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The Lore of Prometheus: A Modern Fantasy Thriller Kindle Edition

by Graham Austin-King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 189 ratings

John Carver has three rules: Don't drink in the daytime, don't gamble when the luck has gone, and don't talk to the dead people who come to visit.


It has been almost five years since the incident in Kabul. Since the magic stirred within him and the stories began. Fleeing the army, running from the whispers, the guilt, and the fear he was losing his mind, Carver fell into addiction, dragging himself through life one day at a time.

Desperation has pulled him back to Afghanistan, back to the heat, the dust, and the truth he worked so hard to avoid. But there are others, obsessed with power and forbidden magics, who will stop at nothing to learn the truth of his gifts. Abducted and chained, Carver must break more than his own rules if he is to harness this power and survive.

Packed with mystery, suspense, and snark. Download today to discover why readers of Dean Koontz, Jim Butcher, and Myke Cole love this high-octane fantasy thriller by #1 best-selling author Graham Austin-King.
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"Captivating and action-packed, an urban fantasy that's hard to put down!" - Steve McHugh, bestselling author of The Hellequin Chronicles. "Fast paced and action packed, this thriller mixed with fantasy kept me up all night. 9/10" - Esme, The Weatherwax Report."The Lore of Prometheus is a gripping story, well-told with persuasive and polished writing and great characters, I couldn't put it down." - Lynn's Books."Genre-bending and intensely fresh... It's high action, bloody, and more than a little bit fun." - Emma, Fantasy Book Review. "Austin-King's attention to detail and snarky style make this kick-ass military fantasy thriller an absolute 'must-read.'" - Dyrk Ashton, Author of The Paternus Trilogy."The Lore of Prometheus is a shockingly wicked dark tale of the power of the human mind - the most dangerous monster of them all." - Timy, Grimdark Magazine."A high-octane thriller with pure badass moments. A compelling and memorable story." - Lukasz, Fantasy Book Critic."An action packed read. Prepare yourself for a non-stop ride if you can handle it." - Grimmedian.

About the Author

Graham Austin-King is the author of the Riven Wyrde Saga.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KFHSQ5G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fallen Leaf Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
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Graham Austin-King was born in the south of England and weaned on broken swords and half-forgotten spells. A shortage of these forced him to consume fantasy novels at an ever-increasing rate, turning to computers and tabletop gaming between meals.

He experimented with writing at the beginning of an education that meandered through journalism, international relations, and law. To this day he is committed to never allowing those first efforts to reach public eyes.

After spending a decade in Canada learning what 'cold' really means, and being horrified by poutine, he settled once again in the UK with a seemingly endless horde of children.

To date he is the author of five novels, drawing on a foundation of literary influences ranging from David Eddings to Clive Barker.

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What others are saying about Graham's books:

"Austin-King's writing is descriptive and layered, full of mystery and tension..." - Sarah Chorn, Bookworm Blues

"The action is great, the suspense is well done and the Fae are truly scary." - Leanne Ellis, Bloody Cake News

"...If you like fantasy books which you can really get stuck into then this one is for you!" - Bodicia, A Woman's Wisdom Blog

"...This is a fantastic fantasy! I loved it!" - Lynn Worton, Book Reviews by Lynn.

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  • Paul C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
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    Carver is a veteran of the British Special Forces. He has been in the sandbox before and has brought back the demons from that war. What would make him want to go back as a security consultant? Maybe it’s the gangster loan shark who is threatening to break his legs… or maybe Carter thinks he can silence the voices and cut the visions away. The visions of the soldiers who were killed when he was able to walk away. A miracle enabled him to stop that bullet, and survivor’s guilt gnaws away…

    Mackenzie wakes up naked in a room… chained to a wooden cross and commanded to use her ‘power’ of flame. As a child, she survived a fire that killed her family, but found a way of making her peace with that tragedy by becoming an aid worker in the Middle East. She is now kidnapped and is being tested by an evil team of scientists. Demanded to perform miracles… to somehow push the limits of physical ability.

    Two separate threads go barreling towards each other in this action-packed paranormal thriller. There are two things that struck me about this book. First, the theme of PTSD and how the author visually illustrates its effects on soldiers through visions of Carver’s fellow soldiers. Two sarcastic, not to mention bloody ‘ghosts’ creep up on Carver at the most inopportune moments. The second thing that I like about this book is the nonstop action. Every page contains the threat of violence, of some fight about to break out.

    The Lore of Prometheus is a book that is dark and violent, but the characters’ wills provide that needed hope that things will get better. I hope Austin-Green writes more stories about these characters. Definitely Recommended!
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  • Brendan L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good surprising read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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    This book took me by surprise and in a good way. Plot was interesting so I downloaded it. However when I started reading it, I was pleasantly surprised to discover it wasn't your standard discount Amazon book but a well written novel. The ending felt a little softer than the rest of the book but overall I felt it was an enjoyable piece of sci-fi/fantasy fiction. I would be interested in a series if the rest were done as well.
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  • Bruno Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars people with superpowers start broken
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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    This book is totally different from the normal I got superpowers and now what genre. It is really intense focusing on the broken parts of the mind that originates the superpowers and people who stop at nothing to break people with the abilities, and try to use it for their personal gain and power. Highly recommend it
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  • William Haas
    5.0 out of 5 stars This story moves!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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    I normally find a story this short doesn't have that great a plot. Maybe not great character development.
    That is not the case here. It is like a well edited 100 minute movie. You get exactly what you need to understand the main characters and no fluff. The book is a little slow for the 1st 30-40 pgs. But then it gets going and is and grabs you the rest of the way.
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  • White Wolffie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Gritty and Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
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    Loved it! I may have to read it over again! Very dark and gritty fantasy/paranormal one-shot. Although, I'm hoping the author will write a sequel so that it won't be a one-shot anymore *wink wink nudge nudge*. I would love to see how duo cope with the normal world after the events in this book.
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  • S. Oconnor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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    Wasn’t quite sure what I expected when I read this. The writer posted the book in a forum in part of and I liked the cover so I got it. It’s a great mix of military, supernatural and just crazy. I will definitely be looking into his other writings.
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  • M. Wanchoo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Psychological horror meets the paranormal in Afghanistan
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2018
    OVERVIEW/ANALYSIS: When Graham Austin-King announced his newest a few weeks ago, I was intrigued. After reading Faithless, one thing was abundantly clear. Graham knew how to psychologically and physically torture his characters without making it exploitative. His writing and characterization were also top notch so that readers preferring a darker bent to their stories would find everything to like in his tales. The Lore Of Prometheus promised something similar and in the end turned to be much more than I thought it would be.

    We being the story with John Carver, a survivor of the post 9-11 war in Iraq & Afghanistan who owes a pretty penny to a loan shark. He’s also facing issues such as the spectral presence of his battalion comrades who lost their lives back in Afghanistan. They haunt him literally and hence he has enacted three rules to keep himself mentally steady. Things however don’t quite work his way and he’s forced to take a job back in Afghanistan. Mackenzie Cartwright is the other POV character in this story and she’s facing a worse dilemma than Carver. She finds herself in a strange room and with no recollection of how she got there. Forced to survive, she will do all that she can to get out and find out who put her there. These are the two main plot threads of this book and both of them are plenty twisty and dark.

    The story jumps off with a solid pace and we are taken along not knowing what will happen next. I really enjoyed this aspect of the storyline, the psychological horror that’s prevalent is very slowly and surely calibrated and amped up as well. The story is very much in line with some of the earlier psychological thrillers written by Blake Crouch and Mackenzie's POV sections are some of the darkest and most crucial ones as well. These sections though not gratuitous are very emotionally draining and might be too much for some. The tension is evenly strung out throughout the story and in the latter half, when things are turned up to an eleven is when the plot really becomes even more unpredictable.

    The characterization is the best part about the book as both John Carver and Mackenzie Cartwright are normal people but circumstances in the past have changed them. Plus in the present, they are put through a psychological and physical wringer of sorts. The story focuses a lot on PTSD via war veterans and then through psychological abuse. It makes for some rough reading but the author doesn't flinch away from showcasing these hard moments. The way they react and what happens next is truly what makes this story such a standout one. Both these characters have something in their past that makes them special in the antagonist’s eyes. This also makes them that much more intriguing to read and the main twist is finding out exactly what that is. The antagonist has an idea but the readers and these characters don’t so when the reveal occurs, it is truly shocking.

    The author also showcases Kabul and Afghanistan which I thought was really cool. He manages to give the reader an exact view into what life is like for soldiers over there. In this scenario, I really have to give kudos to the author’s military expert (hiya Michael) and the author for writing such a vivid landscape (dust, heat and all). The action is often kept to the personal level but it’s very explosive and still a lot of fun to read about. Overall this book ends in such a way that the readers will demand a sequel immediately.

    The only negative for me about this story is that the antagonist’s background, deeper motivations and history are never made clear. This is perhaps the sole flaw in this darkly twisted thriller and because so much happens because of the antagonist’s actions and motivations. I felt that this solitary detraction perhaps undermines the story as the readers never truly get to know why things are happening the way they are shown to be. Maybe in the sequel, the author will explore more about the antagonist and his back history.
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  • Lynn Worton
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2018
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    This story is a fantastic mix of action, danger and magic. I loved it!

    John Carver is an ex-soldier and war veteran. I liked this man a lot. He's someone you want watching your back, but he's seen and done things most civilians don't experience. He's faced danger and sacrificed much to protect others. When his squad was killed in Kabul five years before, his life changed forever. Some call it PTSD, others call it crazy, but John's also known to some as The Miracle of Kabul. To find out why you'll need to read the book. In dire need of funds, he finds himself headed back to Afghanistan as a security consultant. But things are not so simple, and as danger threatens, he will have to embrace his inner power once more.

    Mackenzie Cartwright is a nurse working in Kabul, kidnapped while heading home after a shift at the local hospital. I liked her a lot too. She has an inner strength that shines through, even when dealing with her capture and subsequent torture.

    This story is not for the faint-hearted and told through John's and Mackenzie's point of view. I was riveted to the story from the first page and didn't put it down until I finished it. Having read Faithless in 2017, I was expecting a dark, atmospheric tale, and that's what I got, though it was a little less claustrophobic since its set in a desert rather than an underground mine. I could tell a lot of research had gone into the writing of this book, from the military-speak to the weapons used, and everything in between. None of the violence is gratuitous in any way; it only enhances the realistic feel to the story.

    Both John and Mackenzie go through hell, so there's little wonder their psyche becomes fractured. I think it was Lewis Caroll, who's character, The Cheshire Cat, said (and I'm paraphrasing here), "We're all a little insane here." What is reality? What is normal? The author explores this concept and adds a twist to it. We know only a fraction of what the brain is capable of, so who's to say that there's no potential for our minds to evolve to use capabilities such as ESP, telekinesis and other paranormal activity. It would be interesting to find out. But it could be several decades, if not a few hundred years before the human mind is understood enough to know if these powers are latent within everyone. Or if it's our perception of the world around us that creates our reality. I find it intriguing.

    There is a lot of action, particularly towards the middle and end of the book, that had me sitting on the edge of my seat. By the time I reached the end of the book, I felt breathless and was left wanting more. I don't know if the author intends to turn this into a series, but I would be interested to see what John and Mackenzie are capable of together in the future.

    Graham Austin-King has written an exciting, dark military fiction novel that kept me turning the pages. This book is superb! I think that this book is a lot stronger than The Riven Wyrde Saga and shows this author's growth in confidence as a writer. I love his fast-paced writing style, and the story flowed wonderfully from beginning to end. The characters came alive on the page and felt remarkably lifelike.

    Although there is mention of sex, it’s not explicitly shown. Nevertheless, I do not recommend this book to young children or those of a nervous disposition, as there are scenes of violence and gore (battle scenes amongst others) that could be very disturbing to some readers. However, I highly recommend this book to older teens and adults alike if you love dark thrillers, military fiction, and/or paranormal fantasy stories that have an X-Men feel to them. - Lynn Worton
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  • Angry Cumbrian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bourne meets Xmen and Rocks
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2018
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    Damn good book, which a few cracking one liners which resulted in a number of glares from the missus. Two fine characters and Carver's multiplicity was what I wished to read more about, as it was entertaining and I was curious to see how they'd manifest with his abilities, such as the Tribe of One series in Dark Sun.

    Hot deserts were the only similarities as the ending rocked, with a highly enjoyable ending. I'd have liked to seen more of Carver in the middle as he goes awol for a while, being my petty gripe. The analogy of Bourne meets X-men is appropriate, with more dark humour and bangs than pretentiousness.

    Cool stuff and worth the purchase.
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  • Antony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and so worth reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019
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    The hard part about this sort of book is making the supernatural/magical seem real.
    This manages it - the main characters are human, believable, and the source/route of the things that happen make sense.
    My only criticism, how did the main adversary end up the way he did when so much of the plot was him wanting to and being unable to (very hard to explain without spoilers). That however is my only criticism and it’s not worth knocking off even half a star for it.

    But be warned - this does have some dark themes in it.
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  • SV
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice bit of urban fantasy...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020
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    Found this on my Kindle almost by accident as a holiday read. After a curious start where I wasn't sure where it was going, I found it an enjoyable read and well written and paced.

    I've not read any G A-K before but I'm certainly going to make some time for them now.

    If you like your fantasy urban and gritty, this is a read you'll like.
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  • Treebor
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good idea
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2019
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    Good idea but kind of poorly written . A real pity . I liked the book but read like a cheap thriller when it could have been a lot more.
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