So Many Precious Books, So Little Time: Review & Giveaway:The Vision of a Blind King by Ako Eyong

Monday, January 13, 2014

Review & Giveaway:The Vision of a Blind King by Ako Eyong

Today I am kicking off The Vision Of a Blind King by Ako Eyong. Be sure to follow the tour for more chances to win a copy.

Book Description:

Publisher: Ako Eyong (March, 2013)
Genres: Historical Thriller, Time Travel, Supernatural Elements
Tour Dates: January, 2013
Available in: Print & ebook ,353 pages, with illustrations

This is the story of Melenoc, a very power hungry man with a particularly uncommon fear of death; a toxic combination of emotions that ultimately drive him into an unending quest for immortality. As he digs deeper it becomes obvious that he will stop at nothing to achieve this goal, even to the point of crossing lines that may compromise the security and well being of a whole kingdom.

It is a tale that pits good against evil, taking us deep into an ancient African society where the survival of the same kingdom will come to rest on the shoulders of another individual; a General who must rise above personal trauma and self doubts, and find a way to pull a nation away from the edge.

As powerful forces collide and the struggle intensifies, unexpected turns and twists will catapult the plot into a four thousand year journey that spills over into the contemporary age; from the rugged camp of a bitter African rebel leader to the concrete jungles of Los Angeles, spawning characters who have no idea that their lives are being affected by a four thousand year old quest.

My Thoughts:

The Vision of a Blind King started out right away with action and took me in. It's clearly a book with a clear message, first, know your history, second, do things differently so we don't keep repeating it! However that message does not distract the reader from the heart pulsing story and plot!

The book alternates chapters between the historical and modern day and spans continents. Eventually some of the historical leaks into modern day. It's a journey throughout the ages with an amulet that has superpowers.

This is a book for adults, complete with illustrations. Like J.R.R.Tolkien's The Ring, The Vision Of a Blind King is bound to become a classic! This book is a real page turner that kept me up until the wee hours of the morning. I highly recommend it!

5/5

I received the ebook version for my honest opinion.

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About Ako Eyong:

Ako Eyong is a Cameroonian national, whose critique of government policy (as a journalist) has led to an existence in America as a political exile. Presently, while working on the sequel to The vision of the blind king, he is taking the first steps into the world of public speaking. He has spoken at several locations in the country, including Oxnard College in California, Coconino community college in Arizona, Ventura college, Ventura Chapter of Amnesty international, Rotary club of Malibu at Pepperdine university, just to name a few. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a diploma in political science.

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Thanks to Ako Eyong, I am giving away one copy of The Vision of a Blind King. This giveaway is open internationally. Print copy is available to the U.S. and Canada. Pdf for international. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.

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