The Ninth Avatar [Paperback]

Todd Newton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2009

This version is out of print.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Ninth Avatar is a very fast read that literally hits the ground running." --E.L. Fay, This Book and I Could Be Friends

"The narrative is well thought out, despite some required leaps of faith, and provides a decent serving of food for thought. The characters are well developed, unique, and intriguing." --John F. McDonald, The New York Journal of Books

"Todd Newton has some amazing talent that I'm sure readers of fantasy will be coming across in the future." --Cindy Hannikman, Fantasy Book Critic

"...overall The Ninth Avatar delivers for me and I was compelled to dive back into the story every chance I had. I am really looking forward to seeing Newton's progression after this debut novel." --Seak (Bryce L.) at Only the Best SFF --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Todd Newton was born in Gridley, California in late 1980. After bouncing around the United States during his late teen years-including a brave long stint in Salt Lake City, Utah-he now resides in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Micah, and their two dogs, Leonidas and Suki. Todd holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science but is an avid reader of Fantasy, lately enjoying George R.R. Martin, Scott Lynch, and Joe Abercrombie. The Ninth Avatar is his first published work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (April 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441403620
• ISBN-13: 978-1441403629
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,161,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Todd Newton has been reading science fiction and fantasy and writing habitually since childhood. "The Ninth Avatar" is his debut epic fantasy novel. Todd holds a Computer Science degree, works in technology and lives in Denver, Colorado. He is currently working on his fourth novel.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Dark Fantasy, September 30, 2010

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Jon - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ninth Avatar (Paperback)

The terrifying Carrion Army stalks the foreboding world of the Ninth Avatar. There are escapes and battles at every turn as a desperate group of heroes tries to reverse the fate of the world. It's a gripping read, and I was sad when it ended. I recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down, March 30, 2010

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C. Marshall (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ninth Avatar (Paperback)

As an avid reader, but a fantasy novice, I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this book. Turns out, it was great. Todd does an amazing job with character development and really brings the reader into the story. You develop a relationship with all of the characters and find yourself sympathizing with their struggles and rooting for their successes. It is a great read from start to finish and you will discover it is hard to put down.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazingly Immersive Experience..., March 30, 2010

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Erik George - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ninth Avatar (Paperback)

I was very pleasantly surprised at how the description of the world pulls you in when I first read 'The Ninth Avatar'. As I went on, it was obvious that this is how Todd Newton describes it because this is how it appears in his mind, as a fully fleshed out universe with history and meaning.

The story itself is told from the unique perspectives of various characters on every side of the conflict that is encroaching the region. Each viewpoint adds a different touch to the story as it unfolds, coming from protagonists and antagonists from different countries, religions, and backgrounds. As with the countries they come from, each character has a past that tints their actions and view, though some are enveloped in deeper mysteries than other.

By the time the novel comes to it's inevitable end I was so wrapped up in the characters and their quests that it was disappointing that it did in fact have to end. Mr. Newton does not leave the reader hanging at the end of his epic story, but he does leave them wanting more.