My Review of Eclipsia by Robert P. Francis & Joleen Bartles (LuLu ©2008)

This novel is billed as a “riveting Sci-Fi read” on the front cover, and I believe it lived up to it as far as being a fascinating read. Certain themes are woven into the storyline nicely as well: themes such as the importance of self-reliance, dignity for all life forms, perseverance, etc. Yet, the reader isn’t browbeaten by the moral lessons; instead, they’re woven into the plot fairly seamlessly. One thing I personally enjoyed about this sci-fi novel is that the primary characters were easy to keep up with as their unique talents and physical descriptions enabled me to tell them apart and not lose track of who was who and what was going on. Sometimes sci-fi stories can lose readers if their world of frequently exotic locales and characters isn’t well-established to start with. I was never lost reading this, unless you count losing myself in the storyline at times. The story primarily centers around the characters of Axreal and Jerish who, along with many others, have been born into servitude on their planet, Eclipsia. Adding insult to injury, their planet has also been stripped of many of its natural resources by the greedy Lam Warons. I think many readers will also be able to relate to this book which promotes an Eclipsian version of the Save-Mother-Earth motif.

G.L. Giles
©2009

I have to be honest, it took me a while to order this book,
although I had heard only positive comments about it. But,
once I picked it up, it had me hooked. I also came to care
about Jerish and Axreal right away, but the supporting
characters were just as important to the story. Lorese was my favorite character, her situation touched me. My heart
broke for her. And of course CreXan was the coolest "bad
guy" since Kahn! But no comparison here.. Eclisia is
new, fresh, and a book that is worth reading again..until
the sequel comes out. Check out the website for this
book, it gives you a first hand look at the characters.
Long live Jerish, Axreal... and ECLIPSIA!

Charming...great use of vocabulary...timely...unique style. Thanks Robert and Joanne.

Reminds me of Wall-E, Star Wars and a little like Star Trek. After the preface you start getting into the characters more and then the story really starts to build. That's some ending and the last sentence is very dramatic!

I am a Sci-Fi fan. This book has some innovative plot features I haven't seen in a book before. I care enough about Axreal and Jerish that I want to know what happens to them in the future. Realy good book.

i have to admit when i first started to read the book it was a bit skeletal at first. but it did quickly become full of life. i found myself engrossed in the world of Eclipsia. the characters are very unique an have a life of their own. i quickly became attached to two particular support characters. this book reminds me in my minds eye of a mix between the DUNE series as well as the chronicles of riddickm but with a real amusing and funny note to it. the villian was very quite commical to me and greatly enjoyed reading the antics of such a pompous character. this is not just a book for adults but for the whole family! great work!! cant wait for the next installment in the series! i give this book a 5 out of 5 star rating!

This book really hit home with me. I can really relate to the main characters. I wish more books had this kind of humor. It's not very often that you can "enjoy" the villain. There are valuable lessons in the story for everyone. It pulls at your heart strings and tugs at your emotions. It's very prophetic. I can't remember the last time I read a book this good.
EVERYONE needs to read it!