Paradox - Progeny Of Innocence [Paperback]

Patti Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 3, 2011

Two Worlds. One Ancient... still reeling from the
ravages of a War. A World where powerful Beings from Ancient Civilizations rule. A Realm Where Gods, Angels, Myths and Magic still exists.

Long ago, in an almost forgotten Realm, a race of fallen Angles
clash with a ruling house of Angels.  Their battle changed events in the Ancient World and the New World forever.

A Realm where a year can last centuries and an Ancient
magical people still rule, even the immortals face danger.

Trapped between the old world and the new is Grace, a girl cursed with horrific visions and memories from a past she does not understand.

Over the centuries, from the time before time, the
Grigori were called many things. In Greece, they called them,
Vrykolakas. In Romania, Strigoi. In earlier times, there were others. Other blood-sucking demons, that preyed on the innocent. In ancient Babylonia, it was Lilitu and her sistren, who instilled fear among the Babylonians. In the new world, they would go by another name. Vampire.

Book 3 in the Paradox Series - Bound By Blood released 28th October 2012.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I've just finished Progeny of Innocence. I don't have words to tell you how much I have enjoyed reading it.  The story was so entrancing.  This is definitely a five out of five star book for me. Ella Medler

This book had such a captivating story woven intricately between the pages that this reader could not put down the story until its completion.  I enjoyed the richness of the characters and all the facades of their personalities. The characters come alive and you can picture each and every one of them with the descriptions the author gives. S.G. Lee

This series never fails to awe me with it's creativity, originality & vividness. Roberts has a way with words - it left me breathless. I've read many kinds of books, many kinds of mythical creatures & nail biting scenes, but this book left me with such a deep impression - the writing was detailed & sophisticated. Natalie

I was scrolling down the pages faster than I could remember when it comes to an adrenaline junkie scene. The description was so graphical & such a rush! Progeny of Innocence exceeded my expectations, & the cliffhanger made me ache for the t3rd book. I can't wait to see what Patti has in store! Natasha Anne

From the Author

A race of Fallen Angels called Grigori, rise up, bent on revenge.  With their black feathered wings and their unyielding taste for human flesh and blood, it is easy to see how the myths about Vampires first began.

And so today, while mankind continues to be enthralled by tales about Vampires and such, the real identity of the true villain, the Grigori, remains hidden and free to walk among us at will...

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Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 3, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1468021397
• ISBN-13: 978-1468021394
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,138,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

PATTI ROBERTS was born in Brisbane Australia but soon moved to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Her son Luke was born in 1980. She currently lives in Cairns, Queensland where she is writing the Paradox Series of books. Paradox - The Angels Are Here, is the first book in the Paradox Series and was first published as an eBook in 2010 and Amazon in 2011. Print versions are also available in the Paradox Series. Since then, Patti has written 2 more books in the Paradox Series. Book 2 Paradox - Progeny Of Innocence and Book 3 Paradox - Bound By Blood. The 4th book in the Paradox Series, Paradox - Equilibrium, is due out mid 2013. It is Patti's wish to one day own and operate a writers retreat in FNQ - Australia.

Contact
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Paradox-Series/150822348341990
Paradox Series Blog: http://theangelsarehere.wordpress.com/

To the reader.
Find your silver lining. I did!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down December 16, 2011

By Scott

Format:Kindle Edition

I absolutely adored the first book of the Paradox series, The Angels Are Here, and naturally had to pick up the second one as soon as soon as it was available in the Amazon UK store. Progeny of Innocence was an even more amazing, wicked read than The Angels Are Here.

The novel begins with a brief account of the background story and is narrated by Juliette. Juliette is an old soul reborn in the body of a young girl, Grace. In the first book, Grace was just a girl, now she's a 16-year-old teenager who's plagued by visions she doesn't understand even though she desperately tries to put the pieces of the puzzle together in order to find out who Juliette really was and what exactly happened to her world. Grace never really got over her father's death, so when she meets the new boy in town, Damon, he takes on a very important role in her life as her love interest and the one that makes her loss more bearable, along with Wade. But soon things start to get strange and it's obvious there's a killer on the loose, though it's doubtable that he's human. I could feel the spark between Grace and Damon, though I'm not yet sure whether he's good or bad.

I liked Grace in the first book, but in this one she was even more likeable and had me rooting for her when the fallen angels (called Grigorians) came closer to finding her. I thought she came across as honest and responsible, just the way someone with her importance in the fate of heaven and earth should be. I liked that she's become an adult now and that she understands the importance of what's going on around her.

One of my favorite characters was Keyla, who is a secondary character and the bearer of magic of the ancient race, Bakhna Rakhna. There was some sort of mystery surrounding her and I can't wait to find out what her story and role is in the ancient battle between the angel houses.

All in all, this was such an amazing, well-written read I thoroughly enjoyed and can only recommend. I'm astounded by the writer's imagination, the rich writing and beautiful prose as well as the intrinsic plot. If you're hesitating, get the sample first. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to put it down.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It! March 28, 2012

By Julia Crane

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Patti Roberts has done it again. Progeny of Innocence sucked me in from the first page and kept me up late into the night to finish. I love the authors ability to blend the old with the new. I could really see this series becoming a movie or tv show it's so engrossing. I am anxiously awaiting the next book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable March 30, 2012

By M Medler

Format:Kindle Edition

I do not remember when I have been more spellbound by a fantasy book before.
I thought `The Angels Are Here' was good, but not quite fully cooked. With Progeny of Innocence Patti Roberts is just showing off. This book delivers on so many levels.
There is so much emotion in this story, so many human traits - the good (love, friendship, bravery and boldness) and the shameful (lust, egotism, self-indulgence, viciousness) all thrown together. But you can never misinterpret the true colour of a person. That weaker characterisation I saw in Book 1 here and there has gone completely. Patti Roberts has grown up. Her writing skills rival some of the very big names out there and I would be surprised if awareness of her talent doesn't sky-rocket within a few short months.
`The Angles Are Here' was a sweet little introduction to a fantasy world that might or might not be real. With `Progeny Of Innocence' we have no choice but to believe. It's not a fantasy anymore, it is a certainty. `It is a shame,' Patti says, `that real life events very rarely portray the grandiose victories personified in fiction'. Because we know, we feel that undercurrent to all of our lives. We've always suspected there is more to this inconsequential human existence and Patti Roberts makes it easy to imagine what this might be.
The WAFEs slowly awake and remember, and the guardians pull together. Sparks are flying and you find yourself gnawing on your nails with increased anxiety. The good and the evil dance around each other in ever-decreasing circles until you shiver with the imminence of the epic battle you can see will be unleashed in the very near future.
There is a YA tinge to most of the second half of the novel, but it is nicely done and the adult world weaves through it skilfully. There are stories within the story, and again they do not detract, but expertly add to the texture and depth of the main plot.
We see heavy symbolism and original threads too, and a little Shakespearean conflict between the two obvious enemies: Damon, in body, hangs out with the Grigorians but his heart and spirit have long belonged to Juliette.
I must make a special mention. Often debut authors are so eager to get on with their story that they don't spend enough time getting to know their own world, and that shows. Sometimes, they are lucky enough to be able to develop it in an acceptable manner in a sequel, and sometimes it is just so seriously underdeveloped, it is jarring. This is not the case here. Patti Roberts is so comfortable with her creation that it leaves no questions unanswered. You can see the prisoners being dragged in, you can see the forest and its people, you can understand the relationships between the six ancient races and feel their resistance to Grigorian rule.
Paradox is not a story in a place - it is the legend of a whole world.
As far as I am concerned, I don't know how Patti's writing could be improved upon. I'm waiting for the third book in the series and will be counting the weeks to its release. And there is a very strong chance that I might be tempted to sneak back to the Paradox blog page to get my fix and check for news.