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Hexult: An Ice Adventure Story [Kindle Edition]

Perry Aylen
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Hexult is a gripping adventure story for all ages, set in a future ice age, where science is more powerful than magic against pirates and a fraudulent wizard.



When the seas rose and the Earth froze much knowledge was lost.


And in this world of ice a little knowledge goes a long way.



Life on Hexult is about to change, with the arrival of the new young wizards and their strong magic; the new magic they call 'science'.



Sail with Aulf across the ice, through the frozen breath of the deadly Vajra crevasse and between the quarreling isles of Hexult.



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"It has a real childlike innocence and sense of wonder about it that make it a great adventure book"


Sift Book Reviews



"It has that sprinkle of fairytale charm that we find so little of lately. "


L.E.Olteano



"You might have to get two, like I did - one copy for you, one for the kids."


Denna Holm



"Chapters are short, ideal, I think for children's fiction. I can imagine classes in school using an adventure story like this."


fleursdemontblanc



"There is so much for young readers to wonder about and I can see how easily a book like this could be used to motivate pupils to produce their own work. There's a good balance between dialogue and narrative, and your descriptions of the sailing craft and ice-world are excellent."


fleursdemontblanc



"pacey stuff; felt very filmic"


EthanQuick



"Your characters were warm (and your world cold and beautiful)."


EthanQuick



"The setting is original and fascinating, yet within the compass of the imagination of a ten year old. "


Ophelia9


"You have a fascinating story here, full of imagination and your prose is so accessible and direct, perfect for your target audience."


Carlashmore



"Straight away the simplicity of science was mistaken for magic and gives a taste of what's to come."


mariecapri



"The way all the important information is woven, so expertly, into the narrative is seamless."


Elsieraven



"I think one of the main reasons I enjoyed reading this, apart from the obvious quality of the writing, is that it felt new and fresh."


Elsieraven



"You have created a fascinating world and your characters are all very strong with believable dialogue. Your descriptions of settings are beautiful and I am transported into your wonderful imaginary world."


Betty K



"An original premise, good character development, and lots of action make this a truly enjoyable read!"


MadameDiotte


Editorial Reviews

Review

Exciting tale of adventure
Hexult is an exciting tale of adventure from beginning to end and leaves the reader knowing that good trumps evil any day.
~ Sift Book Reviews

From the Author

Shipwrecked on the frozen seas of an ice world, in a future so distant that the only traces left of our time are shards of glass, fifteen year old twins, Jacob and Elya, are rescued by Aulf, the young mail man, who earns a precarious living sailing his small boat between the treacherous arms of the Vajra Crevasse, to deliver mail to the troubled islands of Hexult.

When the seas rose and the world froze, much technology was lost, and Jacob and Elya's superior knowledge of science leads the superstitious islanders to believe they are magicians. An ancient prophecy, predicting their arrival, spells trouble for the twins, and before long threatens their relationship with each other and puts and Elya's life in danger.

With the islands at each other's throats, Jacob and Elya come up with a revolutionary plan to help improve relations across Hexult, an idea instantly snapped up by Hexult's resident magician, Gabriel, who sees it as the perfect way to redeem his own fading glory, and immediately plots to undermine the twins' credibility and snatch the credit for himself.

With the help of Aulf, and his fiery crewmate, Ingar the Orphan, Jacob and Elya must overcome personal tragedy, the islanders' prejudice, marauding ice raiders, and Gabriel's vengeful scheming, in order to save their reputations and their lives.

Product Details

  • File Size: 490 KB
  • Print Length: 326 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0956902308
  • Publisher: Skymirror Publishing (May 12, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0050OVK14
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,043 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
Great for both teens and adults, I recommend reading it! Mark  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
I did find the story, characters and writing engaging and the story well paced. Charles Barnard  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An Imaginative and Entertaining Adventure September 24, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
What a exciting change from the vampires and werewolves I have been reading lately. This book was a wonderful and entertaining adventure. Hexult is the story of two teens who are shipwrecked and saved. They are brought to a land where they are very different from the people around them. They are attacked verbally and physically due to fear and ignorance. The teens bring with them knowledge and information on how to build helpful items that are considered "magic".

I am always looking for a lesson learned and this story has a few. Perry expertly weaves in a lesson about predjudice. We learn along with the characters that just because someone or something is different doesn't make it "bad". Secondly, there were bits of science woven throughout the story. I found myself wanting to build an ice tower!

This story is aimed at ages 12-15 but I believe that it can be read aloud to younger children. Even adults will like it. Although it took me a chapter or two before I "got into" the story once I was in I didn't go to bed until I finished the book!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting tale of adventure September 6, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
Hexult is an adventure story aimed at tweens and while it will certainly appeal to middle grade and young adult readers, it is an enjoyable read for adults too; 5 out of 5 stars.

The author sets the drama of the shipwreck quickly and maintains a high level of adventure throughout the story in the form of raiders, an ill-tempered wizard, and islanders hardened by death and war. I liked how the unlikely, yet very strong, friendship between mailman Aulf and runaway/fighter/outcast Ingar was established from the start; it made me invested in them as characters and also in their relationship.

The other two main characters, twins Jacob and Elya, are equally as endearing and effective at capturing the reader. Their knowledge of science, or magic to the islanders, was very entertaining and drew some interesting parallels to mankinds continuing fear of things we cannot understand.

The writing style of Hexult is very clear and concise and a great level for a book aimed at tweens; it will sharpen a younger reader's vocabulary but is not too inaccessible.

I have no real criticisms of Hexult. It has a real childlike innocence and sense of wonder about it that make it a great book, especially for its younger target audience.

Hexult is an exciting tale of adventure from beginning to end and leaves the reader knowing that good trumps evil anyday.

Review by: Erica of Sift Book Reviews
Sift Book Reviews received a free copy for review from the author. This has, in no way, affected the reviewer's opinion.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Differences March 9, 2013
Format:Kindle Edition
I am a soon to be great grandmother and I loved this book. It is about living in an ice world instead of a water world. It is far in the future and much of what mankind knew has been forgotten. Travel is by boat on ice. Twins are found on a boat that has crashed. They are found by local people who are delivering the local mail. They are a little different in their outward aspects and the locals are suspicious of them. They also have some scientific knowledge which makes the locals mistrust them even more. Just because someone is different doesn't make them bad. This story is quite exciting and keeps your interest all the way through. You care about the people and wish you knew them yourself. I would recommend this to anyone, not just teens and young adults. I will be looking for the sequel to this and also other works by this author. I received this free as an ebook through Library Thing. Five star plus!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars HEXAULT: A beautiful Book for all ages
It was over 40 chapters into the book before I actually realized it was a young adult book. No matter to me, Loved this story! Read more
Published 9 days ago by RUSTY
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for all ages
Hexult is more of a sci-fi novel that takes place in a ice world setting. There are a bunch of islands in this world and some of the islands fighting for superiority. Read more
Published 28 days ago by L. Ritter
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice fantasy book for young adults
Hexult is a story for young adults, but will be enjoyed by adults who like fantasy books.

In the distant future, Hexult is an ice-covered land of islands surrounded by... Read more
Published 1 month ago by pclrtx
4.0 out of 5 stars Cool!
I received the product free of charge in exchange for an honest review. Hexult by Perry Aylen is marketed as a young adult book, but don't be fooled. Read more
Published 2 months ago by music mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
I loved the story and characters in this book. It is quite an interesting idea of an ice world where science is forgotten and even simple things can make people's lives so much... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tamarack29
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing ! outstanding!
A good book fold inside a new idea, so much as a Sci Fi book. It will consider brilliant if if it will include other kind of meanings. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarit
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this story. I think a sequel is in order, and I would definitely recommend this book to others. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mae
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing adventure
This was a great and enjoyable science fiction read, this adventure takes you on a thrilling journey through a fantasy world set in future. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mark
4.0 out of 5 stars Hexult
Hexult is a story of adventure in a world of ice, where much of science and technology has been forgotten. This perhaps looms in our future. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Time and chance
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting world of mystery
I liked this book a lot. Set in a world that may be fantasy or may be a distopian future (you never really know WHERE or WHEN on earth this is), the story moves at a fairly rapid... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lynne Wilson
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More About the Author

Well, first off, I must come clean and tell you that 'Perry Aylen' is a pen-name. Perry Aylen is in fact an amalgam of two people. We wrote Hexult together, but unlike most teams who share the load and work together, we work more like opposing teams; fighting each other, pushing to sway the story to fit our own ideals.

It wasn't an obvious marriage. A lady with a passion for English and a career that spanned English teaching and professional editing, with a man who could only bring imagination, resourcefulness and monosyllabic words to the party.

But, bizarrely, it works, what could have ended up a disjointed novel with wavering style, is a smooth story where no one has guessed it was a team effort.

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