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Everville: The First Pillar Kindle Edition

by Roy Huff (Author), Telemachus Press (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.4 out of 5 stars 182 ratings

Owen Sage is the emblematic college freshman at Easton Falls University. With all the worries about his first year in college, he was not prepared for what would happen next. His way of life was flipped upside down when he mysteriously crossed into another dimension, into the beautiful land of Everville. His excitement was abruptly halted when he discovered that there was a darkness forged against both the natural world, which he knew well, and the new land which he discovered, Everville. He must devise a plan to save both worlds while joining forces with the race of Fron and The Keepers, whom both harbor hidden secrets he must learn in order to gain power over the evil that dwells in The Other In Between.

With a race against time to save both worlds, his short time at Easton Falls did not quite prepare him for the evil, dark forces he must fight in order to conquer The Other In Between.

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    Everville
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BCOQSSQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roy Huff
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 Feb. 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Everville
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Roy Huff is a Hawaii-based best-selling author, peer-reviewed research scientist, and teacher. After overcoming significant childhood poverty in the US mainland, he moved to the islands and hasn't looked back.

Despite his challenges, which include a family stricken by mental illness and the loss of a father to HIV/AIDS, he’s earned five degrees, trained on geostationary satellites for NASA's GOES-R Proving Ground, and has written numerous bestsellers.

Roy embraces optimism, science, and creativity and hopes you’ll come along for the amazing ride. You can download Roy Huff's free sci-fi short at https://www.royhuff.net/salvationship or connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram @realroyhuff

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Customers find the book thoroughly captivating and appreciate its fantastic YA fantasy elements, with one review highlighting its parallel worlds concept. The visual quality receives positive feedback for its good visual imagery, while the creativity and character development aspects receive mixed reactions, with some praising the creative ideas while others find the writing unimpressive.

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12 customers mention ‘Readability’12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly captivating and absolutely love the story, with one customer noting it's full of immense action scenes.

"...are so likeable we immediately root for them - the story is full of immense action scenes and unusual surprises, even back on Earth we gasp at Roy..." Read more

"...Again, if you start reading Everville and you like the narrative style, then by all means ignore everything I've just said because you'll probably..." Read more

"A good read with some very creative ideas...." Read more

"I couldn't get past about 10% of this book. The story had promise but the writing was unimpressive; I was actually cringing at some of the clunky..." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Fantasy depth’7 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the fantasy elements of the book, with one customer highlighting its parallel world elements and another noting its believable world-building.

"...He has perfectly created an unforgettable protagonist in Owen Sage, college freshman and if this ever became a movie we would have a beloved star to..." Read more

"...I really like the construction of the link between the worlds and the way that human characters could pass through mentally in Everville to witness..." Read more

"...This definitely has a strong Young Adult appeal, which as a more mature adult did leaving me wanting a bit more to get my teeth into...." Read more

"...The writing is appalling, lacking any depth or plot development. I cannot remember when I read anything so poorly written...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Creativity’5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's creativity, with some appreciating its creative ideas while others find the writing unimpressive.

"...The concepts and ideas of this book are some of the most creative inventions I have ever seen...." Read more

"...The story had promise but the writing was unimpressive; I was actually cringing at some of the clunky and juvenile vocabulary used, though I must..." Read more

"...Very creative, intelligently thought out, very good visual imagery and descriptions of Everville and creatures...." Read more

"...plot, great characters and amazing picture building through imaginative description. Two thumbs up and a total recommend to fantasy fans of any age...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Visual quality’5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the visual quality of the book, with some appreciating the good imagery while others find it over descriptive.

"...Pillar by Roy Huff is a wonderful YA fantasy full of great battles, rich scenery and incredible fantasy creatures...." Read more

"...used, though I must admit that in other parts the author wove some nice visuals. Good attempt, but would not recommend." Read more

"...It was very hard for me to imagine visually what was going on in this story, the only things I felt were well-described were the food and the..." Read more

"...Enjoyable plot, great characters and amazing picture building through imaginative description...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Character development’3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book.

"...you'll probably love it, but for me there was just not enough character development and time awarded to true description for me to really enter this..." Read more

"...into the action with no fuss or tedious back story - the characters are so likeable we immediately root for them - the story is full of immense..." Read more

"...The same applies to the major entity Them, it could do with more character depth and explanation...." Read more

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  • Simon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic YA Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2013
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    Everville: The First Pillar by Roy Huff is a wonderful YA fantasy full of great battles, rich scenery and incredible fantasy creatures. He has perfectly created an unforgettable protagonist in Owen Sage, college freshman and if this ever became a movie we would have a beloved star to fill an older Harry Potter's shoes.
    Owen Sage knows he's different, for when he falls asleep he is transported to Everville a wondrous land under threat from evil creatures Them. He comes under the guidance of the Keeper, leader of the friendly race Fron and so begins Owen's fantastic journey from meek teenager to mighty warrior and saviour of Everville. There is so much going for this book - the reader is dragged straight into the action with no fuss or tedious back story - the characters are so likeable we immediately root for them - the story is full of immense action scenes and unusual surprises, even back on Earth we gasp at Roy Huff's brilliant twists and continuation of the plot.
    This is a superb kickstarter to a great series. Bring it on Roy Huff.
    This is a FIVE STAR fantasy novel begging not only to be read but snapped up by Hollywood.
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  • Kimberley
    3.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a let-down after such hype
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2013
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    I'd like to state something right off the bat here. The concepts and ideas of this book are some of the most creative inventions I have ever seen. What I didn't like in the least was the style of narration. If you happen to enjoy this author's narrative style, you will probably rate The First Pillar five stars.
    I'm going to list what I really did like, and then what I wanted from this story that just didn't deliver in my opinion.
    The whole concept of the other worlds, the transportation between them and the quest that Owen Sage goes on is excellent. I was initially very excited by these ideas and they kept me reading enough to complete the book and seek out its conclusion. I really like the construction of the link between the worlds and the way that human characters could pass through mentally in Everville to witness and influence its events.
    However.
    This book needed to be longer, because I needed time to get to know the characters in order to have any empathy or feeling for any of them. Owen, Anika and Dante seemed like the same character for most of the book, I don't even know what they look like or have any real sense of what expressions were on their faces for most of this story. It was very hard for me to imagine visually what was going on in this story, the only things I felt were well-described were the food and the architecture of the buildings, the rest was sort of dealt with in a blur and made the tale harder to get into and follow. Also I found there was a lack of action, even though a lot of things happened in the tale. I felt I was being told what had happened rather than having the physical motion of the characters described to me, so again it was hard to picture what was going on. I was hoping all along that the final battle of the story would really deliver and make it worth reading, but again the battle was clinically described as though it was happening in a history book, I didn't get a sense of how Owen felt physically or emotionally during what could have been a very exciting climax to the tale.
    Again, if you start reading Everville and you like the narrative style, then by all means ignore everything I've just said because you'll probably love it, but for me there was just not enough character development and time awarded to true description for me to really enter this world, which is a shame because I'm sure it would be a fantastic one to enter!
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  • Andrew M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly captivating read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2013
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    A good read with some very creative ideas.

    The book is a story about Everville which is a place that exists outside our world, the protagonist Owen, is a University freshman who finds himself able to pass backwards and forwards to this other world.

    Very creative, intelligently thought out, very good visual imagery and descriptions of Everville and creatures.
    Secondary characters, especially Dante and Anika could have had a little more time and development so as to give a bit more impact to the climax, but this is a minor quibble.

    This definitely has a strong Young Adult appeal, which as a more mature adult did leaving me wanting a bit more to get my teeth into.

    I did like the lack of detail of the Fron, The Other in between and Them as this left it open to speculation, I am however expecting this will be filled out as the series progresses, giving a full picture at the end.
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  • Jean Finley
    2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2014
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    I couldn't get past about 10% of this book. The story had promise but the writing was unimpressive; I was actually cringing at some of the clunky and juvenile vocabulary used, though I must admit that in other parts the author wove some nice visuals. Good attempt, but would not recommend.
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  • M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2013
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    I absolutely loved this story and my heart was pounding through my chest at the end, poor Dante! It is fast paced and the crossing over into another world exciting and intriguing. The author has created an excellent read for the YA genre, but without making you feel like you were too old reading it. Enjoyable plot, great characters and amazing picture building through imaginative description. Two thumbs up and a total recommend to fantasy fans of any age. Left me wanting more.
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  • Benedict Stuart, Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everville, a story about now, then and ever, here and there, you and me!
    Reviewed in Brazil on 18 May 2013
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    When I finally sat down to read this best-selling book, I soon realized I had made the right decision. Namely because the plot and narration are quite intelligently interwoven, the style is impressive and the characters are easily identifiable with ourselves, no matter if we are young, adults, here, there, bright, sophisticated, up or down, wherever and whatever we are. Moreover, personality traits as well as situations development are phenomena that have been artistically, masterfully, positively and last but not least, realistically, elaborated and portrayed.
    As for the author's profile, I would not like to use any cliches here, but when I gathered that he lives so many miles away from my own location, I was genuinely surprised. In other words, despite the huge distances, I feel this book so close to my heart, mentality and world of ideas.
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  • snowwhite
    4.0 out of 5 stars ストーリー展開が早く、読み応えのある内容。
    Reviewed in Japan on 19 May 2013
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    この本は、ヤング・アダルト対象となっていますが、大人でもかなり楽しんで読めます！ロード　オブ　ザ　リング、ハリー・ポターと言えば分ると思います。
    筆者のストーリーの想像力と世界観に圧倒され巻き込まれ、主人公のオーエン・セイジの世界に思わず浸ってしまいました。だらだらとストーリーを説明せず、歯切れが良く早い展開で読者を惹きつけ、飽きさせません。
    私は４つの星を付けましたが、これは登場人物の性格描写がさらに生き生きと輝くのを続編に期待しての評価です。シリーズ化されるとの事でとても楽しみです。筆者の初本みたいですが、彼の才能とこれからの活躍が楽しみだと思いました。読むべき本です！！
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  • Eric Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chapter One Review
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 February 2013
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    Title of book: Everville: The First Pillar

    Author: Roy Huff

    Genre: Epic Fantasy

    Ratings:

    Readability: I found it a fairly easy read hampered only by slight editing errors.

    Hook: After a nice introduction of duality we are left to wonder and want to know more.

    Editing: There were minor editing issues interspersed throughout the chapter. Nothing was major or took away from the meaning but it was enough to be noticeable.

    Characters: We are introduced to two main characters. The first is the main character. To this point, and I went back through real quick to be sure, he has no name. He is referred to as either "I" or "you" in the first chapter. I myself will often hide a person's name from the reader until such time that it has been revealed by someone saying their name. So this did not detract. "I" is confused through the entire chapter and does not have much character development.
    The second person we are introduced to is simply The Keeper. He appears to be some kind of wizard or technologist. There is a little bit of development with him in you get his level of intelligence and no nonsense attitude. He got right down to business.

    Understandable: In a very short time the book travelled between two different worlds and at points appeared to have some intermesh between them. Through this through it was written well enough that I was able to understand and follow what was going on.

    Visuals: Visuals were very good in this chapter and helped you to keep track of where you were.

    Relatable: I related with the situation of the main character in school and found myself wanting to know more about him after the chapter was done. The level of reliability may have been enhanced by the fact that the main character does not have a name yet. It is easy to slip into the character's shoes because there has not been that demarcation that he is in fact not the reader.

    Fun: It was a fun read of discovery and confusion.

    Overall: From step one through to the end of the chapter there is something happening to the character and it flows through and comes out well leaving me wanting more. I found myself wearing the shoes of the main character and experiencing his tribulations. Except for some minor editing issues, it was a good read and I plan to read the rest of the book based on my experience.

    Synopsis: A kid is sick and goes to the nurse's office. As he arrives he passes out but instead of the darkness of unconsciousness he finds himself transported into an entirely different world. Before he can get his bearings he is whisked back to his original reality without a clue as to if what he just experienced was real or not.

    Favorite line: We are somewhere between here and there, sometime between yesterday and another day.
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  • Sass Cadeaux
    3.0 out of 5 stars This was an interesting read with promising future.
    Reviewed in Canada on 10 June 2013
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    The author created an attention-grabbing story with some fascinating characters and informative worlds. I am looking forward to reading the upcoming books, to understand the rest of the back stories, the other worlds, and to find out what will happen next.

    I must admit that I felt slightly disappointed with the size of the book, and I would have preferred to understand why the characters did what they did, and not be told. There were many times throughout the book when the story read more like a screenplay, which caused me to lose connection with the characters. It lost the intimate feeling that can be achieved when the reader understands the thoughts and emotion the character is experiencing.

    There were several parts in the story where I felt the author missed his mark.

    This story has an incredible premise, but there were scenes, such as the battle that lost its impact. They were too short, which didn’t give me a chance to feel what the characters where experiencing.

    Once again, Everville is a good novel and I will purchase the next book. However, I do hope to connect with the characters on a more intimate level in the stories to come.
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  • Maxx the Cat
    3.0 out of 5 stars "Everville..."a decent story but several concerns... 2 1/2 Star
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 February 2013
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    "Everville: The First Pillar' is a fantasy adventure by author Roy Huff and edited by Telemachus Press. This Kindle e-book was a 899 Kb download (approx. 161 printed pages) and was free on sale (normally $2.99) at the time of writing this review.

    Please Note: the author contacted me regarding posting an honest review and informed me of the introductory sale price of this book.

    Spoilers (general theme)

    Owen Sage is a freshmen at Eastern Falls Univ. in New England. He's not there long before he's mysteriously transported to the beautiful land of Everville. However he quickly learns that all in not well there... that a evil nemesis threatens this peaceful land. And if this were not bad enough, his own world is in jeopardy if something is not done to save this magical realm.

    End Spoilers

    Some thought on "Everville..."

    The Pros:
    1.) although saving the 'realm' is not exactly a new idea, this story did have an interesting twist to an old theme. The plot did have promise.

    2.) cover art... well done and eye catching.

    3.) some well done descriptions through some wilds and caves that were tense and exciting.

    The Cons:
    1.) Owen's two teenage sidekicks (Anika and Dante) are very one dimensional. Most of their conversations felt contrived and I didn't feel attached to their characters in any way.

    2.a) the writing... lacks that great sense of tension and urgency that you often get with a well told narration. It just seemed to have a benign, sterile quality to it.
    2.b) early on, when someone fell down a hole they go... "Bump! Clank! Whoosh!"
    I've alway felt uncomfortable with story telling where noises are spelled out on the written page.

    3.a) bad guys... with names like 'Them' and 'The Other in Between' it was hard to feel that our heroes were up against a truly evil and sinister force.
    3.b) bad guys... I was taken aback as to how the readers learned of one of the main people caught up on the side of evil... it was simply announced in one of the later chapters. He wasn't discovered by some intricate detective work or villain blunder... it was simply announced, out of the blue, that he was the inside source. Talk about anticlimactic!

    4.) I never got the sense of why the 'Them' was determined to conquer Everville and the surrounding territory. The reader was never 'introduced' to any of the 'Them' so it was hard to discern their motives... maybe a topic for another book at a later date.

    5.) several spelling, grammar and repetition errors scattered throughout. Not a huge number but enough to be noticeable.

    Impressions:
    To me, this was Young Adult (YA) reading material... not that there's anything wrong with YA writing, it's just that this is the type of important information that readers need to know before they purchase a book. Some might say that the description on this particular Amazon.com product page should make it obvious... to me that's not adequate nor is it the point. There needs to be a specific intended age group indicator on the Amazon.com product page. And probably the responsibility of the author... I mean, how is Amazon.com suppose to know.

    Once I became familiar with the type of story and the nature of the writing I started to skim some of the latter sections. I'm not a great lover of the YA genre and have indicated the same in my Amazon.com profile.

    As a YA book (mid-late teens) I'd rate this a 4 1/2 to 5 Stars.
    But as an attempt to convey an adult orientated story... 2 1/2 Stars.

    Ray Nicholson
    raynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com
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