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Synarchy: Book 1: The Awakening

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I was lucky to stumble upon this book, I have read the classics and consider myself well read. This author is raw and uncompromising, she takes you on a journey and hold on because you are going to be taken on a wild ride. I work online and could not stop reading this book inbetween my work, I found it to be refreshing and engaging and also intuitive if that makes sense. Could not explain it any other way, you just got to read this baby, I can see this becoming a classic, because I have read the classics and I feel priveleged to be one of the first people to discover this gem.

I've been studying ancient cultures and the history of mankind for a little while now, but this book enlightened me to a few things that I had never even heard of. As a person who doesn't read fictional novels that much anymore, I must say I enjoyed Synarchy very much. Maybe it's because I've always been into gangster movies like 'Scarface' and DCS does a good job of combining that mafia family swagger with new age wisdom. We need more books like this one.

Mirror Image Radio
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Not being a huge fan of science fiction, I initially balked at reading this book. After reading the synopsis I felt I had to read it! The concept of "Synarchy: Book 1: The Awakening" is so original and interesting to me that I felt compelled to read it and once I started I couldn't put it down. This book has a lot going for it: sex, betrayal, crime, deception, reincarnation, 2012, mobsters and that's just scratching the surface. I found Synarchy a very enjoyable read that kept my attention throughout the entire book.

Synarchy has many characters to keep track of but the author does a wonderful job of bringing each one to life. I definitely had my favorite characters and those that I grew to "hate." Every character plays a part in the bigger picture and they are all tied together in one way or another. There is nothing predictable about this book or its characters. They are both multi-dimensional and multi-layered.

The use of facts and conspiracy theories helped to make this a totally believable story. Who knows maybe there is more fact than fiction here. This book made me think and that to me is a main factor every good book should possess. Synarchy is provocative and entertaining at the same time, a quality I admire and prefer in the books I read. I loved the plot twists and the scenarios the characters found themselves in. I recommend Synarchy to anyone and everyone. I enjoyed it immensely and anxiously await the release of "Synarchy: Book 2: The Ascension."

~Sylvia Ray
Vice President-Global Paranormal Network
Host-Going Beyond Radio

Reading this masterpiece Synarchy: The Awakening Book 1 was extremely intricate and well detailed, characters who had depth and attitude. The book i feel is heavily encoded with true sound information while at the same time revolves around a fictional setting. It has increased my awareness and made me realize how as human beings we are being manipulated on a grand scale.

I waiting for book 2

Ralph from Infinite Waters Radio Show

DCS hits it out of the park with Synarchy Book 1: The Awakening, and spins a compelling tale. The story contains government corruption, spiritual enlightenment, 2012, Annunaki, Reincarnation, and powerful families and bloodlines, just to name a few. I found that I only stopped reading to sleep for the night, anxious to get back to it the next day. I told myself OK I'll just read one more chapter, for now, the next thing I new I had read three more chapters. Each chapter starts with a great quote from some historical figure, to set the stage. DCS employs a non-linear timeline which reaches into the past to provide background for the current events and ties everything together nicely. I found this novel to be thought provoking and a great read. I suggest you check it out.

Synarchy: Book 1- The Awakening is certainly a book that is hard to describe. The plot is so intricate and the characters so plentiful that to describe it would take a lot of time, and probably give away more of the storyline than I want to disclose. So, to keep it short, Marcello Terenzio is on his deathbed and summons his triplet grandchildren--Vasco, Lucien, and Simone-- to finish what they started in their past lives: the Ascension. The Ascension is opposed by a group of creatures known as the Anunnaki who use humans as servants, some of those being members of the Terenzio family. One by one, members of the Terenzio family awaken to their former lives and connect on opposed sides to either stop or aid humans in their Ascension.

It won't be easy, though, because the Anunnaki is backed by a group of 12 loyal and powerful families known as The Brotherhood. The Anunnaki and The Brotherhood want to stop the Ascension because they want to stay in power on Earth. Ascensions have failed before, resulting in the destruction of planets. God and human alike hope that this one will be the last and finally successful attempt.

Light read this book is not. The plot is intense and involved, and there are a lot of names and relationships to juggle. Many, many times while reading this book did I have to flip back to the previous pages to recall a person or a connection (hint for those who haven`t read yet- there`s a family tree online at the Synarchy novel website). The concept of Synarchy: Book 1- The Awakening is entirely unique. I've certainly never read anything like this before. In a world where every idea has been done and redone, it's refreshing to read something that hasn't been done quite like this before. The intricacy of the plot only enhances its uniqueness. I am surprised that a book this good, this well written and original, hasn't gotten the attention that it deserves.

There's a considerable amount of science and metaphysics in the book, so you have to pay attention in order to fully grasp what the characters are trying to achieve. The idea is that humans can affect things with thought and emotion, and that ultimately all humans are connected in a way deeper than we can understand. At least, not until we Ascend. But it would be wrong to classify this book as science fiction because it's fantasy and mystery and thriller, as well. But in this way, within its complexity and perhaps because of it, the book is very thought provoking and it sort of makes you wonder if you have been looking at reality the right way all along.

There aren't many times that I read a book and actually have to put it down to give my brain a rest. Most books are highly entertaining and give my brain a workout without taxing it too much. SYNARCHY: BOOK 1: THE AWAKENING took my brain through a full, multi day marathon. The story was complex and the world unique. For me, the best way to describe SYNARCHY is by simply saying that author DCS created a story where the reader didn't continue as a reader. She really brought us down into the pages of her book and it felt like we were journeying right along with the characters as they struggle to make sense of a world turned upside down.

SYNARCHY is the first book in what looks to be an amazing story. We follow the lives of multiple characters, most of them Terenzio's. With a story that I can only describe as a cross between The Godfather and Stargate, it should come as no surprise that the Terenzio's are a major family on Earth in 2012, holding their territory with a heavy hand and making quick work of competitors. As in most families, however, not every member is happy. Conflicts arise and tear the Terenzio family apart, pitting relatives against relatives in a deathly battle to do what each side feels is right.

At the beginning of the story we find Marcello Terenzio on his death bed. His son and triplet grandchildren accompany him as he draws on dwindling reserves of energy to continue the plot that was started by relatives before him. He sends the triplets away to uncover the mystery of The Awakening and the truth behind Earth and her people. Trying to stop Marcello and hide the mysteries of Ascension are The Brotherhood. As the triplets work to uncover truth, The Brotherhood and traitorous Terenzio's fight back, eager to hide a potentially dangerous truth.

If you couldn't tell from my attempt to outline the story here for you without giving away spoilers, this is quite a complex story! DCS mentions that she used note cards to signify the important events in the story and had to lay them out to ensure that the time line fit. I can completely see why! Although it is important to pay attention to the date listed at the beginning of each chapter, I did not find the complexity of the book to have a negative effect on the story. Instead, it added multiple layers of depth and ensured that the reader was drawn fully into the story. Another suggestion for readers that might have difficulty with a complex story - pay attention to the location that DCS puts us in as well. SYNARCHY takes place all over the globe so it's important to remember where events are happening.

I have to say, I really enjoyed SYNARCHY. Going into a new book with a new author is at times nerve-wracking because I always try to finish a book one way or the other, great book or not so great book. Within the first three paragraphs of SYNARCHY, however, I was able to tell that this was going to be a book that I definitely finished. Surprisingly for the story being so detailed it was a quick read. There's just something about the way that DCS writes that allows the eyes to flow over the page, lifting the story into the air. The descriptions and especially display of emotions were so vivid that one could really see the story.

If you're looking for a book full of action and intrigue you're going to love SYNARCHY. It really does have something for everyone. A bit of romance for the softer types and heart pounding, adrenaline rushing suspense and action that just about pulled me out of my seat at times. Then there is the emotion that DCS throws into the book. It's very difficult to separate your own emotions from those of the characters in the story; that's the kind of realism that DCS creates.

I believe that fans of Mafia stories or fans of Mysticism will thoroughly enjoy this book. It has the perfect amount of realism with just a kiss of otherworldliness. I found it highly compelling and absolutely can not wait for the second book to come out! DCS has created a fantastic world in SYNARCHY: BOOK 1: THE AWAKENING and I'm excited to see where it will go.

I got the book on a Friday at around 6:30 and was finished by 9pm. I am a avid reader, I read all kind of books but I can only read a book quickly if is keeps me interested and this one kept me turning the pages and before I knew it I was done. That was the sad part. I hate to run out of a story.... I can't wait for the next book.... I believe this is just the beginning of many series for this writer, I hope the next one comes out soon so I can devour that one as well. Thanks for a great read.....

I loved this book - couldn't not put it down. I can't wait for the next book to come out.

Reviewed by wornpagesDOTcom

It was an average overcast morning in an average doctor's waiting room in Surrey, England. I had brought a book to read to distract from the nervous boredom whilst waiting to be called in. Unfortunately the distraction worked so well that I almost missed being called for the final time. So I can honestly say that Synarchy: The Awakening was almost bad for my health. It is one of those stories that demands your undivided attention as the author accelerates down one plot thread before metaphorically braking hard and suddenly changing freeways to a parallel thread, but generations apart. I would usually end up being completely lost by the third literary intersection, but in the context of this story it works commendably as the author, DCS, always manages to keep the reader wanting to turn just one more page...again and again and again. The story itself leverages some of the biggest conspiracy theories we have at the moment, and weaves them into a multilayered cloak of suspicion and intrigue that wraps around the reader in a wonderfully captivating manner. The first plot clue is in the title. The word "Synarchy" is gaining common acceptance to describe a government within a government, a hidden ruling elite that are driving us relentlessly towards a New World Order with a single all powerful ruling class. The second clue is the declaration on the back cover; A Major Motion Picture Winter 2012. This is a production that every one of us will be extras in and, quite literally, the whole world will be the stage! The Myan civilisation predicted planet Earth would no longer require calendars after December 21st 2012 which, rather disconcertingly, astronomers have confirmed corresponds with a unique celestial alignment within our solar system...and perhaps beyond. We follow the story of the Terenzio family starting with their patriarch; Stefano. He is the founder of an expanding business empire that is much more than it seems to the outside observer. As Terenzio generations are introduced to the reader, so is their mission revealed piece by piece. Who are the shadowy Brotherhood and what is their connection to the Anunnaki? More importantly, what have they planned for December 21st?
Synarchy: The Awakening contains probably the most tightly scripted dialogue I have read in a long time. The author is exceedingly accomplished with character interaction and it is used to excellent effect in the ebb and flow of the Terenzio triplets awakening to the real world situation. My only concern was that sometimes there was TOO much happening on each page, which forced re-reading them in order to fully understand the full detail of what the heck was going on. This leads on to my second point; it is essential you have the continuation volume at hand in order to follow the story to its conclusion. I have not yet read Synarchy book 2 yet, but if maintains the same exemplary standards of storytelling and intrigue set by The Awakening, then I will consider myself deeply privileged to have found such a rare talent. Just ensure you finish reading them before December 21st 2012...or you may just run out of time.