Telepoetics is proud to publish The Crown: Ascension, Hannibal Tabu's first novel, an exquisite X-Files meets Immortal Hunters tale about immortalism and true love. Sometime around 6,500 BC a very special woman was born, one who stopped aging at twenty-two and has been alive ever since. Possessing the strength of seven men and senses far more perceptive than the average man, she also possesses a love that is more than that of anyone else in the world. Anyone she falls in love with becomes a god among men--his voice able to sway will, his fists thunderbolts, gravity a mere intellectual conceit to ignore. This love is The Crown, a token of that woman's devotion in the form of power. These days, that woman calls herself Tonya Fitzgerald. The Crown: Ascension is Tonya's tale.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hannibal Tabu has taken the "head over heels in love" metaphor to new soaring heights with this superhuman-mortal romance and action tale. I really enjoyed taking in 8,000+ year old Tonya and 20-something James' love affair maybe because the fight scenes are so intertwined with how the story could end and Hannibal's characters are so intriguing. But maybe I really read the book to find out how Tonya still looks 22 after all is said and done. The Crown: Ascension is a great book. (...)
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By Ritch Von
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a sucker for a story with a flying man in it
What does that have to do with The Crown: Ascension?
One thing,
There is a flying man in it
But I didnt know that when I purchased it
I purchased it from Amazon a while ago because I am a fan of Hannibal Tabu and his other Web Serial Faraway, availible at his site, the operative.net
I was enamored when it arrived. It took a few weeks before I could sit down and read it. I cracked it open in a diner while waiting for my eggs on a Sunday morning. I did not put it down for the rest of the day. I read until 3 am just to finish it.
I was thoroughly impressed.
The Plot: Theres this woman named Tonya who stopped aging at twenty. If you are lucky enough for her to fall in love with you then somehow her love passes super powers to you, and you can run super fast, lift heavy stuff, and best of all, you can FLY.
James is the lucky SOB who gets to fall in love with Tonya, and they unravel her past while kicking butt and taking names of forces that have plagues Tonya for years.
It is hard to discuss this book without gushing or telling you all the stuff to look out for. I will begin with the dialogue, it is solid, and the characters seem real. James is the everyman with a cool demeanor and a sense of humor. He wants to protect his woman despite her long lifespan and tendency to whip out magical spells and techno wizardry.
The situations are of course fantastic, in that, he keeps flying around the room sort of way which is why I love it so much. And they fight Yakuza for mystical objects, and there is a woman made of hair and I cant even get started on Damien Dare, who you will loathe, and love when you meet him. He is the other immortal who is a thorn in Tonya and James side and he is the most enigmatic bastard you will read about all year.
An intelligent piece of fiction with imaginative scenarios dripping with the type of verisimilitude that only nights of research can provide. Hannibal took time to craft this work and it shows in the page. It is a quick read, full of zeal and panache. The characters are earthy and realistic. The world of Tonya and James is inhabited by eclectic people with multiple motivations and fantastic designs that at times Tonya and James are the catalyst for, and other times they are simply along for the ride.
The book isnt for everyone, I mean, I would not suggest it to my mother, who just wouldnt get into the whole flying man thing, but everyone who sees flicks with me and listens to me when I talk television shows should pick this bad boy up.
For those who know and love the Sci-fi, Action movies, Kung Fu, espionage, secret societies, and mythical tales should definitely stop to read the book.
I would say that you could borrow mine but I want you to go to Amazon.com and buy it so Hannibal will get the cash, and then he will be compelled to slow down the Karaoke and world domination plans and write more.
I can not say enough how much I loved this book.
Did I mention that James flies?
Did I mention the part about him punching through the roof of a building at 900 mph like a human missile?
Did I mention Tonya is an immortal who also kicks major butt?
You will see more of that in book two where they hunt down some fanatic immortal hunters who want them dead.
I cant even begin to tell you how much I am in love with this book.
How much I know you will love it too.
I will sing ringing endorsements of this work of literary fiction from the rooftops as I am more than impressed by it, astounded, if you will.
It is not Shakespeare,
It is African Mythology wrapped in a Matrix coating, dipped in a super heroic candy shell.
It is a love story about the strength of the black woman, and the power she gives the black man
It is a metaphor for sexuality and gender role stereotypes
It is superpimptastic
And you will not forgive yourself for not checking it out
Seriously folks, buy the book.
What does that have to do with The Crown: Ascension?
One thing,
There is a flying man in it
But I didnt know that when I purchased it
I purchased it from Amazon a while ago because I am a fan of Hannibal Tabu and his other Web Serial Faraway, availible at his site, the operative.net
I was enamored when it arrived. It took a few weeks before I could sit down and read it. I cracked it open in a diner while waiting for my eggs on a Sunday morning. I did not put it down for the rest of the day. I read until 3 am just to finish it.
I was thoroughly impressed.
The Plot: Theres this woman named Tonya who stopped aging at twenty. If you are lucky enough for her to fall in love with you then somehow her love passes super powers to you, and you can run super fast, lift heavy stuff, and best of all, you can FLY.
James is the lucky SOB who gets to fall in love with Tonya, and they unravel her past while kicking butt and taking names of forces that have plagues Tonya for years.
It is hard to discuss this book without gushing or telling you all the stuff to look out for. I will begin with the dialogue, it is solid, and the characters seem real. James is the everyman with a cool demeanor and a sense of humor. He wants to protect his woman despite her long lifespan and tendency to whip out magical spells and techno wizardry.
The situations are of course fantastic, in that, he keeps flying around the room sort of way which is why I love it so much. And they fight Yakuza for mystical objects, and there is a woman made of hair and I cant even get started on Damien Dare, who you will loathe, and love when you meet him. He is the other immortal who is a thorn in Tonya and James side and he is the most enigmatic bastard you will read about all year.
An intelligent piece of fiction with imaginative scenarios dripping with the type of verisimilitude that only nights of research can provide. Hannibal took time to craft this work and it shows in the page. It is a quick read, full of zeal and panache. The characters are earthy and realistic. The world of Tonya and James is inhabited by eclectic people with multiple motivations and fantastic designs that at times Tonya and James are the catalyst for, and other times they are simply along for the ride.
The book isnt for everyone, I mean, I would not suggest it to my mother, who just wouldnt get into the whole flying man thing, but everyone who sees flicks with me and listens to me when I talk television shows should pick this bad boy up.
For those who know and love the Sci-fi, Action movies, Kung Fu, espionage, secret societies, and mythical tales should definitely stop to read the book.
I would say that you could borrow mine but I want you to go to Amazon.com and buy it so Hannibal will get the cash, and then he will be compelled to slow down the Karaoke and world domination plans and write more.
I can not say enough how much I loved this book.
Did I mention that James flies?
Did I mention the part about him punching through the roof of a building at 900 mph like a human missile?
Did I mention Tonya is an immortal who also kicks major butt?
You will see more of that in book two where they hunt down some fanatic immortal hunters who want them dead.
I cant even begin to tell you how much I am in love with this book.
How much I know you will love it too.
I will sing ringing endorsements of this work of literary fiction from the rooftops as I am more than impressed by it, astounded, if you will.
It is not Shakespeare,
It is African Mythology wrapped in a Matrix coating, dipped in a super heroic candy shell.
It is a love story about the strength of the black woman, and the power she gives the black man
It is a metaphor for sexuality and gender role stereotypes
It is superpimptastic
And you will not forgive yourself for not checking it out
Seriously folks, buy the book.
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is hard to believe that this is Tabu's debut novel. I bought this, and it took me a couple of months to get around to reading, but once I started, I almost couldn't stop! I read it over the course of 3 days, and that's just because I was working during the day. This is sort of a superhero/science-fiction/supernatural/action-packed romance novel. Tabu manages to throw in a lot of high-concepts in this story, but keeps it all easy for the reader to follow. I loved it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful!
The Crown: Ascension is a wonderful love story filled with suspense. I'm already looking forward to the next novel by Hannibal Tabu. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Regina Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Crown: Ascension - A *Long* Overdue Review
If you've already read the book, then odds are you've seen the name on the foreword. Clearly I'm biased.
But rest assured, gentle reader, I come by it honestly. Read more
But rest assured, gentle reader, I come by it honestly. Read more
Published on March 10, 2006 by Chinedum R. Ofoegbu
