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Eldorado: A Dystopian/Scifi Novel Kindle Edition

by Jay Allan Storey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 148 ratings
Lost and alone in the desolate wasteland that was once suburbia.

In an energy-starved future, Richard Hampton's world is blown apart when his younger brother Danny disappears and the police are too busy trying to keep a lid on a hungry, overcrowded city to search for him.

Richard has to make the transformation from bookish nerd to street-smart warrior to survive when he jumps the 'Food Train' for the disintegrating suburbs in a desperate search for Danny and his dog, Zonk.

Branded a criminal by a community of outcasts and condemned to death, Richard is rescued by streetwise Carrie, who joins in his search. As they trek across the remnants of suburbia, facing criminal gangs, renegade militias, and the hardships of the road, their friendship evolves into something more.

The trail finally unwinds at a deserted complex in the remotest corner of the sprawling suburbs. The incredible secret they uncover there will alter their lives and their world forever.

Pick up Eldorado today, and escape to an unforgettable world of mystery and adventure.


What Readers Say About Eldorado:

★★★★★ 'I was hooked right from the get go, on the edge of my seat throughout the whole thing.'
★★★★★ 'a marvelous page-turner that never stops to breathe.'
★★★★★ 'amazing read of an amazing futuristic journey.'
★★★★★ 'an engaging and thrilling adventure.'
★★★★★ 'Can't wait for a sequel. Very believable,couldn't put it down."
★★★★★ 'Eldorado, Wow'
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  1. Print length
    379 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    January 19, 2014
  4. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  5. File size
    5.0 MB
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Editorial Reviews

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"...I was hooked right from the get go, on the edge of my seat throughout the whole thing, and I couldn't put it down."
- Tahnee Justus

"...the plot and the backdrop of this book are so well written that they are completely believable, which makes this a page-turner"
- BigBangBookGeek

"...a marvelous page-turner that never stops to breathe"
- Kimberley Fehr

"...Amazing read of an amazing futuristic journey"
- P. J. Winn

"...an engaging and thrilling adventure"
- Martin Roy Hill, author of 'The Killing Depths'

"...Can't wait for a sequel. Very believable,couldn't put it down."
- Todd Ash

"Eldorado, Wow"
- Theresa P.

About the Author

Jay Allan Storey is a musician, writer, and internationaltraveler. He is the author of six novels and a number of short stories.Two new novels are in the works for 2021.

Jay is married and lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

**Visit Jay's blog at jayallanstorey.com.

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**Follow Jay on Facebook at Facebook.com/jay.allan.storey. He loves to chat with readers.

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C8WM2G8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Divergent Mind Publishing; 8th edition (January 19, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 379 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0991791215
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 148 ratings

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Jay Allan Storey

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Jay Allan Storey is a musician, international traveler, and author.

Jay has traveled the world, passing through many places in the news today, including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Swat valley in Pakistan. He has worked at an amazing variety of jobs, from cab driver to land surveyor to accordion salesman to software developer.

Jay is the author of THE ARX, the BLACK HEART series, the VITA AETERNA series, ELDORADO, the SciFi novella TUCKER VS. THE APOCALYPSE, THE HOUSEBOAT DETECTIVE, and a number of short stories and screenplays. A new novel is in the works for 2025. His stories always skirt close to the edge of believability (but hopefully never cross over). He is attracted to characters who are able to break out of their stereotypes and transform themselves.

He loves both reading and writing, both listening to and playing music, and working with animals. He's crazy for any activity relating to the water, including swimming, surfing, wind-surfing, sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Jay is married and lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Customers find this dystopian science fiction novel engaging with a satisfying conclusion and good pacing. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer specifically noting the strong portrayal of female characters, and customers describe it as a fun read.

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27 customers mention "Story quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's development and satisfying conclusion, describing it as a thrilling adventure, with one customer noting its well-paced plot.

"...The ending was satisfying and nicely tied up all the loose ends in the book (even though it felt a little abrupt) Overall enjoyed the book...." Read more

"...Eldoardo is well written and action packed. The story is also thought-provoking as we view a world with gasoline so scarce and expensive that no one..." Read more

"I used to read a lot of Sci-Fi books in the past and this story was quite welcome...." Read more

"...The story kept my interest all the way through. I loved Zonk, the dog...." Read more

16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one mentioning it kept their interest throughout.

"...of gasoline, and the struggles of society coping with this, was a good read!..." Read more

"...Never the less, it was a fun read full of good characters and dialogs. I hope J A Storey will continue entertaining us with his sci-fi novels." Read more

"...You know - the details. But the book was a fun read and I enjoyed it." Read more

"...all the drama would have been nice, yet overall, it was a good story worth the read." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting that the female characters are portrayed as strong.

"...n't get a lot of insight into Danny, but overall, all the characters were well drawn out. Zonk the dog was one of my favorite characters!..." Read more

"...The characters are also engaging and well developed...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the action and characters but had some problems with the settings reminding me more of the present day oil prices going up every new year...." Read more

"...I thought the main characters were well drawn, if a little naive. The story kept my interest all the way through. I loved Zonk, the dog...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-developed and easy to read.

"...Will he find Danny before it's too late? Eldoardo is well written and action packed...." Read more

"I don’t give five star reviews often, but this is a solid four. Well written and paced...." Read more

"This was a great read. I bought the book for my Grandson, and wanted to make sure it was appropriate and also good. Well it was both...." Read more

"Well written Teocawki ( the end of civilization as we know it). Interesting and slightly different than the usual Teotwawki. Fun read...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"The Summary: This book was a good paced read. The setting in a oil-deprived (not-so-distant) future was a good twist that I have not read before...." Read more

"...Well written and paced. The premise is a little out of whack- it feels like it was written about twenty years ago...." Read more

"...The characters have depth. The pacing is good and the story has a satisfying conclusion...." Read more

"I was looking for a sci-fi novel that was fast-paced and this one really held my interest...." Read more

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  • Kunal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping story set in a oil-deprived future
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015
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    The Summary: This book was a good paced read. The setting in a oil-deprived (not-so-distant) future was a good twist that I have not read before. The ending was satisfying and nicely tied up all the loose ends in the book (even though it felt a little abrupt) Overall enjoyed the book. Well done to Mr. Storey!

    The Book: The starting was a little slow for me but this did get better as the characters were slowly revealed, and their stories told. I enjoyed the character build up, the suspense (plenty of this) and the action (plenty of this). The character interactions were great and I genuinely felt dislike for Crack (and Swallow). I felt we didn't get a lot of insight into Danny, but overall, all the characters were well drawn out. Zonk the dog was one of my favorite characters! Some of the dialogue (and forming of relationships) seemed forced at times, but didn't hinder with the overall flow of the book. All in all, a future in which the end of gasoline, and the struggles of society coping with this, was a good read!

    The Author: This is the first book written by Mr. Storey that I read, and I especially enjoyed the ending (no spoilers). Usually when I find new authors these days, I am left unsatisfied at the end of the book. I feel the trend to end with cliffhangers, not completing the story, and making / forcing you to buy the second book, is something that grates on me personally. Keep up the good work Mr. Storey!!
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  • Stacie Theis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eldorado
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2015
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    Eldorado is an intense futuristic story where energy and food are scarce and danger lurks around every corner. For most people staying alive is an everyday struggle, but Richard Hampton lives a life which is considered luxurious. He has a job with the local college, a home with running water, electricity, and a garden which provides food. He seems to take his fortunate circumstances for granted and is oblivious to the hardships so many must endure. That is until his kid brother ends up missing. Mysterious journal entries made by Danny's lead Richard to believe that Danny is in real trouble. After the police show a lack of concern, Richard enlists the help of his uncle to bring Danny home. Lacking street smarts, Richard winds up in a mess of trouble and the journal leads to more questions than answers. Will he find Danny before it's too late?

    Eldoardo is well written and action packed. The story is also thought-provoking as we view a world with gasoline so scarce and expensive that no one can afford it. Thus, leading to lack of work, vehicles, and housing. Cities that once thrived lie in ruin all because of the failure to conserve resources for the next generation. As we recently experienced gas prices nearing the $5/gallon mark, it is easy to visualize the reality of this story. The characters are also engaging and well developed. Both Danny and Richard undergo dramatic changes as they are forced to embrace reality and discover what is most important in life.

    I highly recommend picking up a copy.
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  • Steven Nedelton
    3.0 out of 5 stars An Unpleasent Future
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013
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    I used to read a lot of Sci-Fi books in the past and this story was quite welcome. I enjoyed the action and characters but had some problems with the settings reminding me more of the present day oil prices going up every new year. Never the less, it was a fun read full of good characters and dialogs. I hope J A Storey will continue entertaining us with his sci-fi novels.
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  • Cheryl Stout
    4.0 out of 5 stars Treasure hunt in the future
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
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    "Eldorado" takes place in the future - when fossil fuels have almost disappeared and only the government and very rich are able to get supplies of oil and gasoline. Also climate change has affected the ability to produce hydroelectric power.

    Richard Hampton, a gardening teacher at East Vancouver Community College in British Columbia, is guardian to his younger brother, Danny. This post-apocalyptic tale centers on Richard trying to find Danny after he disappears, running afoul of fellow survivors, gangs, a prostitution ring, and a quasi-militia group.

    I thought the main characters were well drawn, if a little naive. The story kept my interest all the way through. I loved Zonk, the dog. And the female characters were shown as strong, decisive, and flexible thinking. The romances in the book were handled a bit awkwardly but then this is post-apocalyptic fiction, not a romance novel. It would have done better to leave most of the romance out IMO.

    My main negative of the book is that this future Vancouver-Surrey area is not described in very much detail. The cities and the people were rather vague. I would have liked to have read more about gardening techniques, feeding of the thousands of homeless people, etc. You know - the details.

    But the book was a fun read and I enjoyed it.
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  • robin millett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eldorado, a great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2014
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    This review is a first for me,I normally read the book then find out about the author,but this time I met the author and then read the book!
    I had the very good fortune to be on a tiger safari holiday in India in 2014 with an eclectic,very well travelled bunch of people and Jay Storey,who I had never met, was by chance one of them.
    Jay is a great guy,very dry and funny,well travelled,full of anecdotes of a life traveling, and just the perfect easy going person to be on holiday with.
    When I read the book I could hear Jay's soft canadian accent talking,and describing some great characters and a fast moving plot, set in the city he lives in now, but in a very different future when priorities, commodities and the value of life is very different.
    I was reading the section on the 'food train' when we were both on an overnight sleeper train to Agra,which is an experiance to be experianced I can tell you, and there were a lot of similarities,but 'Elorado' didn't involve any cows on the track, and our journey avoided Eldorado's serious well crafted action and any gunfire or leaping from the train at night !

    .I really enjoyed this book there are some great characters,an interesting original plot,and a very clever dog...and I suggest you try it .You will want to read it to the end, and if you ever have the chance to meet Jay Storey for a beer,a curry or to help track a tiger then do it!
    Robin Millett.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2014
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    Liked this one, one of the few I wish was more than 1 in the series.
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