Diamones Book Review

Diamones Book Review

ON THE GODS AND THE WORLD

“These things never happened, but they are always.”

                                                                             ~Sallustius

“Deorum naturae neque factae sunt; quae enim semper sunt, numquam

fiunt: semper vero sunt.

Life is very uncertain and in the path is always unknown. And we can always expect the unexpected in our lives. There is but one thing that is certain, death. It is again Hope that keeps mankind in the hunt towards a better future and to believe in the impossible which helps in imagining things and converting them into reality.

We don’t care what happens to the world until unless we are a part of it and worse if something bad happen to us. And then all of a sudden we realise how important life is and how much we miss our loved ones.

The world is a beautiful place to live in and also scary for the future is unpredictable. Things can be delusional and can be no longer the same, the way it was last night or the last day.

Mary and Dan are a happy couple, but things turn upside down when they wake up one morning. There is an eerie feeling all around their house, and it seems as if silence reins the place. Dan finds out the horror that has happened the previous night as the village they live in has turned into a cemetery. Everyone is dead except Dan, Mary and their daughter Annah.

The story describes the horror they undergo and the way they fit into the new society of the dead and their hunt for survivors. The novel describes beautifully the scenarios and the circumstances that any living being would have felt had he been a part of the same situation. The way they adapt and train themselves for the uncertainty and the how they are enlightened about their purpose in this world by the creatures created by Massimo Marino is to watch out for.

The novel is a class in itself and the audacity with which it describes the human emotions in times of uncertainty is one of its kinds. A great novel, that sets itself class apart.

I am very thankful to Massimo Marino for considering me to review the book “Diamones” Vol.1 of the Diamones Triology. A must but book and you can also read his next book in the triology, “Once Humans”, Vol.2 of The Daimones Triology and “The Rise of the Phoenix”, Vol.3 of The Daimones Triology.

About the Author

Massimo Marino comes from a scientist background: He spent years at CERN, in Switzerland, and at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab, in California, followed by lead positions with Apple, Inc., and the World Economic Forum.

Massimo currently lives in France and crosses the border with Switzerland multiple times daily.

"Daimones" is based on people experience and facts with an added "what if" to provide an explanation to current and past events. It is his first novel.

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International Authors' Day

There is a tide in the affairs of men,

Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;

Omitted, all the voyage of their life

Is bound in shallows and in miseries.

On such a full sea are we now afloat;

And we must take the current when it serves,

Or lose our ventures.

                                                                   ~ William Shakespeare

Life is a series of mysterious events happening every moment or the other and we have no clue of what is going to happen next and how. And in this conjecture of events, there is a zenith where the world conspires with you to give you the power to read and share.

                                    Curiosity has taken man to places never seen or heard about. The act of sharing is a gift which has no limits. The ability to deliver a speech in a few words as opposed to speaking for a longer period of time can only be learnt by the power of reading and sharing.

Reading can be somebody's hobby and for someone it may be his passion. It has been by far my hobby to read more and more. And in the International Authors Day it is very difficult to choose an author and a specific genre.

Currently there are many Indian authors who have written many books on Indian Mythology, so for a quite some time it has been my favourite genre. Learning a lot about Indian mythology and History is very interesting.

Ashwin Sanghi’s novel “The Krishna Key” is the best book that I have read, in this genre, adding to the fact that there are many good authors and books in this category like Amish’s The Shiva Trilogy, Asura, Sita, The Thundergod, Govinda, The Kauravas, but The Krishna Key cathes everyone’s attention from the very first page and the evidences provided in the novel is just incredible and unparallel in its own way.

The serial killer who kills to prove himself as the last avatar of Lord Vishnu, and the intrigue story that follows it is just mesmerising and it keeps the reader in the hunt of what new evidence about Indian Mythology is he going to encounter in the next page.

And the better part of reading the book is that I have referred it to as many friends as possible and we all had a great fun discussing the Indian Mythology and in the process we had shared a lot of information we collected from various sources and the experiences we had from our childhood about “Lord Krishna”.
 

Moving the next book that I loved and my very first novel that I ever read is “Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, and after that I had gone onto read every book of his and the philosophy he has about life is something that heals your heart and takes you to a world you have never heard of. Its life changing and very inspiring and “20 seconds reading” in his blog is even better and the moral he adds is what no other author ever does.

Again moving to another genre, autobiographies the book by Richard Branson’s “Losing My Virginity” is an exceptional book and it is a great business guide that takes you off your limits and to the horizon that seemed till now very far is now within your grasp. The knowledge Sir Richard Branson shares, his projects in the areas of health and his reflections about life is just incredible. He describes why it should be in the early ages of your life you should start your business, because the curiosity and the ability to look the beyond the ordinary and the wish to be better than the best, can only be found if you are in the age of seventeen or eighteen. A must buy book for all those who want to excel in the world of business.

And for the closing ceremony are the books for all Network Marketers, Rich Dad Poor Dad and The Business School, by Robert T. Kiyosaki, gives you the insight into this new world of business and the innumerable possibilities it has to offer and the ways in which it defied the orthodox ways business is being done and why is it the Business of the 21^st century and it talks about dreams and to think big and to believe in the impossibility and most importantly how to achieve those. Robert T.Kiyosaki says “Financial struggle is often the result of people working all their lives for someone else.”

Finally I do love a poem by H. W. Longfellow its 

“A Psalm of Life”

Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream! 
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
And things are not what they seem.

Life is real! Life is earnest! 
And the grave is not its goal; 
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.

Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way; 
But to act, that each to-morrow
Find us farther than to-day.

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

In the world’s broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle! 
Be a hero in the strife! 

Trust no Future, howe’er pleasant! 
Let the dead Past bury its dead! 
Act,— act in the living Present! 
Heart within, and God o’erhead! 

Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time; 

Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing o’er life’s solemn main,
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.

Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate; 
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.

All the authors of the world “Happy Authors Day”.

Book review of Protostar

Book review of Protostar

“There is a force that exists in this universe that is uncontrollable and impossible to contain by any man, creature, or entity. It is an overwhelming, all-consuming power that can either build or break whatever it touches. That force . . . is something called love.”

Book Blurb

On the brink of Civil War, the Torrian Alliance continues with its mission to obliterate Star-children across the universe in order to suppress an intergalactic evil. Following the recommendations of his Council, King Gregorio Derry has agreed to send his only son William, on a mission to restore honor to his family. What starts out routine, becomes a lot more complicated as an inopportune crash landing delays the assassination. During this time, William begins to form a 'connection' with Sydney that challenges his inner being. But this conflict is the least of his problems, as a conspiracy back on his home planet Fabricius threatens the lives of those he loves and his father's royal legacy. Along with that, he must unravel a hidden threat here on Earth that seeks to secure a vested interest that threatens both his and Sydney's safety. Will William be able to complete his mission or will he choose love, sacrificing everything he stands for?

My review

It’s simple, soft and is a wonderful book that you can read it at one go. It is an incredible piece of story on love of two lovebirds that apparently don’t belong from two different states or countries but in fact they belong from two different parts of the universe. Prince William Walker Jeremiah Derry, who is destined to kill the star child from earth, Sydney, falls in love when he meets her. And the love blossoms with the passage of time but IMPI, an artificial intelligence assists William in his endeavours on Earth and helps him find the star child. But the love of Sydney and her grandmother Sarah make him feel more at home and the thought of killing Sydney, fades away and he vows to protect the Star Child with all his might for it is only love that conquers all. The climax of the novel is just thrilling and it keeps you in the hunt of what happens next.

A must read book for all those who want to know what it is to love a guy from another Universe. Braxton, has done a wonderful job in proving that Love alone is the most powerful force in the Universe

Just grab a copy of the Protostar by BRAXTON A. COSBY as soon as possible for you can’t afford of not having the book on your book-shelf.

On the brink of Civil War, the Torrian Alliance continues with its mission to obliterate Star-children across the universe in order to suppress an intergalactic evil. Following the recommendations of his Council, King Gregorio Derry has agreed to send his only son William, on a mission to restore honor to his family. What starts out routine, becomes a lot more complicated as an inopportune crash landing delays the assassination. During this time, William begins to form a 'connection' with Sydney that challenges his inner being. But this conflict is the least of his problems, as a conspiracy back on his home planet Fabricius threatens the lives of those he loves and his father's royal legacy. Along with that, he must unravel a hidden threat here on Earth that seeks to secure a vested interest that threatens both his and Sydney's safety. Will William be able to complete his mission or will he choose love, sacrificing everything he stands for?

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ProtoStar is the Readers Favorite Book of the Year Award Winner for the Romance: Fantasy-Sci-Fi category.

About the Author

Braxton A. Cosby is a dreamer with a passion for inspiring others to love, in spite of circumstance and convenience. Braxton creates stories in his mind that he desires to put on paper and share with the entire world. His calling to pen a young-adult series that is smart, witty, and thought provoking, has challenged readers to answer the question: What would you choose, love or irrevocable duty? Braxton lives in Atlanta, GA, where he co-hosts a local radio show on WAOK which is a mash-up of current events and health and wellness. He also has a blog where he discusses everything from health and entertainment to spirituality and relationships.

Contact the Author:

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23rd April - Melissa @ Books are Love

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24th April - Gayathri @ Blog of a Forbidden Dreamer

25th April - Kishan @ Levying Kishan

26th April - Jacquel @ She Reviews Everything

26th April - Rae @ Drunk on Pop

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Book Review of Nazaqat

Book Review of Nazaqat

Book Blurb:

Naazani, a shy girl with a lonely childhood, was born and brought up in Dehradun. She moves to a metropolitan for further education and gets absorbed. In a series of events, she decides to adopt prostitution and becomes one of the most successful high profile escorts of the city with the help of her manager Sharat.

In a quest to be successful, she leaves her friends behind and dedicates more time to her profession. Nazaqat witnesses a police raid at a nearby place and the real scenario of prostitution terrifies her.She decides to take a stand and do something about it. However, Sharat convinces her that she is not powerful enough to make a difference.

Nazaqat retires and pool all her money and starts a restaurant – Joy

foods in partnership with Sharat. The business grows and soon enough they have numerous outlets in various cities and Naazani Singh Shekhawat emerges as a significant entrepreneur of nation.

To cherish the old memories, she organizes a group together and calls all her old friends. Next morning, it is found that something drastic happened the night before. 

Meanwhile, she invites an author – Matthews, who is an old acquaintance to pen down her own biography. He visits her each night and in a series of ten nights, her story finds its crescendo.

Will prostitution be legalized?  What’s her intention with the biography she is planning? What shall be the fate of Naazani Singh Shekhawat aka Nazaqat?

Nazaqat is a very detailed and carefully woven story which is a unique blend of thrill and drama. It is a refreshing story about a girl who adopts prostitution on her own will and starts a quest to legalize prostitution in India. While it’s entertaining because of the commercial voice, it also addresses grave issues of feminism, prostitution and homosexuality in society.

My Review:

My first impression of Harsh Agarwal novel, “Nazaqat” writing under the pen name Sasha H Singhal was that the story was a bit exaggerating. And it gave me the expression that the book was for Indians only.

                                I was quite disappointed for the first 100 pages as the story was just on how Nazaqat takes up prostitution and the story revolved around her and her friends. I was just about to stop reading when I reached the eighth night of storytelling by Nazaqat, where the story became quite interesting. The climax was very good and the twist it had in the end was truly fascinating and it was totally unexpected from what happened initially in the story.

                                Nazaqat fighting to legalize prostitution in India, was by far had been already accepted by law. And suddenly when the world around her came to rest and she was at peace, she was murdered. Quite a dramatic end! And the protagonist of the story was dead.

Find out why was Nazaqat killed and by whom and why, in the Novel “Nazaqat”. The story will change the way you thought prostitution is and will make you aware how big the situation is and why girls are drawn towards it.

I just loved how the story was brought to its climax.

I would like to thank Harsh Agarwal for considering me to review “Nazaqat”.

About the Author:

Harsh Agarwal, who has just embarked his twenties, believes that Life is all about experimenting and exploring. An artist by soul, an entrepreneur by profession and an engineer by education, Harsh has played a diverse range of roles in a very short span of time. A true foodie and a huge travel enthusiast, Harsh loves to meet new people and try new things. At present, he is residing in the beautiful state of Assam to complete his graduation in National Institute of Technology, Silchar. 

You can visit his website http://www.agarwalharsh.com/,

And you can buy the book from Homeshop18- http://www.homeshop18.com/nazaqat/author:sasha-h-singhal/isbn:9788192692616/books/fiction/product:31443143/cid:13167/,

from Flipkart- 

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Book Review of The Recluse Storyteller

The Recluse Storyteller Synopsis-

The twins, beckoned by an ominous streak of light across the sky, climb Harper's Hill to encounter an apparition of their missing father.

The reverend stands on a muddy ridge, the barrel of a rifle in his neck, looking down on a Vietnamese village, scarred by war and regret.

The brash terrorist, Red Hat, desperately tries to walk away from life unscathed and unattached.

The stories haunt Margaret every waking moment, but they are anything but random. A fractured view Michael Cheevers' red hat through a discreetly cracked door sends her off on adventure. A glimpse of the Johnson twins from apartment 2D transports her mind to the lonely hill on a Midwestern prairie in 1887. The regular letters from Reverend Davies bring her to the brink of exhaustion as she stares intensely into the heart of war, deep in the jungle of Vietnam.

Margaret is not insane, at least not in a clinical sense. She's like a midnight raccoon, painfully aware of her surroundings, gleaning crumbs of information at every turn. Her eyes peer incessantly in the night, stealing glances of the neighbors through partially opened doors.

But the tales she weaves were not meant to merely hold empty court to the receptive dead air of her apartment. Her stories were meant to embolden the lives of the inhabitants of that drab apartment block because her story is also their story--and everything would be different if they could only hear the prophetic words of the rambling recluse.

The Recluse Storyteller weaves five stories into one as the loner, Margaret, not only searches for meaning from her reclusive life, but also gives meaning in the most unexpected ways to the troubled souls of her apartment complex. Part adventure, part tragedy, and part discovery, The Recluse Storyteller bridges genres, bringing hope, life, and redemption to the broken relationships of modern society.

My Review

Splendid and an incredible piece of story! The story is thought-provoking and is a masterpiece. The emotional connection it has with the reader is incredible. And you won’t dare to keep the book, until you have reached the last page of the book.

Margaret the protagonist of the story did a wonderful job telling stories. The stories did touch the lives of the characters of the story in some way or the other.

I think the author has been a part of the stories for the emotional connection and the narration of events is only possible if you are a part of it.

In the beginning I was quite perplexed at the sequence of events taking place in the story, but latter to the end I did connect the dots.

Lastly, very few have the ability to understand the human emotions and yet few have the ability to project the emotions quite vividly and to give it that little extra edge that will make story a fine one is what makes Mark W Sasse an incredible author.

Thank you Sir for considering me to review your book. It is just an incredible book and for everyone reading this I would suggest buy it as soon as possible and you will be amazed at the beauty of description of emotions by Mark W Sasse. A Must buy book.

You can contact Mark at these links, and can buy the book.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Recluse-Storyteller-ebook/dp/B00FOBQ464/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381502108&sr=8-1&keywords=the+recluse+storyteller

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