Population of Loss: Four Tales of the Martian War (Martian War Chronicles) (Volume 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500204633 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 44 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Too short, little insight into the history of the AE universe" according to Sean C. Duggan. These are four short (very short!) stories about the history of the Ascension Epoch universe during the time when the Martians invaded and (presumably) heroes that arose from it. It's no more than tidbits of the universe, and doesn't really give any insight for other books in the series. As with other installments, the illustrations don't work properly with the Kindle app. "Ever Wondered What Happened After the Martians Invaded Earth?" according to Purple Griffon. Imagine, if you will, a combination of Edgar Allen Poe, H. Ryder Haggard, and H. P. Lovecraft - and this book might well be the result of that. Its a collection of short stories written around the Martian Invasion that H. G. Wells wrote of - and as I have long been a fan of Wells this type book appeals to me - and was fortunate enough to have received it as a gift. If you. An excellent introduction to what I expect to be more great stories Population of Loss is a collection of An excellent introduction to what I expect to be more great stories Andrew M. Population of Loss is a collection of 4 short stories that gave me great enjoyment in reading, both based in story, and language.I struggle to put into words what I mean when I say "I love the language", because enjoyment of this nature is something that I feel, but can't quite pinpoint define. Word choice and sentence structure is expertly devised and had me captured in . short stories that gave me great enjoyment in reading, both based in story, and language.I struggle to put into words what I mean when I say "I love the language", because enjoyment of this nature is something that I feel, but can't quite pinpoint define. Word choice and sentence structure is expertly devised and had me captured in
Population of Loss, the first volume in the Martian War Chronicles, contains four short stories of superheroes and paranormal menace set amid the carnage of the War of the Worlds. From the ruins of England to the desolate American west, unexpected champions arise to confront a foe that has never yet known defeat, and the stakes are nothing less than the survival of the human race. The Martian onslaught has crushed earth's mightiest empires and reduced the great achievements of civilization to poisoned rubble, but mankind still endures. Stories include: In Hoc Signo: In earth's darkest hour comes man's greatest hero, the Signalman The Lost Boy: A tale of Fey and Spirits and those left behind The Devil to Pay: A cursed western vigilante takes his vengeance on the Martians The Lights Go Out: As a new Dark Age descends, the Void Knights rise to ensure man's survival