Reader Reviews

The following are from reviewers who have read a beta version of Unconquered and Bellatrix.  
 
(Unconquered) "Delivered with intelligence—and hilarious fun ... fascinating and immensely entertaining novel."
(Bellatrix) “Blending ancient Chinese history, Confucianism, mythology, science fiction and humor may sound like a daunting task, but Peter Man makes it work well indeed ... Watch him grow.” 
​─ Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer 

(Unconquered) "This book is a tongue in cheek adventure, laugh out loud funny at times, and ... highly educational. That the author has combined all of these things in this book is amazing."
(Bellatrix) “The pace is fast, the settings are intriguing and well described, and the characters are developed well ... Overall an interesting and recommended read.”
─ V. E., Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer​

(Bellatrix) “What a pleasant surprise! I love the stage, the setting, and all the creative characters, ideas, story ... everything. It was definitely a fun adventure for those of us who love sci-fi and fantasy.”
─ Jose Popoff, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer

(Unconquered) "A major feat of story-telling … it is a tour de force." 
─ M. Hernandez, Amazon Reader 

(Bellatrix) “Mixing ancient history and legends with urban sci-fi is a brilliant idea. This book is super entertaining!” 
─ Lorenza Seldner, Amazon Reader

(Unconquered) "One hell of an amazing literary masterpiece… I am lost for words trying to write this review." 
─ Elizabeth, Amazon Reader

(Unconquered) "Absolutely fantastic! I would highly recommend anyone to read this." 
(Bellatrix) “This is a science fiction book with lots of twists and turns that exceeded my expectations. This piece of writing took me on a journey and the amazing plot kept me interested. I highly recommend this novel.”
─ Ivana S., Amazon Reader

(Unconquered) "Almost every genre can be found in this book—romance, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, humor and many more. It was basically like riding a roller-coaster ... Absolutely recommended!"
(Bellatrix) “I'm absolutely in love with this series! I'm simply amazed at how [the author] can actually integrate works of classical literature into the story and how everything unfolds in a very interesting way that will tickle your curiosity to follow the story until the end.”
─ Russ Ann, Amazon Reader

(Bellatrix) “Time for another amazing adventure; this is a great sequel to the first story.”
─ Phil Bolos, Amazon Reader

(Unconquered) "This genre-spanning novel is rich, profound..." 
─ Booklife Critic's Report

(Bellatrix) “… fun, action packed sequel to the first book … I liked the integration of real-life sagas and legends which gave the story a realistic element.”
─ J. Armstrong, Amazon Reader

(Unconquered) "This is a book that you need to read! ... and enjoy the crazy fabulous ride."
─ Rebecca Hill, Reedsy Editor

(Bellatrix) “I recommend you all to get the engine started from the first book of the series, Unconquered. I assure you that this book will keep your eyes widened throughout and is an entertaining and enthralling read.”
─ Apartna Preethi, Amazon Reader

(Unconquered) ​“Wild ride of a fantasy!!"
─ Dr. George Koo, author for Asia Times

(Unconquered) "Everything you wanted to know about Chinese culture..."  
─ Jeff J. Brown, author of the China Trilogy

(Unconquered) "‘[this book] combines three of my favorite things: Canada, China, and Sci-Fi. Highly recommended!"
─ Dr. Godfree Roberts, author of Why China Leads the World

(Unconquered) "Amazing historical and cultural facts about China..."​  
─ Dr. Francis Pang C.M., Member of the Order of Canada;
Chairman, Concord College of Sino-Canada 
Storyline of Book 1: UNCONQUERED
Adopted from China as an infant, Victoria Solana celebrates her sixteenth birthday as an average Canadian teenager living in a small, inconspicuous town in southern Ontario. Out of the blue, her peaceful world turns topsy-turvy. She must run from two armed men-in-black and an intimidating one-eyed stalker in relentless pursuit. Guided by a shady art dealer, she embarks on a dangerous journey to China to uncover the truth about her mysterious background. Victoria realizes her biological mother was a warrior in ancient China, and her father was the chief of an influential nomadic tribe in the past. They were separated from one another by thousands of years. Moreover, she learns about a secret clan which has been intervening in pivotal historical events in China. They believe in an oracle about a cataclysmic catastrophe called the “Stopping of the Sun.” The Apocalypse is at hand, and the secret clan believes Victoria is the long-awaited saviour. Time is running out, and humanity’s survival depends on the Canadian teenager evading her pursuers and reuniting with her parents. To Victoria's surprise, she discovers she must achieve the impossible feat of stopping hundreds of millions of aliens from taking over Earth. This science fiction/historical mystery evokes the spirit of Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang (adapted into the sci-fi movie Arrival) and The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (adapted into a Netflix mini-series) on steroids. As a bonus, the reader will become an expert on China. Get your copy now. Carpe Liber—seize the book!

Synopsis of BELLATRIX
The reader learns about the origin of Earth's ancient civilizations and the background of the warrior queen from Orion. Victoria must defend Earth from being colonized and the human race from being exterminated by extraterrestrial aliens. However, as events unfold, she finds herself lost in time and space, trapped in ancient China with no means to return to the future. To access the quantum gateway, she visits the author of Dream of the Red Chamber, one of China's four greatest classical novels, meanwhile, uncovering the true identities of the author, his first wife and two of the twelve main female characters in his fabulous tale. Victoria also witnesses an invincible general, incidentally, a Canadian, win a decisive victory in one of the greatest battles ever fought in European history. She recognizes what is important to her and refuses to abandon the human race, though knowing she has little chance of saving it. Will Victoria risk everything on a fool's errand? To find out, carpe liber—seize the book!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born and raised in Hong Kong by parents from mainland China, the author received his basic education at La Salle College, an English Catholic school, where he once aspired to become a priest. The author graduated from McMaster University in Canada with a bachelor's degree in engineering and became a Canadian citizen. By a twist of fate, he pioneered Chinese-language television in Canada and established the country's first national Chinese-language television station. This adventure led to his two-decade sojourn in China, where he worked in the broadcast and telecommunications technologies industry and witnessed the country’s meteoric rise. To learn more about the author and his work, visit:
https://chinawritersfaculty.boards.net/board/5/peter-man
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