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You know the Greeks, but do you know the Romans?

While Percy Jackson leads the Greek demigods, Jason leads the Romans

By John Irvin

When I discovered there was a spin-off series from my all-time favorite series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, you know I had to try it out.

I saw The Lost Hero and snatched it up.

Would Rick Riordan keep his theme of making me fall in love with the characters? Would I become best buds with these demigods who tramped across the world, fulfilling prophecies and such?

I’m so happy I bought the entire series.

I think I actually finished all five books within a month.

This one here, the introduction to the new phase, will introduce you to some pretty fantastic young people who have no idea about Camp Half-Blood.

You won’t want to miss out on this fantastic surprise twist of a first installment!

Here’s the link:

THE LOST HERO by RICK RIORDAN.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“Jason has a problem. He doesn’t remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she’s his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they’re all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for “bad kids.” What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea-except that everything seems very wrong.

Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, and her vivid nightmares reveal that he’s in terrible danger. Now her boyfriend doesn’t recognize her, and when a freak storm and strange creatures attack during a school field trip, she, Jason, and Leo are whisked away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood. What is going on?

Leo has a way with tools. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. Seriously, the place beats Wilderness School hands down, with its weapons training, monsters, and fine-looking girls. What’s troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper’s gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all-including Leo-related to a god.

Rick Riordan, the best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series, pumps up the action and suspense in The Lost Hero, the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series. Fans of demi-gods, prophesies, and quests will be left breathless–and panting for Book Two.”

Do NOT miss out on the mystery and majesty of this book: THE LOST HERO.

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:

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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?

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Come Back to the Sea…

Emma has uncovered a family secret that has to do with her mom, now she has so much responsibility.

By John Irvin

Anna Banks stays true to her YA romantic fantasy theme in this sequel to the book, Of Poseidon, I’ve promoted a few weeks back.

Of Triton is stupendous and it had me tensely sitting on the edge, wondering how Emma and her boyfriend were going to muddle through this trapping plot.

It was a great follow-up to the first book and, since I recommended its predecessor, I must promote this work as well. You will only be pulled deeper into this ocean kingdom.

Here’s the link:

OF TRITON by ANNA BANKS.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“Emma has just learned that her mother is a long-lost Poseidon princess, and now struggles with an identity crisis: As a Half-Breed, she’s a freak in the human world and an abomination in the Syrena realm. Syrena law states all Half-Breeds should be put to death.

As if that’s not bad enough, her mother’s reappearance in the Syrena world turns the two kingdoms―Poseidon and Triton―against one another. Which leaves Emma with a decision to make: Should she comply with Galen’s request to keep herself safe and just hope for the best? Or should she risk it all and reveal herself―and her Gift―to save a people she’s never known?

Once again, Anna Banks infuses Emma and Galen’s points of view with humor, intrigue, and waves of romance.”

Do NOT miss out on the mystery and majesty of this book: Of Triton.

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:

gf.me/u/xp24cf

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?

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The Wolves come out to Play

Can Calla get out of this treacherous plot? Can she save her pack?

By John Irvin

If you recall, back when I promoted the first book in this trilogy by Andrea Robertson (used to be Cremer), I bought this second installment first and read it before I discovered I’d missed the first volume.

Wolfsbane is the sequel to Nightshade.

No matter, both are intriguing, mystical, and quite fantastic in their unique portrayal of werewolves.

I also enjoyed the shade-realm mixed into this eerily romantic story.

The love triangle is also handled well, according to my opinion and I don’t tend to like love triangles.

Well, I mean, who does?

But they do seem to happen sometimes in real life.

So, snatch this book:

WOLFSBANE by ANDREA ROBERTSON.

Since I’m sharing the links with Amazon, I want to give their book description:

“When Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemies, she’s certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer, one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack – and the man – she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.”

If you are in the least bit intrigued, click through here and join in the mystic action: WOLFSBANE.

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:

gf.me/u/xp24cf

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?

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Grant Burrows is at it again!

In the blink of an eye, he’s become the most powerful man on the planet, but does that really take away his fear?

By John Irvin

          After the gut-wrenching ending to the first book, it was hard not to pick up this second one, Fearless, to see how Grant was able to continue on.

          I’m trying not to give spoilers away here.

          I was not disappointed with the continuation of this trilogy and definitely would not have it listed here as a favorite read if I did not like it.

          The mysterious revelations of ancient cults and rituals is intriguing, the action is stupendous, and the “superhero” powers are great.

          Please don’t miss out on Parrish’s fantasy Sci-Fi apocalyptic story of biblical proportions!

          You just might be, too, so grab the sequel here:

FEARLESS by ROBIN PARRISH.

Goodreads gives this description:

“The world changed after that terrible day when the sky burned, and now every heart is gripped by fear Earthquakes, fire, disease, and floods pummel the earth, and its citizens watch in horror. But in the darkness there is hope–an anonymous but powerful hero whom the public dubs “Guardian” emerges from the wreckage. He is Grant Borrows, one a chosen few who walk the earth with extraordinary powers. They travel the globe, helping those in deepest peril and determined to uncover the secret behind this world-shattering cataclysm. But when signs of a dangerous ancient prophecy begin coming true, dark questions arise about secrets Grant might still be harboring. The world teeters on the brink. But some refuse to let it fall. They are: Fearless.”

So, whatever you do today, make sure you grab this book: FEARLESS!

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:

gf.me/u/xp24cf

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?

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After the Fifth Wave, it’s an Infinite Sea!

Cassie and her team are staving off all the crazy attacks while the 5th Wave continues…

By John Irvin

          I’ve read the first book and already promoted it a few weeks ago. I’ve now read the second installment and am still enjoying this treacherous journey of Cassie and everyone else.

          It’s a young adult sci-fi. Maybe you’ve seen the movie? Make sure you don’t miss out on reading the trilogy. The movie—with no sequel yet—has so many questions left unanswered.

          With Infinite Sea, things are falling into place as the resistance attempts to hold of the onslaught after onslaught of the alien conquerors.

          I’m finally understanding things I was confused about when watching the movie.

          Do you think you could outlast five deadly waves that have wiped out the human population on Earth almost completely?

          You just might be too, so grab the sequel here:

THE INFINITE SEA by RICK YANCEY.

This is what Amazon has for its description,

“How do you rid the Earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.

Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible. Now Cassie Sullivan finds herself in a new world, a world in which the fundamental trust that binds us together is gone. As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben, and Ringer are forced to confront the Others’ ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race.

Cassie and her friends haven’t seen the depths to which the Others will sink, nor have the Others seen the heights to which humanity will rise, in the ultimate battle between life and death, hope and despair, love and hate.”

So, whatever you do today, make sure you grab this book: THE INFINITE SEA!

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:

gf.me/u/xp24cf

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?

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From Lies to Chaos!

The return of Amy in this sequel to the renown Across the Universe, brings us back to the Godspeed and its seemingly endless trek to a new world.

By John Irvin

          I fell in love with the mystery within the walls of the Godspeed. I felt my soul resonate with the desperation of what the people had gone through, having their history completely changed or wiped away.

          So, when I saw Book 2, A Million Suns, had come out, I had to snatch it up to find out if Amy and her boyfriend ever made it to their new world. Or did they actually still have 300 years to go? Or was it fifty? Time is strange on the ship.

          I must say, I was excited and on the edge of my seat by the time I finished, I was so ready for the trilogy’s finale.

          You just might be too, so grab the sequel here:

A MILLION SUNS BY BETH REVIS.

This is what Goodreads displays as the description, “

It’s been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. Everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the spaceship Godspeed.

But there may be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of the ship. He’s finally free to act on his vision—no more Phydus, no more lies.

But when Elder learns shocking news about the ship, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on Godspeed. They must work together to unlock a mystery that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier. Their success—or failure—will determine the fate of the 2,298 passengers aboard Godspeed. But with each step, the journey becomes more perilous, the ship more chaotic, and the love between them more impossible to fight.

Beth Revis catapulted readers into the far reaches of space with her New York Times bestselling debut, Across the Universe. In A Million Suns, Beth deepens the mystery with action, suspense, romance, and deep philosophical questions. And this time it all builds to one mind-bending conclusion: They have to get off this ship.“

So, whatever you do today, make sure you grab this book: A MILLION SUNS!

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:

gf.me/u/xp24cf

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?