- Paperback: 302 pages
- Publisher: Skymirror Publishing (May 2011)
- ISBN-10: 0956902308
- ISBN-13: 978-0956902306
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 34,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Earth is in another ice age and civilisation is restarting in a future so distant that the only traces left of our time are a few precious shards of glass. When the seas rose and the earth froze, much knowledge was lost.
Life on Hexult is about to change, with the arrival of the new young wizards and their strong magic; the new magic they call 'science'.
Sail with Aulf across the ice, through the frozen breath of the deadly Vajra crevasse and between the quarrelling isles of Hexult.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I was drawn into the story straight away, the writing is very accessible.
It starts with Aulf and Ingar sailing across the ice and coming across a wreck. It throws up many questions which, I'm pleased to say, are answered throughout the story. The characters are well defined and the story is nicely paced, not action-packed, but never slow.
I think science-fiction is a misleading genre and would simply call it `adventure' as although it is in a future world, there is nothing there that differs from the technology we have today. I particularly like the fact that although there obviously needs to be many explanations of the world and their society, there are no `info-dumps' but rather the information is woven seamlessly into the story.
I would thoroughly recommend Hexult to any adult who would like something simple, yet different, and to any teenager who wants a change from vampires and Angst.
It starts with Aulf and Ingar sailing across the ice and coming across a wreck. It throws up many questions which, I'm pleased to say, are answered throughout the story. The characters are well defined and the story is nicely paced, not action-packed, but never slow.
I think science-fiction is a misleading genre and would simply call it `adventure' as although it is in a future world, there is nothing there that differs from the technology we have today. I particularly like the fact that although there obviously needs to be many explanations of the world and their society, there are no `info-dumps' but rather the information is woven seamlessly into the story.
I would thoroughly recommend Hexult to any adult who would like something simple, yet different, and to any teenager who wants a change from vampires and Angst.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've done some digging and this is the first book of a new UK author. Well hats off to the guy. This is a highly original piece. Set in a future ice-age where technology is thrown back so that even a compass is considered magic, the adventure unfolds around a group of youngsters who bring 'magic' to the isolated islands of Hexult that are seperated by vast sheets of ice. Trouble ensures for them as those with power vie to gain the advantage that the group can provide, and are willing to undertake 'dirty tactics' to get it.
I can easily see this book being read by parents to their children who will be eagerly awaiting bedtime (why wasn't it published a few years ago when my kids were small!). A must for every child and young adult's bookshelf. Good job and looking forward to the sequal.
I can easily see this book being read by parents to their children who will be eagerly awaiting bedtime (why wasn't it published a few years ago when my kids were small!). A must for every child and young adult's bookshelf. Good job and looking forward to the sequal.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Not normally my type of book, but I'm so glad I tried it. I was totally immersed in the world to the extent I'd be feeling cold just reading it.
It seemed like it was the start of an epic set of adventures, I hope so.
It seemed like it was the start of an epic set of adventures, I hope so.
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I heartily recommend this book
Great plot
Original premise
Endearing Characters
Wonderful setting
Well written
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Original premise
Endearing Characters
Wonderful setting
Well written
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Published 5 days ago by CharlieBoy
A Great Adventure - Highly Recommended
I bought this based on the interesting premise (plus I fancied a rest from Jack Reacher so guess I am not the target audience for this book)and was not disappointed in the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by theBLC75
Hexult
Hexult is a good book. I particularly like Isambard because he comes and saves the ice fair.
This book is exciting and has some cliff hangers. Read more
This book is exciting and has some cliff hangers. Read more
Published 7 months ago by saul, age 10
Sample only - Extensive and atmospheric
I didn't know what I expected from the title and the cover (which, by the way, looks very good on the Kindle, as does the 'Part 1' image page), but it wasn't really this. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew Ives
when's the sequel out?
This story is great and I like the characters; Grim, the blacksmith, is my favourite and I also really like Elya and Isambard. Read more
Published 7 months ago by sparrow
Action, adventure and fantasy all rolled into one!
After much kindle trouble I finally got to finishing this book and a big thanks to the author for the endless patience! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Leanne Bell
An Imaginative and Entertaining Adventure,
What a exciting change from the vampires and werewolves I have been reading lately. This book was a wonderful and entertaining adventure. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Donalisa
A great read.
A great book. We really enjoyed reading it to our children.
"A brilliant story, full of adventure and science. Read more
"A brilliant story, full of adventure and science. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Mackenzie
Ice ships
Written for beings the age of my grandchildren, but I stayed with it and enjoyed the images that rose up in my mind. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Harry Nicholson
Beautiful tale
What a refreshing idea! Literally, refreshing. With the heat tormenting me, reading about a world of ice made it all better, at least for my mind. Read more
Published 10 months ago by L.E.Olteano - Butterfly-o-meter Books
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