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When the seas rose and the world froze, much knowledge was lost.

Mysterious twins, Jacob and Elya, shipwrecked in Hexult, discover their superior understanding of science is mistaken for magic by the superstitious islanders.

With the aid of Aulf the mailman and his fiery crewmate, Ingar, the twins must overcome terrible tragedy and danger, to save their reputations and their lives.

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A 86,000 word book (similar length to the second Harry Potter book). For adults and children alike. Also suitable for younger children with an advanced reading age.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 535 KB
Publisher: Skymirror Publishing (12 May 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B0050OVK14
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #70,558 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a refreshing read!, 16 May 2011

Anne Shmitt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hexult (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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every 7 to 14 year old's bedroom bookshelf!, 21 Jun 2011

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This review is from: Hexult (Kindle Edition)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Imagination, 17 May 2011

Bertie Dawson - See all my reviews

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Loved the setting of this book. The frozen world of Hexult is brought vividly to life , along with a civilisation that is an intriguing mix of past and present. I love the notion of a postman hero speeding over the ice between islands, delivering the mail. This story is an enjoyable mix of drama and good old-fashioned adventure, with likeable and believable heroes/heroines, which also deals with the more serious issue of prejudice and how we react to people who are different to ourselves.

Best of all, it has pirates!

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