Science Fiction Fantasy Author
Chronicles of Er-Da Series
Chronicles of Er-Da: Book One
ISBN: 9780595126774
Publisher Name: IUniverse
Date Released: November, 2000
Book Format: Perfect Bound Softcover (B/W)
The first in an exciting series of adventures in a far away time and
place, a millennium from now. The lives of the alien inhabitants, and
their struggles to cope with the wars, plagues, and famines they
endure, reflect our own planet Earth. These stories offer an entire
study of history, psychology, sociology, and militarism. The lives and
activities of many interesting characters are presented, and quite a few
that all readers can identify with. Something for everyone, and for
readers of all ages.
Chronicles of Er-Da: Book Two
ISBN: 9780595126637
Publisher Name: IUniverse
Date Released: October, 2000
Book Format: Perfect Bound Softcover (B/W)
The second in an exciting series of adventures in a far away time and place, a millennium from now. The
lives of the alien inhabitants, and their struggles to cope with the wars, plagues, and famines they endure,
reflect our own planet Earth. These stories offer an entire study of history, psychology, sociology, and
militarism. The lives and activities of many interesting characters are presented, and quite a few that all
readers can identify with. Something for everyone, and for readers of all ages.
Chronicles of Er-Da: Book Three
ISBN: 9780595349456
Publisher Name: IUniverse
Date Released: April, 2005
Book Format: Perfect Bound Softcover (B/W)
The third in the Er-Dan series of exciting fantasy fiction stories (with good morals). Enough action,
adventure, romance, and survivalism for readers of all interests. Stories include "The Temple At Twilight",
given the first place prize award by the National Fantasy Fan Federation Short Story Contest for 2004.
Sci Fi Fan Magazine Review, May 2004
Jeffrey Redmond’s Chronicles of Er-Da books, and Er-Dan Stories book, present a collection of imaginative and educational themes
not often found in current works of this genre. Instead of hard techno style, the author provides us with more of a sociological and
moralistic idea. More eclectic fantasy than pure science fiction. He uses a narrative form of story telling, such as the old Viking
sagas originally were.
Each short story is a complete work in itself, with good enough character and plot development. Some stories are more exciting
than others, but all contain the basic elements of humanoids surviving on a struggling planet a thousand years in the future. There’s
wars, plagues, famines, invasions, action, adventure, romance, and some sexual themes. Very little graphic or overly descriptive
sex and violence make these better reading for most ages. The lack of obscenities will no doubt be refreshing, at least to some
readers.
Many of the stories also contain a spiritual element, which can be construed as pagan-like at times. But there also seems to be a
Christian like morality of doing good to and for others. This is especially so in the two Chronicles works. The Er-Dan Stories book is
more sci fi in essence, with the author’s use of transplanted humans from Earth to a colony on the same planet. Interestingly -
though not at all surprisingly - are the new inhabitants encounters with the exact same kinds of problems and difficulties they had
on their home planet of origin.
Canadian Review, Vancouver BC, May 2005
Congratulations are in order for Jeffrey Redmond on his BOOK THREE of THE CHRONICLES OF ER-DA. And especially for its TEMPLE
AT TWILIGHT story which was justly meritorious of the "First Place Award in the National Fantasy Fan Federation's Short Story
Contest for 2004."
I received BOOK THREE of the Er-Dan Chronicles series about a week ago, read it, and have been glad that I did. I like it..... both
the stories and the detached "chronicles writing style" to which Mr Redmond has so carefully adhered in all his works.
The ER-DA books series are indeed a skillfully presented prismatic view of the Terrans social convolutions as seen from .... ER-DA..
They are an invaluable allegorical series fully reflecting our current situations here on Earth. The social, political, economic, and
spiritual chaos we endure is found throughout the ER-DA stories.
Goodly and speedy intellectual and enlightening reading for any quiet time. Book Three is available from the publisher iUniverse,
Amazon, and at any Barnes & Noble store. Enjoy!
Robert T. Redy
Othala Elohim Review of Chronicles of Er-Da: Book Two
Jeffrey Redmond is the author of a science fiction series that is increasing in popularity. The Er-Dan Chronicles feature imaginative
and thought provoking adventures set on a distant planet with three moons. The series provides a positive message to young
people - in contrast to other fictional works on the market, many of which contain amounts of explicit sex and gratuitous violence
sufficient to alarm the concerned parent. These stories still deliver enough action, romance, and suspense. Buy one of the Er-Dan
books today!
Nissa Annakindt
The Northword Journal Review of Chronicles of Er-Da: Book Two
These Chronicles of Er-Da are fantasy and sci fi short stories with morals and good social interactions. There's also plenty of action,
adventure, love, romance, suspense, and the will to survive. The stories have strong educational values for people of all ages.There
is the theme of a strong pacifist viewpoint taken of good patience and tolerance. And there is the constant struggle against the
powerful forces of evil and oppression throughout. The lesson of ‘We need to always behave not as we wish to do, but as we ought
to do’ is always prevalent. There's plenty of social interaction, family ties, and the importance of truly caring for others in these
stories. The absolute necessity of protecting and preserving precious literature and culture (and what happens when this is not
done) is fully explained throughout.
Someday these sci fi fantasy stories may even be made into movies or plays of their own. They would further convince us to help
preserve our planet's precious ecology, and work towards preserving our future.