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Recreance: an epic fantasy sci-fi adventure (The Aeternum Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by H.G. Chambers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 243 ratings
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GOLD MEDAL WINNER Readers' Favorite YA Epic Fantasy Award

When darkness rises, the young are called to stand against it.

Oren had always simply accepted the Ministry's authoritarian rule, until the day his mother and father were executed. With death on his heels he is thrust into the unforgiving wastelands, where his only hope for survival lies with an enigmatic old blademaster who might well be insane.

When Clem's home life falls apart, she finds herself stealing to survive...and getting rather good at it. She agrees to a high stakes Ministry heist and discovers a secret so dangerous, people are willing to die for it. On the run for her life, she escapes into the wastelands beyond the city walls.

When Oren and Clem again cross paths it is as near strangers, but with eyeless assassins close behind, there is little time to reconcile. In a desperate flight across the desert and beyond, two young outcasts must deliver their secret to the resistance, or risk the death of everyone they left behind.

Enter a world of epic swordfights, secret powers, waygates to other worlds, and monsters of unspeakable darkness by award winning author H.G. Chambers.

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Books in The Aeternum Chronicles:
Recreance (Book 1)
Vigilance (Book 2)
Defiance (Book 3)

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  5. Publication date
    May 14, 2017
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    8 - 12
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Editorial Reviews

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"A deftly written and impressively engaging read from cover to cover" - Midwest Book Review

"The world building is expertly done and the creatures that Chambers has come up with are simply bad ass." - In The Sheets Review

"It's in the differences between this epic and others that makes it special" - Jaffalogue Review

"This is the kind of book I would take on holiday with me and would have been finished before I got off the plane." - Chris Pridmore

"I wanted more and I wanted it right away. Very well done." - angelakaysbooks.com

"Gripping fast paced plot with relatable young characters." - Goodreads Review

From the Author

The Aeternum Chronicles go well beyond the concept of good versus evil. The resilient characters, whom I've grown to love, come to discover that while we are certainly shaped by the circumstances of our lives, we are not defined by them.

I enjoyed every minute of writing this book, and it is my hope that others will enjoy every minute of reading it.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071HTHPXD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (May 14, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3269 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 243 ratings

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H.G. Chambers

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My name is Harold G. Chambers, and I'm a writer, though I haven't always been. Flying helicopters, programming, touring with a punk band, space pirating...these are all things that came before (okay, maybe not that last one).

Currently, I'm a hybrid—part stay-at-home dad, part author—making up outlandish stories that I hope people will continue to enjoy. When I'm not writing, wrangling, or reading, you'll likely find me throwing dice and slaying dragons.

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Kanyonmk
5.0 out of 5 stars A 5 star must read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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Recreance is the first book in the Aeternum Chronicles. This story is such a wonderfully written and excellent read. It takes place in a futuristic dystopian world filled with magic and technological advancements. The characters are young, in their teenage years, but the depth and story behind each of them make a compelling story on its own. The world building is another part of the story I love. When an author can pore so much detail into a story without it being overwhelming and not taking over the story is just a work of art. I cannot recommend this book enough to young adults and adults. If you like science fiction and fantasy with a little mystery thrown in you should give this one a try.

Forced to grow up young, Oren and Clementine, are strong and filled with desire to right the wrongs in the world. They embark on separate quests than eventually intertwine while being hunted by the cruel Ministry from their city of New Arcadia. Their journey may bring them together, but they will be faced with hardships, betrayal, mysterious and never ending secrets and at times almost certain death. Will these two friends survive?

Final Rating: 5 Stars
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Tabitha
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing world building
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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I really enjoyed this book. The main characters, Oren and Clem, were likeable. However, I felt that Clem ventured into Mary Sue territory occasionally because she’s automatically good at everything, and everyone immediately likes her. Oren was a much more relatable character in that he has to work hard and struggle to overcome his obstacles, and when it really counts, he comes through in an epic way.

Where this book truly shines is the setting and world building—the magic system, the blend of mysticism, science, and technology—it all enthralled me and kept me reading. Chambers has some wonderful descriptions of the desert outside New Arcadia, ans I felt like I was really there. It is clear he put a lot of thought into his world, and it pays off.

I did notice some occasional typos and lack of commas to separate phrases in dialogue. It did not detract too much from my reading experience, but I did notice it.

Overall, I would recommend this book. I give it 4/5 (more like a 4.5 out of 5) because I thought Clem was a bit Mary Sue-ish and the ending was a little rushed. Otherwise, if you enjoy world building and a nice blend of fantasy and sci-fi, this book is worth you le time.
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Betty
5.0 out of 5 stars Two teenagers on the adventure of their lives. A MUST READ MAGICAL ADVENTURE
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018
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Recreance is the first book in the Aeternum Chronicles. The story is an excellent read. This fast paced story takes place in a futuristic dynatopian world. You will be mesmerized by this world filled with magic and technological advancements. This story is so wonderfully written and an excellent read. The young teenage characters are well depicted and add so much profound deepness.
You will be compelled to turn page after page nonstop as I was. Am reading the second book now. It is a nonstop exciting adventure! Had to repost this review as i messed up on the first one
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K. M. Dorsey
3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing may be as it seems
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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Friends Oren and Clementine are both forced to leave the cushy life in New Arcadia, years apart and for different reasons. They are reunited in somewhat hostile conditions and eventually rekindle their friendship. However, the time apart has changed both of them and the enemy they face is after the destruction of the world.
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Shirley B
4.0 out of 5 stars Characters are so interesting and insightful.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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Dystopian fantasy of a world where two teens have to rebuild their own worlds and attempt to help others. I really found these characters realistic, even down to teen angst and adult amusement and frustration. Well crafted, great world building, and good and evil to be sorted and understood.
Highly recommend.
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David Prager
5.0 out of 5 stars A great blend of sci-fi and fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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Enough people have written summaries of this book. Suffice it to say that it was a fun read with well fleshed out characters. The standard fantasy tropes are there, however it didn't feel heavy handed. I really liked Mr. Chambers' world building and would favorably compare this to the Mist Born series. I got the first book for free and was so impressed that I immediately purchased the rest of the series. I am about to start book 2 as soon as I log off.

To the author, thank you for giving us a great series!
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John Rogers Clark IV
4.0 out of 5 stars great characters and plenty of action in a pretty tight ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017
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Quite the story. With a very well crafted world, great characters and plenty of action in a pretty tight plot, this was a fun and satisfying read, I'm eager to read more in this series
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J. K. Riviere
2.0 out of 5 stars Illogical world
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019
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Spoilers if you care.

The technology presented makes no sense. A two-mile-wide spinning disk which can suddenly flip on its axis just at the moment when our hero stumbles upon it and then navigates the spinning, flipping disk to reach a shaft in the middle which leads (after the flip completes) to an escape route. Of course, our hero was able to disable and re-enable some controls for this massive, critical piece of technology which is essential to the existence of a large city without ever having seen the controls before. Not to mention that this equipment was unguarded and untended during this subversive activity. A miles long hallway/tunnel which appears to have only two openings: it isn't a utility tunnel, a sewer of some kind, a cave network, no it is just a extended hallway which can be used to escape and appears to serve no other purpose. The rulers of the primary city have decided to kill everyone in the city with no reason given other than they can. Our heroes oppose this action and with little training in the magic which other experts have studied for more than 100 years apiece manage to defeat the rulers, the soldiers, and the supposedly unkillable mages who are trying to destroy their own city. Yay us.

I only gave it more than one star because the dialog is sort of fun (even if the actions make little sense). If you don't think about the world which the author built it can be fun. Reads like a video game which is fun in the moment but doesn't actually make any sense.
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John Grozli
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2017
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Not being one for reading fantasy novels, I was given the opportunity to read Chapter One by a friend of the author's. Oren and Clementine had me hooked and I couldn't wait to get my hand's on the rest of the book! And it did not disappoint! There were so many twists and turns and surprises I couldn't put the book down. I gave it to my husband to read and he's read it twice already! So many great characters to love - especially Khalil - I think he is my favorite! I also found the map at the beginning of the book helpful so you could imagine where travelling that the main characters do throughout the book takes place. This book has whetted my appetite for more - I can't wait for Book II!
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Laurel C Kriegler
5.0 out of 5 stars Original and inventive scifi
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2017
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A friend of mine let me know about this book a while back. Searching for something to read a few days ago, I decided to pick Recreance up.

The two main characters, Clem and Oren, are teenagers. As one learns, they live in a closed city that is sheltered from the damaged world. The Ministry runs the city, and life is pleasant. Or is it? At the beginning of the story, they inadvertently come across a Breaker - a type of deadly interrogator the general population have no knowledge of. When Oren's great grandmother disappears instead of Ascending, Oren's family is threatened. A ko'jin named Khalil rescues Oren from destruction at the hands of Breakers and they travel away from the city and out into the world. And that's just the beginning of the story.

I really enjoyed reading this book. Chambers had my attention from the first page, and I just kept on reading. A real page turner. The worldbuilding is excellent, and very inventive, with creative monsters. Chambers certainly has an excellent imagination. It's not every day one comes across something so original, unencumbered by the numerous tropes that litter scifi.

I will be looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Michelle Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What an Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in Australia on June 2, 2017
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A gripping plot and a brilliant read. Enjoyed the characters and the world came to life as I was taken on a great adventure. Had my imagination going. Loved the story. Congratulations to the author. I highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing worse then getting half way through to find out you ...
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2017
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I am typically very skeptical of fantasy novels as they can be hit and miss. Nothing worse then getting half way through to find out you hate the direction. This novel was fantastic cover to cover. You will be hooked on the first chapter and will binge read it till the end. There better be a full series behind this as I am already itching for the next one!
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Cherry Bella
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2017
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Story was original and immersive, really enjoyed it. Only rated 4 stars because I needed slightly more from it, but would still recommend. Great work to the author
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