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False Idols Book One of the Aeon Trilogy Volume 1 Alexis Grove Books

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False Idols Book One of the Aeon Trilogy Volume 1 Alexis Grove Books

This is one of the most impressive debut novels by an author I’ve read in a long, long time. Yes, I’m a die-hard soft and hard sci-fi fan, but that takes nothing away from the quality of the writing on display here. I found the near future world depicted to be terrifyingly realistic when extrapolating from current trends. The author definitely did his homework to back up the science. But his sophistication with handling political intrigue, military logistics, and aberrant psychologies, was just as undeniable.

Some great debates take place within the book that should darn well be taking place in the public forum were it not for the fact that some of these issues are just a little too real and too disturbing for people to contemplate. We almost need the filter of the fictional format to help us process these higher truths in parable form. And that’s what this book felt like to me, a chance to think through current technological trends and their future implications for how they will affect me and the masses of humanity. This is one of those books where the fiction exposes the truth better than any nonfiction title could. Because fiction can recruit more than just our rational mind to process this challenging near-future reality, it doesn’t have to cut past our fears to get us to pick up the book; it can work with our fears.

I won’t recap the plot as the blurb outlines it brilliantly. But I will continue to highlight some of the novel’s standout features for me. The ménage a trois of a strong female protagonist, a strong female antagonist, and a meek, easily pushed around and persuaded male love interest caught between them was a fascinating dynamic to see play out. To earn the love of the female protagonist, and to come to perceive the masked motivations of the female antagonist for what they are, our male lead will have to travel far along his character arc. That coming of age story is interlaced with the larger drama, providing a powerful B-story, driving not just this first installment but the two sequels. Because of the Aeons’ capacity to enter virtual reality is completely nexgen relative to our own limited abilities to engage this realm, the book should be a favorite with gamers. The vivid visualizations, the fast-paced action scenes, the great character building all combine for a robust read.

All in all, highly recommended. Best of all, the book is part of a trilogy, so there’s even more fun to look forward to.

Note: I stumbled upon an early draft on Wattpad and have been delighted to see how much the book has matured over time.


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False Idols Book One of the Aeon Trilogy Volume 1 Alexis Grove Books Reviews

Alexis Grove's debut novel, False Idols (Aeon Book 1) was a fast paced, action filled, sci-fi story. From the opening scenes, the book grabbed my attention and never let go. Set in the not too distant future, the story opens with what is thought to be a prank or a test at a nuclear power plant, but instead turns out to be a terrorist attack by a lone female Aeon. The security at the facility is no match for the genetically engineered Aeon and the attack is easily carried out. The attack captures the attention of the government, who realize that they must infiltrate the Aeons if there is any chance to save the human race. An orphan named Sarah is recruited and may be the last chance to stop the Aeons.
The story is well written and there is plenty of action. I loved the author's somewhat unique approach of having two female main characters (Sarah and the evil Laura) both of whom are fighting for the attention of the same young man (Nick). All of the main characters are young adults and I think that although the book was probably geared towards sci-fi fans and teens of all ages, it is a great read for adults too. This book is highly recommended!! Looking forward to Book 2.
They were genetically engineered to be smarter than their peers.
As teenagers they were also enhanced with implants that allow them nearly unlimited access to cyberspace where they can not only satisfy their every whim but also manipulate global economies at will.
They call themselves "Aeons," an ancient word once used to describe demigods who derived their divinity from infinite information.
The rest of the world calls them "Cybarians," a new word that describes these young men and women who act like barbarians seeking only to accumulate vast wealth and seek pleasure while the rest of the world suffers.
In 'False Idols' author Alexis Grove has given readers a brilliantly imagined future in which fewer than a hundred young adults profit while humanity as a whole suffers. The Aeons have a terrifying agenda that will, if they succeed, lead to a world in which they are worshiped as gods. Opposing them are a few dozen young federal agents under the command of three military men. They are not, however, soldiers in the strictest sense They are orphans who have been selected and trained to do battle with the Aeons both in cyberspace and in the real world.
In addition to some pretty awesome battle scenes, Grove has managed to weave into the narrative an interesting romance in which the leader of the Aeons and one of the agents vie for the affections of an Aeon named Nick Lal. What makes this an interesting romance is the fact that two strong female characters are competing for a young man who seems not to be the equal of either one. Nick Lal, the son of fabulously wealthy parents, is easily manipulated. He is self conscious, slow on the uptake and indecisive, especially when it comes to issues of morality. On the other hand, Laura Mayer, who leads the Aeons, is a classic Type A personality with a clear - if somewhat twisted - vision and the strength of mind to see it come to fruition. Sarah Fenton, one of the agents trying to defeat the Aeons, is also an Alpha female although she does come with some insecurities. Both young women are smart, tough and resourceful while Nick Lal is handsome and not much else.
Because this is the first book in a trilogy, that could change, however.
As all good novels do, this work of fiction also speaks to some fundamental truths, raises interesting questions about morality and ethical behavior, and draws some real parallels with current events. In the world Grove has created humanity is suffering from soaring energy prices, a worldwide depression, a lack of clean drinking water and food shortages.
Though set in the near future, it is not all that different from today's world in that respect and, for me, that makes 'False Idols' an excellent start to what should be a very interesting trilogy.
It's a novel that I highly recommend.
This is one of the most impressive debut novels by an author I’ve read in a long, long time. Yes, I’m a die-hard soft and hard sci-fi fan, but that takes nothing away from the quality of the writing on display here. I found the near future world depicted to be terrifyingly realistic when extrapolating from current trends. The author definitely did his homework to back up the science. But his sophistication with handling political intrigue, military logistics, and aberrant psychologies, was just as undeniable.

Some great debates take place within the book that should darn well be taking place in the public forum were it not for the fact that some of these issues are just a little too real and too disturbing for people to contemplate. We almost need the filter of the fictional format to help us process these higher truths in parable form. And that’s what this book felt like to me, a chance to think through current technological trends and their future implications for how they will affect me and the masses of humanity. This is one of those books where the fiction exposes the truth better than any nonfiction title could. Because fiction can recruit more than just our rational mind to process this challenging near-future reality, it doesn’t have to cut past our fears to get us to pick up the book; it can work with our fears.

I won’t recap the plot as the blurb outlines it brilliantly. But I will continue to highlight some of the novel’s standout features for me. The ménage a trois of a strong female protagonist, a strong female antagonist, and a meek, easily pushed around and persuaded male love interest caught between them was a fascinating dynamic to see play out. To earn the love of the female protagonist, and to come to perceive the masked motivations of the female antagonist for what they are, our male lead will have to travel far along his character arc. That coming of age story is interlaced with the larger drama, providing a powerful B-story, driving not just this first installment but the two sequels. Because of the Aeons’ capacity to enter virtual reality is completely nexgen relative to our own limited abilities to engage this realm, the book should be a favorite with gamers. The vivid visualizations, the fast-paced action scenes, the great character building all combine for a robust read.

All in all, highly recommended. Best of all, the book is part of a trilogy, so there’s even more fun to look forward to.

Note I stumbled upon an early draft on Wattpad and have been delighted to see how much the book has matured over time.