Jabez Payne: Eikon

An epic adventure story about a young boy's search for his estranged father as their planet, Galantha, stands on the threshold of a new world order. This character-driven fantasy combines science fiction and biblical and philosophical themes played out in a parallel universe. Inventive language adds colour to this urban tale for young adults. Thirteen year old Jabez Payne is not the only one searching for his father, the despised eikon, Zyer Payne. So is Overman Rothka Darma, who helped to imprison his former protg. As Jabez and best friend, Teo, tackle scientific rejects and neon-headed gangs on the streets of Enth, in another part of the city, young eikon, Grace Hartswell, is visited by a mysterious messenger who offers her the chance to restore certain body parts. But can she accept this amazing wonderworking gift, knowing it will put her familys life in danger? Then theres the strange case of Chief Inspector Mantero, whose confrontation with the eikons forces her to risk life and limb to avoid a scandal that will shake the Council for Religious Affairs and Worship to its foundations. Who are these eikons, and why is Zyer Payne considered the most dangerous one of all? Eikon, the first book in the Jabez Payne series, is an ambitious novel for young and old adults alike. Written by newcomer, Caroline Shelley Lewis, and set in a parallel universe, it crosses both the physical and the supernatural realms, drawing on biblical and philosophical themes, and featuring a wealth of memorable characters and inventive dialects. Readers will enjoy this fast-paced tale of the battle between the mind and the spirit, science and faith, the unsettled present and the hope of an extraordinary future. Visit (http://www.jabezpayne.com) www.jabezpayne.com . There are Overcomers and then there are Last Men. Zyer Inri Payne is clearly the latter: a despised eikon, trusting in the power of the Stran god, Kwame Firstblood, rather than in his superior mind. For seven years he has languished in Anneheg Prison rejected by his nation, resented by his wife and forgotten by his children. Until now