The Source: Origins (novel)
| Author | A.J. Witt |
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| Illustrator | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Source |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, New adult fiction |
| Publisher | Spring Cedars |
Publication date | September, 2019 |
| Media type | Print (paperback), ebook |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9781950484003 Search this book on  . |
| Followed by | The Source: Galactic Steps |
The Source: Origins is the debut novel of storyteller A.J. Witt, published by Spring Cedars in 2019. The novel is the first book in The Source, a series of new adult fantasy science fiction that takes place in a medieval futuristic world that struggles to maintain a balance of power, and follows an eclectic cast of characters amid parallel plots that eventually intersect.
Plot[edit]
In a post-apocalyptic dystopian world called the Dominion, there is an extraordinary power known as the Source. But only Adepts from the Academy are able to harness it, pitting them against both the Overseers at the Temple and the Nobles. With the onset of mysterious attacks in the outer villages and the death of a Council member, tensions rise between the factions, and the fragile peace is once again threatened.[1][2]
Characters[edit]
List of characters from the author's website:[3]
| Admiral | Admiral on the Lutigas (Overseer) |
| Aiden | Chief agent of the Battalion |
| Auralus | Founder of the Temple and legend in the Book of Provenance (Overseer) |
| Baratna | Descendant of Auralus and legend in the Book of Provenance (Overseer) |
| Broque | Supervisor at the Academy (Overseer) |
| Captain | Captain on the Ocean Star |
| Cholee | God from the Red City |
| Clasius | Spectator in the performance hall (Noble) |
| Criss | Agent of the Battalion |
| Cyrus | Lieutenant of the Temple (Overseer) |
| Dread Shepherds | Renegade warrior (Adepts) |
| Drube | Sailor on the Ocean Star |
| Edvon | Student at the Academy (Adept) |
| Elias | Officer at the Academy (Adept) |
| Erol | First lieutenant of the Temple in Fermantis (Overseer) |
| Fionne | Member of Lecarn’s crew |
| Gaston | Medical doctor in Phaidros |
| Gavin | Member of Lecarn’s crew |
| Gorgios | Master of Arms and senator at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Gwen | Supervisor at the Academy (Overseer) |
| Hanstun | Lord in Phaidros (Noble) |
| Hermits | Guru figures in the Book of Provenance |
| Joinus | Retired personal attendant to Hanstun |
| Joss | Performer in the Dominion (Adept) |
| Killer of Murcavis | Serial killer in the Woods of Murcavis |
| Kyran | Student at the Academy (Adept) |
| Lecarn | Entrepreneur from Phaidros |
| Lester | Lord on the Council of Five (Noble) |
| Lutigas | Forefather of Auralus and legend in the Book of Provenance (Overseer) |
| Major Source Manipulator | Source refiner at the Academy (Adept) |
| Marrek | Preceptor of the Academy (Adept) |
| Marvis | Shill in the performance hall audience |
| Matthias | Member of Gorgios’s squad (Overseer) |
| Najara | Confidante and senator at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Neeta | Officer at the Academy (Adept) |
| Pluto | Performer in the Dominion (Adept) |
| Quintus | Commandant Rex and senator at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Romon | Spectator in the performance hall (Noble) |
| Ruan | Personal attendant to Hanstun |
| Ruga | Commandant Rex and senator at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Sabine | Cadet at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Stakel | Caretaker of the inn in Tuka |
| Tibon | Marshal of Justice and senator at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Tickle | Prisoner in the Temple’s dungeons |
| Vasant | Minister of Overseer Affairs and senator at the Temple (Overseer) |
| Vivian | Member of Gorgios’s squad (Overseer) |
| Volos | Merchant in the Woods of Murcavis |
| Wick | Member of Lecarn’s crew |
| Xavier | Member of Lecarn’s crew |
| Zakus | Attendant at the Golden Auralus tavern |
| Zarkat | Teacher at the Academy (Adept) |
| Ziatte | Spectator in the performance hall (Noble) |
| Zoel | Member of Lecarn’s crew |
Reception[edit]
Origins received positive reviews. Critics praised the novel for being original, exciting, intelligent, masterful, well written, fast-paced, captivating, and on par with any NYT Best Seller.[2][4][5][6] One critic said it’s a “truly fantastic, exciting and intelligent work of fiction... A. J. Witt has a talent for creating worlds which we step into and perhaps never want to leave. A highly recommended read." —K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite.[7] Origins received the Readers' Favorite Five Stars Award in 2019.[7] The following year it was presented at the COSine 2020 Fantasy Sci-Fi Convention in Colorado Springs, CO.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Origins (The Source Series, #1)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Noble, Barnes &. "The Source: Origins|Paperback". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ "The Source". ajwitt.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ "Amazon.com: Customer reviews: The Source: Origins". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ ".Book Review for Origins: The Source by A. J. Witt". Book Confessions Secrets. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ "A.J. Witt's sci-fi novel "The Source: Origins" tells a relevant and animated adventure – DU Clarion". Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Book review of The Source: Origins". Readers' Favorite. 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ "The Source: Galactic Steps (Book 2) by A.J. Witt - Reviewed by Karas Jim". Discovery. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
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