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Gods on Trial: The Series – Beyond the Father by Opeshum Patroz

Posted on December 13, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Gods on Trial: The Series – Beyond the Father by Opeshum Patroz

War over scarce resources is coming, revolution within each region is brewing, and none know of the eccentric god who created them.

Welcome to the December 13th stop on the blog tour for Beyond the Father by Opëshum Patroz with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post.

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post.

About the Book

Beyond the Father
Gods on Trial Book One
by Opëshum Patroz

Published 7 November 2021
1iR3 Publishers, LLC

Genre: SciFi/Fantasy
Page Count: 269
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Beyond the Father sets the scene for the 8-book Sci-Fi Epic gods on Trial: The Series, delving into life’s determination to transcend all limitation.  Set on the planet Xżyber, citizens of the Sub-Median Region, imperfectly reborn into metal, oppress those who are organic.

Elsewhere, in the Central Kingdom, religion supports royalty’s brutal domination of the lowest class.  War over scarce resources is coming, revolution within each region is brewing, and none know of the eccentric god who created them. This being watches, has fascinating conversations with his often-wiser companion, occasionally learns, and rarely intervenes.  The many levels and threads of struggle distract nearly all from a far greater threat.  

Meanwhile, the young Prince Anglid’s vision quest into the unexplored Area X may ultimately change everything.  However, just when you think you know the direction of the story, the author has yet another surprise.

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Excerpt

Purvi’s face turned red as her anger mounted inside of her. The unfriendly exchange reminded her of the last time she spoke with Timmons, her grandfather. It was the day he had declined his chance to be uploaded to the Vangora Rima and achieve eternal presence.

It was a sullen afternoon, with the family and Timmons’ doctor. As they huddled around the bed where Timmons lay weak, his doctor implored him to reconsider his decision, given he was in the last few days of his life. However, Timmons refused to agree to the upload.

This was an opportunity his family could not fathom he would turn down, and an option only typically available to those who were at least 80% Mollard, or to those who had the means to invest in the technology.

However, Timmons, a brilliant Xżyberian—whose only misfortune was the constraints of poverty—had managed to write numerous social advisories intended to promote harmony between Mollards and Non-Mollards. He’d had hopes that his musings would provide him a source of regular income, but his published works were only well received by some. Highly criticized by most, he quickly won the label of an iconoclast and found himself forced into obscurity.

Yet still, his message captivated the Luminaries—the presiders over news and commentary—who deemed that Timmons’ writings could be useful in the management and wellbeing of the Non-Mollard community, and should be archived as a collection of noble artifacts.

With this came the rarest honor—the right to upload his consciousness to the Vangora Rima until a fully prosthetic body was constructed for him.

Purvi’s mother, who was the only surviving daughter of Timmons, sat by his bedside pleading with him to accept the offer. And Purvi, almost nineteen-years-old at the time, sat on the floor weeping.

“Dearest father, the Vangora Rima has never been within our family’s grasp before,” cried Purvi’s mother, Ariel. “We may never get there—any of us. So, why would you walk away from this now?”

Timmons struggled to speak. “Take my hand, Ariel,” he said through strained breathing. “Please remember what I taught you . . . what I taught all of you about desperation.” Timmons opened his eyes slightly. “It can and will cloud your view and disrupt your clearest thoughts.”

“But, Grandfather!” interjected Purvi. “We love you, and we want you to live forever!” Purvi placed her head down onto the bed, wiping her tears against Timmons’ frail arm.

“Ah, Purvi. My little Purvi,” he said, stroking her hair. “The Vangora Rima would not give you back the grandfather you know. The system would scrub me clean of what it deemed were my imperfections: my concern, and my empathy…my ability to love you.”

“I don’t care about how much it would change you, Grandfather,” Purvi cried. “I have enough love for the both of us.” Purvi looked up, her eyes filled with so much water she could barely see. “I am stronger than you think I am! I will love you even if you can’t love me back!”

“Shh . . . my darling, Purvi.” Timmons whispered. “Please gather yourself and listen to what I have to say.” Timmons removed a ring from his smallest finger and placed it in the palm of one of her hands. “One day, Purvi . . .” he whispered. “One day, when you are fully grown, you will look into the face of pure evil, and I am eternally grateful that that face will not be mine.”

That was the last time Purvi heard her grandfather speak.

About the Author

Opëshum has been writing since she was a child, and believes that authors are selected by their characters to bring their stories to the world. Incredibly shy and introverted, Opëshum does not make public appearances. She prefers to remain behind the scenes as the characters in her books take center stage. Her current work, the 8-Book SciFi Epic gods on Trial: The Series™ kicks off with Book 1, BEYOND THE FATHER.

Opëshum calls Sheridan, Wyoming her home, where she is currently writing Book 2 of this series. She enjoys nature walks, full moons, and open spaces where she can stare up at the stars.

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Comments (0) on “Gods on Trial: The Series – Beyond the Father by Opeshum Patroz”

  1. Opëshum Patroz says:
    December 13, 2022 at 7:35 AM

    I want to take a moment to sincerely thank our host today, for supporting this tour and giving readers the opportunity to discover my work! THANK YOU!! I look forward to answering any questions readers may have, and will be logging on every evening to respond to reader comments. I am also available for live calls, and “Author-Insight Sessions,” should any readers want to bring this book into their individual Book Clubs for upcoming discussion.

    Very Warmest Wishes, and WELCOME to Beyond the Father- Book 1 of “gods on Trial: The Series!”

    -Opeshum

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  2. Goddess Fish Promotions says:
    December 13, 2022 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  3. Bea LaRocca says:
    December 13, 2022 at 9:28 PM

    Thank you for sharing your bio and book details, this sounds like an epic book and series. Do you have a specific number of stories planned for the series or will you let the characters and events take you where they will?

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    1. Opëshum Patroz says:
      December 13, 2022 at 11:50 PM

      Thanks Bea!
      There will be 8 books in this series 💜
      -Opëshum

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  4. Sherry says:
    December 13, 2022 at 11:25 PM

    The blurb sounds really good.

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    1. Opëshum Patroz says:
      December 13, 2022 at 11:51 PM

      Thank you, Sherry!
      -Opëshum

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  5. Piroska says:
    December 15, 2022 at 1:59 AM

    The book sounds fantastic. Great cover!

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