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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The Chosen,
By Clayton Bye (Kenora, On, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Chosen ~ Rise Of The Darkness (Paperback)
The Chosen: Rise Of The DarknessC. A. Milson [...] 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
4.0 out of 5 stars
Man Vs Demon...Who Wins?,
By Tracey Fleming "The Written Universe" (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Chosen Rise of the Darkness (Paperback)
In a nutshell: if you like stories where battles are waged between man and forces of the darker regions, then this book is for you.CA Milson has crafted a well-paced story of man versus demonic forces, both intent on winning the day. Our main characters are all paranormalists of some stripe, some really into the game and others with motives less than pure. It all starts when Alex attends a seminar where fellow paranormal investigators are going to speak. We are introduced to Usher, a Cherokee Indian who has a gift for sensing the supernatural and Drake Winters, the All-American Boy who has taken to paranormal research. Another personality in the paranormal world is discussed in the seminar, one Jamiesonn, who back in the 1700s established a cult and literally indulged in human sacrifice and all manner of atrocities until local townspeople where he lived put him to death in a variety of ways - yes, you read that right, ways...he pulled a Rasputin and just wouldn't die and ended up literally disappearing before the crowds eyes...dead or not? You decide. During the discussion at the seminar, it is posited that Jamiesonn survived and is merely biding his time to come back and take up his evil ways. Drake declares he will be the one to send Jamiesonn to another plane of existence, but Alex doesn't believe he can. Drake and Alex form an uneasy alliance, neither one really trusting the other, and set out to find Jamiesonn and stop him. Before they can, an apparition appears and warns them off - and then the fun starts. Demonic forces begin to run rampant...visions are seen and heard, death prevails, people are taken over by demons...blood runs. Yet there is another force at work here in the form of a scroll that was found in some Mayan ruins which tells of the destruction of the greatest civilizations in history. The scroll contains the name of The One who will end the strife and preserve mankind. It is from this point that Milson takes us on a frenetic ride of demons running amuck, forces of good opposing forces of evil, and Alex's journey into the midst of this maelstrom. Ultimately this is a story of good versus evil, playing out their epic battles in the midst of mankind who is usually woefully inept at handling a crisis like this. Milson pens a story revealing how we as humans are sometimes asked to do some things we don't think we can do to go towards the greater good. My only complaint is there were a few set pieces in the book where I would have liked to see more detail. Don't get me wrong, you get enough to know what's happening, but I could see some places where Milson could have stood to add a little meat to his stew. There were also several typos, misspellings, etc., but I write these off to poor editing. Milson says Stephen King is an inspiration and I have to admit there were times when I did notice the writing did bring to mind the style of a younger SK. Take note - the story will continue in Bloodline of Darkness. For more information on the sequel visit: [...] For more information on CA Milson, visit: [...]
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A Compelling Journey Through A World Simultaneously Terrifying And Engrossing,
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This review is from: The Chosen ~ Rise Of The Darkness (Paperback)
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
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