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The Promise (The Piecer Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Maxx Powr (Author), Sarah Liu (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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For fans of Starship Troopers or Firefly, you won’t be disappointed.

What readers are saying:

“Wow! Where to begin. This novel has it all. Some old and new themes, as well as the classic good vs evil. It has great character development, with an engaging story line, with some unexpected twists and turns, but somehow all the divergent parts come together in very satisfying way.

SciFi is my much-preferred genre, and for many years I have mostly read short stories or novellas. But this novel was such a page turner, I read it straight through until early the next morning. It was that good/great! The best thing about is that it is complete in itself. with a very good chance of future novels.

It was clever, sometimes funny, and most of all fun, and it just screams to be adapted into a movie(s) or at least a tv series.”
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“This is a fantastic story with just the right amount of action, suspense and some very sexy characters.”
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“The Promise: Book 1 of the Piecer Chronicles is an engaging and riveting novel. Most of the time while reading, I was on the edge of my seat. The characters are highly developed, initially through dialogue and then through action-based experiences as the setting flips between past and present with ease and seamlessness. A love interest (or two) supports the ultimate purpose for saving the earth and balances the action scenes. Power’s dialogue-based description of events enhances the speed and pacing of the narrative. The Promise reads almost like a screenplay. In fact, I can envision this novel on the big screen one day.”
★
“Wow! Incredibly creative and exciting plot. Great diversion during quarantine!”
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He warned them. It was a mistake to disband the Piecer Corp. You can’t trust the Klix. But 20 years of peace had left the Earth complacent, trusting, forgetful.

The Promise, Earth’s first Starship was flown in for their graduation, to honor the last class of the Piecer Corp. It would be a bittersweet graduation day, saying goodbye to friends and comrades and starting a new life as a civilian. For a moment everyone was happy.

That’s when the sky lit up.

In this post-apocalyptic tale of Earth, follow our DNA enhanced space marines; Chase, Gage, Tripp and Hector as they defend the Earth from the alien Klix invasion.

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    The Piecer Chronicles
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  5. Publication date
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5 Star Review by Reader's Favorite
Piecer Chase 523 feels that things are too good to be true as he and his classmates are about to receive their Piecer Stars at the final graduation ceremony of the soon to be disbanded Corp. As the big moment arrives in The Promise by MaxxPowr, the sky lights up and terror reigns as the Klix, an enemy thought to be peaceful, comes back to Earth in an attempted take over.

Unsuccessful 20 years earlier, the Klix now have a new advantage they are happy to utilize to conquer the planet. Chase and the few friends who survive the graduation day attack band together to take on the Klix in order to save humanity. By finding some space ships with powerful worm drive engines and hidden supplies belong ingto the Corp, the group does what they have been trained to do - fight for planet Earth. With good luck and pleasant surprises, they enjoy some success, but do they have what it takes to make the Klix give up planet
Earth and the silver they so desperately need?

Maxx Powr has created a realistic future world in The Promise, where genetically engineered young men take on the responsibility of fighting for planet Earth.With interesting weapons and space ships and a variety of aliens to contend with, there is enough science fiction to please any fan. Well done, captivating and with some good surprises. Young adult readers will also be pleased with the camaraderie between the Piecers and their issues as young men thrust into a serious situation, one which they never expected
to encounter.

All in all, The Promise is well written with plenty of action, realistic dialogue and enough surprise twists to engage any reader. Reviewed by Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite
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2nd pre-release review in from my new best friend in England: Antony Stacey
"Fantastic debut novel, I loved it from start to finish and cant wait to read the follow on books that I have no doubt are coming. Action, adventure, humor and a little titillation added to the mix make this a great read that is hard to put down. The characters are diverse and easy to get emotionally attached to, whilst the adversaries are beyond any redemption. The author paints pictures in your mind from start to finish. Thank you for a very entertaining ride."
*************************************************************************3rd pre-release review: by JimWow! Where to begin. This novel has it all. Some old and new themes, as well as the classic good vs evil. It has great character development,with an engaging story line,with some unexpected twists and turns,but somehow all the divergent parts come together in very satisfying way.Sci Fi is my much preferred genre,and for many years I have mostly read short stories or novellas. But this novel was such a page turner ,I read it straight through until early the next morning. It was that good/great!The best thing about is that it is complete in itself. with a very good chance of future novels.It was clever,sometimes funny ,and most of all fun, and it just screams to be adapted into a movie(s) or at least a tv series. I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.**************************************************************************Review by Gary MatthewsI just read "The Promise: Book 1 of The Piecer Chronicles" by Maxx Powr. What a story! What an imagination! This book is very well thought out and very well written. I thought it started a little slow, but the book soon proved me wrong and it was extremely tough to put down! Follow Chase 523 and his Piecer brothers on their self appointed mission to save mankind from the Klix! If you are looking to have your imagination taken on an awesome adventure and journey, then I highly recommend purchasing "The Promise: Book 1 of The Piecer Chronicles" by Maxx Powr! Trust me, you will not be disappointed!**********************************************************************"A dramatic space adventure packed with action. The Promise presents a richly developed new sci-fi world in which fans of this genre will eagerly get lost. The scope and detail of the writing is impressive, as are the human moments between the core characters. Powr has created a compelling canvas as a start to this series, and with a strong foundation of characters and a firmly established reality, the future of the Piecer Chronicles looks bright."
Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★**********************************************************************The book is well written and draws the reader into the story line and the subplots that are sprinkled throughout. From the opening paragraph, the author allows the reader to catch a glimpse of the rich back story and history but doesn't stop there. Sprinkled amongst the rest of the novel, you gain more and more understanding. More and more insight into what makes the characters tick. Then when you just think you got it all figured out there are twists thrown at you that are enjoyable. A good read. Well worth the cost of an e-book. All in all, I can't wait to see where Book 2 takes us. Lamont Hurd
**********************************************************************I enjoyed this book. It looks like it is going to be a great scifi series.
It is well written, funny, and hard to put down.
Wayne ★★★★**********************************************************************
I recently read "The Promise". It was a fascinating ride through a possible future for the human race. The story was gripping and meaty with well-developed characters, and plausible situations. It was a wild ride through a variety of overwhelming challenges faced by a determined group of underdog earthlings and an alien friend they acquire along the way. I can't wait for the next book in the series! It would make a great movie!Rhett Rinne

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If you are reading this, welcome.

For an author, hearing from someone who read and liked their book, is like a drug. You can't get enough of it and you always want more. 

If you have a favorite writer, do them a big favor and leave a review of their work. Be kind. It doesn't take long and it may be that those few words of encouragement keep that writer going, providing more entertainment for you.

When I wrote The Promise, I wrote it as the movie I would like to see made. The chapters are scenes, living in my head. After awhile, the characters take on a life of their own and the dialogue comes from them. Sometimes I'm surprised by what they say and that is really fun for me. (It's possible I'm crazy.)

Often, I create the scene in a 3d program called Poser. It allows me to explore and play with the scene and see what works and what doesn't. It solidifies the idea and then allows me to describe what I see, hopefully for the better.

I hope you enjoy The Promise and find it to be a fun and entertaining read.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P6SH87M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fairalon Books; 1st edition (May 23, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 23, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 803 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Maxx Powr is a husband and father, founder of two companies, web site developer, programmer, vocational specialist, child & family therapist, crisis intervention specialist, 3d illustrator / animation student, and dog lover.

Maxx holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes us care for the characters and their plight - exciting read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
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First books are always difficult and as a reader, you are apprehensive as to the quality. Rest assured, you will enjoy this book! Most of the books I've started but not finished suffer from making me care. The author quickly capture my attention with the quality writing and strengthened that with characters I quickly cared for. I wanted to know what happens to them and that keeps me turning the page. Additionally, the story and its twists and turns take you from earth to space provides various story elements which captivate the reader. I very much enjoyed reading this book at look forward to the second book in the series! For the author: stop reading this and finish book #2!! : )
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christopher j hobel
4.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out and compelling
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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A very imaginitive and compelling first novel. I'm not a sci fi hardcore reader but i found this to be a enjoyable read nonetheless. If any one can save mankind in a dark futeristic world its Maxx Powr!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can young Piecer Cadets save Earth from a Horrible Fate?
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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This is an action packed story about a group of young Piecer Cadets that are thrown into a war to save Earth. The reader will be pulled into this adventure in the very first chapter and will be held captive until the end. You will meet a very interesting group of characters that make the story both exciting and highly enjoyable. All I can add is that I hope Maxx Powr is working on Book 2 for these Piecers.
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geffrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Where to next?
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
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I am excited to see where Maxx Powr takes us in his next adventure! The Promise gave us action, and humor with a few adult situations! I enjoyed how the Author took me on a ride without leaving the comfort of my own home and I was able to visualize every scene as the entire book was very descriptive and made me feel like I was in the scene with the characters!
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Mr & Mrs V
5.0 out of 5 stars Apocalyptic future awaits Earth
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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With a cross between Lord of the flies and Blade Runner, this coming of age book keeps you riveted to every chapter. Keep your eye on this up and coming writer because he will not disappoint. I'd recommend for ages 12 too 79, only because a 80 yr o!d's heart wouldn't be able to take the ride. I can't wait for Maxx Powrs next book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice effort for a first time Author.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
I liked the character development of the kids, they became personable pretty quick. I liked the book for the most part but was thinking there were too many clichés, but after thinking on that for a bit, kids use a lot of clichés so I was okay with it. The Author needs a better proof reader for sure, would make all the difference. The ending was a little predictable but there was a twist I liked, the traitor dies, maybe! We'll see if he shows up in the sequels. I hope the Author tries again soon. Chronicles does tend to make one think of other offerings.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging and riveting novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020
The Promise: Book 1 of the Piecer Chronicles, begins with the “graduation” of the Piercer Corp. Brothers Chase and Loose, and their corp friends. are graduating from the only life they've ever known. Twenty years before, the earth was invaded by the Klix in the Great War. The Sixers, a group of genetically engineered soldiers, saved the Earth from the Klix, but on the day of graduation, the Klix return with a vengeance. At least one of them has supported the enemy!

The well-trained Piercer graduates take it upon themselves to stop the enemy and save their families. They bring the Promise ship out of retirement, and use it to fight their enemies throughout the solar system and perhaps among themselves. Where do loyalties lie? Do they save their families? Do they save the earth from the Klix? Is there the potential for love, despite the galaxy wars? What is the true meaning of "The Promise”?

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The Promise: Book 1 of the Piecer Chronicles is an engaging and riveting novel. Most of the time while reading, I was on the edge of my seat. The characters are highly developed, initially through dialogue and then through action-based experiences as the setting flips between past and present with ease and seamlessness. A love interest (or two) supports the ultimate purpose for saving the earth and balances the action scenes. Power’s dialogue-based description of events enhances the speed and pacing of the narrative. The Promise reads almost like a screenplay. In fact, I can envision this novel on the big screen one day. I imagine The Promise will be followed by an equally captivating sequel.
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Colin
5.0 out of 5 stars The story line was absolutely incredible.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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Probably one of the better sci-fi related books that I've read in a long time. Enjoyed it from start to finish and have red the book twice now. Such a great artist.
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Lamont Hurd
5.0 out of 5 stars Only book 1...many more to follow (hopefully)
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2019
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Love the story...the author spins an understandable and interesting story.
Characters are well established, and the story while intriguing, is easy to follow.
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antony stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great debut
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2019
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Fantastic debut novel, I loved it from start to finish and cant wait to read the follow on books that I have no doubt are coming. Action, adventure, humor and a little titillation added to the mix make this a great read that is hard to put down. The characters are diverse and easy to get emotionally attached to, whilst the adversaries are beyond any redemption. The author paints pictures in your mind from start to finish. Thank you for a very entertaining ride.
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Jacques Lévesque
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad!
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2020
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Although some of the sections seemed to come at weird points in the book... This was a very pleasant read and I would read more stories from this author!
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