Omar the Immortal (Europa #1: A Dark Fantasy) [Kindle Edition]

Joseph Robert Lewis (Author)

Book Description

In the dazzling and dangerous land of Marrakesh, globe-trotting scholar Omar Bakhoum joins an airship expedition into the freezing north in search of a fabled country called Ysland, but howling ice storms, legions of ghosts, and a deadly samurai stand in his path.
 
His journey has barely begun before the members of the expedition team begin dying of a strange and sudden disease, and as the last remaining foreigner on board, Omar is accused of these murders. The one thing that can help him find the real killer is Omar's ancient sword, haunted by the souls of thousands of dead sages and warriors. But this sword may be the very thing that dooms the entire expedition to a watery grave.
 
The Europa trilogy of dark fantasy adventures:
Book 1: Omar the Immortal
Book 2: Freya the Huntress
Book 3: Wren the Fox Witch
 
 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"My one criticism of this book: it was too short...  Lewis' story is well written and fast paced, filled with action and adventure that drives the reader to turn page after page."
--Reader review

About the Author

Joseph Robert Lewis enjoys creating worlds in which history, mythology, and fantasy collide in unpredictable ways. He was born in Annapolis and went to the University of Maryland to get a very lucrative degree in English Literature, which included not one but two classes on the ever-topical Viking poetry. He lives in Maryland with his wife and children. 

He is best known as the author of the Other Earth fantasy series, which includes the Halcyon Trilogy, the Europa Trilogy, and the Chimera Duet.

Product Details

• File Size: 231 KB
• Print Length: 73 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1475156901
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Copper Crow Books (October 21, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005Y578ZQ
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #435,921 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Airship to disaster December 13, 2011

By Al

Format:Kindle Edition

Let me begin with my one criticism of this book: it was too short. Lewis has built a world that is strangely familiar to us, but wildly different from the world we know. Then he has populated it with vivid characters and powerful imagery that enchants his reader. Bakhoum is seeking to explore a fabled land that lies far to the north, yet is bathed in warmth instead of ice and snow. He signs on to an exploratory expedition aboard the airship, "Frost Finch" seeking his fabled island. But he has secrets and a secret motivation. So do others aboard the ill-fated ship. Those secrets will lead to disaster, but not before they find the fabled land.

Lewis has reimagined our world, but even in the midst of his new vision for our planet, we find the same old human beings with the same conflicts, the same stereotypes and the same greed driven desires. But perhaps there is hope. Bakhoum seems to be different. And Captain Ngozi offers an iconic image of integrity that might offer hope as well. But their world is dangerous and deceit and greed is everywhere. Is integrity enough when not everyone is who they appear to be?

Lewis' story is well written and fast paced, filled with action and adventure that drives the reader to turn page after page. His characters are well developed and well imagined as is the world they occupy. My only complaint with this very good book is that I would have liked more. So if the formula for success is to leave them always wanting more, than I would say this book exceeds expectations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Airship: A Spoiler-free Review November 26, 2011

By Chibitika

Format:Kindle Edition

This novella had good characters, action, magic, ghosts, and mystery, all satisfying ingredients in a piece of fiction from which I'm looking for an escape ticket from the real world. My only complaint was that my trip was too short (well, of course, being a novella) but that was a good thing because it means this author's ability to entertain was good and that he left me wanting more.

The characters and the magic cry out for more development and would flesh out nicely in a long steampunk novel, and Lewis's ability to spin a tale on an alternate Earth would please most steampunk fans.

For me, the best part was the author's creative invention of the seireiken blade, a sword made of a magic metal that has a special ability that forms an important part of the plot.

I recommend this novella to anyone wanting to be happily immersed in the world of steampunk mixed with a healthy dose of metallurgic magic.

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing March 16, 2013

By madamediotte

Format:Paperback

I actually quite enjoyed this novella! I found Omar to be an intriguing character and I am looking forward to discovering what the future holds for him. I would recommend this to fans of steampunk & fantasy.

More About the Author

Joseph Robert Lewis enjoys creating worlds in which history, mythology, and fantasy collide in unpredictable ways. He also likes writing about heroines that his daughters can respect and admire. Joe lives in Maryland with his wife and children.

Under the name Joss Llewelyn, he writes modern YA fantasy, such as the adventures of Zelda Pryce.

www.josephrobertlewis.com