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The Promise of The Orb (The Ascendancy Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Marshall Cobb (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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In this fast-paced fantasy adventure, The Promise of the Orb brings young adult readers on a thrilling ride. Peter Davidson’s short life has been a series of challenges. Help comes from an unlikely source – a small glowing Orb. Orb claims the world was once awash in peace and prosperity under his rule. He needs Peter’s help to regain his throne. In return, Orb will cure all that ails Peter, and the world. Peter agrees to help and discovers that few things in this, or any world, are purely good.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Ascendancy Series
  2. Print length
    289 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    April 3, 2018
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    8 - 12
  8. File size
    1000 KB
  9. Page Flip
    Enabled
  10. Word Wise
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...an excellent addition to the list of sci-fi/fantasy novels as well as a strong opening to a book series. ...I rate The Promise of The Orb 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to persons who are looking for a fun supernatural/fantasy book and or would like to explore the theme freewill versus suppression.Jaime Lync of Onlinebookclub.org

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BXRL7PM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cerro Plano Press (April 3, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1000 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Marshall Cobb

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After spending nearly 25 years in the financial industry I moved my family to Costa Rica and decided I was a writer. I’m still waiting to see if anyone else agrees with me.

If you find yourself drawn to unique, irreverent stories I hope you enjoy the blogs on my website (www.marshall-cobb.com) as well as my novels — Will of The Hill, Will of The Hill: Up, Up and Around, Census: What Lurks Beneath, Census: What Lurks Beneath Book Two – Pacing, The Promise of The Orb, The Disciples of The Orb, The Atonement of The Orb, River Tree, and Árbol Río –all of which are available on Amazon.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got totally drawn into the series as a favor to a friend!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
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So the author is a friend and I read the book out of curiosity to see how well he could tell a story, and I was very pleasantly surprised at how wonderfully well this was written! I read the book in a matter of days, and in fact skipped my usual tv programs after work to read it! He warned me it was for younger school-aged kids, but I (a 54 yo female) thoroughly enjoyed the book and was very "angry" that I had to wait for the next one! Good news is that I get to hound the author about the second book!
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Albert A. Correia
5.0 out of 5 stars You Are There!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018
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Marshall Cobb may be new at this writing game, but he is already among the top authors around. He has a unique style. You are not only taken to where the story is going on, you can feel yourself becoming part of the story. Get this book and follow Peter and Eli ... and, of course, the Orb. You won't regret it/
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larry boning
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Sawyer wanders about in a nice bit of science fiction/myth-making
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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Tom Sawyer wanders about in a nice bit of science fiction/myth-making. The political allegory is clear but not obtrusive. In all, a great read
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Nina Clanton
5.0 out of 5 stars Surely ended strangely with lot's of unanswered questions but left hope for a future.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
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Surely ended strangely with lot's of unanswered questions but left hope for a future. So maybe not the end of their world?
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Duke
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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awesome book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Considerably Difficult to Put Down
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
The Promise of the Orb delivers on the trifecta -- it's an ambitious tale woven with mysticism and science that remains completely relatable and engaging through its teenage characters.

Sure, this book is a magical adventure full of peril and strange forces, but what kept me turning page after page was Peter. Poor guy. His family relationships are strained; he has no friendships. He's a bit lost. And worse, there doesn't seem to be a future for him or his family as their farm dies.

Peter isn't plucked from the crowd and named Triwizard Champion. He doesn't set off on a noble quest because of his uncle's old ring. He is driven by the things all teenagers - all humans - require: to feel safe, to connect with others, and a bit of independence, goshdarnit. Does Peter find these things? Will a weird orb thing rule the world?

I'm not sure what you've been promised, but The Promise of the Orb delivers.
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Aaron Aalborg
5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific read.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
Aimed at a young audience I read this on recommendation from a friend. Like the Harry Potter books and Tolkien, it is fun for an adult audience too.
The description of the hard life on farm is brilliant. It has touches of grapes of wrath and Huckleberry Finn.
I wondered how young minds would relate to the peaceful and thoughtful Buddhist characters? Maybe it will expand their horizons to those not motivated by selfishness and greed. The interaction between the young people seemed pretty authentic and reminded me of my own youth.
The fantasy is thrilling and the questioning of the motives and threats of the two main protagonists has a message for our times.
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Bob B
5.0 out of 5 stars Cobb continues to mystify and reward!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
Fantastical mystery and an adventure-filled plot mark another win for author Cobb. Become one with the characters, and believe the magical story line for a fun read.
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