I’m pleased to share that my debut novel, The Last Guardians of Atlantis: Book 1 of the Atlantis Saga, has received an official editorial review from CANREADS! Hell yeah!
As an indie author, putting a novel out into the world is such a daunting and arduous task. Creating a story from scratch takes a lot out of you, and after spending months researching and developing its mythology, characters and premise, it feels incredibly rewarding to see my work read and recognized by an independent reviewer!
“A fun, fast-paced adventure fuelled by ancient mythology, hidden worlds, and the enduring fascination of Atlantis. ”
I’ve always been fascinated by the tale of Atlantis. My introduction to Atlantis was Disney’s 2001 animated film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. At first I thought the city was a figment of some writer’s imagination; a world built from a creative mind much like a fantasy author. Then I was told that the city was an actual myth, whose origins date back thousands of year. I was hooked.
“Abdon turns Atlantean mythology into fertile ground for mystery, danger, and archaeological discovery.”
One of the central elements of the novel is the reimaging of that Altantean mythology written by Plato. Inspired by the show Ancient Aliens (if you’d seen the meme with George and his crazy hair, then you know), I brought together the pseudo-scientific idea that Atlantis was created by ancient beings known as the Anunnaki.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, the Anunnaki were a group of deities worshipped by civilizations like the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians and Babylonians. In the book, I merged the founding of Atlantis with the speculative and alternate narrative that the Anunnaki were extraterrestrials sent to Earth.
From there, the story bloomed. I based the premise around an ancient Atlantean prophecy, then added a few characters here, some explosive action scenes there—sprinkled with heartfelt and tragic moments of course—and the result was The Last Guardians of Atlantis.
“The care invested in this lore makes world-building a standout strength, lending substance to the action.”
Of course, no book is without areas that can be improved. As a new author working on Book 2 of the Atlantis Saga Trilogy, I still struggle with elements of creative writing like pacing and character development. Luckily, I have an awesome editor (Thank you Fiona)!
The CANREADS review offered great constructive feedback and I value having another perspective on my work. I wholeheartedly appreciate anyone who’d taken the time to read and assess my novel.
Most importantly, this is only the beginning of the journey. The Last Guardians of Atlantis is the first book in the Atlantis Saga, and there are many more secrets, discoveries, and challenges ahead for Noah and his companions.
“An engaging tale of bravery, grief, and the responsibilities that come with an extraordinary destiny.”
The tale isn’t finished! Book 2 is on its way and I can’t wait for readers to see where the story goes! There are many more secrets, discoveries and challenges ahead for Noah and his companions.
Thank you to CANREADS for reviewing my novel and to everyone who has supported me along the way! Appreciate you!
Ready to discover the secrets of Atlantis?
The Last Guardians of Atlantis: Book 1 of the Atlantis Saga is available now.
