The Days of Peleg

by Jon Saboe

Paperback, 2007

Status

Available

Collection

Publication

Outskirts Press (2007), 636 pages

Description

"Saboes ambitious fiction mixes ancient mysticism with science fiction. An adventure comparable to Homer s Odyssey gives timeless questions new scope and accessibility. A gripping, first-rate epic that challenges current dogma." Molly Simms Kirkus Reviews Why Is Humanity Dying?It is now one hundred years since the Great Awakening, and the human race is finally colonizing the world with new settlements and centers of commerce. Reu-Nathor, High Minister of the Citadel, announces an expedition to explore their new world, and Peleg is commissioned as Chief Cartographer aboard the Urbat. Pelegs core beliefs are challenged and his sense of reality is undermined by the new cultures and tremendous tragedies he encounters during his twelve-year voyage. But he has also been given a secret mission to discover the answer to the one question that no one dares to ask aloud: Why is the human race dying? What he discovers forces Peleg to re-evaluate all he has ever known and also provides him with staggering revelations that will determine the eternal destiny of the entire human race! Winner: Editors Choice Award - Allbooks Review! "blends ancient history and fiction in a way that is enjoyable to follow" "well-researched historical events and legends" "will be appreciated by anyone seeking a different perspective on man s early history."Suzanne J. Sprague Historical Novel Society "The Days of Peleg is an action-filled, yet thought provoking epic which combines the enigmas and mythologies of ancient civilizations with the intrigue of hard science fiction." Issues as diverse as origins, linguistics, and phenomenology are concealed within an exciting narrative that boasts diverse characters embarked on an unimaginable journey. You will never think of ancient man in the same way again! The Days of Peleg provides an exhilarating yet entertaining look at who we once were and who we may one day become. Find out more at DaysOfPeleg.com!… (more)

Media reviews

"blends ancient history and fiction in a way that is enjoyable to follow…. well-researched historical events and legends…. will be appreciated by anyone seeking a different perspective on man’s early history."
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"Few writers have done much with such early times, but this massive 600-page fiction can delight novel lovers on several levels. The first level to enjoy is pure adventure.… Science is another level. Peleg—and Saboe—know a lot about astronomy, math and music, metallurgy, navigation, and other
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sciences…. With all these levels there is something for almost everyone. After reading this, you will never again view early history the same old way."
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"Regardless of how you approach the book, you will leave it realizing that it is a profound and thought-provoking work…. It will haunt you long after you finish reading it…. Saboe is a master storyteller with a forward-moving storyline, descriptive language, smooth segues, detailed kinetics
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during fights, vivid action scenes and landscapes that will be as clear in your mind as if they were in front of your eyes…. I cannot praise this book strongly enough!"
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Language

Original language

English

ISBN

1598008099 / 9781598008098
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