The Gaia Wars [Kindle Edition]

Kenneth G. Bennett (Author)

Book Description

Deadly secrets have been buried in the Cascade mountain wilderness for centuries. Hidden. Out of sight and out of mind.

Until today...

Warren Wilkes, age 13, doesn't like what a greedy housing developer has done to his peaceful mountain community, so he vandalizes the developer's property, flees into the wild, and stumbles upon an ancient human skeleton revealed by torrential rain. More than old bones have been exposed, however, and the curious artifact Warren finds makes him question his own identity, and his connection to an ancient terror. A terror destined to rise again and annihilate all that Warren loves. He must fight or see his whole world destroyed.

August 2012: GAIA WARS series optioned for film by Identity Films, Hollywood!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A solid first entry of a promising, imaginative new young-adult fantasy series featuring a well-crafted character."   -KIRKUS REVIEWS

About the Author

Kenneth G. Bennett is the author of the Young Adult novels The Gaia Wars and Battle for Cascadia (the second book of The Gaia Wars), as well as the forthcoming Exodus 2018, a paranormal thriller set in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. A wilderness enthusiast who loves backpacking, skiing and kayaking, Ken enjoys novels that explore the relationship between humans and the wild. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest.

Product Details

• File Size: 668 KB
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1466211970
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005FO8ZR6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,377 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! August 4, 2011

By FilmFan

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

"Gaia Wars" is amazing. I got sucked into the story within the first five pages and the pace and excitement made it tough to put down. Ken Bennett has created a very fresh take on the epic fantasy tale, so if you like Tolkien, CS Lewis, Harry Potter, and other "big" stories, you'll love "Gaia Wars."

Pros: Great concept, fast-pacing, detailed, evocative settings, interesting characters. The main character of Warren Wilkes has a lot of depth. In the first few pages, he didn't come off as very likable, but soon you realize what's driving him and he becomes very sympathetic.

Cons: So engrossing that I read it too quickly! Luckily, the second book in the series will be released soon.

Who might like it: certainly young adult readers -- especially boys who like fast-paced adventure stories. But since the book doesn't ever "talk down" to its readers, adults who enjoy fantasy with sci-fi overtones will like it too.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply awesome August 4, 2011

By Mark S.

Format:Kindle Edition

"I picked this up and literally did not put it down until I'd reached the back cover. Wow, impressive how quickly and deeply you get immersed in "Gaia Wars." And it's surprisingly original for the genre. Beautiful language, superb story telling, non-stop action. Does anyone know when the next one comes out?"

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A new series has arrived as Good & Evil collide in the NW Cascades August 3, 2011

By Raymond Allbritton

Format:Kindle Edition

Here's a Young Adult novel that this adult really enjoyed. Warren Wilkes, a young teen, begins a journey of discovery on a NW mountainous hike that goes far beyond anything he could have imagined. There are many recurring themes in the book - environmentalism & development, motherhood & the bounty of the earth, as well as good vs. evil. The book weaves a multi-layered story that culminates in an epic battle for -- well, I won't give it away. It's a book a young teen would love (even the guys) as well as their parents. Now I'm waiting for the next book in the series to come out so I can see whether Good prevails over Evil. If Warren has his way, I'm pretty sure it will.

More About the Author

Kenneth G. Bennett is the author of the Young Adult novels, THE GAIA WARS and BATTLE FOR CASCADIA, The Second Book of The Gaia Wars. Ken attended Art Center College of Design and is an award-winning creative director. A wilderness enthusiast, Ken enjoys backpacking, skiing and kayaking. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest.

Author's note: August, 2012 - Identity Films, Hollywood, options THE GAIA WARS series. Read the VARIETY article at http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118058388 and learn more about Identity Films at http://identityfilm.com


Read more about Kenneth at http://kennethgbennett.com
And learn more about The Gaia Wars at http://thegaiawars.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheGaiaWars