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rank 1908
word count 19416
date submitted 07.03.2010
date updated 10.05.2010
genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantas...
classification: universal
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QUEST FOR EDEN: THE MISSION

JEANNE DESAUTEL FOSTER

Quest for Eden: The Mission, the first of a trilogy, tells the story of Hod, nephew of Enoch,as he saves earth from the evil nephilim.

 

In the centuries before the great flood, seventeen-year-old Hod must leave the home of his father and find his uncle Enoch in the mountains of Eden. Pursued by the evil nephilim, Hod must fulfill a mission that will lead to the eventual downfall of the evil giants.


On his quest Hod finds friends to help him deal with the old serpent who attempted Eve, the secret dangers of the mountain caves, and the treacherous behemoths that fill the land. Hod and his four friends must fight the armies of Kron, king of the nephilim, while saving a young girl from the grasp of the fallen angels called dark watchers.


They conclude their mission by bringing the girl to the home of the oldest ancestor, Seth. Along the way Hod discovers the healing water hidden under the mountain and knows that in the days to come after he returns home he will have to protect the knowledge of this water from Kron.

 
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RichardBard wrote 172 days ago

Hi Jeanne!

Since you haven’t been to Authonomy for a while, I hope it’s okay that I’m sending this through your book comment:

I’d like to thank you for backing BRAINRUSH (a Thriller) last year. Because of you it hit the Authonomy Number-1 slot, attracted an agent, and landed a film option. Now that’s a brain-rush! The formal book launch is September 1st and the sequel will be released in December. None of this would have been possible without your help. So, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Richard Bard, BRAINRUSH

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lizjrnm wrote 553 days ago

Are there no end to your talents?? - I have backed both your books fo rthe gifted writing and compelling original plotlines.

Liz
The Cheech Room

klouholmes wrote 553 days ago

Hi Jeanne, The antediluvian synopsis sounded so interesting and I think you've handled this time well. Hod's referring to his family by his ancestors who might still be alive and the compound are a picture that appeals to both fantasy and speculation. The behemoth and the nephilim are also depicted well along with the tranference of info that Hod receives. I liked the description of their shelter and their work in the field. A fascinating rendition of a Biblical tribe that can only be imagined. Happy to shelve - Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

Andrew Burans wrote 561 days ago

You have crafted a most interesting storyline and your use of imagery is superb. Your story is character rich and you have done an excellent job in building the character of Hog. Your descriptive and imaginative writing makes your fantasy a pleasure to read. Backed.

One question though, in your long pitch, in the second paragraph should the word be tempted rather than attempted?

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Daniel Diehl wrote 602 days ago

A fascinating idea and at first glance it looks well done. I have added Quest for Eden to my wathc list and will read it as soon as time allows. If you have a chance check out Deluge - my novel of Noah and the Ark. Curiously, we both involve the Nephilim but in entirely different ways. Good Luck with Quest for Eden. All Best, Daniel Diehl

Barry Wenlock wrote 612 days ago

Hi Jeanne,
I read the first two chapters and enjoyed them both. I've made a few notes, which I hope are helpful to you. Please feel free to ignore if you wish, of course.

1. Hartegga is well-described. A mean creature, for sure.

2. The haraani reminds me of garuda from Indian mythology.

3. ruthlessly smashed (adverb usage)

4. The hook line, "He had one thought, kill him." very good, we want to know what happens.

5. We meet hod and his family.

6. I know the feeling regarding weeds.

7. You might want to work on his thoughts after his belt is stolen. It didn't quite ring true as speech.

8. We hear Hod's perspective on the attack by the hartegga.

9. We meet Chey

10. Then we're introduced to Mehri and her mother.

11. they meet Aza, or should I say, Azazel.

12. the fight with the giants, Karlef and Grdrag is a little tame.

13. It turns out they were not human.

14. A goat is sacrificed to cover his sin.

I'm intrigued as to what happens next.

Backed with pleasure,
Barry
Little Krisna and the Bihar Boys

Raymond Nickford wrote 617 days ago

The world you create and the strange, exotic creatures which populate it is vividly captured in the descriptive writing throughout Chapter 1. The creatures' guide of scent is itself a world which we nasally inferior humans would otherwise find it hard to contemplate but it is quite fascinating to see a creature's POV, albeit part personified.
Crystal clear prose, sensitive description, short paragraphs for pace and ease of reading all combine with an intriguing synopsis to draw me deeper into your story and make me want to enjoy reading on.

Backed
Ray
(A Child from the Wishing Well)

camsgran wrote 618 days ago

It's always fantastic to find a piece so well-written and richly described that it is easy, and a pleasure, to lose yourself in the midst of it. From the start we are drawn in by Hartagga's search for scent, and you keep up the tension and the speculation as we proceed further into the story.

Wonderful work!
Abi xxx



Thank you for your wonderful comment. I have added Relic to my watchlist and will find time to read it today.

A Knight wrote 618 days ago

It's always fantastic to find a piece so well-written and richly described that it is easy, and a pleasure, to lose yourself in the midst of it. From the start we are drawn in by Hartagga's search for scent, and you keep up the tension and the speculation as we proceed further into the story.

Wonderful work!
Abi xxx

SusieGulick wrote 640 days ago

Dear Jeanne, I love, "Your sin is covered by the blood of the lamb," because that's exactly when the John the Baptist also said, "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your recap/pitch,which was very well done. Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book to help it advance - this will help yours & mine move up on the charts. :) Thank you for back, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not." :) Could you take a moment to back my completed memoir unedited memoir version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, of my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every "backing" you do moves your book & the other person's book closer to the top. :)

Word_Hurler wrote 641 days ago

Great hook on the first chapter, kept me reading. Your dialogue is highly believable, especially for the time period. Great Job.

Case (Revelation)

camsgran wrote 656 days ago
vkedwards wrote 662 days ago

Quest for Eden sounds intriguing...can't wait to check it out. You're on my WL.
Blessings,
Vicki
Eden's Guest

anbasekar wrote 664 days ago

WOW
backed
anba
L.O.V.E

Kidd1 wrote 668 days ago

The pre-bible, interesting premise. You have created an epic story, and tell it with the tone and voice befitting the time. Well written. Backed.

I hope you will read mine and if you liked it as well as I liked yours, back it.
Best,
Robert
Golden Conspiracy

Melcom wrote 668 days ago

What an absolute vivid imagination you have, descriptions and characters are all spot on for this kind of story to hook your intended market.

You have an absolute treasure here.

Galdly shelved

Melxx

RichardBard wrote 670 days ago

Wonderfully creative and very engaging. The last line of chapter one - "kill!" - was the perfect hook. Well done. Backed.

Richard Bard
BRAINRUSH (2010 ABNA Quarter-Finalist)

Burgio wrote 671 days ago

What an imaginative story. Good characters. A good setting. Makes this a good read. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

zenup wrote 671 days ago

Interesting. Different. Not quite sure why the nephilim would be evil (pitch) but I guess it works as biblical fiction. I was curious about 'haraani' - I actually thought it was Hiranni as in Heavenly Hiranni - Hutchence/Tiger Lily's name but, no. Also, overall, I thought the dialogue sounded modern, as in, of educated people. Backed.

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