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The shadow immortals
BY JOHN LUKE CHICA
STORY DESCRIPTION
In the desolate planet of Ekon resides two species: X’zane and Ukwe Elves. The Ukwe Elves colonized the planet decades ago and remained the dominating force, capable of mechanizing engineered vehicles and advanced weaponry. The X’zane people are humanoid species with primitive knowledge that limited them to further advance their nation. The X’zane tried to claim their planet back by organizing an uprising, but with the Elven nation’s war-bred soldiers and weaponry, the X’zane were defeated.
Decades after the war, an X’zane boy is in search of his mother. He embarks on a journey filled with tragedy, betrayal, and discovery of a new power destined to shape the future of their nation and home-world.
A remarkable fusion of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, The Shadow Immortals is set to spark a fresh generation of avid readers of this genre.
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pAPERBACK
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Book Size: 8 x 5 inches
Cover: Full-color cover with matte lamination
Inside Pages: full-color printing on cream paper
Number of Pages: 184
With free postcard (full-color with matte lamination)
ISBN 978-621-8232-25-9 (pbk)
ISBN 978-621-8232-26-6 (pdf – read only)
ISBN 978-621-8232-27-3 (epub)
ISBN 978-621-8232-28-0 (Mobi/Kindle)
70+ copies sold
milestones
BOOK fair SELLING
This book was showcased at the very first Philippine Book Fair in 2023. Paperback copies were sold at the Savage Mind Booth.
BOOK SELLING
The author sold his books and merchandise during the #YouShouldBeWriting event at Estancia at Capitol Commons last November 4, 2023.
NOMINATION
This book was nominated by HS Grafik Print (Publisher) in the Filipino Readers' Choice Awards 2022, Fiction in English category.
nomination
The publisher, HS Grafik Print, nominated this book in the 40th National Book Awards, Best in Short Fiction, category.
BOOKstore SELLING
Copies of the book are sold at select Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila.
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watch the virtual book launch
Photos by HS Grafik Print and John Luke Chica
REVIEWS
About the author
John Luke Q. Chica is deeply fanatic with Star Wars, obsessed with writing sci-fi fantasy novels, and reveres the works of Frank Herbert (Dune) and Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451). By day, he is a creative director for an advertising agency. Beyond his work, he uses the ways of The Force to create new worlds, characters, and stories as a passion and a way of life.
The Shadow Immortals
Philippine Copyright © 2021 John Luke Chica
Names, characters, places, and events are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Space and time have been rearranged to suit the convenience of the book. Any resemblance to historical events, places, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher or author.
Published by HS Grafik Print
Editors: Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla and Paula Abiog
Inside Layout Artist: Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla
Beta Readers: Patrick Cabusay and Ric Eldrid I. Pabico
Map and Cover Designer: John Luke Chica
Images from Alex Medvedev and demiurg23rus/
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