Ashfall Legacy

Written by Pittacus Lore

Narrated by Andrew Eiden

Pittacus Lore finished telling the story of the Lorien Nine in the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four and Lorien Legacies Reborn series. Now he’s back to recount an all-new adventure rooted in the real mysteries surrounding Roswell, New Mexico, that will enthrall fans of Brandon Sanderson, Jay Kristoff, and Amie Kaufman.

We have waited generations for you…

Syd Chambers knows that there’s life on other planets because he’s descended from it. His father was from a distant world called Denza and has been missing—presumed dead—for years.

When Syd discovers a device his father left behind which shows not only that he’s alive, but where he is, Syd must set out on a mission of his own. But along the way, he discovers a deadly, unbearable secret that could destroy Denza, Earth, and the universe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Aug 17, 2021
• ISBN: 9780063088702

Pittacus Lore

Pittacus Lore is Lorien's ruling Elder. He has been on Earth preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. He finished recounting the story of the invasion of Earth in the I Am Number Four series and is now ready to tell another story. His whereabouts are unknown.

Reviews for Ashfall Legacy

[eric · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Characters were wooden. Depiction of relationships and decisions were nonsensical and emotions and first impressions ruled all interactions, rather than things like listening to a superior officer, using logic, listening to real warnings about civilization ending risks, etc.

[Bob McGhee · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The science fiction story line wasn’t enough to counter all of the climate change propaganda.

[libstaff2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

4.5 Stars I loved the Lorien Legacies series, so I picked up this new series by the same author as soon as I could. After the first few chapters, I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but after about a 1/3 of the way through, I'm so glad I pushed through it. It's a little dark and foreboding at times, but the worldbuilding was spectacular and the ending will definitely keep you wanting more. Characters, setting, and the plot were enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one. For YA fans and Sci-fi readers.Net Galley Feedback

[thequietreader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

When he was twelve years old, Syd learns that the father he barely remembers was actually an alien. He and his mother are on the run, keeping one step ahead of ‘them’. Now, as a teenager, Syd has the chance to go into space to find his father and potentially help save humankind from destroying the earth. But the answers may not be the answer he wants, and some secrets should remain buried. I’ve only read a few of the I AM NUMBER 4 series, but I am always onboard for a fun sci-fi series. The description of this one had my attention from start to finish. I found it difficult to put down because I wanted to know what was going to happen next.We follow Syd, a teenager who is eager to learn more about his father and his father’s people, the Denzan. The Denzan people are against violence and, despite their advanced technology, they are vulnerable to the Etherazi. The Denzans recruit humans to fight the war for them since, out in space, human DNA is altered and makes them supermen: invulnerable and strong.There is a lot packed into this book. The aliens Syd encounters are imaginative and each one memorable in each way. He makes friends (and enemies) rather quickly as he tries to uncover the truth. The reaction of humans being superhuman in space was believable. The world of Denza was fascinating, and I would love to learn more in future books.My only negative is the ‘f’ word used in the narrative. It was less than I’ve read in other YA books, but enough that it was noticeable.For readers looking for an alien, sci-fi adventure, I would recommend this one. I received a free copy from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.