The Villikon Chronicles: Ascension of the Expatriates Part III - Escape From Itasca (Paperback)

~ Bryan J. Kinnaird (Author)

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"Books 1,2,3 and the Website stories of all the characters are a testament to good story-telling." -- Fan Testimonial

"I thought I'd seen everything Science Fiction had to offer...I was wrong! VC rocks!" -- Fan Testimonial

"Many surprises make the conclusion a vehicle that in some ways surpassed the motion picture screen story." -- Fan Testimonial

Product Description

The Story Concludes in book #3...Escape From Itasca...

Searching for a mythical space vessel after nearly a decade of exile, Kort Villikon leads a pilgrimage for salvation to the northern hemisphere of the penitentiary planet Itasca, a region plagued by bitter cold and giant underground dwelling gastropods.

The Porphyrian syndicate ruled by the evil Master Creighton, his succubus queen Sha'leste, and insidious under lords Silas and Soloman, jeopardize the crusade's quest for freedom. The corrupt military forces of High Admiral Skryton and Villikon's arch nemesis Malcolm Vismal, further doom Villikon's freedom expedition.

Amnesty, conspiracy, and catastrophic consequences are realized at the end of an adventure littered with blazing battles, seismic planetary quakes, startling revelations, illicit encounters, cave-dwelling leviathans, and a clandestine vampire hive.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Young-Kinnaird Productions (May 1, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0971249032
• ISBN-13: 978-0971249035
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,648,888 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Villikon is an epic that will last through the ages., July 9, 2004

By	Jason Terrill (Iowa) - See all my reviews

If you can't find this series in your local comic store, be sure to order your copy online and check out their out their website for tons of character information at www.villikonchronicles.com It's a read worth receiving, and an epic that will last through the ages.

So what exactly is The Villikon Chronicles, you might ask? It's the story of Captain Kort Villikon, a respected soldier and military commander who is framed for the horrendous crime of genocide. His punishment is to be banished to the prison world of Itasca. A world swarming with warmongering clans, pirates, and a vampirical race known as the Porphyrian Hive. Through it all, Villikon learns how to survive in this hostile world and seek a way to escape it so that he may extract vengeance upon those who framed him.

That description barely touches the surface of this story. This is the sort of tale that makes the Ten Commandments look like a child's read. Written and created by Bryan J. Kinnaird, The Villikon Chronicles took a roundabout way to becoming a comic series. Originally, it was written and planned as a movie.

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Like Reading a Movie, June 14, 2004

By	Rue (Laguna Hills, California) - See all my reviews

The Villikon Chronicles is a must read for any true SciFi fan. Kinnaird has woven a complex war hero saga that not only tells the story of Captain Kort Villikon, but that of an entirely new universe of characters. The saga itself is on par with the likes of Star Wars with a bit of Dune mixed in.

The neo-cinematic artwork of The Villikon Chronicles is in a class of it's own. Reading these books, one definitely gets a sense of watching a movie unfold on the story board like pages. While visually stunning, it does take a little getting used to. At first the layout made following the storyline a bit of a challenge. After just a few pages though, it became much easier to follow. By the middle of the first book it seemed as though I were watching a film rather than reading a graphic novel.

There are enough intricate twists and turns in the plot to ensnare anyone. I truly enjoyed this captivating three part saga and I highly recommend placing it on your must have list. It must be noted that these books, though not rated, may not be suitable for younger children.

The Villikon Chronicles: Ascension of the Expatriates is based on Kinnaird's motion picture screen play The Villikon Chronicles. RueViews eagerly awaits the next chapter and it's silver screen debut!