Elysen

by Joe Cooke

In a haunting, futuristic, and barbaric world, Elysen is born into a culture where her existence signals the end civilization. When her protector-father, the Lord of all, is killed, her power-hungry cousin sets out to destroy her. Elysen's escape and her quest for justice leads her through the frozen lands of the North to the barren deserts of the Southern lands, where the trials she endures first breaks her and then leads her to find the inner power...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976629100
• ISBN13: 9780976629108
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Cannon Publishing Group
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding book, Outstanding people

I just finished reading ELYSEN by Joe Cooke. He is a marvelous writer and writes a captivating and enticing book. Joe writes for the UB in our town for short articles and such. Joe's articles are always insightful, thoughtful, and full of meaning. I highly recommend this book, as it is a compelling novel of a young girl who achieves so much although life is against her. Life is like this, and to read about people, fictional or not, that can achieve, exceed, and overcome life's obstacles is a must read. Without a doubt you need to buy, try, and read Joe Cooke's novel. I really couldn't put it down!

Story pulls you in from the beginning

Reviewed by Kornelia Longoria for Reader Views (3/06) According to Thorsen's Law, Elysen was not supposed to live. As a female child of a Lord, her fate was to die as soon as she was born. However, thanks to her father, who disobeyed the Law, Elysen was saved from death. She was believed to change the World and make things better. Not everyone liked Lord Vollen's decision and shortly after his death Elysen found herself on the run, trying to find help from other tribes. During her journey she meets a lot of people who influence her life and help her become a stronger person. As a person who does not read a lot of fantasy books, I would definitely recommend "Elysen" to those who are just discovering this kind of literature. It's very smoothly written and pulls you in right at the beginning. I'm anxiously waiting for more books from this author.

A strong, new vision in the fantasy fiction genre

Elysen is a powerful tale of a young woman born as a warrior into a culture where her presence is forbidden. In a haunting, futuristic and yet barbaric world, Elysen's only protectors are killed and she is accused of their murder by a grasping, power hungry cousin who first brutalizes her then hunts her. With aid from a strong, believable cast of supporting characters, Elysen escapes--pregnant, confused,questioning everything she was taught and her role in the world. Traveling beyond the borders of exhaustion and belief, Elysen encounters both evil and good, and takes power from both. Although Elysen has a satisfying conclusion, the story is obviously poised to continue, leaving the reader eager for the next volume.

A WONDERFUL READ!!!

Elysen grabbed me on page one , held me tightly until the final page and then sent me forth to find more of the story in volume two - perhaps even volume three. I can't wait!

Awesome

A fresh voice in fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed Elysen - can't wait for the sequel!!!