Hector Reborn: Volume I: Death & Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781717821201)

Prince Hector, the greatest defending warrior in the epic Trojan War, is brutally slain by his nemesis Achilles... And finds himself reborn in an astounding new realm.

Traumatised by separation from his family, nation and world, Hector finds it hard to accept the prospect of a new life. His rigid codes of honour and loyalty make him feel as if he has abandoned his war-ravaged home. The beautiful Elsha of the Nemalite people, introduces him to an Elysium of kindness, harmony and magic, where living gods can walk among mortals. The Trojan Prince is enraptured by his new friend and the apparent miracles around him, and at first believes this world is perfect. He gradually learns of a grotesque force which holds the Nemalites under a thrall of fear and hopelessness. Hector cannot stand by and watch the horrors around him - he acts to save his new friends...

But the result of his efforts is not peace, rather the unleashing of a menace that plunges Elysium into hellish turmoil. Guilty of the murder of innocents and hated by his companions, Hector fights to curtail the disaster he has caused. Against him stands an army of Shaltine - supernatural warriors which exude an aura of Fear, rendering all opponents helpless. Countless lives, both on Elysium and back on Hector's home world, are threatened by a fate far worse than death. And amid all the chaos, desperation and destruction, there awaits a malevolent revelation for Hector...

Something so awful it may destroy Hector's sanity before it takes his life.

Reviews from this author's fantasy releases:

...for the Hector Reborn saga:
"...I couldn't put it down. Amongst all the fantasy and action, the strongest part of the story is Hector's character. He is governed by honour and loyalty - which not only leads him into conflict, but leads him to cause a disaster. We see many sides of him, from his personal strength, to his heartbreak and loss, to a desperation to fix the terrible things he causes... to him being almost destroyed by another twist in the novel... very cleverly written - I highly recommend this book."
"...This novel is definitely unique as it incorporates history and fantasy into one whirlwind of a story. We are immediately transported into the world of Hector, the Prince warrior who is determinedly trying to protect his homeland before his death at the hand of Achilles... Hector as a character is hard not to like, he has a distinct set of values and is loyal to a fault. Although granted this does get him into trouble later in the book and he is not immune to making mistakes it was good to read. Without giving away too many spoilers the other characters were definitely full of surprises and the author has no qualms about character deaths. Personally I do enjoy this in a novel as it creates genuine fear for the characters and their fates. If you do enjoy fantasy mixed with some historical fiction then I would recommend this for you."
...for the Era Of Darkness saga:
"...The action is intense, the battles are brutal, and the characters are complex and very real. What a great story!"
"...vividly descriptive with an almost metered artistry..."
"...Fast and furious paced action fantasy. Great characters that you really care for. Battles are huge and bloodthirsty. Cool races and well-designed monsters. A cracking-good read... "
"I was impressed by the quality of the storytelling... an enthralling mix... a solid read"
"...intense battles, incredible dark magic... so many twists and turns... I loved it"
"I was completely sucked in and captivated from the first page"
"...mixture of fantasy, mystery, loyalty that make it a one of a kind story"
"Wonderful characters and an even better story"

Author: Ian Thompson
ISBN-10: 1717821200
ISBN-13: 9781717821201
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/20/2017
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.76d