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Aegis Rising: Fantasy-Adventure Thriller (The Aegis League Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S.S. Segran (Author), Gordon Williams (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 682
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Five friends must rise to meet the call of fate in the first installment of this Amazon bestselling series. Movie rights optioned.

Best friends Jag, Tegan, Aari, Mariah and Kody are cast into an adventure like no other when their small plane crashes in the remote forests of northern Canada. Rescued by the descendants of an ancient civilization who have lived in secret for over two millennia, they realize it may have been more than a mere accident that brought them to the hidden valley.

The teenagers, grateful for the hospitality but eager to return home, are stopped cold when their saviors share a terrifying proclamation: a darkness is descending on humanity’s horizon, and the five of them have been chosen to confront the gathering force bent on remaking the world in its image.

As they come to terms with their new roles and learn to unlock powerful abilities, their first trials loom before them sooner than expected. But they must be careful—adversaries are watching from the shadows, and will do anything to make sure the friends burn before they can take flight as the Chosen Ones.

Perfect for fans of the Maze Runner, Divergent, Hunger Games and Percy Jackson series!​

"Astonishingly imaginative and thoughtful…” – Samuel F. Pickering, inspiration for Academy Award-winning movie Dead Poets Society


Reader reviews:

"★★★★★ Aegis Rising by S.S. Segran is laudable for many reasons; the originality of the story line, depth of characters and the general flair for the written word...” – Heather G., Verified Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ An amazing novel from an author to watch! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and plan to read everything else I can find by S.S. Segran. Harry Potter and Hunger Games fans should love this series.” – A.J. Norton, Verified Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My only complaint is that real life kept getting in the way of my reading... The writing style is superb and [S.S. Segran's] narrative prowess is extraordinary." – Verified Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ I just finished reading Aegis Rising for the second time and liked it just as much if not more than the first.” – Verified Amazon Reviewer

“★★★★★ I'll preface by saying I'm a 45 year old father who started reading this book to see if my 11 year old son would enjoy it. By the end of the prologue even I was hooked :) As soon as I finished this book, I immediately asked my son to read it with me again. Now he is hooked!” – Verified Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ This book is for anyone, both adults and teenagers, who enjoy adventure-filled sci-fi and fantasy novels. Segran is a talented young author and I can't wait to see what comes next–both in this series, and down the road. The book is written with great maturity, yet has the imagination and passion of a truly creative mind." – Verified Goodreads Reviewer



Five Books in the Aegis League series

  • Book 1: Aegis Rising (available now)
  • Book 2: Aegis Incursion (available now)
  • Book 3: Aegis Evolution (available now)
  • Book 4: Aegis Desolation (available April 20, 2021)
  • Book 5: Aegis Reckoning (available Fall 2021)

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"Astonishingly imaginative and thoughtful...the book should be read both quickly and slowly - quickly in order to enjoy the rapid sledding of the plot and slowly to mull characters and ideas. Aegis Rising sets a festive narrative table and makes the reader eagerly anticipate a sequel." ~ Samuel F. Pickering, Professor Emeritus of English, University of Connecticut & Inspiration for Robin Williams' character in the Academy Award winning movie, Dead Poet's Society ~

"An extraordinary effort...all the more amazing given the author's age. I was especially gratified by the way she used the teen protagonists' close relationships as the backdrop against which the dramatic events in Aegis Rising unfolded, without having 'love interest' or other typical teen story devices hijack the underlying theme of the book. She's a real talent!" ~ Red Grammer - Grammy Nominated, Multi- Award Winning Songwriter & Producer ~

RECOMMENDED. A title like this is screaming for adaptation as a successful film... ~The US Review of Books~

THRILLING!...grips onto the reader and never lets go! ~Feathered Quill Book Reviews~

FIVE STARS. Unique and compelling. Delivers on every level..perhaps the best sci-fi adventure I have read all year." ~Kathryn Bennett, Readers' Favorite Reviews~

RIVETING! Takes you on an intriguing ride through mysterious forests and mist-covered mountains to corporate boardrooms and global schemes. Prepare to be swept away on a breathtaking journey!" ~Honore Gbedze, SAGE Foundation~
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From the Author

Dear Reader,
Thank you for browsing my Amazon page.Aegis Rising tells a story of the survivors of an ancient civilization who live secretly in a hidden valley in northern Canada, awaiting the 'chosen ones' from their prophecy. Meanwhile a mysterious organization with a global reach, led by a shadowy figure initiates a cataclysmic plan to reorder life on the planet. As the two worlds collide, five best friends find themselves catapulted into the middle of this devastating conflict.

Although led by a cast of young adult protagonists, the Aegis League Series appeals to readers of all ages. It is a classic good versus evil story with a modern twist to it. As one reader puts it, "Aegis Rising is a unique and compelling novel that combines the youthful camaraderie of the Percy Jackson series with the relentless action of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt adventures and weaves it through the apocalyptic backdrop of the Hunger Games trilogy."

While it is an honor to be compared to such iconic authors, I have always imagined Aegis Rising to be a unique read for my readers. I am thrilled and gratified by the amazing response that the series has garnered from readers across the globe.
I hope that you find the intrigue and adventure in the world of Aegis well worth your time.Here's to you discovery of books that engage, entertain and enlighten!
Shirin S. Segran

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GO36DRQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ INKmagination Books; 2nd edition (November 6, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3678 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Amazon Bestselling author S.S. Segran is a lover of books, dogs and all the popcorn she can stuff her face with. Her genre-defying Aegis League Series traverses the exciting worlds of action/adventure, sci-fi, thriller and speculative fiction in the YA universe.

When not devouring a novel or writing one, Segran can be found drawing on paper and tablet, or tumbling into a black hole of comic books and video games. She’s an ardent fan of horseback riding and parkour, and having enjoyed jumping out of a perfectly fine plane at fifteen thousand feet — perhaps skydiving.

Subscribe to her Aegis Insider reading group and receive free short stories and other exclusive material plus Advance Reader opportunities for upcoming books. Join here www.aegisnovel.com/subscribe

Segran loves to hear from her readers. Feel free to drop her a note at shirin@sssegran.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing - so inventive!
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
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“Aegis Rising” by S.S. Segran is laudable for many reasons; the originality of the story line, depth of characters and the general flair for the written word. It seems Segran is a born writer, coaxing beauty from mundane words and imagery that paints mountains and volcanos in your mind.
A small plane has gone down in the Yukon, just north of the MacKenzie Mountains. Aboard the ill-fated Comanche 6 passengers eagerly waited to land and start their vacation. 5 teenage friends of varying looks and talents, along with their pilot, Mr. Tyler, father to one of the boys. A sudden and severe storm brings the plane, and it terrified occupants, crashing down – and crashing into a destiny none of them could have imagine.
So, so many years before, an advanced civilization had fled a volcano, the few survivors boarding a boat and setting sail for parts unknown. What they found was land held my another people, a tribe that eventually accepted and even enveloped them – the two mixing as biology is wont to do. They passed down their genes and their legends, and with each generation a prophecy that was held in sacred trust. This spoke of the 5 Saplings of Aegis would appear, the bearers of light. The elders of this tribe believe the crashed youths to be those Saplings – a fact that is enforced as their recovery advances.
This is a fascinating look at a new history and a new future, a look back while looking forward. The 5 friends, each so unique, has to adjust in his or her own way to the situation – and to the thought that they are meant to be there. The elders, not all of which agree, have to convince them that they are needed and they are fated, a high task as destiny spars with anger, home sickness, loss and fear, not to mention learning new things, accepting wild animal friends and coming to terms with a future so far removed from anything any of them could ever have imagined. It’s a combination that inspires heroes – and a wonderful story.
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C. L. Brunn
4.0 out of 5 stars Story is Better than the Writing
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016
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There are lots of reviews out there about this story and I agree with most of them. I really enjoyed the story plot and the characters and overall would read this book again. I've already read book two and plan on reading book three... so what can I contribute here that hasn't been said? I'm not a big fan of the writing itself. I am an adult and I understand this is a YA book, however I tend to enjoy reading many YA books and as an educator at the high school level, I like to be "up on" what the kids are reading. That being said, this book has a simplistic writing style. I would've enjoyed a bit more development in language and writing style but it is not unbearable to read and is not grammatically incorrect. If you are a young adult, I think you will find this book an "easy read" with an exciting plot of good vs. evil. Overall I think the story is worth reading despite the simpler style of writing and I would recommend this book to others.
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Lisa Stamper
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced action that doesn't stop!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2014
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Aegis Rising starts out in the past, a huge catastrophe and an ancient race fleeing their island.. they find hope and rebuild life far away in a new land with another group of indigenous people. The two civilizations merge, combining their cultures and prophecies and skills.

Fast forward to today.... the village is still hidden from the outside world... they live in peace. Then a group of five teens on a trip are thrown into an life-changing adventure when their plane flies into a storm and gets struck by lightening and catches fire.... and the sight of fiery object in the sky is viewed by the hidden villagers and is seen as their ancient prophecy coming true.

Then there is an dark and mysterious corporation, lurking a the back of this story with a nefarious plan. This corporation is led by a shadowy figure and is intent on unleashing something sinister on the planet.

Hold on to your seat and get ready for the ride of your life. The book starts out slow, but interesting... it quickly picks up the pace and momentum until you are gripping the mouse with white knuckles clicking from page to page as fast as you can read.

The action scenes are incredible and epic, something I can definitely see on the big screen.

I think all in all though, what I really liked about this book... was the values the villagers have... the way they live and the way they raise their kids. Its the kind of message that our society can learn from.

The fact that the author donates part of the proceeds to help kids in need? It should get another five stars just for that! But alas they won't let me give it ten stars :)

I would recommend this book to anyone really. The last four hours of reading were solid action and incredible reading, with a wonderfully creative storyline and characters I felt I knew. I can't wait to read more by this author!

E.T.A. : This is a novel for young adults and adults alike!
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Wellington
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid start for a new voice in YA
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2015
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This story is a good solid start. The main characters are a group of five teenage friends who are on a trip together traveling by plane. The plane crashes and they end up with a hidden community. There are elders in this community who think these kids might be part of a prophecy. At the same time the kids end up here some of the people in the community get very sick. This is a good story line and the author does a decent job fleshing it out. The relationship between the five kids is handled pretty well, but we aren't given much background into each of the kids. How they interact provides some clues into what each of their gifts will be, but we aren't given a lot of information on their training and how their skills develop. It will be interesting to see how the story continues to develop the story of the prophecy and the kids roles. There is a lot of potential in how this story will be developed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent plot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2019
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Very enjoyable, sometimes needs to quicken up. An original plot which is enjoyable. Characters are very well developed. I don't think I will be reading any further adventures, as I believe it will not be as original as this novel. This is based on the preview given at the end of the book of the next in the series.
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Marco den Ouden
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent debut novel
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2017
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An excellent debut novel. Action packed with an intriguing plot about five teenagers stranded in a remote native village in northern British Columbia where they are hailed as the answer to an age-old prophecy. Ms. Segran is a talented writer. And she was only 18 when she wrote it!
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Gnondpom
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings - entertaining but not hard to put down
Reviewed in France on November 11, 2014
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First of all I must say that I usually don't read much YA (not being a YA myself anymore) so I'm probably not the best judge for this book.

I've got mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I quite enjoyed reading it and I wanted to continue reading, in order to know what would happen to the characters. There were (for me!) annoying at times (like when they want to leave and don't really think about the consequences) but I still grew attached to them and wanted to know more about their interactions with the natives.

But on the other hand I was a few times frustrated by the pace of the story, sometimes because it was too slow to my taste and sometimes because things seemed to be a bit rushed. On the whole I was happy to read this book but I did not really long to go back to my reading when I was doing something else, which is quite unusual for me.

As for the public of this book, I think that there are a lot of dead people, it might have bothered me if I had read this book when I was a teen. It makes sense with the story but still, I find it a bit harsh for very young readers. So if you think it might bother you (or your son/daughter) maybe you should read something else instead. On the other hand, there is nothing sexual at all, which I found a bit strange between teenagers. Not even attractions between the characters, if you except some tiny allusions. So do not expect any romance in this book.

And I was also a bit disturbed by the tasks that were assigned to the characters. I know I'm a bit of an idealist but I would have loved to read a story where the natives had different expectations for the two genders. Here it is really very traditional, the female characters have mainly a role of healing, and the one that irked me the most was Huyani, who spends most of her time cooking for everyone else. I know it is the case in many book, but if you're building a new utopic society in a book you might try something different gender-wise as well. Here I just feel like a good opportunity has been lost, especially for all the girls reading yet another story of traditional boys/girls roles.

Anyway, it was still an enjoyable read and I guess I'll probably give a chance to the second book in the series. And I'm very impressed that it has been written by such a young author, even with its imperfections it is still quite well written, with almost no typos, and entertaining, she is an author to follow!
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dragonsmama
5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual plot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2018
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The author has managed to combine many things into an interesting story, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. The book was longer than the average 300 pages nowadays, so I wondered whether it could have been tightened up by some judicious editing. However, when I went back through it trying to work out which bits could have been missed, I realised that there was little flab in the book. It is, however, the start of a series and so if you wanted a standalone story then this would not be for you. I look forward to the next book.
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jacqueline Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally engrossing series.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2019
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Loving this series, so different to the usual fiction.
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