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 Souled   
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By: Richard James Errington  
For years, ever since the Great War consumed their former lives, seventeen-year-old Jonathan and his ragtag band of children have been on the run-stalked by the deranged, charismatic Colonel Verrater, whose mission is to conscript young fighters to send to the Front. As the story opens the band of orphans and draft resisters have been cornered in an unused mine. But fate intervenes when they stumble upon a cache of ancient weapons with demonic powers, relics from a technological culture far beyond any they have known: the Souled. Perhaps the most remarkable of the relics is an airship they dub the Celestial Whale. Now the children have a chance to take control of their own destinies. But to do so, they will have to grapple with the scars of war; the ever-vigilant Colonel; and the soul-consuming properties of their newfound weapons. They must discover the secret of the Souled before they perish . . . or worse. Listen to Richard talk about his writing and his book here http://bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=27  
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Keywords: Science Fiction  Fantasy  War  Adventure   
Categories:  Science Fiction   Fantasy   Adventure    
Classification: Teen    Language: English
 
 
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The story is very interesting, full of twists and turns that are not obvious. It draws the reader to keep going. The store is full of interesting characters, places, action,... all well combined. If I can find any faults it is that the main characters are children. While often they had emotions and actions of children, other times they clearly behaved and used rational thinking like adults. At key points when a tough decision was being made it was hard to keep thinking of them as children. I would have preferred more mature characters or perhaps a mix that allows for decision making to fall on older people. That being said the story is excellent and I would be happy to read sequels.  
 
  Comments for: Full book     Posted By: bob_ninja      Posted Date: 2008-11-13  
Thanks to everyone who has left a comment thus far, believe me they are very informative. I'd like to ask anyone who has read the first chapter or more to leave a comment. It tells me what I'm doing right, and what I'm doing wrong and it helps me at the same time. Thank you for your patronage everyone, Richard Errington  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Der Schreiber      Posted Date: 2008-08-21  
Souled jumps right into the action. From the first sentence on, things are happening at a rapid clip that barely gives one time to breath, much less relax. In fact, it can be somewhat difficult to take it all in at first, but the characters are quick to endear themselves. I've already purchased the book and eagerly anticipate the development both of this world and its characters.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: shelby_reiches      Posted Date: 2008-08-08  
Well, I read the book through the night and I was impressed. The characters are very lifelike and their struggle is amazing. I was really pulled into this novel and its world. When is the next book coming out? I want more!  
 
  Comments for: Full book     Posted By: Rampant      Posted Date: 2008-08-08  
A fast paced chapter that made me want to read more. I felt like I was getting thrown into the action from the first moment and it didn't let go. Great job!  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Rampant      Posted Date: 2008-08-07  
Fantastic start to what seems to be a very exciting and thriller. Not my usual sort of reading but really need to find out what happens to the group and what the future holds for them. Looking forward to reading the whole story I will definately down load it.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Svard      Posted Date: 2008-05-14  
Great reading for those looking for an exciting and unusual thriller. Lots of twists and turns already. Can't wait to read the rest of the book to find out what the future holds for the remaining children. The author has great imagination.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Svard      Posted Date: 2008-04-24  
This is not my usual genre, at least lately, but what a compelling story - kudos to this new aspiring author - I feel sure he is meant for a wide audience - the story is very imaginative but feels realistic as well - very glad, relieved actually, that I will have the opportunity to download the book and find out what happens next!  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: canfield      Posted Date: 2008-04-01  
Souled reads like a classic with a modern twist. With the same impetus of the Divine Comedy, and the epic scope of Tolkien, Souled engulfs the reader in a world of believable fantasy (no matter how oxymoronic that may sound). This is not your everyday fiction - it is a seemingly effortless yarn, but continues to rock all the way through. As a big fan of the genre, i must say that i am excited to see how far this writer's career will go.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Albatros      Posted Date: 2008-03-22  
An exciting start with a cast of young heroes desperately trying to escape from a real bad dude. Looks as though as they are going to be a lot of twists and turns to come. The odds looks stacked against them-but I suspect the writer has something up his sleeve...  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: JamesT      Posted Date: 2008-03-21  
The first chapter of this book sold me. I had to buy it just to read the rest.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: vtabakis      Posted Date: 2008-03-20  
If first chapter is any indication on the quality of the rest of the book, he might have a best seller on his hands. I'm definitely going to check out the rest.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Greekpeter      Posted Date: 2008-03-20  
Quick, well paced anti-war fantasy! Great characters, intense plot, draws you into the story. Colonel Verrater is a truly evil and you love to hate him from the first. You can only hope that the young heroes will find the power to defeat the old war mongers.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: EDaisydog      Posted Date: 2008-03-20  
After reading the first chapter there's no denying that this book is a fast paced thriller. The author does a great job drawing the reader into the conflict and realities of war. There is not a dull moment- it is all on-the-edge-of-your-seat excitement. With a first chapter like this you can't go wrong downloading the entire book.  
 
  Comments for: First chapter     Posted By: Chrissy      Posted Date: 2008-03-20  
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