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THE IX

Just look at what some reviewers have to say about THE IX

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Praise for The IX, Andrew P. Weston's bestselling novel of courage and vengeance in humanity's future.

"A brilliant and amazing synthesis of military, horror, and far-future science-fiction," says award-winning journalist and novelist Michael A. Armstrong.

"The IX is a whole bunch of fun ... fast-paced storytelling, lots of action, and an array of characters drawn from Earth's past and future." -- raves Black Gate Adventures in Fantasy Literature.

"When it comes to science fiction, The IX delivers." -- Fanboy Comics

"...highly recommend the beauty of Weston's prose and imagery." -- Amazing Stories Magazine

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Yes, why not find out for yourselves.

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The IX Series

 Latest Review for The IX
By FUONLYKNEW Reviews

Ever wondered what happened to those lost Roman Legionnaires? What about the US cavalry, engaged in a secret mission for President Lincoln? And whatever happened to the Special Forces Unit from a future time who disappeared during their mission to stop a nuclear disaster?

The IX has the answers and they are out of this world. Literally.

I gotta say, this fascinated me. What a great way to explain the disappearance of thousands. And what a world the author built.

At the point of death, these people were whisked away to a distant galaxy by an alien race. The inhabitants of that planet are being killed off and face extinction. They need warriors, now. Told they fight or die, these people must work together, live by the code, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” if they are going to survive.

There’s no going back. There’s only the the Horde, an enemy that doesn’t hesitate to die by the thousands. They must be stopped or all perish. And what’s to stop them from finding Earth and doing to us what they are doing to these beings? And then to another planet, and another.

What a movie this would be! I’d kill, just kidding, to have a part in it. Even as an ugly Kresh!

My description is simplified. There’s so much happening. This book comes in at a whopping 565 pages. But don’t let that deter you. By the time you reach the end, you’ll be wishing it was longer.

Though I stumbled over some of the alien names and terms, laughed at my own attempts to pronounce them, I quickly came to recognize them, along with the numerous human characters. There are a lot, yet it doesn’t take long to recognize the individual voices.

The plot for The IX is mind blowing. The author gives you many sub plots, plenty of history, and an amazing world to explore. He was able to make this all flow easily. You’ll fly through this in to time.

The writing is superb. Ever read a book and see the entire story play out like on the big screen. Except for not being too sure what those nasty Kresh looked like, I could see this in vivid color and detail. Imagination is a wonderful thing, as is this authors talent.

5 STARS

FUONLYKNEW

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 IX Blog - Interview - Review Tour

​Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure.

The IX
The IX Series Book 1
by Andrew P. Weston
Genre: SciFi Fantasy 

Soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds, including the IX Legion of Rome, are snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing, and transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a stark ultimatum:

Fight or die.

Against all odds, this group of misfits manages to turn the tide against a relentless foe, only to discover the true cost of victory might exact a price they are unwilling to pay.

How far would you be willing to go to stay alive?

The IX.

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure.

Silver Dagger

 The Protagonist Speaks

It's not often I get to enjoy an interview as much as this one, as it gave me an opportunity to tell you more about one of my favorite characters from the entire IX Series:

Angule - Prime Catalyct of the Kresh Hoards.

Even better, the interview takes place over at an award-winning blog:
The Protagonist Speaks.

Why not follow the link below and find out more about one of the most powerful, influential creatures to exist within the IX Universe?

The Protagonist Speaks

 What Reviewers & Readers Say About 

the IX Series

When it comes to the IX Series, I'm understandably biased. So, don't take my word for it. What do reviewers and readers have to say about this internationally acclaimed series?

Here are just a few examples from across the board.

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“Weston’s storytelling style reminds me of Neal Stephenson.”

“Tom Clancy-esque.”

“A masterful writing style.”

“Military sci-fi in the grand tradition of Gordon R. Dickson.”

"Andrew P. Weston is an author you need to know. His work is genius."

"Reminds me of Jerry Pournelle."

"This is a stunning saga, both in story and quality of writing." 

"Best Science Fiction book I’ve read in years."

"Reminds me of Stephen Donaldson."

“Loved it. Waiting on the action movie...”

“A brilliant and creative adventure.”

“Total immersion in fantasy – make it a game!”

“Science fiction from the school of Robert A. Heinlein.”

“The writing and storytelling are gripping"

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So, there you go. 

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The IX Genesis

Cover Reveal

So many of the fans who enjoyed the IX Series asked for a prequel, that I was obliged to respond. And I’m glad I did. As I mentioned last time out, IX Genesis is a story about the origins of the Horde, their expansion, and the impact that has on the people of Arden.

Here’s the back-story:

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Arden, birthplace of a people who have mastered the secrets of arcane, reality-bending technology, and home to a civilization that now spans more than thirty planets throughout an entire quadrant of the galaxy. They are wise and understanding. Majestic in vision. Powerful beyond compare. And intent on extending their benevolent influence throughout the stars. . .

Until the fateful day their thirst for knowledge leads them to push too far, too quickly. In doing so, they open a door into the antiverse, a realm where the very nature of existence is an anathema to life. An antithesis to all that is good. Evil. And that evil is sentient, as highly contagious as it is fueled by an irresistible proclivity to feed and multiply and spread.

And feed and multiply it does.

Faced with an overwhelming flood, the Ardenese have no option.

They must fight or die!

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So, how is this back-story encapsulated within the cover?

First of all, just cast your eye over the whole thing and what impression do you receive? Darkness. That’s what! We’re dealing with the rise of evil that causes the downfall of an empire that once ruled the stars. You catch a glimpse of the cradle of their civilization there at the bottom of the picture. That’s Arden. A benevolent, cultured, and peaceful place that has no idea what’s about to befall it.

But the universe does. . .

Do you notice how subdued the ‘IX’ is? How ethereal? The SPQR is missing. It’s empty. Vacant. As if it’s lying dormant, awaiting the call that will bring it to life.

And the key to that call?

You can see it, lurking within the ‘I’ itself.

As always, the answer to our conundrum lies in genetics. But whose? Check again. The DNA strand doesn’t quite touch the planet’s surface, nor does it manage to reach the stars, for an insidious void bars the way.

What that void is, you can only imagine. But rest assured it is safely contained – for the time being – within the workings of an arcane matrix that bends reality. Another clue, as that matrix also spawns something else. Did you notice the letter ‘I’ within the word Genesis? We’ve seen that blue-white prism before, haven’t we, way back in the opening novel, The IX.

Say ‘hello’ to the origins of the quantum gateway, the ethereal Möbius strip connecting past, present, and future in an eternal loop.

So who will you be rooting for? The fiendish and foul, or the future ghosts that give their all to ensure evil will never take root.

Yes, pick a side and take your stand. The IX is back, and the choice before you is simple:

Fight or Die!

                                  IX Genesis - Buy Link

 

Follow the Buy Link to join the battle. . .

 

Prelude to Sorrow

Cover Story

Welcome back to the wonderful world of the IX. I realize this post is rather close to my previous article relating to Exordium of Tears, but I only recently found out that the next adventure in the IX series is due for imminent release in September.
Thus the need to accelerate my plans a little. . . 

So, over the past couple weeks, we’ve seen how the story of our adventurers from Earth has evolved, and how their journey has been encapsulated within a 'mini-reveal' incorporated into each cover.

 

Today we look at the final book in the original trilogy: Prelude to Sorrow.

 

Here’s a glimpse of what they encounter:

 

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The task force dispatched from Arden to eradicate the Horde menace failed, and for those few left alive, the tenet by which they have survived for so long resounds as never before.

 

Fight or Die!

 

Now marooned, out of time and out of place, the survivors lick their wounds and struggle to recover while the Horde gather their strength for a final strike that will change the course of history forever. The fate of the galaxy – and more – hangs in the balance.

 

But fate, it seems, isn’t done with the Ninth, and our heroes find themselves forced to mount a last-ditch attempt to end the threat once and for all.

 

Will the darkness be vanquished, or will our heroes’ efforts finally signal the beginning of the end of their adventure?

 

Find out in – Prelude to Sorrow – the stunning conclusion to the IX saga.

 

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As the title implies, this story is an overture. An introduction to what the real menace is, and how insidious its reach can be. Those who survived the battle on Exordium don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves. There’s too much at stake. The future of Arden and planet Earth itself are at risk of being swallowed by an ancient evil determined to wreak havoc.

 

Do you see how that’s reflected in the background of the main cover? How it crumbling? As if the very foundations of their world are being torn away from beneath their feet, and there’s nothing they can do about it?

 

Or is there?

 

The IX symbol is a glowing brazier, radiating and smoking with the steady, building heat of a kiln. The dross is being removed, purifying what remains so that it’s ready for the crucible of battle. And battle they do, for the DNA matrix is still there, hidden within the gray of the backdrop, yet visible enough to remind us of the power of the human-Ardenese bloodline.

Yes, no matter what it takes, the glorious Ninth and their comrades will shine like beacons in the darkness. Somehow, someway, they will find the strength to endure, so that their legacy lasts for all time.

 

For ALL time?

 

You’ll see, in a spectacular finale that will leave you breathless. But you get a hint in the starburst radiance leaping away from the top of the 'X' and off into eternity.

 

As finales go, the cover to this book is superb. Roy Mauritsen worked his magic again and rounded the series off with a profoundly satisfying piece of artwork. One for which I have always been grateful.

 

As well I should be.

 

When you think about it, book covers act as an introduction to your work. You’ve spent many, many months building a world; filling it with inhabitants; devising a storyline; planning out an adventure that you hope will keep readers entertained. And part of that process is creating the right first impression.

 

First Impressions Count!

 

And with the covers to the IX series, I know readers will be enticed to pick up my books, read the blurbs, and be drawn inside. That won’t happen unless you have the right team around you. So all thanks to Roy and the team at Perseid Press for creating something truly special.

 

And the thing is, it’s not over yet.

 

The IX series made quite an impact on those who read it. The fans demanded more. They wanted to delve into the history of the Horde and discover how they came to be; how they managed to ravage a civilization in its ascendency; how they then became the mindless, savage brutes we first met in the IX.

 

Yes, how did they manage to overthrow a society millennia in the making in so short a time?

 

Well, what the fans want, the fans get! Stay tuned for a brand-new revelation. . .

 

Otherwise known as

 

The IX Genesis

A IX Origins Novel

 

 

As seen in next week's full cover reveal and backstory.