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The Forbidden: A Fantasy Fiction Series (The Ancestors Saga, Book 1) Kindle Edition

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She carries the hope of the fallen. He is the terror that will stop at nothing to destroy it…

In the shadow of the Mountains of the Nine Gods, the Black Wolf Clan is torn apart by the mysterious Watchers.

Rebaa, a Ninkuraaja, and the sole survivor of the battle, flees into the wilderness, burdened by a secret that could seal her fate, and challenge the very fabric of her world.

Hunted by her relentless enemy, Eldrax, a savage chieftain who craves her mysterious powers, Rebaa knows that each step she takes could be her last.

But as she faces the forbidden truths of her world, Rebaa discovers that her own destiny may be intertwined with the ancient laws of the Sky Gods.

Can Rebaa outrun her destiny, or will the forbidden secret she carries be her undoing?

If you love ancient mysteries, unforgettable characters, and a story that stays with you long after the journey ends, immerse yourself in The Forbidden—the first book in The Ancestors Saga, an enthralling blend of history and fantasy, where the ancient past collides with the harsh reality of survival in a time long forgotten.

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what history has forgotten
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the ancestors saga

The Ancestors Saga

Begin an epic journey 40,000 years into our own dark and forgotten past...

Offering a unique twist on the beginnings of humankind, The Ancestors Saga entwines known fact with myth, legend and the supernatural.

As the world teeters on the brink of another glacial winter, human species of all kinds must choose between survival or loyalty to the creators of Human Kind themselves, the Sky Gods.

At the forefront of intense thrills, heart-stopping action and sweeping vistas are memorable characters and their very human struggle for belonging, forbidden love and survival against all odds, taking you on an exciting and emotional adventure that will stay with you long after the journey ends.

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The Ancestors Saga
Book 1: The Forbidden
Book 2: Daughter of Ninmah
Companion Novel To Book 2: Captive
Book 3: Enemy Tribe
Book 4: The Last Kamaali

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The Ancestors Saga

What history has forgotten, legend remembers... could this be the story of how our Ancestors came to be?

Travel 40,000 years back into humanity's dark and forgotten past with The Ancestors Saga. It all begins with Book 1, The Forbidden.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08527CFWW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 19, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3882 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
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Growing up in England and having had a misspent youth devouring everything science fiction and fantasy, Lori enjoys reading and writing books that draw a reader into new and undiscovered worlds with characters that are hard to part with long after the journey comes to end.

Lori's debut novel, The Forbidden, begins the epic journey into the Ancestors Saga, combining history, mystery and legend to retell a lost chapter in humanity's dark and distant past.

When not lost in the world of The Ancestors Saga, Lori enjoys spending time with her family (2 twin boys, 2 whippets and her husband - it's a busy house!) usually outdoors walking and exploring the great British countryside.

Find out more at www.loriholmes.com

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the compelling storyline with many twists and turns. The characters are well-developed and the world-building is well-done. Readers praise the writing quality as good and the author as gifted. The book keeps them interested from start to finish, drawing their attention from the first few pages. They find the pacing fast and gripping, keeping them flipping pages to see what's happening next. Customers enjoy stories about ancient ancestors and how they might have lived.

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141 customers mention "Readability"134 positive7 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging. They say it's the best read in a long time, and they read the entire book straight through. The author does a good job of bringing the reader in from the beginning, keeping their interest throughout.

"...the fight for freedom against all obstacles, and the strength of a higher being to bring this young girl to be fearless and powerful when needed..." Read more

"...After reading this first book I can truthfully say this book is interesting and did feature a women as it’s main character and I will read book two..." Read more

"...a fan of books written in prehistoric times and I really and truly enjoyed this book...." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book as Iove the series of clan of the cave bear...." Read more

116 customers mention "Storyline"103 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it compelling, with many twists and turns. The book has drama, murder, magic, racial prejudice, and love. Readers appreciate the fast-paced storyline and detailed journey after the loss of Rebaa's husband. It is described as prehistoric fantasy rather than fiction alone.

"Delightful story of courage, the fight for freedom against all obstacles, and the strength of a higher being to bring this young girl to be fearless..." Read more

"...This is a fantasy series that that is very different and good on its own." Read more

"To me, this story is more prehistoric fantasy than just fiction alone...." Read more

"...There’s something that I find very interesting about stories of early-mankind, unfortunately, while that brought me in, the story and the characters..." Read more

53 customers mention "Character development"46 positive7 negative

Customers find the characters compelling and well-written. They enjoy reading stories about characters from this time period and appreciate that the book features a woman as the main character.

"...I can truthfully say this book is interesting and did feature a women as it’s main character and I will read book two and maybe more but not because..." Read more

"...- Stone-Age Fantasy with fast-paced storyline that has great, interesting characters and a tragic love story that is not sappy like most women..." Read more

"Great and interesting characters. This was a fun read and will have to read the next book to find out what happens to them all." Read more

"...It was fast moving and very interesting. Character development was very good. I recommend this book" Read more

42 customers mention "Writing quality"34 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it easy to read and engaging, with detailed descriptions that draw them in. The author captivates readers with her storytelling, action scenes, and harsh landscape descriptions.

"...The one thing that I did enjoy was the narration by Billie Fulford-Brown...." Read more

"Well written and a very good read. I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. I would highly recommend to anyone who likes fantasy fiction." Read more

"...Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. I thought it was very well written. I have since purchased the second book in the series...." Read more

"This book grab my interest right away. I love how descriptive, the story line. I would recommend this book, series to everyone." Read more

36 customers mention "Interest"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging from start to finish. They find the story captivating and hard to put down. The action is continuous and entertaining, keeping readers turning the pages.

"What a page turner...." Read more

"Kept me interested beginning to end. Hard to guess how she would live through each episode. Looking forward to the next saga." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It was fast moving and very interesting. Character development was very good. I recommend this book" Read more

"This is is a great series. Keeps your interest through the entire book." Read more

23 customers mention "Pacing"17 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the story engaging and moving quickly. The plot is described as gripping from start to finish. While some readers enjoyed the Clan Bear series, they found this book different and better than that one.

"...The support and empowerment Nan gave was both heartwarming and firm showing a mother's determination and love is unending...." Read more

"What a gripping book from start to the finish. Decisions made and help granted. Definitely thought of Ayla from Clan of the Cave Bear...." Read more

"Awesome book. A little slow to start but as the story unfolds it had me not wanting to put the book down...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It was fast moving and very interesting. Character development was very good. I recommend this book" Read more

19 customers mention "History"17 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's history. They find it fascinating to learn about ancient tribes and clan people. The book explores interactions between different early human species and provides interesting insights into how humans survived in prehistoric times.

"...I'm a fan of books written in prehistoric times and I really and truly enjoyed this book...." Read more

"I enjoyed that this book explored interactions between different early human species, but the history it envisions is a little too bleak for me...." Read more

"...There are similarities in that it involves the different species of early man...." Read more

"...The set arrived quickly and in perfect condition. So far book 1 is interesting and well written. Looking forward to reading the entire series." Read more

14 customers mention "Emotion level"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and touching. They say it's personal with its ups and downs that become relatable. The emotional depth and settings are vividly described, capturing readers from the start.

"...The support and empowerment Nan gave was both heartwarming and firm showing a mother's determination and love is unending...." Read more

"This was a perfect book to learn about trust, love, devotion, discrimination and vengeance. I will be reading the rest of this series." Read more

"...Beautifully written, the emotions and settings pore off the pages right into your minds eye and heart...." Read more

"This was a emotional roller coaster to read. I was transported into each dilemma and was scared, then relieved, then happy, then sad...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
    Delightful story of courage, the fight for freedom against all obstacles, and the strength of a higher being to bring this young girl to be fearless and powerful when needed most.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
    I had no knowledge of either this author or The Ancestors Saga, but the blog suggested I’d enjoy it if I loved the Clan of the Cave Bears books, which of course I did. After reading this first book I can truthfully say this book is interesting and did feature a women as it’s main character and I will read book two and maybe more but not because it’s like the other series because it is not. This is a fantasy series that that is very different and good on its own.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025
    Well written and a very good read. I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. I would highly recommend to anyone who likes fantasy fiction.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
    To me, this story is more prehistoric fantasy than just fiction alone. For instance, the author has "created" a branch of human ancestors called the Ninkuraaja. They possess certain mental powers. One of their kind, Rebaa, comes to live with the Cro (Cro-Magnon). After disaster strikes, Rebaa is left pregnant and alone but receives help, along with love and friendship, with a Thal (Neanderthal) woman who also has her own past. Together, they fight against an evil Cro man who wants Rebaa for his own, because of her powers.
    I really enjoyed how the Ms. Holmes blends different species together in this tale. I like how she gives them names which are shortened versions of the their actual names. One could imagine them actually being called that amongst themselves. (There's even a brief mention of the Deni, or what I can only assume is the Denisovan.)
    The few things that I didn't like about the story is that the ending felt rushed. It felt like Ms. Holmes knew that she had the next part of the story to tell, in the second book, and wanted to just hurry and wrap up the ending. I also wish that she would have explained how Rebaa ended up living among the Cro, which hopefully she will touch on in the following books. The other "complaint" is that I wanted to know more about the "monsters" that cause Rebaa and her mate to end up... how they end up... (I'm trying to not include spoilers! xD) Again, I hope this is mentioned in the next book(s).
    I'm a fan of books written in prehistoric times and I really and truly enjoyed this book. However, I'm not sure ALL fans of prehistoric fiction would enjoy this tale. If you like books written by Jean M Auel (Earth's Children series) or Sue Harrison (The Ivory Carver Trilogy and The Storyteller Trilogy) and don't mind some fantasy elements thrown in that doesn't necessarily follow what we know (so far) about our own prehistoric ancestors, then you may enjoy these books.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
    Good continuation of the story. I really feel for Juaan. People can be really cruel and heartless. Juaan really has a tough life but he maintains.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
    I never hardly ever see this genre - Stone-Age Fantasy. It's either one...or the other.

    As for The Forbidden, I read the first couple of chapters, then put it down for several months, going to other books in my Wait to be Read pile.

    Then, A couple of days ago, I came across it again, and ended up being swept away in this world. I love Stone-Age settings, but after decades of trying many, few ended up being good. I started in the 80's with Clan of the Cave Bear, then tried numerous others of its type, mostly women writers for some reason. And none captured my attention long. Too romancy for my tastes.

    Then there are the twin giants of Stone-Age drama - Kathleen & Michael Gear. But thus far, I found them quite long-winded and not as satisfying as Michael Gear's terrific sci-fi series about the planet of Donovan.

    So I'm glad to say that I FINALLY found a writer that captures that rarity - Stone-Age Fantasy with fast-paced storyline that has great, interesting characters and a tragic love story that is not sappy like most women writers pen their novels.

    Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a solid love story. Just it not being the driving force of the novel. This is not tween romance fantasy, which I thought it was going to be as I began it. But to my surprise, and breathing a sigh of relief, I found The Forbidden quite enjoyable. It was brought with action and adventure, A sheer chase through a rugged wilderness of our ancient past.

    Its got its fair share amount of flaws, but it sure is much better than numerous others of its ilk I've tried over the decades. The main character is solid, and her journey is fraught with dangers, both the animal and more so the human type. I wished there were a bit more apex predators in this book. There was a lot of travel with little to no beasts about. And since its fantasy-based, why not throw in dinosaurs into the mix? That would be insane!

    Perhaps she does in the next book or so. Guess I'll have to find out...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
    What a page turner. Loved the detailed journey after the loss of rebaas husband, her fight for the survival of her and her unborn childs safety against odds that seem almost beyond human comprehension . The support and empowerment Nan gave was both heartwarming and firm showing a mother's determination and love is unending.
    I am super excited to start the next book in this series
    I would recommend this read to anyone and especially those who enjoys the clan of cave bear series
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
    I enjoyed reading this book as Iove the series of clan of the cave bear. This one am going to pass down to my teenages, I think it would be more enjoyed by someone younger

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  • sassysue
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2024
    What an amazing book. The story carries you through the whole span of her life. Wow, absolutely brilliant work. Love it.
  • Mr. L. J. Hamilton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2024
    Really enjoyed this book. Eager to read the follow up. The story kept me gripped and looking for what happens next. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys ancient sagas.
  • Journeying Soul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal, yet beautiful
    Reviewed in Australia on February 27, 2023
    I took a chance on this book. It isn’t normally the genre I read. I was surprised how much I liked it. The characters draw the reader in, you become invested in their lives. The world building in good. The plot is interesting and brings you to the edge of your seat a number of times. The writing is great, bringing the story to life. Which at times is a little frightening. I’m glad I took the chance.
  • Joan Hoffman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2022
    The story of Rebaas life was interesting and fast paced. An exciting and easy read. I was sitting on the edge of my seat constantly wondering what would happen next.. I think I found it unbelievable the cruelty of racism and humanity of of the clans to one another.
  • SHB
    4.0 out of 5 stars good start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2024
    Intriguing start to what promises to be a riveting series. Having just finished book 1 I’m definitely going to buy the next in series.

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