Beyond the Father

By Opëshum

Deal Ends: Thu 2nd April

*****READERS' FAVORITE 2023 BOOK AWARD FINALIST"From the icy wastes of the Northern Zone to the opulence of Thio's castle, this is a rich and detailed world...There were moments reminiscent of DUNE as well - strong character work and a grand sweeping scale of world and story..." - Jim Maher, Reedsy"Intricate and complicated in the best way possible, Beyond the Father had me entertained and wanting more. I was lost in Xzyber's intricacies and its four regions..." Rabia Tanveer, Reader's FavoriteThe first of 8 books that will give you pause and make you ponder...“Beyond the Father” sets the scene for the 8-book Sci-Fi Epic “gods on Trial: The Series™,” delving into life’s determination to transcend all limitation. A uniquely different world to explore...Set on the planet Xżyber, citizens of the Sub-Median Region, imperfectly reborn into metal, oppress those who are organic. Elsewhere, in the Central Kingdom, religion supports royalty’s brutal domination of the lowest class. Rife with mounting tension...War over scarce resources is coming, revolution within each region is brewing, and none know of the eccentric god who created them. This being watches, has fascinating conversations with his often-wiser companion, occasionally learns, and rarely intervenes. A struggle for survival and existence...The many levels and threads of struggle distract nearly all from a far greater threat. Meanwhile, the young Prince Anglid’s vision quest into the unexplored Area X may ultimately change everything. However, just when you think you know the direction of the story, the author has yet another surprise.