Lands of Dust
John Triptych
The Dying World Book 1 · J Triptych Publishing
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Millions of years from now, the planet is dying. The oceans have dried into plains of ash. Strange, lethal creatures ravage the land. The surviving pockets of humanity eke out a brutal existence.
But some humans have also evolved—into Magi, men who can move objects with a mere thought, and Strigas, women who can control others' minds. Once, Gorgons could do both, and were the rarest of all. But a devastating war eradicated the Gorgons, and their terrifying presence faded into legend.
Miri, a powerful Striga and the chosen protector of her village by the Great Silt Sea, is sworn to defend her people against attacks by raiders and monsters. But when a mysterious young boy is found near the wastes, her once familiar world shatters, and she and her allies must journey across an unforgiving planet in order to unravel a mystery surrounding the extinction of the Gorgons—one that could change everything they thought they knew.
Explore Dying World, a new dystopian science fiction series in the tradition of Jack Vance’s The Dying Earth, Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun, Frank Herbert’s Dune and Star Wars—as only John Triptych could tell it!
But some humans have also evolved—into Magi, men who can move objects with a mere thought, and Strigas, women who can control others' minds. Once, Gorgons could do both, and were the rarest of all. But a devastating war eradicated the Gorgons, and their terrifying presence faded into legend.
Miri, a powerful Striga and the chosen protector of her village by the Great Silt Sea, is sworn to defend her people against attacks by raiders and monsters. But when a mysterious young boy is found near the wastes, her once familiar world shatters, and she and her allies must journey across an unforgiving planet in order to unravel a mystery surrounding the extinction of the Gorgons—one that could change everything they thought they knew.
Explore Dying World, a new dystopian science fiction series in the tradition of Jack Vance’s The Dying Earth, Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun, Frank Herbert’s Dune and Star Wars—as only John Triptych could tell it!
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4.3
117 reviews
Roman A.
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January 23, 2023
It was the first real book I read in years and it was awesome. We all love post apocalyptic worlds, so bonus points for that. The world (and everything new to us in it) is not too unrealistic, the descriptions leave enough room for imagination and you get a good feeling for the stifling state of our planet. Characters are unique and believable. The premise is simple and devolves into something greater naturally. The plot kept me wanting more throughout every chapter. The suspension curve grows gradually but starts off high enough to get you interested. Great pacing in my opinion. Best part in my book, it can be read with some level of aphantasia. Definitely buying the bundle.
April Mitchell
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July 8, 2018
The writers tenuous grip of grammar and character dialogue was nearly
overpowered by the lack of plot and story development. Sorry man but that
was an ARDUOUS 185 pages. Yes I read it through, trying to find some
growth. Never happened.
14 people found this review helpful
J G
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January 31, 2020
Miserable read. Interminable fight scenes, plodding voice, graphic deaths, everybody dies. Couldn't force myself to finish this book.
3 people found this review helpful
About the author
John has varied interests, and his love of everything is reflected in genre-busting novels ranging from real world thrillers all the way to mind blowing science fiction. A consummate researcher, he derives great pleasure and satisfaction when it comes to full spectrum world building and creating offbeat characters based on the real life people he meets in his travels.
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