ARCHER SWIFT

Eden Dusk is book 3 in the Chronicles of Paradise.

Having endured a long hard decade on Eden they have now made peace with the original inhabitants of Eden, now known as Zika, and can see a future on this planet.
Three more Arks arrive and it now looks like the human race has a good chance of survival. But everyone is not who they claim to be and Ristan finds he must again use his wit and cunning to ensure his friends’, old and new, survival.

When I started reading this instalment of the Chronicles I felt that it was too dark and sinister and had moved away from the young Adult mould.
However, that aside, the story was tension filled and action packed. The imagery flowed effortlessly. It’s a story where you definitely want good to prevail and evil to fall but the battle is hard to watch and at times you just want to turn away but are compelled to read on.

A fitting epilogue wraps up the story nicely and it was good to see Ristan, who was so angst ridden throughout the whole series, has matured and made peace with himself.

”I am who I am through the choices I make, and how I face the inevitable consequences that arise through my decision-making.” Ristan Abel

With my thanks to the author for my copy to read and review.… (mehr)

It is the start of a new era on Zika. Xakanic has been defeated and Miltredic is now leader of the Zikalics. Meetings are about to take place to discuss how the two species may live in harmony. Ristan is ever alert and soon realises that Cainn and Ruzzell are still plotting to stir up dissent amongst the humans. Can Ristan alone thwart their plans?

Eden, Noon is the second thrilling instalment in The Chronicles of Paradise trilogy. The first book in the trilogy, Eden Dawn, had me captivated and I’m happy to say the second instalment didn’t let me down.
While the first half is definitely Young Adult material, full of teen angst and a love triangle. The second half is all adrenaline pumping suspense and adventure. I can see Ristan full of self doubt suffering from a massive dose of PTSD. Like men in war, peace loving men that must kill so that others may live. The end result is despair instead of joy. The despair of winning where being the victor holds no joy.
The teaser at the end of Eden Dawn had me guessing how Eden Noon would pan out but with Archer Swift you can never be sure of what will happen next and as the story progressed I was saying “but what about the end of the last book?” Swift gives a brief explanation at the end of this book that will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next instalment. All is not as it seems.
Suitable for YA readers while also being captivating enough for adults.
When I read I want to be entertained, taken to another place, another world and Eden, Noon does exactly that.… (mehr)