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Hellscape: The Fifth Horseman Kindle Edition

by Samantha Nocera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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Civilization's twilight approaches, with none aware of the impending peril. What if the savior of the human species was not Jewish, Christian or Muslim? What if he was not even a good man? Spanning decades, the tale of the life of Julian Andreas Würger carries him from child to man to monster to king, the subject of a bitter prophecy which he knows he cannot hope to evade. In him are commingled both hope and horror, truth and terror, and all that he touches is forever changed. Violence brings forth violence; how then can peace prevail, in this, the End of Days? St. John of Patmos wrote of a cycle's ending. Hellscape: the Fifth Horseman speaks of the final portent, of that which even St. John could not bear to write. For all that lives must one day die, and the hubris of mankind must be razed to its foundations for order to rise anew from chaos and fire.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NAPEFX2
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1956 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1020 pages
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Pat Burroughs
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterful debut.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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This book is an absolutely stellar first novel, and I look forward to many more from Samantha.

Hellscape: The Fifth Horseman is horror. But it is not solely cosmic horror, nor does it attempt to shock the reader with disgust -- its horror is that of existence, of the cruelty of people and the universe, woven into a narrative that is at once bleak and triumphant. Yes, this book for all its darkness and despair, is indeed triumphant. Its narrative presents absolute adversity, and its characters are steadfast in its face of the horrors presented. Not always without their own horrors in the face of horror -- theirs is a cruel world and they are cruel in return, but it is tempered by discipline and empathy.

I could write for hours, I think, and not say all I have to say about this book. I know I need to read it a second time, so engrossed I was the first time through that I am sure a more careful reading would reveal things I was too impatient to realise for wanting more, always more. The author weaves science, myth, magick, and mysticism in a way few authors I know can. Her character's flaws are human flaws, and they are realer to me than some people I know for the reading. The depth of spirit the book displays, of not one but many faiths, is something this world could easily do with more of. The amount of research that went into it, as one who has studied many of the subjects this work touches on, is astonishing.

I could say many other things about this book. What I can't say is whether you will like it or abhor it, though I do not think anyone could maintain a neutral opinion of it.

For myself, it has earned a place on my shelf next to the other works I find truly precious, as soon as the hardcover is available.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the Fifth Horseman has to be one of the best books I've read in a very
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017
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Hellscape: the Fifth Horseman has to be one of the best books I've read in a very, very long time. From page one, it grasped my attention and would not let go; I spent a week in bed, doing nothing but nursing my newborn, enthralled by every single word from the first page to the last. I have recommended it to at least three or four other people, and they seem to enjoy it thus far as well. The author's writing style is reminiscent, in my mind, of R. A. Salvatore, Raymond Feist, or George R. R. Martin. Each scene is well flushed out, and although the book seems to end openly, indicating the furthering of a series, not a single piece of the story thus far leaves the reader with that feeling of being pissed off because there are more questions than answers. Now, the volume may seem exceedingly long, but if you are one that enjoys lengthier authors such as Martin, King, or Tolkein, but with a post-apocalyptic horror pull (think Red Dawn meets The Walking Dead meets Stephen King on a nice day meets everyone's worst nightmares about Trump), then this book is definitely the book for you. Heck, who am I kidding? Even if you hate all of that stuff, pick it up anyway. It's worth the $4.77 gamble, and we all know you've gambled more for less guarantee.
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WhiteWolf
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent novel. It grabs you from page 1
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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This is an excellent novel. It grabs you from page 1, sets you running, and doesn't ever let go. The plot development and character development is masterfully done. The author has clearly done her research, and the characters each have life and personalities of their own. Each one feels like their own living individual, and the tale and world they are part of comes to life as well. This is a well written, gripping tale. I would highly reccommend it to anyone who enjoys reading in this genre - and that's coming from someone who normally does not enjoy this genre. I look forward to more from this writer in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Story like a fine aged bottle of Scotch...bitter at first with a smoky fascinating flavor.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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This book is like a fine 12-year Old Scotch. Its taste is not for everyone, and if you hate plotlines with dark themes and prefer plotlines with fluffy bunnies, drop it.

For those willing to invest the time in this read, however, they will find a work that surpasses Stephen King's The Dark Tower in its sheer, grand scope and fascinating characterizations. I don't know if I'd want to share the same room with the tale's protagonist or not, but his coming-of-age tale in a time leading up to a sheer apocalypse, the nuclear war all of us baby boomers feared, is a gripping one that you won't be able to pull yourself away from after 100 pages or so. The buildup is slow, but it leads to punch after punch in the gut.

This story is a masterpiece. If you have the time and inclination to invest in this tale, BUY IT! REALLY!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018
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A well written and captivating page turner.
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K.Manis
5.0 out of 5 stars Grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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Hellscape: The Fifth Horesman. This book is not in the genre that I normally like to read, but I thought I would give it a try. From the first page it grabbed me by the throat and never let go till the end. It is a rollercoaster ride of action and emotions. I have read this book and had a hard time putting it down. It is written in such a way that it sits in the "what if" category of life. This could happen and hopefully it doesn't. You will go through a gamut of emotions from saddness, anger, fear, laughter and shock. If you want a good read that isn't like a lot of other books then this is the book for you.
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Nancy Wyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Impossible to put down
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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It's a joy to read. The world around me disappears and I am sucked into the world of Julian and the people in his world. I never want to put it down but sadly the real world calls and I must answer. I look forward to the quiet moments at night when I can pick up the book again and join Julian's world. I find myself drawn in by the protaganist and at the same time I want him to stop before it's too late.

The author has taken her first tentative flight and it's stunning. As she strenghtens her wings her flight into the world of fiction and fantasy will only become more amazing to behold. I only wish she had started writing earlier. I can't wait to see where she takes me next. I await more books by her with baited breath and will follow her, willingly, wherever she takes me with them if she choses to write more of them. I hope she does. Her talent must be shared. The world will be a sadder place if she hides it away.
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Noah
2.0 out of 5 stars but the rushed ending left me disappointed in having trudged through the often repetitive prose
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2017
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I was intrigued by the premise, but the rushed ending left me disappointed in having trudged through the often repetitive prose.
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MrsC
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic first offering from an Author worth keeping an eye on.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2017
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This book is immense, the story grips you as soon as you put eyes on the words, i couldn't put it down.
The authors use of language takes you on Julians journey and makes you live his life along with him, and even though he definitely isn't a good man, you will find yourself rooting for him through even the worst of his deeds.
S.Nocera creates a compelling world and offers nothing less than realism with just a touch of fantasy, but not so much that it will stop this very believable tale from striking at your very heart.
Wonderful, moving, gripping.
Brilliant!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2018
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I really enjoyed this book. It's meaty and you get a lot of bang for your buck! I loved getting to learn and grow with Julian as he grew from childhood to adulthood and all of the things that took place in between.
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Harley Quim
2.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't finish this book
Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2017
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This is the first book I've ever abandoned without finishing. Before I'd even gotten halfway there was sexism, slut shaming, fat shaming, terrible representations of BDSM, abusive and controlling behaviour FROM Julian, some really homophobic remarks, use of gendered slurs where it's not necessary and the racial stereotyping is pretty gross.

All of the female characters I've read so far have been fluff. They have no substance, no character progression and could be replaced with a lamp and still not have any impact on the story. They all need rescuing and saving by Julian time and time again and it's just tiring waiting for a strong, relevant female character who doesn't squeal or cry at every little thing. Maybe there is one later in the book but I got to the part where he marries Fereshte and I'm just so done.

I fully understand that Julian isn't meant to be some loveable cuddly fuzzy hero. He's meant to be a bit of an anti-hero with the way he acts but his friends just let him get away with some pretty horrible behaviour (I'm talking about his controlling attitude towards women, not his choices in killing people). They don't address it or take him in hand even when he's still young.

The story was compelling overall but I just couldn't make it through the book with the above things grating on me at every turn.
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