Balance on the Terra – Book 1 of Legacy’s Children, by Lottie M Hancock
Synopsis (from the Amazon page): “Balance on the Terra is the opening novel to the Legacy’s Children series. It introduces characters we all love to hear about (dwarfs, elves, giants and drow [sic]) along with new races, such as the heart of the series, the Holy Ones. They are an opnipitant [sic] race of beings who were born to help the Creator of Time to keep the balance in all things, for without that Balance, nothing can live as he had commanded. In this novel, one of the Holy Ones goes rogue and decides to destroy the race that had been a bane to his existence since they had been created. Man. Follow our misfit group of companions as they help the rest of the Holy Ones in their fight for Man’s survival. Can they keep the Balance and still keep the Man race alive?”
I’ve just finished reading Balance on the Terra by Lottie M Hancock. It’s a delightful story that held my interest from the beginning. Hancock made me care about the well-developed characters and the steady flow of perils they faced. While written for a YA audience, I believe the story will appeal to readers of all ages.
There are five Guardians, or Holy Ones. Gods and goddesses who are responsible for all life on Terra. Each one has special powers to aid in doing their jobs. After the introduction of Man to Terra, one god was particularly unimpressed and wanted to eradicate the “pestilence” from Terra. Thus, we have the beginnings of an epic struggle.
Unfortunately, errors in spelling and changes in voice marred my enjoyment of the book. The manuscript is in desperate need of editorial help from human readers rather than electronic “checkers” to locate and correct the mistakes.
I believe that with proper editing Balance on the Terra would be an “unputdownable” page turner. The story is well deserving of five stars, but the editing has forced me to lower my rating to three stars.
I received a copy of Balance on the Terra from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Balance on the Terra can be found at Amazon.
About Ol' Big Jim
Jim L. Wright is a storyteller with a lifetime of experiences as colorful as the characters he creates. Born and raised in Piedmont, Alabama, Jim’s connection to the land, history, and people of the region runs deep. His debut novel New Yesterdays is set in his hometown, where he grew up listening to stories of the past—stories that sparked his imagination and curiosity for history.
Today, Jim lives in Leeds, Alabama, with his husband Zeek, a tour operator who shares his passion for adventure and discovery. Known affectionately as “Ol’ Big Jim,” he has had a diverse career that includes time as a storekeeper, an embalmer, a hospital orderly, and a medical coder. There are even whispers—unconfirmed, of course—that he once played piano in a house of ill repute.
No matter the job, one thing has remained constant: Jim is a teller of tales. His stories—sometimes humorous, sometimes thought-provoking—are often inspired by his unique life experiences. Many of these tales can be found on his popular blog, Ol’ Big Jim, where he continues to share his musings with a loyal readership.
Jim’s adventures have taken him far beyond Alabama. For seven years, he lived in Amman, Jordan, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. His time there, spent in smoky coffee shops, enjoying a hookah and a cup of tea while scribbling in his ever-present notebook, deeply influenced his worldview and his writing.
When Jim isn’t writing, he’s thinking about writing. His stories, whether tall tales from his past or imaginative reimagining is of historical events should read from his past or imaginative reimaginings of historical events, reflect a life lived fully and authentically. With New Yesterdays, Jim brings readers a rich tapestry of history, fantasy, and human connection.
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Balance on the Terra – Book 1 of Legacy’s Children, by Lottie M Hancock
Synopsis (from the Amazon page): “Balance on the Terra is the opening novel to the Legacy’s Children series. It introduces characters we all love to hear about (dwarfs, elves, giants and drow [sic]) along with new races, such as the heart of the series, the Holy Ones. They are an opnipitant [sic] race of beings who were born to help the Creator of Time to keep the balance in all things, for without that Balance, nothing can live as he had commanded. In this novel, one of the Holy Ones goes rogue and decides to destroy the race that had been a bane to his existence since they had been created. Man. Follow our misfit group of companions as they help the rest of the Holy Ones in their fight for Man’s survival. Can they keep the Balance and still keep the Man race alive?”
Balance on the Terra can be found at Amazon.
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