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 Warriors and Goddesses: First Moon Dec 16, 2007
By Tracy Roberts
In his book, Warriors and Goddesses: First Moon, author Jerome Byrd takes readers on an adult science fiction journey of action and adventure. Darius Creed, a financially secure young man with a taste for the simple pleasures in life, is abducted by a beautiful and seductive alien that he meets in a restaurant. He is taken to the strange and mysterious planet, Androgynous Prime. Darius discovers he is in an alien world where basic primal instincts are the key to survival. In this unforgiving world, territories are marked by the divisions between men and women Territories, known as polarized regions, are governed and dominated by warrior men and seductive goddesses The polarized regions governed by woman are inhabited by such tribes as the Women of Knives, Women of Prey, The Sensuals...etc. The regions governed by men are inhabited by Male tribes identified as First, Second, Third...Tribes of Men.
In this alien world, Darius is given the name Darkasan and embarks on a journey which he believes is to find Diemma, a woman he has romantic feelings toward. On this planet, there is no civility, moral conduct, and ethical laws. Primal instincts and behavior supersede rational thought. Lust, seduction, violence, sexual prowess, Free Will, greed, and revenge as justice, are major themes throughout the story. The quest for absolute power is a fundamental plot among the characters.
The story begins with Darius (Darkasan) and his quest to survive the brutal nature of this world, but then branches out to include the stories of a number of brash and intriguing characters as they all journey to a central climatic place known as the Town Meeting. Throughout each character's dramatic story, readers are taken into a world of brutality, uncontrollable lust, treachery, and remorseless violence. The powerfully described settings of a natural world entwined with unique and colorful alien technology and depictions adds to the story's intrigue. One noteworthy point is that there is a large period of time between where Darkasan's journey fades and then reappears. I would have liked to have seen more of Darkasan's adventures within the story.
Warriors And Goddesses is an excellent addition to the Dark Fantasy and Science Fiction genre. The extremely dark depictions make the book more suited for young adults and fans of Dark Science Fiction. It is an entertaining and exciting read from start to finish.
Tracy Roberts, Write Field Services
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Finally something new Nov 17, 2006
By MungoJerry
"Fear Nothing"
I was a Laurel K. Hamilton fanatic, and loved several of Ann Rices's books. I am currently checking out Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series, but I may have found pay dirt with this new series.
Warriors and Goddesses: First Moon is hard to categorize. It is not hardcore sci-fi, even though it takes place on an alien world. It is not the traditional fantasy genre either. There are no vampires, werewolves, wizards, trolls, etc. Many of the characters do have special powers, but most of it is a result of alien technology.
The setting is a planet called Androgynous Prime. Males and females are in a constant state of war. The planet has sexually polarized regions. Where the region is polarized female, the alpha women dominate. Where it is polarized male or neutral, the alpha men dominate.
The struggle between the men and women is about sex and power. The book starts off like it will be an alien in a strange land plot, or an alien meets exotic beauty, alien losses exotic beauty, etc. NOT!
There is romance of sorts, violence and some raw sexual aspects to the book. I was shocked by some of the scenes and characters but never felt exploited. I love the fact that I didn't have to embrace the somewhat central characters to enjoy the book and hopefully the series. The book is more like "Lost" or the "Sopranos", in that there are lots of characters to follow and embrace.
I don't want to suggest that the book is about short stories. The flow of the book is fairly tight, and every character fits in the flow. Don't expect to figure out what is going to happen, or what possibilities will be injected. The series has the potential to go on for a long time. I hope the writer grows and doesn't resort to "quick and dirty cloning of future releases", as so often happens when a series becomes successful.
I suspect the author is making social commentary, but I will leave that for the academics. I personally was easily pulled into the exotic, shocking, strange and sometimes over the top world of Androgynous Prime, and plan on returning again and again if possible.
 Pure garbage. May 26, 2008
By Angelica Vrondos
This book was rediculously immature. I really felt it was writen for horny teenage boys. Not only was the highly sexual premise adolecent, but the vocabulary and prose were pathetically infantile. Did anyone edit this? Rank amature work.
Exit Asimov, Butler, Rodenberry - Enter Jerome Byrd Dec 13, 2006
By The Wizard
"Fuego"
There is sci-fi, fantasy and then there is "First Moon". At last, some one has finally dared to create something new. First moon is a refreshing journey into the mind of a true visionary. Androgynous Prime is a world filled with sex, lies and murder, and that is just the first few chapters. Wow, Hitchcock himself would be envious of the roller coaster twists and turns this book takes. Just when you think it's safe to assume, DONT! You will not be able to put this book down. I read it cover to cover twice and my heart hasn't stopped racing. Darius Creed or "Darkasan" as he is known is a true heroes hero. No swashbuckling here. Just a man trying to survive a spectacular experience. I can not wait to read (Random Mode). There will be nothing random about my next book store purchase. Jerry Byrd rules. I just hope he's young enough to write forever!! Ok maybe that's a stretch. Just until I die will be fine. :-)
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