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The year is 1870. As the young country of Freedonia prepares to celebrate fifty years of existence, a young bounty hunter by the name of Zeke Culpepper is hired by a wealthy businessman to find a valuable book. In the kingdom of Mali on the continent of Africa, veteran warrior Famara Keita has been assigned to find that same book and bring it back to its rightful owner. And in the newly formed nation of Germany, an ambitious Prussian officer seeks the book as well for its secrets that could make Germany the most powerful nation in the world. The result is an action adventure like no other!
From Here to Timbuktu, by Milton Davis - Amazon Sales Rank: #886808 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-21
- Released on: 2015-03-21
- Format: Kindle eBook
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Awesome story by Milton Davis! By Shawn M. Vogt From Here To Timbuktu is a 217 page steam-funk novel by Milton Davis, which is set in an alternate timeline, and was released as a e-novel in March of 2015. Steam-funk is a variation of the steam-punk genre, with many of the same trappings that one would expect, told mainly from an African and African-American point of view. Here's a short interview with the author, over at YouTube, where he explains the genre more fully. As someone who has been reading (and enjoying the hell out of) the steam-punk genre, along with adventure fiction and pulp/New Pulp fiction for quite some time, the one thing lacking in my enjoyment of these genres has been a lack of strong, well-written heroes/heroines of color (with some notable exceptions). Milton Davis' novel admirably fills this gap, with a burst of full-on action, detailed/engaging characters and settings, along with an organic and fluid style of narrative that invariably draws the reader deep into his fictional universe.Set in an alternate timeline, in the year of 1870, the young country of Freedonia is preparing to celebrate its bicentennial. The Haitian Revolt of 1791-1804 has succeeded far beyond its participant's greatest hopes, and after spreading to America, Freedonia is founded in its wake. Deacon Ezekiel Culpepper is one of the residents of this young country, trying to settle down and lead a normal life, but he never seems to be able to escape the blood-and-fire of his past life as a soldier. While he attends church during the day, he surreptitiously works as a bounty-hunter to makes ends meet, lacking any real desire to operate the family farm that was left to him. The skills that he learned as a soldier serve him far better in his secondary profession, and he wholeheartedly admits to himself that he will never be able to run a fully functioning farm on his own, nor does he want to...Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Famara Keita labors to complete his task. A horro (Soninke for Warrior) from the kingdom of Mali, Famara has been given the duty of recovering an ancient book that was stolen from the Elders of his people. The book contains technological secrets that are far beyond the current capabilities of the nations of the world, and it would be an absolute disaster if it fell into the wrong hands. After seeking the book for over two years, his quest is close to an end, if he can manage to overcome the forces of the greedy and murderous El Tellak, leader of the Ihaggaren people. El Tellak seeks to sell the book to the newly formed Prussian empire, adding another adversary to the list of those that the horro must overcome, but the most deadly one is still to come... El Tellak's sister, Menna, a deadly assassin and a bitter rival of her brother for the leadership of their people. The various factions are in place, the prize has been revealed, and all will soon come together in a thrilling, globe-trotting adventure, as our two heroes and their allies combine forces to preserve the world as they know it...With this release, Milton Davis crafts a detailed, many-faceted world, and populates it with interesting and relatable characters, along with some truly loathsome villains that revel in their actions. A world which inexorably draws the reader into its mythos, and absolutely begs for an expansion of the setting and characters, with future entries in this setting being an absolute must have. The dialogue is natural and free-flowing, the core personalities of the characters well-defined, and the background settings are vividly rendered. The action sequences are equally sharp and detailed, never becoming muddled or confusing around the edges of the scene, and usually don't call for too much of a suspension of disbelief. After being introduced to the characters, and reading about their capabilities and individual skill-sets, you come to believe that they are fully capable of pulling off their various exploits. The story is streamlined and fast-moving, with the 217 page novel racing by, largely due to the author's accessible style of writing. Really good stuff...I'll briefly respond to some of the negative points that I've seen online, regarding this release. Yes, it does have some typos that could have been cleaned up by a full-time editor, and no, it doesn't detract from the reading experience, at least as far as I go. I noticed them, here and there, and kept reading. They weren't egregious enough to affect my appreciation of the story, and I quickly moved past them. This is a small press, so just move on down the line, and appreciate a well-told story. There has also been some talk about the nature of the end-game, and how it plays out. While not being a confidante of the author, or aware of his mindset, I'll put forth a theory. One, the two warriors are absolutely death-on-wheels, so the final events take place as they should. Two, this is a classic setup for a sequel, as some things happen off-camera (if you'll allow me to mix metaphors), and other events only add to the apparent certainty of a sequel. So stop complaining, my friends, and keep your fingers crossed for a series set in this world, with these characters. If you won't, I will...To sum up my thoughts on this release, Davis has crafted a wonderfully engaging tale of adventure, populated by characters that are fully-formed, lovingly rendered, and sadly missing from a large swath of published genre fiction. With an intricately-detailed setting, a history that is rife for future expansion, and a knack for creating characters that are both relatable, and easily assimilated into the reader's psyche, this is recommended reading. All told, it's one of my favorite stories that I've read in quite some time. Do yourself a favor and check it out...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The hunt for this book sets off a series of events that kicks off a rip-roaring adventure that I like to describe as James Bond By Balogun Ojetade From Here to Timbuktu is the first book in a series of books written in the subgenre of Science Fiction and Fantasy called Steamfunk, written by master storyteller Milton Davis, a powerful and innovative voice in the various genres of speculative fiction.Timbuktu follows the adventures of Zeke, former soldier, bounty hunter…and church deacon; and Famara, Africa’s version of James Bond. Famara is protecting an ancient tome that holds immense and frightening power that powers in the Western world would pay handsomely – or kill – for. The hunt for this book sets off a series of events that kicks off a rip-roaring adventure that I like to describe as James Bond, meets Indiana Jones, meets the Wild, Wild West meets collard greens, sweet potato pie and Jollof rice.This is Action and Adventure at its best and Steamfunk at its most funky!Davis writes great descriptive narrative, which has a charming, southern flavor. The dialogue is often witty, often gripping, always engaging. The story, however, really shines when Davis gets down to the action, which occurs often – almost non-stop, actually – and is delightfully over the top. Davis writes some of the best “cinematic” actions scenes in speculative fiction; he is a master at it and with Timbuktu, his mastery – and confidence in that mastery – really comes through on the page. Who but a master of his craft, supremely confident in his abilities, would dare have a knife-wielding Famara, who is on foot, go toe-to-toe with a horde of gun-toting, camel riding assassins and an airship raining lead death from a Gatling gun far above him? Oh yeah, he goes there.The plot has a bit of romance, too. Zeke’s has a love interest named Pauline. But even she is much more than she initially seems.It is difficult to write about this story without revealing its great twists, turns, thrills and chills, because there are so many it’s insane. I’ll just say that if you're looking for an entertaining, fast-paced and (Steam)funky read with action that hits you in the chest harder than a blast from Zekes shotgun – or Zekes exploding throwing knives (like I said, Davis goes there) – get this book! It’s spectacular. It’s going to change the face of Alternate History.It's fun. It’s funky. It’s From Here to Timbuktu.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Marvelous! By Ronald T. Jones Milton Davis has a knack for writing the kind of books I thoroughly enjoy reading. Like the chemist he is, Milton blends the proper ingredients to create a dazzling, volatile mix of action, adventure and fantastical excitement. Although, he specializes in fantasy, Milton's adeptness at storytelling crosses genres. Case in point: Milton's latest novel, From Here to Timbuktu. Set in an alternate 19th century, much of the United States is occupied by the black nation of Freedonia and territory belonging to the Haitian Empire. Zeke Culpepper, a Freedonian is an ex-soldier, a farmer who can't farm and a church deacon who, though a decent person, struggles with issues of piety. Being a bounty hunter does little to keep him on the pious path, but it's a living. Quick reflexes, steady hands and a sharp eye makes him exceptionally good with a gun. Across the ocean, Farama, a horro (warrior) is in the service of the west African empire of Mali. Farama has his own set of lethal skills to draw upon as he undertakes a perilous mission to track down books stolen from the fabled city of Timbuktu. But these are no ordinary books. The secrets they possess are of such value that a ruthless Prussian officer, backed by the resources of his nation, will stop at nothing to possess them. Zeke is drawn into this dangerous quest with Farama in an uneasy partnership. Farama's impeccable sense of honor, embedded in the ethos of his profession, clashes with Zeke's irreverent, profit-driven character. Yet, the two must work together to keep the books out of ill-intentioned hands. From Here to Timbuktu is a story filled with vigor and wonder, high flying heroics and sadistic villainy. More than alternate history, it is robustly steampunk. Airships, steam powered mechs and other imaginatively retrograde technology populates this book. Milton even envisions an ingenious application for an African throwing-knife. From Here to Timbuktu is not just a pleasurable read, it is a work of speculative fiction that does what pitifully few books in alternate history and steampunk have done: present an African-centered world with black heroes at the forefront, not on the sidelines.
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