This book was a thrill ride! Every chapter seems to build well on the previous one, there are some good twists and turns and obstacles to overcome. Some great surprises too. All in all I would say it was a fun-filled read and left me really wanting to continue with the story. I can’t wait until the next installment comes out!

Having just finished an author provided ebook copy I have decided to buy my own physical copy of Apocalypse Rising. Here is why:
In Apocalypse Rising the story begins as Justin, already on the run, is trying to protect a young woman’s life. They had fallen in with quite the wrong crowd who now want them dead. However, Justin is on the side of the angels, or he would be if the angels didn’t have some troublesome agenda of their own.

Apocalypse Rising is just the beginning. The beginning of The End perhaps, but Swett does something not seen in many “apocalypse” stories. He takes the original meaning of the word seriously.
While today the word “apocalypse” has come to mean the end of the world, its original meaning was “revelation.” and that is at the heart of Apocalypse Rising.
Through various viewpoints were are shown the world, bit by bit, being exposed for what what truly lies beneath its surfaces.
That theses revelation are set against the a backdrop of cosmic forces moving to bring about The Apocalypse only brings a poignant urgency to the events.
Swett weaves together various strands to reveal a world were magic is subtle but pervasive. Elves and Angels move among humanity hidden from view while a media tycoon commands the airwaves and demonic servants.

More than that Swett also reveals the very human side of his characters. We feel for Justin as he struggles with not just doing the right thing but sometimes needing to figure out what that means at all.
We feel for those around him as they struggle to understand the changes being wrought upon their world.
Mostly we feel that the next installment of the series can’t get here fast enough.

I am an avid fantasy book reader and can honestly say that Eric Swett’s Apocalypse Rising is one of the all-time best novels I have ever read. His storyline held my attention in a fascinating way, so that I never wanted to put it down, wanted to see what was coming up next. The title fits very well to the saga he imparts between the books’ pages. The tale and the characters show Swett’s amazing imagination and his expertise in putting it all on paper in a book format to share with the rest of us. I strongly encourage any serious fantasy reader to purchase this well-written book. I absolutely guarantee that you are in for a thrill of your life. I look forward to future novels written by Mr. Swett, and consider myself at the top of the list as one of his fans.

Super book that keeps you pushing forward never knowing where it you will go!! Loved it & plan on reading more by this great author!!

Filled with danger and suspense, this wonderful story by new author ERIC SWETT is a definite must-have for anyone who enjoys on-the-edge-of-your-seat non-stop reading adventure.

APOCALYPSE RISING will grab you by the hand and drag you into a world of lies, corruption, danger and suspense. It is a thrill ride from the first word to the last, and it will make you very, very glad that any enemies YOU might have are mortal!

Marantha D. Jenelle
Author of the soon to be released
THE IHMAYRAN CHRONICLES TRILOGY/BOOK ONE: CHILD OF SUN AND MOON

UPDATE: AUGUST 23, 2012

I just read this wonderful story for the second time, and folks, all I have to say is this…You have got to get this book! It was even better the second time around. I am looking forward to seeing what this promising new author will share with us next!

Marantha D. Jenelle
Artist, Poet, Writer, Calligrapher, Dreamer

I’ve always been a fan of biblical based stories because, in their own way, they make you think about what’s accepted and what’s not. I’m an inquisitive type and I want to know everything, with only a few exceptions. Anyway, The idea of the story fascinated me for the simple reason it’s centered around a fallen Angel.

Two thousand years earlier, Justin chose to walk among humanity feeling he could do more good with us instead of from Heaven. After witnessing a brutal murder, he takes his friend Lily and tries to get away before their found by the person responsible. During their escape, Justin begins to discover he’s more than he remembered. After meeting a race of people long forgotten, his memory is restored and he finds himself the focus of attention he never imagined before then.

A very good story of rediscovery and friendship, I found Apocalypse Rising to be a fun read with its energy, good pace, and writing style. I’m a fan of pushing the envelope and the author delivered by offering an interesting and exciting view of our world. I think it’s safe to say that if you’re a fan of fantasy and urban stories, this is something for you. I’m looking forward to reading more from the author.

This was a lot of fun with some great imagery! Can’t wait to read the next book!

Apocalypse Rising is a captivating story of a fallen angel trying to save the life of a friend and his own. A classic tale of good versus evil that has you trying to figure out who is friend and who is enemy. Eric Swett has created a story that keeps you engaged and entertained, and makes it hard to put the book down. It is a must read if you like fantasy.

Apocalypse Rising by Eric Swett

3 Stars

Spending his time around drug addicts and drunks didn’t do much for Justin’s morale and after witnessing the death of a woman things just got worse. Being left with no choice but to return to the life he had left behind, Justin battles corruption and danger in his struggle to save himself, his friend and the world!

We are given a bit of a mixed bag as far as the writing is concerned in this book. Some of the chapters are written in 3rd person and they are of an average standard. I am not blown away by the style but it is okay and readable. Other chapters are written in 1st person POV and to be honest they are not written very well. I was initially put off in the first chapter because of the amount of `he says’ `she says’ and `I say’ that were around the dialogue so it made me pay more attention to the writing than the story for the rest of the book which distracted me slightly.

The story itself is full of action, deceit, deception and danger and is at times quite exciting. A relatively short novel that lacks in character development could have been made more engaging by being given more depth and length.

Copy supplied for review.

To manhandle a famous movie quote, this book “had me at” the first word! It grabbed me in a serious mental hold and didn’t let go! I found myself reading in between work during the day, on breaks that I normally don’t take, and late into the night. It is simply a must read 🙂 be prepared for a unique story that will keep you enchanted until the end and thirsty for more.