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Pearseus Bundle: The Complete Pearseus Sci-fi/Fantasy Series Kindle Edition

by Nicholas C. Rossis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

Fantasy is more than dragons


A scared boy on a new planet. A father who has failed at his most basic duty: to keep his children safe. And a ruler who struggles to save her world, the only way she knows how: through cold-blooded cruelty.

Three hundred years after humans crash-land on Pearseus, long-forgotten wars and whispered prophecies become chilling reality.

Which is more important: reuniting your family, avenging evil, or preventing humanity's extinction?

This bundle includes all books from the best-selling sci-fi fantasy series, voted as one of the 100 Indie books you should read before you die, plus bonus material.

"A creative and unforgettable series that will one day become a gem among sci-fi fantasy books."
~ Janice Spina
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    July 17, 2014
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"I really can't think of another series that tied the world of fantasy and scifi together so well since Pern."
- Joseph Long

"What I loved about these three books was the author's ability to weave in ancient Greek myths,cultural and historic influences; it felt like ancient Greece, complete with warring city-states, but set on a far-away planet."
- Catherine Mackay

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Politics. Murder. Betrayal.

Loosely based on the 5th BC Persian Wars, Pearseus mixes science fiction with epic fantasy and paranormal elements. From a grieving father who faces his darkest choice between revenge and honoring his vows, to a terrified boy struggling to find his way home, our heroes must overcome politics, murder, and betrayal as they become ever more embroiled in a war against an ancient enemy. A war that threatens to destroy the whole of humanity.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LX9UUIY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services; 2nd edition (July 17, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1394 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Nicholas C. Rossis

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Nicholas C. Rossis lives to write and does so from his cottage on the edge of a magical forest in Athens, Greece. When not composing epic fantasies, children’s books, or short sci-fi stories, he chats with fans and colleagues, writes blog posts, and enjoys the antics of his dog, cat, and young daughter, all of whom claim his lap as home. His books have won numerous awards, including the prestigious IBBY Award (Greece).

In addition to his best-selling sci-fi fantasy series, Pearseus, he writes short science fiction/speculative fiction stories, many of which have appeared in various collections and anthologies. These include Infinite Waters, which was voted one of the best 50 Indie books of the year.

What readers are saying about Nick's fantasies:

"Most avid readers still have books from their childhood which they read over and over again. 'Runaway Smile' has joined the list."

"From the very first sentence I realized I was not reading a book, I was going on an adventure."

"Each story is like watching an old episode of the Twilight Zone."

For more on Nick or just to chat, visit him on http://bit.ly/1G79bQS

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Customers find this sci-fi/fantasy series to be an unforgettable read that balances well between science fiction and fantasy elements. They enjoy the characters and appreciate the cultural aspects, with one review specifically mentioning how it deals with alien cultures.

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7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series highly readable, describing it as an unforgettable series that takes readers on a non-stop adventure, with one customer noting it has something for everyone.

"An OK read. This means I finished it but it took a long time. The bad guys got away with too much for too long...." Read more

"Good read I enjoyed my time with this book." Read more

"...and intrigue, and hatred, and betrayal ... just overall a really entertaining read. I can't wait to find out what happens next" Read more

"...The characters felt vivid and memorable, including the creepy and scary Fallen, the honourable general, Parad and the enigmatic First are only some..." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with its balanced blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, and one customer notes how the action scenes are interspersed with unhurried moments.

"...The sweep of the story is epic in nature and new people, beings, information, technology, and weapons routinely come into play, modifying the scope..." Read more

"...The bad guys got away with too much for too long. The storyline started out OK (spaceship crashes on planet; survival and adaption begins) but it..." Read more

"...The set-up for the story is just so cool -- a spaceship crash lands on a terraformed alien planet, and then a few hundred years later they've lost..." Read more

"...tragedy, memorable characters both the good and the bad, an exciting writing style that never bores and has very few editing errors, a complex and..." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how it chronicles the feats of four protagonists.

"The Pearseus trilogy is an epic adventure that chronicles the feats of four protagonists that become embroiled in the complex political and..." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the characters, and the multiple POVs were great for getting into everyone's heads...." Read more

"...The characters felt vivid and memorable, including the creepy and scary Fallen, the honourable general, Parad and the enigmatic First are only some..." Read more

"...was even more action filled than the first with a myriad of wonderfully defined characters even the evil ones were fascinating...." Read more

3 customers mention "Culture"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cultural aspects of the book, with one mentioning how it deals with alien cultures.

"...gives the current nations of the globe distinct political and cultural identities with a realistic smattering of political maneuverings, back-door..." Read more

"...three books was the author's ability to weave in ancient Greek mythos,cultural and historic influences; it felt like ancient Greece, complete with..." Read more

"...compete for supremacy, struggle with survival, deal with alien cultures, face personal trials and wonder what life is really about...." Read more

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  • D. W. Peach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Adventure with Great Action
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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    The Pearseus trilogy is an epic adventure that chronicles the feats of four protagonists that become embroiled in the complex political and philosophical factions of a multi-dimensional world. Ultimately, they play key roles in saving the planet’s inhabitants from annihilation.

    This is one of those tales that balances nicely between science fiction and fantasy. Though many of the beings and events have a fantastical feel to them, they have alien versus magical origins. Earth technology still exists, but is limited and barely understood. I enjoyed the occasional resurfacing of Earth artifacts, wisdom, and colloquialisms.

    The overall feel of the trilogy reminded me of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series. The sweep of the story is epic in nature and new people, beings, information, technology, and weapons routinely come into play, modifying the scope of the protagonists’ goals and challenges, and upping both the dangers and the means to overcome them.

    One of Rossis’s strengths is his meticulous world-building. Pearseus is a planet claimed by three different sets of inhabitants. Refugees from the Earth spaceship, Pearseus, seized the world from the First, who previously usurped it from the native creatures and terraformed it to their liking. This layered history of conquest serves as a major source of contention in the plot. At the same time, Rossis gives the current nations of the globe distinct political and cultural identities with a realistic smattering of political maneuverings, back-door alliances, and betrayals.

    The trilogy has quite a bit of philosophical discussion as the varied cultures play against each other. These unhurried moments are interspersed between great action scenes, and they lessen as the plot picks up speed and zooms toward its conclusion. Action descriptions are skillfully done, effortless to follow, and frequently bloody. The main characters and supporting cast are well-rounded, believable, and easy for the reader to identify with. Teo, a despicable power-monger, is particularly engaging and I looked forward to his scenes.

    All in all, a great choice for epic fantasy and science fiction readers.
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  • Oak
    3.0 out of 5 stars The bad guys got away with too much for too long
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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    An OK read. This means I finished it but it took a long time. The bad guys got away with too much for too long. The storyline started out OK (spaceship crashes on planet; survival and adaption begins) but it evolved into dictatorships and wars.
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  • Tim Passmore
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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    Good read I enjoyed my time with this book.
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  • Loren Harkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars the story of a world not a hero
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
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    Book One: Schism
    In the not so distant future, a space ship crash lands on a far away planet. It seems like an accident, or was it? However they got here, the survivors from Pearseus are left to set up a new civilization, if they can work together. And for a while, they do.

    But the possession that seems to have brought them here is never so far away. And the whisper in the dark just adds to an already corrupt human nature... right? So when everything crashes, the civilization splits ... and we have the schism that creates Pearseus.

    Schism is a shorter book that opens up the world and sets the stage for the drama that is about to unfold on the new planet Pearseus.

    Book Two: Rise of the Prince
    Three hundred years have passed since that first split that created distinct empires on the new planet Pearseus, not to mention the native First. But the whispers in the dark never did go away.

    There's now three main Newcomer factions, plus the First. Not to mention the shadow war between the Orbs and the Whispers. We meet characters from each of these places as they struggle to keep the peace, stay alive, and win wars. Leadership changes, friendships are born, and battles won.

    Rise of the Prince isn't a story about a single character or hero, but the story of a world struggling to find peace. The dynamics and alliances are constantly changing, and through it all, we have to decide for ourselves who's in the right and who's not.

    Book Three: Mad Water
    Cyrus now rules in the Capitol, but the wars aren't over. Less and less in the shadows, the history of the battle between the Orbs and the Whispers comes into dramatic light. Not to mention the Iota, another native species from time almost unremembered.

    Some of our heroes are dead, and the next generation is left to take their place. But the battle isn't so straightforward, and our new leaders must find their own balance in the world. Alliances and declarations of war aren't so simple anymore, because first each person must determine for themselves exactly what it is they fight for.
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  • Marcel Dentino
    1.0 out of 5 stars It's a Trap!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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    I'm at a bit of a loss here. The rave reviews listed here are coming from either the author, his family members, or illiterates who don't know what they're reading. This is VERY poorly written material here people. Incomplete sentences, poor sentence structure, and a story line that has zero flow, makes for a horrible read. I give full credit to the author for writing it, though. It's definitely not easy to do. Save your $4 dollars, folks. This cake's not ready to be taken out of the oven quite yet.
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  • Harmony Kent
    4.0 out of 5 stars An epic sci-fi and fantasy series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2014
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    This box set is a bundle containing the first three books in the Pearseus series:- Year 18: The Schism, Rise of the Prince, and Mad Water. The third book does not finish the series, and is left very open ended. ... The author says on his website that Book Four is on the way soon!

    This is an epic fantasy series, that has strong tones of science fiction, as well as Greek myth. What a feast.

    Book One opens with an explosion on spaceship Pearseus, and the escape pods land on a new planet that the settlers name Pearseus. Shortly after, there is an encounter with one of the natives: a First. Due to the confusion of one of the captains, this doesn't go well, and the First move away from the humans over time. 18 years after landing, a schism develops amongst the survivors.

    Books Two and Three span a further 300 years, and show the political intrigues and upheavals that beset the settlers. There is more to the planet than the humans had at first realised, and they have to deal with the "Whispers", the "Orbs", and the "Fallen", to name but a few.

    The plot, pacing, character development, and world building are all done very well. The book would benefit from a further proofread, as there are words and punctuation missing in places, and also extra words in others. Some of the sentence constructions are clumsy, and delaying action with "started to/began to" is overused. The writing is passive in places, but on the whole is tight.

    I found this an easy read, and very entertaining. The book held my attention throughout, and by the last quarter of the novel I really cared what happened next. There are many threads expertly woven throughout the tale, which all add to the enjoyment of the read. Book Three doesn't tie any of them off, but leaves them loose ... so now I am avidly awaiting the release of Book Four.

    Readers of sci-fi and fantasy will love this series, and I can heartily recommend it.
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