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The Chosen ~ Rise Of The Darkness |  | Author: C.A. Milson
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Sales Rank: 2162042
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Pages: 302
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 1409281361
EAN: 9781409281368
ASIN: 1409281361
Publication Date: May 5, 2009
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From the time that the Darkness ruled the ancient tribes, The Elders prophesied of a time when a descendant of The Gods would arise. Tonight, in the town of Winmont, an Ancient Legion has been awoken to finish what they started many millennia ago. Now, the fate of humanity is in the hands of One, but can he overcome the forces that dare to challenge the bloodline of the Gods? Alex Manning is The One. Born of a heritage that was once a powerful civilization before it was destroyed by the Giants that once walked among men. Now tonight, in a small town, after thousands of years of being bound in the Dark Realm, the Ancient Darkness has been unleashed, and they set about to finish what was begun. Only Alex can stop the Dark Forces from destroying this town, but will he fulfil his own tests and sacrifice his life for those would seek to betray him?
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 A Compelling Journey Through A World Simultaneously Terrifying And Engrossing November 30, 2009
Apex Reviews (Durham, NC USA)
Unbeknownst to many, trouble has returned to the Earth...
With the awakening of the Ancient Legion, a dark crusade initiated millennia ago is soon resurrected, with potentially disastrous consequences for the world. Maliciously evil, the Legion has one purpose only: to challenge the ancient bloodline of the Gods, thus resuming their efforts to completely destroy what was once a mighty, powerful civilization. Finally freed from the Dark Realm to which they've been confined for thousands of years, the Legion is determined to stop at nothing to fulfill its vengeful spiritual quest.
In the face of such impending doom, the fate of humanity would appear to be lost - that is, were it not for the emergence of The One, the long-prophesied descendant of the Gods whose destiny lies in defeating the Ancient Legion for once and for all. Little does he know, Alex Manning - The One himself - bears the sole responsibility of battling the dark destructive forces that have assembled against humanity, and he alone holds the power to decide whether or not he's up to the ultimate challenge...
A fast-paced, easy read, The Chosen is steeped in the mythological world of the paranormal. Chronicling the age-old story of good vs. evil, C.A. Milson's tale goes one step further in detailing just how difficult it can often be for good to accept the challenges laid before it. Strength and power notwithstanding, true courage and tenacity are all but assured in any given situation, and it takes a special spiritual fortitude to be willing to face what could very well prove to be personal destruction. As such, Milford provides the reader with vicarious insight into handling the various difficulties that may arise in his/her own everyday life.
A self-published title, The Chosen is not without its fair share of grammatical and typographical errors, but they are not substantial enough to dampen the surprising power of Milson's storytelling. Taking you on a compelling journey through a world simultaneously terrifying and engrossing, C.A. Milson's intriguing tale is sure to make you think twice about dismissing talk of spirits, forces, and good & evil ever again.
Chelsea Perry
Apex Reviews
The Chosen ~ Rise Of The Darkness October 1, 2009
Alex Telander (Roseville, CA)
Set in Australia, The Chosen - Rise of the Darkness is a story that can be told anywhere, in any country, on any planet, but it is a story that we are all familiar with; one of the war between good and evil, in a battle of power, might and magic, and the inevitable question of who will triumph? In the small town of Winmont, the Ancient Legion has been awoken and will stop at nothing in its effort to destroy everything. But in the balance of life and the world, there must be a good to fight the evil. Alex Manning is The One - though he of course doesn't know this at first - but in a world where the supernatural is an everyday existence that, if not respected, can take you life within a breath, he is the only one to stop this evil. In this world knowledge is power: knowledge of the ways of the paranormal and how to fight them. The question is whether the young Alex Manning will be up to the task of stopping the Dark Forces?
Milson's style is a little unusual with head jumping and throwing the reader full into the story, providing little history or back story, but this kind of works for the story being told. And while terms like "Dark Ones," "The One," and "The Elders" are cliché for a horror novel, Milson nevertheless has his own story to tell set in a world that is terrifying and threatening, where you just want to make sure you stay on the side of good, as those who are evil and twisted are beings you don't ever want to meet.
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 The Chosen August 29, 2009
Clayton Bye (Kenora, On, Canada)
The Chosen: Rise Of The Darkness
C. A. Milson
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May, 2009
Hardback ISBN: 978-1-4092-8161-0
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4092-8136-8
Also available in Ebook
302 Pages
Horror, Supernatural
Good versus Evil in Australia...
From the age which Darkness ruled, The Ancient Ones prophesied of a time when the last descendant of The Gods would arise. Now, in the town of Winmont, the Ancient Legion has awakened to finish what was started many millennia ago. The fate of humanity is in the hands of One, but can he overcome the forces that dare to challenge the bloodline of the Gods?
The Chosen is a difficult book to review. An easy read which moves quickly and is chock full of paranormal events, the book just doesn't live up to its potential. I checked out a number of other reviews, and while they were kind, they hinted at some of the problems I'm going to discuss.
Most of the story takes place inside the main character's head. It might seem to the reader that the author is using third person limited as his view point, but every once in awhile the narrator makes an obvious and clumsy statement which has the potential to catapult the reader out of the story. So, it becomes apparent that C. A. Milson is actually using third person omniscient. This brings me to my second concern: if Milson writes in the omniscient, why doesn't he use that distance to give us a clearer view of the world his hero (Alex) inhabits? Instead, he allows the story to unfold by telling us what Alex is feeling and experiencing, rather than showing us. This is a beginner's mistake, and Milson, the author of at least 25 short stories, should know better. And, finally, we have the grammatical mistakes. They occur way too often; he mixes tenses, forgets periods and even drops words.
It's a shame. Milson penned an interesting story in a unique voice.
Copyright © 2009, Clayton Bye
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