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Pearseus: Tyranny: Book 1 Of The Pearseus Science Fantasy Series Kindle Edition

by Nicholas C. Rossis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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?

Pearseus: Tyranny (first published as Rise of the Prince) is the first book of the Amazon genre best-selling series, Pearseus.

"A creative and unforgettable series that will one day become a gem among sci-fi fantasy books."
~ Janice Spina
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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 ‏ : ‎ B00FYRKLPI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace; 2nd edition (July 12, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 406 pages
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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."

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Customers find the story engaging and well-written. They appreciate the blending of history, philosophy, and religious insights into the human condition. The characters are described as well-developed and the book is praised for its value for money.

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Customers enjoy the story quality. They find the world rich and full of story possibilities. The fiction involving living, breathing heroes is great. The plot is fantastic and helps drive the story. Some scenes are enjoyable. Readers describe the book as a suspenseful page-turner with elements of science fiction, mythology, and historical fiction.

"...It's a book about life, death, the origins of mankind and the nature of humanity. But all these aspects do not overwhelm the unsuspected reader...." Read more

"...I thought the plot was fantastic. I am a fan of twists and turns, so I love the spin on the black-and-white not being so black-and-white...." Read more

"...Apart from the interesting direction of the stories, it was the deeply religious insights that drew my interest in the book...." Read more

"...All in all, there was a lot to like. The story gripped my attention at times but started losing me toward the end, which is the opposite of what..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it engaging and well-written, with a fun story that flows smoothly. The characters are realistic and relatable, especially Styx, who is genuine and intriguing.

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"...Here's what I recall. The story was well-written and flowed well. Rossis knows how to write dialogue and prose...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's philosophy. They find it blends history, existentialism, strategic thinking, and religious insights. The book illuminates the human condition from war to politics. Readers describe the world as complex, rich, and full of story possibilities.

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"...Rise of the Prince establishes a rich world, full of story possibilities, and I for one not only enjoyed this book, but have the sequels on my to be..." Read more

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  • MariaM
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book of worth. Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014
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    Three hundred years have passed since a spaceship from Earth crash landed on an unexplored planet, and the survivors' descendants consider themselves its undisputed rulers. However, unable to fight their human nature, soon they want to rule over each other as well. The least of their worries are the fur-clad indigenous people who have no means to stake claims over lands. But is the inescapable fate of all humanity their only guide to self-destruction, or are the unseen, whispering enemies that the indigenous fear so much, not a pigment of their imagination after all? But most importantly, are they all as different as they think or are they fractured parts of a whole that has set the wheels in motion to redress an imbalance--an abominable act of crime against the universe?

    I have to be honest here: after I read Pearseus: Year 18 - The Schism, the prequel to this book, I was hooked; I just had to read on. However, at the same time, sci-fi/fantasy not being my genre of choice, I had braced myself for an onslaught of names, places and data indispensable to an author who aspires to successful world-building. But this world is not self-serving. "Rise of the Prince" is so much more than a sci-fi book presenting the reader with a different version of life. It's a blending of philosophy of history, existentialism, strategic thinking and great fiction involving living, breathing heroes that become totally relatable. It's a book about life, death, the origins of mankind and the nature of humanity. But all these aspects do not overwhelm the unsuspected reader. They're presented through compelling stories, engaging dialogue and great imagery. Combined with Nicholas Rossis' excellent writing, this book truly stands out!

    I was so impressed that I'm heading to get myself a printed copy! I just have to have it in my library!
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  • Yvi MC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Richly-developed Characters
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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    This is one of those books that I would probably give 3.5 stars, but it leans closer to four stars. There were aspects of this story that I really liked. The author did an amazing job in created richly developed characters. There was great depth to many of them, and once I got a hold of the various characters, I easily connected with almost all of them. I felt their angst and understood their fears/doubts. I rooted for some and cheered with the demise of others.

    I also enjoyed certain scenes a great deal. The scenes with the Old Woman and Tie were some of my favorite because of the lessons given. The scenes between Parad and Gella were fantastic as well. The author does a wonderful job of describing the moment so that the reader can truly feel a part of it.

    I thought the plot was fantastic. I am a fan of twists and turns, so I love the spin on the black-and-white not being so black-and-white. I loved the idea of newcomers to a planet trying to make it their own and having to fight those who are already there. I enjoyed being able to see things from different points of view.

    With all of that being said, there were things that drew me away from the story as well...

    With as much as I loved the characters and the author's ability to write rich characters, there were too many in too short a time frame. The author did a great job in separating the chapters so that each chapter was from a different character's perspective and from a different location, but it took me forever to get a grasp on which character belonged where and why. I had the hardest time with Teo because that man bounced around everywhere. lol!

    There were certain scenes in which I had to slow down or reread because there was just so much information given. In some scenes, major plot twists happened with no warning (which is perfectly fine), but there were just too many one right after the other, especially at the end of the novel. I know that this book is part of a sequel, and I LOVE cliffhangers, but it didn't feel like a cliffhanger. It felt more like whiplash. Lol!

    Still, if you like fantasy and dystopian novels merged into one, you would probably like this book. I'm not happy about certain characters being killed, but I am sure there is a purpose for it. There always is, right? ;-)
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  • Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review of Pearseus, Rise of the Prince (Book 2 of the Pearseus Epic Fantasy series) by Nicholas Rossi
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2014
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    After reading and reviewing the first book in this series, I looked forward to reading the segue, and book two did not disappoint. From the very beginning I could reconnect to the first book, and it simply flowed. The stories are so enthralling that when I accidentally broke my Kindle, I quickly continued my reading on my lap-top. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.

    Apart from the interesting direction of the stories, it was the deeply religious insights that drew my interest in the book. Some of these insights were eye opening, and got me thinking and comparing my own beliefs with them. Some were very similar to the myths that I am familiar with. This simply tells me that all the world is a stage, is one , and linked together.

    We have the same myths which we live and interpret differently, but intrinsically the same. We all believe in a supreme God, and in other elements who have powers. We all believe in the theory of a creative force, which has created the good, the bad, and how these two forces are in fact the two faces of one and the same element. How one can result in the other, and the other in the one. Let me not spoil this beautiful read for others. Just grab a copy.
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  • Eric Klingenberg
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read full of twist and turns
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2015
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    This is a hard book to summarise without giving away any spoilers, something I try hard not to do. It is set in the future in a world that has been colonised by humans but lost all contact with the home world. For reason I shan’t give away the society has gone backward technologically speaking but still has some advanced objects left. The world is at war with its self as well as mixed up in a war of super natural beings. The book follows the lives of several key characters as events unfold.

    What I didn’t like;

    There is not much to hate about this book but do have a few niggles.
    The opening is excellent hooked me straight away, but then suddenly you leave the opening character and jump around meeting new ones and it’s quite some time before you return to the original. I found this very disconcerting, eventually you get used to the fast pace of the book but at first it does leave you reeling a bit, struggling to keep up.
    There are few lazy jumps in the plot. On particular scene a character had been leading up to an event. It was all very exciting then suddenly we have jumped three months and she is explaining what had happen to her maid. I want to experience the action not hear about it in passing! There were a few times this happened and it did stop it being a five star book for me.
    This paragraph please feel free not read it’s just me being a geek. I loved the parallels with ancient Greece (more about that later). There was one part where it went too far. I’m all for history repeating it’s self but not to the extent of Draco, it stretches belief than another Draco should do the exactly the same as his name sake from ancient Athens causing the same word (draconian) to come into existence.

    What I liked

    Well pretty much everything, the parallels with ancient Greece were inspired from the political tension between the states and social classes, the aristocrats using the masses to gain power, the different political systems to Teo whoring himself from city to city like the last tyrant of Athens Hippias who did a deal with the Persians to try and get his city back. The only thing wrong with it is that I didn’t think of it first.
    I loved the characters, even the good guys had a darker side. My favourite was Styx I love a good baddy with complicated motives. Pretty much all the main ones went through a journey, I can’t say too much I don’t want to give any spoilers.
    There was the right element of tragedy and double dealing very appropriate for a novel inspired by the ancient Greeks. Grease
    I liked the supernatural element particularly exploring balance and perspective.
    The ending was great and a little unexpected (which I love.)

    In conclusion

    It was a great book only spoiled by a few plot jumps. It had interesting characters with enough plot twist to keep you guessing I would recommend it and I shall be reading the next in the series – 4.5 out of 5 stars! – I might round it up for amazon just to be nice!
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  • Neil Newton
    4.0 out of 5 stars The author has done a great job of conceiving a world that is believable and ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2014
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    I'm not really familiar with fantasy novels but what attracted me to this story was the science fiction flavour it brought - I think the story has been described as Game of Thrones meets Dune. That said, the story is less science fiction but more fantasy. Dare I say mythology? But mythology taken to another planet. At its heart, this piece of work is about power and the human struggle for existence on another world. Sometimes medieval, but peppered with the technology and gadgetry humans have brought to this new place, the storytelling is nonetheless convincing and subtle. The author has done a great job of conceiving a world that is believable and one in which the reader will be captivated (a difficult thing to do when the events take place not on this world or at this time but in another time beneath other skies). It's a tough story, the author doesn't pull his punches in one or two of the scenes. Nevertheless, the book was a very enjoyable read. I particularly like the way the Nicholas C Rossis handles point of view by giving each of the central characters his/her own chapter. In doing so there is a sense of convergence as the story nears its end. There's something for everyone here: rich imagination, excellent descriptions and characters you can empathise with. My only criticism would be that the book was a little short: I would have liked the author to have delved just a little more into the backgrounds of some characters. For this reason I gave the story four stars. That said, it was a top draw four stars and a very enjoyable read.
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  • Helen T Wales
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sci-fi book for those who don't like science but love great fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2014
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    I'll start off by stating that I'm generally not a massive fan of science fiction. However, having read the reviews (and at such a good price) I thought I'd give this a go to supplement my reading list over the Christmas holiday. I started it in the airport lounge, carried on reading through the flight, picked it up again over the next few days and then finished it on New Years Eve. That in itself is a recommendation - given that there's plenty of other distractions over Xmas !
    The Rise of the Prince is certainly more about people, than it is about science or the futuristic world in which its set. Perhaps that's why I liked it so much.
    There's a real depth to the story and to the characters which makes it less formulaic than many of the books I've read in this genre. In fact, I'd probably frame it as a book about society, politics and man's relationship to the environment, if anything. It's about power, the eternal question of "what it's all about" and our relationship to nature. Despite touching on issues which we can all relate to (revenge, hope, faith, conviction, family),the book has lots of layers. Written from the perspective of a number of characters, with lots of twists/turns and subplots, it's challenging but thoroughly engaging. I particularly enjoyed the characterisation of the central figures - and it's really refreshing to come across a strong, female leader.
    I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.
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  • PGH
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not For Me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2015
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    This received a 2 star on Goodreads due to different rating systems
    I wanted to like this story, part one of what is clearly intended to be a large series, a lot more. It failed with me on several levels. With a complex mix of characters, locations, concepts and weaving history, it is essential that the reader has time to engage. Songs of Ice and Fire is a good example which the Game of Thrones TV adaption fails to deliver. There is just too much jumping about before the reader has a chance to settle. I have no problem with complexity per se just give me a chance.
    The second thing it needs is characters that are engaging and this is where this story comes up short. I had little or no interest in the characters. Even as the story continued my interest declined not increased. Deaths of major characters left me unmoved.

    Mix in allegedly scary monsters, a sense of foreboding and enough religious metaphors to annoy even the most devoted and this book lost me.

    Don't get me wrong there are some good moments and the world with its back history should be intrguing but it did not work for me.

    Two point five which I have rounded up because I know it will appeal to some readers
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  • Jan Hawke
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky classic sci-fantasy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2014
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    Truly this would have received 5 stars because I did enjoy the story throughout, but the many (admittedly small for the most part) occurrences of faulty grammar and/or inadequate editing did detract from the overall reading experience, so I can't give this full marks.

    There's nothing else to fault with this well-paced, thought-provoking, inventive and masterly story that takes us on in a very satisfying way with the descendants of the survivors of the Starship Pearseus that we see in Book 1 (The Schism) which is really a kind of taster or prologue for this next instalment, 300 years on. Comparisons with Game of Thrones and Dune are well substantiated by the many PoV characters and the handling of their cerebral aspects, including symbiant (but not necessarily benevolent) alien life-forms taking up residence, temporary or long-term, in some of the main character's craniums.

    Lots of good ideas and principles intelligently explored and balanced throughout, so I enjoyed this second Pearseus volume so much I was rather sad when I came to the last page - although there's some tasters for the next book afterward that, so I'm ready to move on to Book 3 fairly soon to see whether this Prince takes an increasingly Machiavellian route, or keeps to the classical and probably tragedic concepts of world leadership!
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