Exodus (Hellgate, London, Book 1) (Bk. 1) by Mel Odom
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Book Reviews of Exodus (Hellgate, London, Book 1) (Bk. 1)
Book Review: HELLGATE IS ONE HELLUVA READ!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I have been fans of Mel Odom's work for years. From his side work on such post-holocaust series such as Deathlands and Outlanders to his own fantasy series.
But here Mel Odom truly shines as never before. Here in the novelization adaptation of the new game Hellgate:London Odom grabs you by the neck and tosses you headfirst right away into a futuristic nightmare world that is part sci-fi/fantasy, mixed with horror and action adventure with tons of interesting characters that are not one-dimensional.
Although we are not gamers, we know all about some of the big ones such as Halo and God of War - and now Hellgate:London - which would make a terriffic Hollywood movie. Mel Odom does an outstanding job at world-building and characterization here, along with utilizing all of the differing aspects this game must have to offer, such as all the different types of demons, their history, the history of the human cabalists and their futuristic counterparts - the ultra-cool Templar Knights with their magical runed swords and high-tech armor. Where the Templar Knights have been waiting millenia to battle the demon horde, the mysterious human-horned cabalists want to learn to control them.
And then, if that were not enough, Mel Odom does an outstanding job of introducing another secret unit that leaves you wondering until the very end. We can't wait until Book #2 & #3 in this series.
Book Review: Great book that makes me really want the game
Summary: 5 Stars
I really liked the book. (4 1/2 stars) It is an excellent sci-fi book in general and I finished it in about 2 days, because I had a hard time putting it down.
I wasn't nearly as excited for the game as I am now that I have read the book. The book is part 1 of a trilogy and leaves on a bit of a cliff hanger.
Overall, I recommend it for Sci-fi fans and especially for fans of the upcoming game Hellgate London for PC. Watch the trailer for the game at Flagships website to get a feel for how the book will be. The trailer made me really want to lean more about the universe.
Great read!!
Book Review: wonderful book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Frankly I thought the story line was pretty amazing. all about a world going apocalyptic and what happens after? its been done before, but never have I seen it done like this. I love it! Simply, its a must read for anyone that likes stories involving magic and demons, swords and guns with romance thrown in!Book Review: WANT MORE!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
i knew about the game prier to reading the book and actually just came across the book. started reading it and i couldn't put it down. found myself reading it every chance i had. looking forward to the other two books and can't wait to see what the game has in store.Book Review: Don't make me wait too long for 2 & 3
Summary: 5 Stars
Great read, new ideas, char dev + new tech + the mystic, makes you want to read faster and not put the book down. I hope the series keeps going deeper and deeper and does not crank out a 2nd book just to hold the place between 1 & 3.