The Felix Chronicles: Freshmen, by R.T. Lowe
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Reeling from a terrible accident that claimed the lives of his parents, Felix arrives at Portland College hoping only to survive the experience. In time, however, his reality star roommate shows him there is more to higher education than just classes, shared bathrooms and bad dorm food, and Felix gradually dares to believe he can put his past behind him. But a fateful storm looms on the horizon: In the nearby woods, two hikers become the latest victims in a series of gruesome murders; a disfigured giant embarks on a vicious cross-country rampage, killing teenagers who fail his 'test'; and an ancient society of assassins tasked with eradicating the wielders of a mysterious source of power awakens after a long silence. Only one man--the school's groundskeeper--knows that the seemingly unrelated events are connected, and that an eighteen-year-old boy stands in the center of the storm.
The Felix Chronicles: Freshmen, by R.T. Lowe - Amazon Sales Rank: #50626 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-11
- Released on: 2015-05-11
- Format: Kindle eBook
The Felix Chronicles: Freshmen, by R.T. Lowe Review "Imagine if Harry Potter had never gone to Hogwarts, and instead is attending college in rainy Portland, playing football and attending frat parties, still unaware of his powers and his destiny."-Sierra, Geek & Glitter"The plotline is gripping, a page turner. It's a mixture of the Harry Potter saga, a Stephen King thriller, and a college contemporary. I'm praying there are more books coming because I can't leave this saga!"-Rebeca, Liberamans Portugal"So where are the great fantasy series that girls will naturally gobble up and that guys 15-18 can get equally excited for? Enter The Felix Chronicles: Freshmen by R.T. Lowe, an extremely exciting, terrifically twisted, blood curdling good time!"-My So-Called Book Reviews"There is a visual quality to this story that makes it more than fiction. By the last quarter of the text, Lowe has readers on a roller coaster of emotions and experiences as Felix learns who he is."-Urban Fantasy Magazine"...action, adventure, magic, ancient secret societies, and a smidgeon of romance. Add in serial killers and flesh-eating monsters and you've got yourself quite a story!"-Maren, The Worn Bookmark"Expertly weaving together plots that stretch both time, space, and character, Lowe has created an interesting tale that is entirely unexpected and anti-formulaic."-Nick, Readingotherpeople.com"A brilliant start to the series. Complex and puzzling, I found this book impossible to put down."-Katherine, Katherine's Bookcase"...a fast-paced action packed story that combines the coming-of-age with unknown horror and magic!"-Cayt, Vicarious Caytastrophe"I loved every second of it. Seriously. Where's the next book, because I'm dying to see what happens next."-Holly, Book Twister Reviews
About the Author R.T. Lowe lives in Newtown, Connecticut.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Long, bloody, graphic, exciting, twisting, scary epic fantasy about a chosen one, saving the world, and first year of college By Barb Taub What if Harry Potter didn’t know about magic until he went to college? And what if (along with almost everything else to do with dorm life as a freshman) Hogwarts turned out to be more horror story than dark fantasy, and Harry’s fellow students had a tendency to end up as ketchup?Why am I going into all of this? Well, I was giving it lots of thought as I read The Felix Chronicles: Freshman. I made it through the (long) preface, helped by a warning that it would all make sense later, and that Felix would (eventually) show up. I went through (and then started skipping over) descriptions of beautiful young girls murdered, Bad Things happening in the woods, and a bunch of other disturbing situations, all mixed with the story of Felix’s first year in college. Going away to school can be hard enough, but Felix is still in emotional meltdown following the tragic death of his parents.But balanced against that is what I think of as the single most useful fantasy trope ever: The Chosen One—in which destiny chooses an ordinary person to be the only one who can save the world as we know it. I’m very sincere here. Without this workhorse trope, we would be missing an unending stream of classics from the bible to the Iliad to Harry Potter, Dune, The Matrix, The Belgariad, Lord of the Rings, Narnia, Star Wars, and on and on.So is The Felix Chronicles horror or dark fantasy? Yes. It’s a long, bloody, graphic, exciting, twisting, scary story about The Chosen One. Felix finds truths about himself, his parents’ deaths, and his friends—but mostly he finds out about being the one who has to save the world. Even more interesting is his relationship with his best friend, the seemingly-ordinary (or not?) Allison, plus his new roommate, friends, and one very odd groundskeeper at Portland College. He tangles with serial killers, monsters, his own memories, ancient assassins, their descendants, and the seriously stubborn Allison. And that’s just during freshman year.For me, the book was a bit too long, with too much gruesomely depicted death and carnage. I’m not sure we needed all those bad guys, all that blood, and all those twists. But having said that, I would give The Felix Chronicles four stars out of five. The writing itself is very good, with wonderfully chilling descriptions and settings. And after those five hundred pages, Felix still has questions to be answered, monsters to battle, and three more years of college ahead.*I received this book for free from the publisher or author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.*
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Exciting Adventure (Part One)! By Andree G. Robinson Neal Disclosure: As a member of the Goodreads community, this review is posted there as well. The book was received in exchange for an honest and critical review.R.T. Lowe: The Felix Chronicles – Freshmen. Paperback. Review by AR Neal, author of After, and flash fiction novel reviewer (http://www.everydayfiction.com/flashfictionblog/category/staff/andree-robinson-neal/)For urban fantasy fans seeking a change from what has become typical fare, R.T. Lowe presents Freshmen, the first book in The Felix Chronicles series. It is appropriate that a novel, whose prologue begins in the year A.D. 336, would have such heft. At 494 pages, Felix is not for the weak-hearted. The first chapter, The Warning, gives readers a glimpse into the history of a secret battle between … good and evil … perhaps.The search for a particularly valuable young man begins during the reign of Constantine, but Lowe does not stay in the distant past for long; the reader is whisked through a pulse-quickening exchange between factions that includes a supernatural fight worthy of the big screen, to ‘today’ and are introduced to the primary cast of characters: Felix and Allison seem to be two ordinary freshman students and the description of orientation at Portland College will bring back memories for those who have had the pleasure. However, Felix is not the ordinary young adult embarking on his first experience away from home – it is revealed that his parents were killed in a mysterious accident that has left Felix in a perpetual state of despair. Allison, his hometown friend and confidante, comes with her own familial baggage as a foster child. But more on them in a bit.Lowe is an expert at scene-shifting. After an idyllic view of Allison and Felix’s introduction to PC, the first darkness appears. The Faceman, Nick Blair, is more than a mindless serial killer.He leaned forward and his lips crept slowly back over his gums, revealing gold teeth filed to sharp points. He reached out with one hand, and Angela’s eyes bulged as fingers the size of corn cobs stabbed at her face (p. 26).His sense of purpose and dedication to his mission would be admirable in other contexts. Yet the descriptions of the Faceman’s brutality are frighteningly breathtaking, but he is not the worst creature in this epic tale.Felix is infused with humor as well. Lucas Mayer, Felix’s roommate, appeared in a reality television show. His wit and banter lighten the mood at just the right points. By the book’s mid-way point, Lucas has not only endeared himself to Felix, Allison, and their other two friends Harper and Caitlin, but has attracted attention from across campus in ways that are unexpected and believable. The exchange with his stalker is something that anyone who watches entertainment news could imagine but its outcome is a jaw-dropper.There is a visual quality to this story that makes it more than fiction. Descriptions of the ‘dead campus’, Woodrow’s Room, no-man’s land, and Ashfield Forest are vivid and a read of the secret tunnels beneath St. Rose chapel are sure to inspire claustrophobic dreams.Felix gasped and stumbled back. This was no ordinary wall. Below each plaque there was a rectangular impression etched into the concrete like a pencil mark on a piece of paper. He knew what this was. These were storage lockers. Storage lockers for bodies. He was looking at coffins. They were crammed into the wall from top to bottom, and their reach appeared to extend as far as the tunnel itself (p. 146).While most of the text focuses on Felix, Allison, Lucas, Harper, and Caitlin, other players – including playboy actor Dirk Rathman, wealthy entrepreneur Lofton Ashfield, mysterious groundskeeper Bill Stout, birthday girl Mia, and the ‘people’ who stalk Ashfield Forest are present and memorable. “Are you going to hurt me?” she asked timidly.“Yes.” He smiled, his lips curving up into sharp peaks at the corners like a crescent moon tilted on its side. “I’m going to eat you.” … He opened his mouth and cocked his head like he was going to kiss her.Mia knew what was coming next and there was nothing she could do to prevent it. Nana was right, she thought, horrified, staring into the mouth of the shark. Nana was right. Nana was— (p. 294).Felix is built on relationships, which draws readers in. The character Felix’s up-and-down relationships with his friends, fellow football team members, and Bill – as well as his emotional relationships with his parents and his past – make the text come alive. There is just enough historical reference to the Dresdian and the Belus (the two powers at war) and their powers to keep the story in the realm of fantasy while the references to modern revolutionaries (the ERA, whose focus is environmental and ecological justice), college kids and their antics, and social issues offer the urban grounding.By the last quarter of the text, Lowe has readers on a roller coaster of emotions and experiences as Felix learns who he is. Allison gets to see how his powers work, first hand, and Felix gains new respect for his best friend. As the first book in this series comes to a close, there are more questions than answers: how do the ‘people’ in Ashfield Forest figure into the battle between the Dresdian and the Belus? Who is Bill and which side is he on? Is Felix ‘the one’ or not? The self-proclaimed extremely dangerous individual on the last page is certainly not the same young freshman introduced in the beginning and readers will anticipate the next volume to discover more about Felix’s path to success or destruction.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic Urban Fantasy Thriller, Love it!! By My So-Called Book Reviews I am a huge fan of YA/Fantasy books that have the ability to actually pull in the YA male audience and keep them wanting to read. There are some great series out there that boys, teens and men can get into like Harry Potter, Maximum Ride, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones but the problem with these series is that the first two is read by most boys before they enter high school and the other two are typically read after. Sure, I know there’s some guys that will read LOTR and GOT during high school but most of the ones I’ve talked to about it say they’re just too long and complicated to keep their attention. So where are the great fantasy series that girls will naturally gobble up and that guys age 15-18 can get equally excited for?? Enter The Felix Chronicles: Freshmen by R.T. Lowe. While reading this I kept thinking “finally, finally!!” this is something I can recommend to ALL our teens that walk in the school library looking for something a little different, a little dark, and a little more.This is the story of Felix, a college freshmen who is having to learn how to manage life after the death of his parents. He’s attending Portland College and is starting to make a few friends as he settles into the college life despite his recent grief. I really enjoyed Felix’s character, he’s such an all-around likeable guy and portrayed very realistically. The supporting cast of characters are equally enjoyable and were wonderfully fleshed out and real. My favorite of course was Allison, Felix’s best friend from home who’s always stood by him. I loved that there was no love triangle in this story although I wouldn’t be upset to see Felix and Allison together by the end of the series ;)Despite the seemingly good times of college life darkness is beginning to spread and strange things are starting to happen, very strange indeed! There’s a sinister serial killer on the loose, one that I have to admit was rather fascinating and I really wanted more of! People are also disappearing into the woods; there are stalkers afoot, secret societies, scary monsters, magic and even assassins! Crazy right? And how does all of this relate together? It’s all tied somehow to Felix, although he really has no idea. I really don’t want to give too much of the storyline and plot away, this is one where it’s best to know just the basics going in. You may be a little confused at first but be patient and have faith in R.T. Lowe, trust him because this author really knows what he’s doing here! Everything he writes has a purpose and a meaning, even if it’s not clear right away.At nearly 500 pages, some would think The Felix Chronicles to be too long of a read but I actually want my fantasies to be big books, I feel you need it in order to get proper world building. Besides, this is an extremely fast-paced story full of tons of suspense and action! Be warned now, there is a ton of dark violence in this book, some of it quiet disturbing in a fantastically creepy sort of way Yes, I love this type of creepiness! One of the things I loved most though was all the fast-paced fantasy and horror stuff that was then mixed with plenty of humor, so refreshing!So, is The Felix Chronicles the perfect read for teen girls and guys, ones that are looking for something with a little meat that walks along the darker side of fantasy? Absolutely! This is an extremely exciting, terrifically twisted, blood curdling good time! I’m so glad to have been given the chance to read it and I’m looking forward to digging in to book 2 as soon as it comes out! I will absolutely be recommending Felix for fans of dark fantasy ages 14 & up and it’s one that I’d LOVE to see stocked in our school library as soon as possible!Thank you so much to Xpresso Book Tours and to author, R.T. Lowe for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
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