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I give you: THE SORT OF DRAMATIC, MOSTLY FRUSTRATING TALE OF HOW THE SENTINEL TRILOGY CAME TO BE.
Amazon’s Pretty Cover
Ten-ish years ago, I had a idea for a trilogy of novels that ticked all the boxes for me. A snarky lead, elements from Viking lore, nasty monsters, and an intellect being behind it all. I wrote THE SENTINEL and self-published it under the pen name, Jeremy Bishop, as a follow up to TORMENT. It did great and caught the attention of Amazon, who was having great success with their new novel imprints. They wanted to publish THE SENTINEL and its sequel THE RAVEN, and if sales justified it, the third book, THE HOST.
At this point in time, Amazon was unabashedly using their influence and knowledge of the algorithms’ inner workings to ensure a good number of their books either sold really well, or became breakout hits. It was a no-brainer. I wrote the second novel and we were off to the races.
And then…the covers, for which I was not consulted.
The Original Cover
The original SENTINEL cover was cold, mysterious, and leaned heavily on the Viking story elements. The new cover…well, it looked like a historical romance. Even the title font was swirly and pretty. Basically the complete opposite of the story itself!
And then it came out… Let’s just say, my self-published version sold better (as usual). Now, I knew the book was good. The people who got the original edition loved it. Jane Harper was one of the first sarcastic funny characters I wrote in first person, which has become a staple in my books. I always believed it deserved to be finished, BUT Amazon had the rights, and despite poor sales, they didn’t want to give up them up. SO, I had to wait about a decade to get them back. Kane and I celebrated the return of these coveted rights, and I then, FINALLY, set to work on THE HOST.
When I re-read the books, it was like visiting an old friend. Jane’s voice was still there in my mind, just waiting to return. Writing THE HOST was a blast, and the trilogy now has the ending it deserves. Not only that, but we get to release all three volumes as one gigundus book, making them easier to read and cheaper to buy. We did this with THE LAST HUNTER and HUNGER, both of which were hits in their mega large formats. The story is complete. The cover’s tone fits the story and captures the novel’s strangeness. And I can’t wait to hear what you all think. All is right in the world, or at least this small part of it. 🙂 On to the book!
THE SENTINEL
Imagine a parasite capable of sustaining and controlling any mammal–people, bears, WHALES. On the surface, you might call those living dead “zombies.” That…would be a mistake.
The Vikings called them Draugr–closer to the truth, but their lore is incomplete. Don’t let mankind’s feeble attempt at labeling the Draugr fool you. These…things are far more complex, nefarious, and ambitious than any zombie ever has been.
AUDIOBOOK:
The new format benefits you listeners the most. This series would have cost three credits broken up, but now you can snag them all for a single credit! If you’re one of the few people who bought an earlier edition in audio, you’re still paying the same amount for the complete story. Noice! Also, the narration is all new, and the narrator, Eva Kaminsky, does a fantastic job bring Jane Harper to life. She stood out during auditions and delivered the goods!
Contains all three books: The Sentinel, The Raven, and The Host.
The Complete Trilogy Cover! Huzzah!
In the icy darkness of the Arctic Ocean, a violent showdown between ruthless whale hunters and fervent environmentalists ends in explosive catastrophe: both ships sinking into the frigid abyss. Marooned on a desolate island, the survivors, now bitter enemies, are forced into an uneasy truce to withstand the merciless cold. Enter Jane Harper: undercover agent, razor-sharp, and unflinching, wielding her wit as deftly as her fists. As she rallies the fractured group, they stumble upon ancient Viking ruins and awaken something primal and terrifying.
Deep beneath the frozen ground, the Draugar stir. Undying Vikings walk the Earth again, controlled by hive-mind parasites connected by three sinister queens. Capable of subjugating and preserving all mammalian life, they see the world through ambitious eyes, spreading to any creature they can find—bears, whales, and even people.
With time slipping away and the body count climbing, Jane must unravel the mystery of these parasites—whose origins may lie beyond the stars—and confront an unimaginable horror that transcends death itself. She fights not just for survival, but to prevent an unspeakable menace from consuming the world.
With The Sentinel, #1 Audible and New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson unlocks his demented mind, claws into the dark recesses of his imagination, and plucks out a tale of horror, humor, science fiction, and heart, that will keep you listening even as the dead pile up.
THE SENTINEL – COMPLETE TRILOGY
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HUNGER is one of my favorite novel concepts. There is so much room for post-apocalyptic creativity that my imagination really enjoys hanging out in this world, even if it is a pretty frightening place. Getting back into the story after a few years away was like visiting family. There might have been a few awkward moments as I reconnected with the characters, but it wasn’t long before we were back in sync and having chaotic fun. Whether you read all three books back to back, or jump straight in at FAMINE, I think you’ll agree that I took full advantage of every potential opportunity for madness. And if you’re a fan of my books, you know that’s a good thing.
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