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Genesis of Oblivion Saga - Bk 1 - Farmers & Mercenaries (Paperback Ed) [Mass Market Paperback]

Maxwell Alexander Drake , Patrick LoBrutto , Jo Wilkins , Lorraine Stalians , Lars Grant-West
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Book Description

January 1, 2010
2009 Moonbeam Fantasy Award Winner for Excellence in Literature

In a sleepy farming stead, a young man, Alant Cor, is found to be one of the few Humans who can manipulate the Essence. And, not simply manipulate it. Alant has more power over this magical force than any Human in known history. Does his younger brother, Arderi Cor, possess the same ability, or something more sinister?

Clytus Rillion, the commander of a mercenary troop, embarks on a quest to cure his dying son, Sindian. Though he doubts he will survive the journey, he will pay any price to save his son s life.

The beast, known only as Klain, born a slave and now used to entertain the masses in a bloodthirsty sport known as the Games, finds out his true value to those who own him lies with his death.

All are resigned to walk the paths fate has put them upon. Yet, is this of their own accord? Or, is an ancient and powerful race, the Elmorians, manipulating the other inhabitants of Talic Nauth? Change is falling upon the Plane. Some Elmorians are making preparations to weather the storms ahead - others intend to use the coming chaos to seize power over all the races.

Follow these seemingly unrelated lives as their paths are set on a course that none can hope to survive. Readers of the Genesis of Oblivion Saga will immerse themselves in the depth of a unique world culture, the grandeur of its civilizations, and the sheer awe of more than ninety-six thousand years of history!

Read the first part of this novel, and learn more about the saga and the world of Talic Nauth at the official website @ genesisofoblivion.com


Editorial Reviews

Review

2009 Moonbeam Fantasy Award Winner for Excellence in Literature

Named Dragonroots Magazine's Best New Fantasy Saga of 2009

The characters in Farmers & Mercenaries are well-developed. Their stories are told in alternating chapters, and readers easily become invested in the fate of each. The pace of the book is quick and the story lines solid. Readers will turn pages late into the night just to find out what will happen next. With Farmers & Mercenaries, fans of the fantasy genre have another group of characters to get to know and love. I can't wait for the next in the series. --Lindsey Losnedahl - Las Vegas Review Journal

The deeper you read, the more drawn into the story and characters you will become. I am looking forward to more books by Maxwell Alexander Drake and Imagined Interprises, Inc. --Amber Campbell - Fantasy Book Reviewer, Examiner.com

...by the end I was mesmerized so that I could not put it down till I had finished it. Drake does a good job of developing the characters and melding their paths throughout the book. The ending was a good set up for book two so I can hardly wait to see how the story continues. --Antya Gilson - Paper Dragon Ink

About the Author

Maxwell Alexander Drake or Drake as is known to friends and fans alike has been writing fantasy for over 28 years.

Currently, he lives in Las Vegas with his wife and two sons.

Find out more about him on his official website @ maxwellalexanderdrake.com.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 431 pages
  • Publisher: Imagined Interprises, Inc.; Mass Market Paperback 1st Edition edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0981954820
  • ISBN-13: 978-0981954820
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,543,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maxwell Alexander Drake, or Drake as he prefers to be called, is an award-winning Science Fiction/Fantasy author and Graphic Novelist. He is best known for his fantasy series, The Genesis of Oblivion Saga.

He teaches Creative Writing all around the country at schools, libraries, writers' conferences and fan events such as Comic-Con International in San Diego, Gen-Con in Indianapolis and Origins Game Fair in Columbus GA.

His first novel, Farmers & Mercenaries - Book One of the Genesis of Oblivion Saga, was released in June of 2009 and won both a 2009 Moonbeam Young Adult Fantasy Award for Excellence in Literature, as well as being named Dragon Roots Magazine's Best New Fantasy Saga of 2009.

Book two of this saga, Mortals & Deities, was released in September 2010 to an ever-growing fan base. It has received wonderful reviews from both critics and fans alike. It also won a 2011 Moonbeam Young Adult Fantasy Award for Excellence in Literature.

Book three of this series, Dreams & Nightmares, is scheduled for release in April of 2012.

The Way of the Lion - A Genesis of Oblivion Saga Short, was published in the 2010 Dragon Root Magazine's Gen-Con author's collection Missing Pieces and took their Editor's Choice Award. The Path of Rebirth - A Genesis of Oblivion Saga Short, was published in the 2011 Dragon Root's Magazine's Gen-Con author's collection Missing Pieces II and took their Editor's Choice Award once more.

These short story collections, as well as the Genesis of Oblivion Saga, are available worldwide in four print versions, four digital versions and two audio versions. It can be found at many fine retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Amazon. You can also order it directly from the publisher at www.shop.imaginedinterprises.com.

You can read the first five chapter of this series for free at the official website, www.genesisofoblivion.com.

The following is a list of Professional and Fan reviews for the Genesis of Oblivion Saga.

The Las Vegas Review Journals reviews: http://www.lvrj.com/blogs/booknook/Farmers__Mercenaries_just_the_beginning.html

http://www.lvrj.com/blogs/booknook/Fantasy_series_continues_with_Mortals__Deities.html

Ranting Dragon Reviews:
http://www.rantingdragon.com/farmers-and-mercenaries-genesis-of-oblivion-saga-1-by-maxwell-alexander-drake/

http://www.rantingdragon.com/mortals-and-deities-genesis-of-oblivion-saga-2-by-maxwell-alexander-drake/

The Examiner's review:
http://www.examiner.com/x-9509-Las-Vegas-Fantasy-Book-Reviews-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Farmers-and-Mercenaries

http://www.examiner.com/fantasy-book-reviews-in-las-vegas/mortals-and-deities-book-two-of-the-genesis-of-oblivion-saga-review

Paper Dragon's review (warning, this is a seven megabyte PDF file)
http://www.paperdragonink.com/sept09.pdf

The series hold a 4.9 out of 5 starts on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Farmers-Mercenaries-Genesis-Oblivion-1/dp/0981954812/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262664215&sr=8-1

Kaboom! The end of life on Earth... a comedy is a sci-fi comedy musical written by Drake that was purchased and funded in 2011. Rehersals for this production are scheduled to start in April of 2012 with an expected opening in July.

Aeonian Legends: Immortal Bloodlines is a Graphic Novel being released at Comic-Con 2012. A nine-page promo of this project can be seen on several art and comic websites such as Deviantart.com, or you can view it on Drake's official website, www.maxwellalexanderdrake.com. It is one of three collaborative projects Drake is working on with award-winning artist Cyril van der Haegen. In addition to more installments of this series, the two are also working on a satirical fairy-tale illustrated novel and a Cthulhu zombie western graphic novel series titled Dead Ned: A Wild Undead West Adventure.

Dead Ned: A Wild Undead West Adventure is a Graphic Novel being released at Comic-Con 2012. A four-page promo of this project can be seen on several art and comic websites such as Deviantart.com, or you can view it on Drake's official website, www.maxwellalexanderdrake.com. It is one of three collaborative projects Drake is working on with award-winning artist Cyril van der Haegen. In addition to more installments of this series, the two are also working on a satirical fairy-tale illustrated novel and a historical super-hero graphic novel series titled Aeonian Legends: Immortal Bloodlines.

As if his professional projects do not keep him busy enough, he teaches creative writing classes at writers' conferences around the country, fan events and for the Clark County Library District in Las Vegas. You can learn more about his writing lessons, as well as keep up to date on his upcoming projects at his official website, www.maxwellalexanderdrake.com.

Currently, Drake lives in Las Vegas with his wife, who is the Joy in his life, and his two sons, who are more than worth "paying what needs be paid."

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
I love great epic fantasy; it is by far my favorite Genre, when done well. Lystra Pitts  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book August 27, 2009
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book, it is refreshing to read a book where it starts you right into the story. At times I had to put the book down, and blink a couple of times to make sure I was in the real world. It immerses you with the characters and their feelings and struggles. Can't wait until book Two.

Mary Gibson KS
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Fantasy Novel I've been waiting for! April 23, 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I am an unabashed Fantasy junkie. I love great epic fantasy; it is by far my favorite Genre, when done well. Sadly it hasn't been done well by a new author in a long, long time. In a market full of old favorites and dull imitators Drake emerges as a fresh new voice with a great new world and series. His characters are well developed, his world rich and detailed and the plot intriguing and exciting. I cannot describe to you my joy at finally finding a new fantasy author who has the talent and storytelling ability of the old masters without being forced to copy their work. I loved this book and I can't wait for the next book in the series. You need to start reading this series now, because I guarantee you will be re-reading it for years.
Lystra Pitts
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Oustanding Read April 22, 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
There are very few novels in the fantasy genre that make you think, wow, thats different, Farmers and Mercenaries fits this bill. To often in this genre, authors lean on established races and cultures with a tweak here or a twist there. Drake does an outstanding job of developing both believable human characters, but more importantly, he takes a risk by creating unique non-human characters that do not fit the standard profile, characters that do not seem like "humans with fur", and frankly, the reader reaps the reward! There is a visceral, raw feel that one feels while reading about beast Klain, and there is a cold, alien aura around the ancient Elmorians that is developed through the eyes of the other characters in the book. All in all Drake expertly develops his world, its people and his plot in such a way that leads the reader to want to turn the next page. I eagerly await the next volume in this saga!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with one major problem May 2, 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Using my wife's account to comment on Maxwell Alexander Drake's first book in his Genesis of Oblivion Saga after the author was kind enough to give her a copy recently in Las Vegas...he even autographed it for me!
I read alot but not usually much in the way of fantasy. It took me a few chapters to get a 'feel' for the world in which I found myself traveling through and then the "essence" of the book captured my imagination and I was enthralled with the rich environment MAD has created.
I may not become a committed fantasy reader, but I am now surely a Maxwell Alexander Drake fan. The major problem with reading this book is having to wait another five years to complete my Genesis of Oblivion journey. John P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story April 20, 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I don't usually read fantasy, but this book was recommended to me by a friend. I have to say, WOW! What an immersive read. I fell in love with the characters from the first chapter. I can't wait for the next in the series.

Great job, Mr. Drake. You have a fan in me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read! April 20, 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The characters pull you into their story from the very first paragraph. Reading the book, I felt like I was a part of the world and the story, not just an observer from the outside. I am looking forward to the next one and the continuation of the story of this exciting band of heroes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Getaway!!! April 19, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
Amazing fantasy book to start. Lays a great story line and imagination. Should be a great series of books to follow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling New Saga January 7, 2010
Format:Hardcover
Farmers and Mercenaries is a fantastic new saga. Maxwell Alexander Drake has created a story that sucks you in and makes you care about the characters, cheer for their triumphs and commiserate with their setbacks. I couldn't put this book down and cannot wait for the second volume.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a try.
Once I understood the author's world, the novel made a lot more sense and became enjoyable. The characters were believable and the action was great especially the gladiatorial... Read more
Published 7 months ago by JB
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fantasy Series Opener!
Drake has created a fully believable fantasy world and populated it with characters that I found to be very well developed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ronald C. Tobin
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!
While I was at GenCon this year I had the honor to meet Author Maxwell Alexander Drake and purchase two of his books. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mike V
5.0 out of 5 stars A great beginning to a great, new fantasy saga
I loved this book. The action was fast paced, with shorter chapters, which really keeps you on the edge of your seat. Read more
Published 11 months ago by David Bresson
5.0 out of 5 stars Farmers & Mercenaries is a diamond in a sea of coal
Farmers & Merchants has a nice blend of characters that are believable and enticing. I had the opportunity to attend a couple of Drake's seminars at Origins 2012 where I was first... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Buzz Clore
5.0 out of 5 stars New Fantasy Fan
I read Tolkien when I was 10 years old and it turned me off to the fantasy genre for life. I thought stories about dragons and elves were boring and dry. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bryan Doran
5.0 out of 5 stars Farmers and Mercenaries
It has been a long while since a fantasy novel has captured my heart and attention as fast and as gripping that occurred while reading Genesis of Oblivion Saga - Bk 1 - Farmers &... Read more
Published 14 months ago by rteeny
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read for people just getting into the fantasy genre
NOTE: This review is NOT for the Kindle version, but for the epub/pdf version Drake has available for back of room sales during his seminars. Read more
Published 17 months ago by BFF
5.0 out of 5 stars Get out of my head!!!
I had the pleasure to meet Drake at Gencon 2011 and it was out of a whim that I actually went over to him when he waived. Read more
Published 20 months ago by BrumO
1.0 out of 5 stars Can't understand the great reviews
I purchased this because of the reviews that rated it so highly. I found the reader awful. He has Captain Kirk disease. Read more
Published 21 months ago by dbkusa
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