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Tallas (The Tallas Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Cathrina Constantine (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 71 ratings

Book 1 of 2: The Tallas Series

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In a decimated world, setting foot outside of Tallas is certain death ~ or so they say. Mutations caused by those in the wilderness have plagued citizens ~ or so they say.

For Doogan and Keelya their belief in a Free Tallas has lost its glimmer. When their son, Fabal is given a dangerous assignment, they risk everything to protect him. Fleeing Tallas, they head for the wilderness. But they're ambushed by cruel Mediators, Doogan is recaptured, and while Keelya and Fabal escape, she is severely injured.

Can the two of them survive in the wilderness? Will Doogan get away from the clutches of the Mediators? And are the legends about terrible monsters beyond Tallas true?

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***Literary Classics 2016 Silver Award***
***Literary Classics Seal of Approval***

"Constantine tells a compelling story, fraught with danger, love triangles, the never-ending fight for justice and freedom, and the war between right and wrong. Her characters are charming, even those which more limbs, fingers, and/or toes than most of us have. The plot is well thought out and strong." ~ Taylor Jones, reviewer.
"I was hooked from the very first page and had a hard time putting it down until I finished." ~ Regan Murphy, reviewer.
"Readers who want an intelligent, exciting tale will certainly enjoy this Sci-Fi adventure by a promising new voice." ~ Steven Donahue, Best Selling Author
"It seemed like every page I turned it opened a whole new world." ~ Frank Scozzari, Best Selling Author
"Constantine has a fantastic writing style that captures your attention and shoves you right into the story with the characters." ~ Aret, reviewer.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015GGRJWY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ CHBB Publishing (September 15, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3120 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #935,030 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,523 in Teen & Young Adult Dystopian eBooks
- #1,940 in Teen & Young Adult Horror eBooks
- #2,807 in Teen & Young Adult Dystopian

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Cathrina Constantine is an International Best Selling and Award Winning Author. Her books have won Reader's Favorite International Book Awards. New Apple Medalist Award. Literary Classics Gold and Silver Award. Literary Classics Seal of Approval. And recently 1st Place Top Shelf Award for YA/Mystery.

Cathrina loves to immerse herself in great books of every kind of genre, which helps her to write purely for entertainment, and hopefully to inspire readers. When not stationed at her computer you can find her in the woods taking long walks with her dog.

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Claire Belle

Bravo! Can See This Being Made Into A Movie!

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016

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I went into reading Tallas without even knowing what it was about. I never read the blurb or anything about this book. I just knew that I loved all the previous books I had read by Cathrina Constantine and wanted to see if it would be the same with Tallas. Cathrina Constantine once again did not disappoint me.
Tallas is classified as YA, but any adult who's into Dystopian, Sci-Fi type books will love this story. What an amazing tale of post apocalyptic life Cathrina Constantine has woven.It Reminded me of The Divergent Series in the sense of a corrupt pseudo government controlling the people.
In Tallas those in power call themselves The Elites and live in mansions with no shortage of food and employ goons called Mediators controlling people through fear,starvation and abuse; but Tallas is much, much better than Divergent in my opinion. Each page you turn will capture you and take into a scary world where those in power and money have fenced in survivors who live in squalor and hunger, where even the smallest offense is punishable by public whippings and hangings in a town called Tallas.They are told it's for their own good, that there are horrors and monsters beyond the fence, that they must never try and leave. Even when they are forced to give up their children to become moles for The Elites.
Yes, there are creatures that have mutated from the effects of nuclear warfare, even some of the plant life has gone awry, but there are also kind benevolent humans born after the apocalyse that have mutated and that live in fear outside of Tallas. Fear of being caught and experimented on by the twisted minds of The Elites doctors. The main characters are a husband and wife who decide to run rather than give up their son to work as a mole. The story follows them and a band of others including mutants who dream of a free Tallas through peril after peril in an action packed, wondrous tale that will have you on the edge of your seat. Definitely worthy of being made into a movie!
I can not wait to see what happens in book two!

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Gabriel Boutros

Fine dystopian fiction

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015

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Set in a dystopian future, sometime after the Final Days when much of civilization broke down, Tallas is the story of a family trying to break free from the grips of an authoritarian government. It is a world where heavily-armed Mediators keep the populace in line and violently enforce the rules set by the governing Elites. It’s also a world with a dark secret: humans with a variety of physical mutations are captured and experimented on, reminding me of the experiments carried out by Nazis on the “inferior” races.
The story is fast-paced, interspersing just enough backstory to create a realistic context for the readers. The characters are distinctive, with good guys who are likable and easy to cheer for. I do have a couple of small complaints: there is way too much jumping from one point of view to another within each scene, and there are occasional typos, although over-all the book was well-edited. Also, while the author clearly has a wide vocabulary and enjoys using it, there were several occasions when simpler, more commonplace words would have been better fit for what she was trying to say.
Over-all, Tallas is a satisfying read, with scenes of well-described action as well as the occasional tender moments. I don’t know if this book was intended as part of a series, but there are many threads left hanging at the end, so I could certainly foresee a follow-up to it.

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Christine Rains

A gripping YA dystopian fantasy

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2015

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Young Fabal is waken by his mother Keeyla in the middle of the night and she leads him on a daring escape from their protected village into a post-apocalyptic wilderness. The Elite claim Tallas is the only safe place in this ravaged world, but life might be harsher inside with the vicious Mediators running things. Fabal's father Doogan is captured but Keeyla continues on with her son in search of his grandfather. Both monsters and Mediators lurk in the dark. Can they survive in this perilous land?

Tallas is a wonderfully written YA dystopian fantasy. The world building is brilliant. Tallas is this haven in a chaotic world full of fascinating mutants and terrifying monsters. It's a mystery as to what exactly happened, but that's the draw of it. The history of the village itself tells like an ancient legend even if Tallas isn't that old. This world holds all sorts of possibilities for many stories.

As interesting as the world is, it's the cast of characters that make this a great read. Fabal might be small and young, but he's brave. He's definitely his father's son. Doogan is a smart man in a tough situation. I could never guess exactly what was going to happen next. Keeyla is his perfect complement. I also loved Fulvio, Smelt, Swan, Knox, and Tibbles. And there are bad guys a plenty. Loathsome and just plain downright detestable.

I recommend this to young and old readers alike! An original dystopian tale that holds you from start to finish.

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Tonya

This would make a great movie!

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015

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From the very first chapter, I was drawn into the action and plot. I loved that one of the main characters was a young boy because I don't see that a lot in the books I read. The pace of the story was just right. It moved fast, but slowed at the right times enough to help the reader get a better understanding of the overall plot before something else happened. It was very imaginative and creative. One thing I thought the author did particularly well was that the images of the mutations whether they were people or animals didn't overshadow the story. They were there, but not in a way to make you focus on them too much. This story also made me appreciate what we have in today's world. Food was scarce and resources slim, making me realize that we have a lot that we really don't need. And I love a story that has some good messages hidden beneath the words. Excellent job done by this author! I will definitely be watching for other titles written by her!

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Michelle Bray

Loved the family elements in this story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2014

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Fast paced, action packed novel, with well developed characters. Cathrina Constantine's, exceptional descriptive writing, enabled me to build a mental picture of landscapes and draw me into the world of Tallas.
Loved the family elements in this story.

Great read, would recommend to anyone.

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