, which never allows us a chance to take a moment to get our breath back.

    I absolutely love the way he incorporates the legends of Atlantis and blends it with new elements to the myth of Olympus and the role Zeus played in protecting the world over several millennia. The characters, real and mythical, have real depth and you can't help but care for them and experience their tribulations. It is a riveting and clever piece of fiction with too many twists to count that deserves global success. I reckon it will happen because the cream always reaches the top, in every aspect of life. The day some big shot movie producer reads this book, Luke Romyn will be a household name.
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  • MarkOne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea, pretty good execution
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2012
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    I enjoyed reading this book. The idea - Greek Mythology being based on misreported real events - is inventive and appealing. An approach not unlike the way that Bernard Cornwell looked at the Myths of King Arthur.

    The action flows along nicely with plenty of twists and turns. Yes, there were a few cliches and some stretching of coincidence, but it made for an enjoyable, undemanding read.

    The characters lacked development but, as the first book in a series, maybe that will come later. All in all, Beyond Hades is not great literature but serves very well as a way to pass the time.
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  • Gerrard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling from start to finish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2012
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    This is a thrill from the very onset, once started i couldn't put it down until i had finished and that for me is the mark of great writing, the story starts off at a great pace and maintains that till the very end, great characters who develop throughout the story and the plot itself is fantastic, i'm trying not to give away any details of the story itself but this is a must read, if you like Stephen King books you will love this, Luke Romyn takes you on a journey through several worlds introducing you to an endless stream of wonderous characters with non stop action and an epic battle what more could the reader wish for. Five stars all the way from me highly recommend in fact i have just purchased Luke Romyn's other 2 books and can't wait to get stuck in.
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