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Velvak's Victory (A Bradapol Series Fiction Novel for Kindle (Action, adventure and fantasy) #1) Kindle Edition
Survival of the fittest. Can a society living in the Stone Age defeat unwanted visitors from a technologically advanced world?
When Alec's mom reports his math teacher for bullying, she has no idea what the consequences will be. Scared out of her mind, she decides to return to Bradapol to ask for help, knowing full well that this could lead to her execution.
Although Bradapol has never progressed past the Stone Age, they have learnt how to harness the natural elements through the Helper.
Alec's name is changed to Velvak, and he befriends Lokjab, a young wolf. With that, an ancient prophesy is fulfilled. With the help of Edno, Velvak discovers his own natural gifts and talents, and has to learn how to survive on his own in this harsh world.
When the Security Council discovers that someone from another world is plundering Bradapol's resources yet again, they decide to send Velvak to investigate. Trained warriors that were sent on previous occasions had simply disappeared.
Does Velvak really stand a chance?
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 29, 2013
- File size726 KB
Editorial Reviews
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A great adventure from start to finish, great characters who grow as you read A really entertaining read leaves you wanting more.
I could not put it down and I will be reading it again truly a 5 star read- Peter Robins
From the Author
Although it is science fiction, it also fits comfortably in the fantasy, action and adventure genres.
I love nature, and am not impressed with what we have done, and are still doing, to our planet. Bradapol is a world that chose not to have an industrial revolution, and its people focus on sustainability and responsible use of natural resources.
Does this mean their lifestyle is inferior to ours?
I don't believe so, but you be the judge.
From the Inside Flap
As a boy, I spent many hours running around barefoot in the African veldt - getting up to mischief, chasing and catching everything that moves (including snaked, scorpions and spiders, much to my mother's horror), and soaking up the natural world around me.
Jock of the Bushveld was, and still is, one of my all-time great books, and authors such as Herman Charles Bosman and Stuart Cloete have had a big influence.
Although the Bradapol series can be classified as science fiction, there is a strong element of un-spoilt nature and wide open spaces. I love nature, and am totally comfortable being in a setting devoid of man mad structures and people.
From the Back Cover
The second in the series, Velvak and the Bio, has been published, and Eddie is hard at work with the third book.
If you would like to be kept up to date with new releases, subscibe to his blog at dejong.co.za
About the Author
This passion gradually turned into writing. For me, being an author is a second career, and one I hope to follow for many years.
I had experimented with writing fiction, but when I was retrenched in 2013 at the age of 55, I decided to go on early retirement and become a fulltime author.
It is a journey of note, not always easy, but very satisfying.
Product details
- ASIN : B00EGIG3X0
- Publication date : December 29, 2013
- Language : English
- File size : 726 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 177 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,252,250 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #12,169 in Coming of Age Fantasy eBooks
- #31,233 in Science Fiction Adventure
- #68,337 in Science Fiction Adventures
- Customer Reviews:
About the authors
For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about training. Although I did not follow a career in teaching, I have always taught friends at school, colleagues at work and the staff working for me.
I still remember helping a friend before a math test at school and him getting a higher score than I did! It really made his day, if not his year; although I must admit that I was rather pissed off about it at the time :-)
After working for a corporate as Technical Manager for many years, I bought and ran a small franchised computer training school that offered individual training, mainly on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. It was during this time that I really felt myself coming alive.
I realised then that although I had always loved my job, this was my real passion. On a daily basis, I could see how people who were afraid of using a computer begin to understand and grow with their new-found knowledge. Assuring people that they are not stupid, that they can do this once they try and then seeing it happen gives me a high that I cannot describe.
I have many success stories from this time but one that stands out in my mind is the one about the 80 year old man that had never switched on or even owned a computer. Having an inquisitive mind and wanting to know more, he was curious about the internet, and decided to do a course to learn more. We started with the basics of Windows followed by Internet explorer. Gerhard came in for 1 hour every morning 5 times a week. After 3 weeks he was flying around the internet and having a blast discovering what it was all about. At the end of the course he told me that although the internet was interesting and contained a lot of information, he was quite happy with his newspapers and magazines and would not be pursuing gaining knowledge via the internet actively.
Writing books on various aspect of Excel is for me an extension of teaching and helping people.
Switching to writing fiction, although a logical step, was not easy to do. It's like learning a whole new trade!
My debut novel, Velvak's Victory, was published in August 2013, and the sequel, Velvak and the Bio, in November 2013. My target is to release a new book in the Bradapol series every 3 to 4 months.
The deadline for the 3rd fiction book was missed a number of times before I realized and admitted to myself that writing fiction was not my passion. As a result of this discovery about myself, I re-invented myself as a nonfiction author.
This is so much fun.
Ultimately, I believe you can change your life and live the life of your dreams.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013Let me start by saying I don't care for science fiction books. My genre of choice is Fantasy. With that being said, this book was a complete surprise. The story was excellent and really pulled me in. There was only two things that didn't work in my opinion. The first was the concept of "Auto-run." I though that so much was put into the other items and concepts that this just seemed a little generic. The other thing was in chapter 6. There was a depressing part of the story. This part seemed to have no lead up. I was confused for a few minutes. Those were both just things I found that bothered me. I recommend this story to Everyone who likes Scifi or even fantasy. It seems more like a young adult book but it would be enjoyable by all.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013It starts off kind of slow but gets better each page. I enjoyed it and recommend it for a good fantasy read.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013I received a free copy
From a scared bullied boy with glasses to a hunter on a different world, Velvak's victory is a exciting story of a boy coming into his own through tragedy. It is a well written story that grabs your attention and keeps it, being extremely hard to put down. The characters become friends and the world of Bradapol is well crafted and believable, this is a tale that is for the teenager, young adult but also the young at heart, I can't wait for the next book from this author.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013This is not my usual genre but was asked by the author to give a review. Velvak's Victory is a surprising blend of science fiction and fantasy. Young Alec finds himself tragically without a family and moved to his mother's home world where he discovers powers he never knew he had or that even existed. On the new world of Bradopol, he takes on the name Velvak and begins training to be a hunter. From there, he gets caught up in an adventure (no spoilers here!) that could almost be considered a hero's journey. He discovers power, friendship, truth and the real meaning of justice. Velvak's Victory is an imaginative and fascinating blend of Star Trek, Hunger Games, and Planet of the Apes. With more books to come in the series, it will be interesting to see Velvak's character continue to grow as he takes on a "chosen one" type role.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013When Alec's Mum reports his maths teacher for bullying, she has no idea what the consequences will be. Scared out of her mind, she decides to return to Bradapol to ask for help, knowing full well that this could lead to her execution.
A great adventure from start to finish, great characters who grow as you read A really entertaining read leaves you wanting more.
I could not put it down and I will be reading it again truly a 5 star read
- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013Velvak's Victory by Eddie de Jong is a great read. Jong's story is about young Alec who is bullied and loses his entire family on Earth. However Alec is of two worlds Earth and Bradapol. After his family has died he moves to Bradapol only to discover powers he never knew he possessed along with his new name. Along the journey to discover who he is, he is able to help others and overcome his fears. If you want to read something different that will keep you entertained and entranced through the whole story I would totally recommend you reading Velvak's Victory.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013This is a very entertaining story. Velvak and Lokjab are great characters. I couldn't put it down and enjoyed it very much. I look forward to reading more from this author.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013I love the book. Why would she be scared her son is a wolf. Wolves are pure muscle a
and hot to boot.
Top reviews from other countries
- BelieverReviewed in Canada on September 20, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Science Fiction-Fantasy
"Velvak's Victory" is a science fiction- fantasy novel with a dash of murder, mystery and the supernatural thrown into the mix. In this story Alec, a thirteen year old, bullied at school by his teacher is afraid of the repercussions if his mother takes action. But, when she finds out and demands Ron Greene's suspension all hell breaks loose. His family is murdered and the grieving Alec is whisked away to Bradapol, a land without modern technology where a prophecy has foretold that a stranger will arise as the Jafgerat , the chosen one, to save its people.
In Bradapol, Alec who's renamed Velvak partners with the wolf Lokjab, communicating by minspeak, and slowly develops abilities that will not only help him in his testing at the hunter/warrior games, but also when he faces the evil menace that wants to deplete their world of its natural resources. Can Velvak save Bradapol and survive? Will he obtain justice for his family's murder? These questions are answered in an adventure that's riveting from the beginning to the end.
The plot flows quickly and smoothly , tension mounting as Velvak faces one challenge after another, his life always hanging on the edge of disaster. Throughout there are a wealth of fascinating and realistic characters like Alec, each with a complex personality. Alec's a typical thirteen year old teenager with low self-esteem, angry and frustrated with the bullying at school, but with a natural affinity with animals. When he begins life in Bradapol, learning to be a hunter/ warrior, he's grief stricken and fearful, but soon adapts, growing more confident, determined and brave. Kenu and Lockjab are highly intelligent wolves who use minspeak to communicate with Velvak. Although both are very protective, Velvak's partner Lockjab is dedicated and loyal, selflessly defending him. Edno, a kind and caring hunter takes Velvak under his wing, seemingly blasé at times when demanding the best of his protégé.
Even the minor characters in this story leave a vivid impression with their commanding personalities,like Anne Alec's overprotective and self-sacrificing mother; Nanom the astute and practical healer ; Kana and Lenvo, his suspicious, but uncomplaining friends , and Jafkeg, brave and selfless. Memorable also are antagonists like the abusive bully Ron Green , the murderous drug dealer Moketsa, and the malevolent and depraved Miwuch.
Woven into this fascinating story is the author's use of unique and imaginative devices like the pangot, an earring that links the bearer to the Helper, the lifter, a natural mechanism for travelling and the magbar, a magnetic barrier, as well as natural abilities like minspeak, and unitravel.
All these provide a matchless dimension to a story that's thrilling, inventive and holds the reader enthralled from one chapter to the next. I highly recommend it and can't wait for the next adventure to unfold