Enigma: Awakening

by Damien T Taylor

Overview

Time is of the essence for Darwin Valkyrie as he races across the heartland of Vail before the Abyssian Horde arrives to diminish its flourishing souls. Having made it to his home city, the young lieutenant must quickly take his mother and sister from everything they know and meet the Militia before they depart west--the only hope to escape the doomed desert continent. But when the hand of fate and its veiled intentions intervenes, the turn of events takes a mysterious course. Suddenly in possession of an ancient and divine orb and three pages that speak of riddled knowledge, Darwin finds himself endowed with incredible abilities and powers. The egregious soul drinking Abyssians should pray the orb-bearer doesn't discover the extent of his potential, nor decode the inscriptions of the pages; potentially uncovering the secrets of their origin and a means to destroy them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780997020823
Publisher:	Epoch Studios, LLC
Publication date:	02/28/2019
Series:	Enigma , #1
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.73(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

• Ascendance
• Darwin
• Black Salt Plague
• Captain Sergio
• Through Nasracan Eyes
• Irvina
• Gemmin
• Akhadius Dethroned
• Forest Light
• Velmica
• Awakening
• Blitzkrieg
• The Amethyst
• Desert Flames
• Roth
• Before King Dimicus
• The Thing Itself
• Den of Trolls
• Nixie’s Domain
• Tower Prison
• Kreshauros
• Aquamarine
• Line of Carnage
• Rats and Rumors
• The Inevitable
• A Sword and A Stone
• Evanda Criét
• Glossary

Editorial Reviews

“I know the world of Vail is imaginary, but author Damien Taylor described it so well—even while it was in ruin—that I felt like it was a real place I had visited in the past. His descriptions were more than epic—they were memorable, unforgettable. His characters weren't just thought out on a sheet of paper—they were complex people whom Taylor clearly knew everything about as he wrote them. Taylor truly created a whole other world, and it reminded me of Tolkien. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys sword-fighting, legendary battles, and mighty warriors.”

-SHAYLA EATON, Curiouser Editing

“Love, love LOVE this book! As of late, I've grown tired of the clichés in fantasy, and this book certainly reawakened my love for the epic fantasy genre. Its non-stop action kept me from putting the book down, and every time I thought I'd met every single strange creature, something new would happen! The action scenes are my favorite, but what I love about the writing is the serious action with humor woven in. It made the characters much more likable. I highly recommend you pick up this novel and dive into an alternative universe!”

-ANGELA J. FORD, Author of The Four Worlds Series

“Damien Taylor managed to complete an encompassing villain that struck me as both chilling and fresh. The Abyssians are such an interesting and well-thought out force of nature. I very much enjoyed the insight we had into how they lived and expanded, and it brought an even deeper sense of urgency for the heroes because of how simply these villains could grow stronger. Enigma: Awakening's hero, Darwin Valkyrie is such a down-to-earth, no-nonsense hero that I could not help but root for him. I liked his frustration and disbelief with the Superiors, his questioning nature, and his kind heart, despite all the dark things he had experience since his youth. He was complex and believable, and I often felt like I was standing right beside him during his adventures, watching through the eyes of a traveler as he struggled and overcame. The rest of the characters and the world of Vail were so interesting and immersive; it was enjoyable to briefly be a part of that world, despite the darkness that threatened it.”

-NICHOLE BREWER, Author of A Handful of Ashes

“Truly a thrilling story from start to finish. The world within Enigma is facing horridly dark times, which couldn't have been conveyed more clearly than through the perspective of anyone but Darwin's. Character depth is an obvious strength of Taylor's. Darwin's stoical persona is balanced nicely with its first-person perspective and its supporting cast. There were many savory feelings to be had thanks to Darwin's more sensitive (or insensitive) thoughts. Memoria instantly feels more real when people are met or places are traversed. Best of all--and this comes with some bias--the antagonists are truly terrorizing. In my opinion, a juicy story becomes complete when the villain is one that cannot be shrugged off as a nuisance (i.e. Zombies). Enigma delivers 110% in this category. The Abyssians are every bit as formidable as their name might imply and they're only the beginning. This beautifully dark fantasy is certainly one I enjoyed reading and it's very clear that it's only just unfolding.”

-JULIAN BROOKS, Author of Arcan: The Missing Nexus

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