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If it were up to the gods, Percy would be put to death for stealing Zeus’s lightning bolt…or did he?

By John Irvin

So here is another series that I missed out on growing up, but I got to experience as an adult and, I think, enjoyed it more because of that.

The Percy Jackson series is a fantastic fantasy with clean humor because of its focus on kids.

I had seen the movies, disappointed they did not continue. I’d been recommended the books by several friends.

I’d seen the memes and the cartoons.

Finally, I found a friend who had more than one copy of the entire book series.

He was willing to sell me the box set for a good price.

So, when I read one book and needed to continue with the next fast, thanks to the cliffhanger, I had the next four ready wand waiting.

That’s why I’m recommending this box set for today.

For an awesome price on Amazon, you get all five books of this adventure!

Here’s the link:

PERCY JACKSO AND THE OLYMPIANS by RICK RIORDAN.

          If my words haven’t convinced you to grab your complete collection copies, here’s what Amazon has to say.

          “Accompany the son of the sea god Poseidon and his other demigod friends as they go on a series of quests that will have them facing monsters, gods, and conniving figures from Greek mythology. Do they have what it takes to save the Olympians from an ancient enemy?

Whether it is for readers who are experiencing Percy’s funny and thrilling adventures for the first time, or for fans who want to devour the saga again, this gift will be prized by readers aged 8-80.

This beloved series, read in schools across the world, has inspired two motion pictures and a Broadway musical. It is currently in development for a television series on Disney+”

Do NOT miss out: PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

Still on the hunt for the skin map, Kit and his friends are growing desperate as they uncover more of the truth.

By John Irvin

          This Bright Empires series by Stephen Lawhead just gets better and better the further you delve into the series.

          After reading the first two books, I picked up The Spirit Well, knowing I wouldn’t be disappointed.

          Stephen Lawhead always comes through.

          With the twisting plots and the conniving villains, Kit, Mina, and everyone else is in a battle for the multi-verse.

          If you haven’t grabbed books 1 and 2, you really need to do that and also snatch this one too.

          If I remember correctly, each new book to the Bright Empires series had me staying up later and later the more I read.

          I also fell for one of the girls, yes, I know she’s fiction. That’s probably a problem, but oh well. At least, I’m honest about it.

         I wonder if any of my readers could guess which character I fell for. I’ll give you a hint, so far, I haven’t mentioned her in my blogs about each of these fantasy thrillers.

          I think, you’ll have to buy the books and read them then guess, because I’ve been mentioning a lot of characters.

Here’s the link:

THE SPIRIT WELL by STEPHEN LAWHEAD.

Before I go, I’m going to mention yesterday’s blog. It was focused on a non-fiction book. For some reason, I just noticed that I’d called in an urban fantasy thriller—my brain must have been stuck on the previous blog from the day before. So I’m sorry about that.

Now, back to The Spirit Well, here’s Amazon’s description:

“The Search for the Map—and the secret behind its cryptic code—intensifies in a quest across time, space, and multiple realities.

But what if the true treasure isn’t the map at all . . . what if the map marks something far greater? Something one world cannot contain? Those who desire to unlock that mystery are in a race to possess the secret—for good or evil.

Kit Livingstone is mastering the ability to travel across realities using ley lines and has forged a link from the Bone House, a sacred lodge made of animal bones, to the fabled Spirit Well, a place of profound power.

His friend Mina is undercover in a Spanish monastery high in the Pyrenees, learning all she can from a monk named Brother Lazarus. Still determined to find Kit, she is beginning to experience a greater destiny than she can fathom.

Cassandra Clarke is overseeing an archaeological dig in Arizona when a chance encounter transports her to 1950s Damascus. There, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to the Seekers—the last living remnants of the Zetetic Society who need her help to track down the missing Cosimo Livingstone and his grandson Kit.

But there are darker forces at work in the universe whose agents always seem to be one step ahead of the rest—and they’re all desperate to gain the ultimate prize in this treasure hunt where the stakes increase at every turn. At the heart of the mystery lies the Spirit Well.”

Do NOT miss out on the book: THE SPIRIT WELL.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?

When you’re a Scot, the pipes call your heart, but Freedom calls everyone who can hear it.

By John Irvin

          So last night, my Dad and I finally managed to watch our mutual favorite movie, Braveheart. We like to watch it at least once a year together. The rest of the family doesn’t even care that much for it, so it’s special to me because it’s his and my favorite.

It got me thinking about the book this morning and how I enjoyed reading it. It’s just like the movie, although it took a little longer.

          But that’s actually not the one I want to promote today. I started writing this blog, intending to recommend the book, but then decided to go a different route.

          The author of Braveheart recently wrote a nonfiction called, Living the Braveheart Life. Randall Wallace is a descendant of the real Sir William Wallace and is responsible for conception of this critically acclaimed film.

          I stumbled upon Living the Braveheart Life by accident while surfing Amazon for books related to Braveheart. When I saw this, I knew it would be a good one and ordered it.

          After reading it, I bought my dad a copy for Christmas. So, if I’d recommend it to my dad, I’d recommend it to anyone reading.

Here’s the link:

LIVING THE BRAVEHEART LIFE by RANDALL WALLACE.

Now, I will state upfront, this book is directed more toward men. It’s to teach us how to be better men in this postmodern world, using tenements from Braveheart.

But, perhaps women could benefit from it, using it to understand and perceive what the right kind of man should act like? Perhaps.

Either way, if you want a good inspirational and motivational read, this is it.

Do NOT miss out on the urban fantasy thriller: LIVING THE BRAVEHEART LIFE.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

Another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?