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    The Lens and the Looker (Book #1 of The Verona Trilogy)
    The Lens and the Looker (Book #1 of The Verona Trilogy)
    The Lens and the Looker (Book #1 of The Verona Trilogy)
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    The Lens and the Looker (Book #1 of The Verona Trilogy)

    By Lory Kaufman

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    With an average of over 4 stars in reader ratings, THE VERONA TRILOGY is a little-known time-travel gem. To entice you to try out this series, the author is offering the first book in the series for only 99 cents.

    Here’s what the series is about;

    THE LENS AND THE LOOKER

    BOOK #1 of The Verona Trilogy:

    Young Adult, Post-Dystopian Fiction

    It’s the 24th century and humans, with the help of artificial intelligences (A.I.s), have finally created the perfect post-dystopian society. To make equally perfect citizens for this world, the elders have created History Camps, full sized recreations of cities from Earth’s distant pasts. Here teens live the way their ancestors did, doing the same dirty jobs and experiencing the same degradations. History Camps teach youths not to repeat the mistakes that almost caused the planet to die. But not everything goes to plan.

    In this first of a trilogy, we meet three spoiled teens in the year 2347. Hansum almost 17, is good looking and athletic. Shamira, 15, is sassy, independent and an artistic genius. Lincoln, 14, is the smart-aleck. But you don’t have to scratch too far beneath the surface to find his insecurities.

    These three “hard cases” refuse the valuable lessons History Camps teach. But when they are kidnapped and taken back in time to 1347 Verona, Italy, they only have two choices; adapt to the harsh medieval ways or die. The dangers are many, their enemies are powerful, and safety is a long way away. It’s hardly the ideal environment to fall in love – but that’s exactly what happens. In an attempt to survive, the trio risks introducing technology from the future. It could save them – or it could change history.

    Series Overview:

    The Lens and the Looker is the first book of The Verona Trilogy. It’s followed by The Bronze and the Brimstone and The Loved and the Lost.

    The series takes readers along on the life-changing journey of three 24th century teens. While the three protagonists appear quite immature in the first half of The Lens and the Looker, this is not a series aimed exclusively at young teens. Lory Kaufman says he writes for readers 13 to 113, (and precocious 12-year-olds) This is borne out by the fact that about half the readership of the series is adult.

    What many readers say they love about this series is its wonderful mix of science fiction (the future) and historical fiction (the past). While there’s time travel, there are also sword fights, and while there are detailed descriptions of ancient technologies, the story also includes many colorful characters who just happen to be artificial intelligences. There’s allusions to a Romeo and Juliet love story and also characters who have murderous intentions toward the lovers. And the setting? Many readers are praising the accurately described historical setting of 14th century Verona Italy, where much of the story takes place.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLory Kaufman
    Release dateDec 30, 2013
    ISBN9780992161804
    The Lens and the Looker (Book #1 of The Verona Trilogy)
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    Lory Kaufman

    “I write Post-Dystopian fiction. After society’s collapse, which is imagined in so many great dystopian stories, humans will either fade into history, with the dinosaurs, or, if it learns the right lessons, society will go on to construct a civilization to last tens of thousands of years. The books of THE VERONA TRILOGY are the exciting adventures of young people doing the latter.” -Lory KaufmanOn the artistic side of Lory’s career, he’s written, acted and directed children’s theatre and musical theatre. He enjoys art, especially sculpture. He loves science fiction and historical fiction and he has been deeply involved in the green movement all across North America. All this shows through when you read his work. Lory has three grown children and works and lives in Kingston, Canada.

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    • 5/5
      The final book in the Verona Trilogy does not disappoint the readers! This final ending is a bittersweet story of one desperately, passionately trying to retrieve last love through time. Will time travel be able to change Hansum's & Guiletta's fate without disturbing historical events? Can Hansum persuade the Council to permit him and his friends to try? Perhaps if Hansum and his friends become the perfect citizens, it will help in his cause.The 'Loved and the Lost ' also further explores the lives of Lincoln, & Shamira. With the changes in their lives, will they still want to help him or must he do it on his own if the Council agrees. Hansum's turmoil increases - as does situations encountered - and time passes by.This ha been an interesting series in the viewpoint of the author. This dystopian series is much more realistic and feasible than most others I have read. Although some of the authors reasons after the end of his final chapter, I do not fully agree with, I still feel the reasoning is well thought through and bears consideration.This book is recommended for YA of all ages. Adults will equally find this engaging.This series was very well written with but a few crude words. Because of those few crude words and a slightly excessive "mulling" over events by Hansum, I still cannot give a full Five Stars rating.Therefore in my review of this book, I offer a Four and a Half stars rating.*This book was gifted to me for and honest review, of which I have given.
    • 5/5
      This is the third and final book in The Verona Trilogy and I have read them all. I will say that it took me a few pages into this novel before I got my bearings since it had been a while since I had read the second book in the series. But once I did, I was back into the rich world that Mr. Kaufman has built for his three protagonists.In this book, Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln are trying to rescue Hansum's wife Guilietta from her fate and bring her into the future so that they can live, altogether now - happily ever after. The problem is, every time they go back in time to save her they make things worse. How will they overcome the obstacles placed before them so that they can move forward instead of backward?It's a learning process for all three as they train for their missions but experience love and loss along the way. Mr. Kaufman doesn't spare his characters as they try to "fix" things that sometimes just cannot be fixed. He writes in a fashion that has his reader turning the pages although I must admit that I was getting a touch frustrated with this one - I think we had one "adventure" too many before we reached the ending. The ending was satisfying but not what was expected so I guess that is good.Despite these being written for a young adult audience I found myself enjoying them.4.5
    • 4/5
      THE LOVED AND THE LOST by Lory S. Kaufman is an interesting Fantasy/Science Fiction/Teens. Book 3 in the "Verona" trilogy,but can be read as a stand alone. Although, I would recommend reading the other two in this trilogy,"The Lens and the Looker" and "The Bronze and the Brimstone". This is the final in the story of Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln,they start out in the 24 century and end up in the 14th century,Verona. These young teens have been on an adventure of a lifetime. Filled with love lost,love found again,tragedy,threats,and starting a new life. Fast paced,filled with danger,sacrifice,and of course love. An exciting conclusion to the "Verona"trilogy,with a few twists and turns and a lot of surprises. I think Young readers will enjoy this trilogy,as they learn history and can combine the two. An interesting tale of love and life.Received for an honest review from Pump Up Your Book.RATING: 4HEAT RATING: SWEETREVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction Reviews
    • 5/5
      This is the third and final book in The Verona Trilogy and I have read them all. I will say that it took me a few pages into this novel before I got my bearings since it had been a while since I had read the second book in the series. But once I did, I was back into the rich world that Mr. Kaufman has built for his three protagonists.In this book, Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln are trying to rescue Hansum's wife Guilietta from her fate and bring her into the future so that they can live, altogether now - happily ever after. The problem is, every time they go back in time to save her they make things worse. How will they overcome the obstacles placed before them so that they can move forward instead of backward?It's a learning process for all three as they train for their missions but experience love and loss along the way. Mr. Kaufman doesn't spare his characters as they try to "fix" things that sometimes just cannot be fixed. He writes in a fashion that has his reader turning the pages although I must admit that I was getting a touch frustrated with this one - I think we had one "adventure" too many before we reached the ending. The ending was satisfying but not what was expected so I guess that is good.Despite these being written for a young adult audience I found myself enjoying them.4.5

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