The Marvelous Effect
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The Marvelous Effect is a science fiction novel by Troy CLE
first published in May 2007. It is the first book in the Marvelous World series.
The story is heavily action driven being influenced by on the author's love of video games and action films. Surprisingly, the book rests upon a foundation of classical literature and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and David Hume.
said that "the narration has the free-flowing, engrossing rhythm of oral storytelling, punctuated by poetic interludes that comment (sometimes ironically) on the action. A worthy addition to modern-age magic tales such as Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series."
Troy CLE
Troy Tompkins, known as Troy CLE, is an American fiction writer from East Orange, New Jersey. He is the author of The Marvelous Effect, the first book in The Marvelous World Saga. The book follows young African-American protagonist Louis Proof. The book was released by Simon & Schuster and Random...
first published in May 2007. It is the first book in the Marvelous World series.
Plot summary
The novel tells the story of 13 year-old Louis Proof, an African-American native to East Orange, NJ who is a CLE. (Celestial Like Entity) , and how a race of CEs (Celestial Entities) called the "eNoli" (E-No-Lie) led by Galonius, try to drive the world into chaos. Louis's best friend, Brandon, his younger cousin Lacey, and the iLone (Eye-Low-Nay) Timothy, team together to free the world from Galonius's influence, as Louis masters his CLE abilities.The story is heavily action driven being influenced by on the author's love of video games and action films. Surprisingly, the book rests upon a foundation of classical literature and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant and David Hume.
Reception
Kirkus Reviews said "from the start, the action is fast, the suspense constant and the story always entertaining. Narrative techniques include an omniscient narrator, bold-faced comments and pep talks, letters and flashbacks. A complex mix of fantasy and science fiction will appeal strongly to adventure fans, gamers and reluctant readers. The combination of ambitious narrative, some overly explicit violent episodes and a few vulgarities will require maturity on the part of readers." Christi Voth Esterle in her review for School Library JournalSchool Library Journal
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said that "the narration has the free-flowing, engrossing rhythm of oral storytelling, punctuated by poetic interludes that comment (sometimes ironically) on the action. A worthy addition to modern-age magic tales such as Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series."
External links
- Marvelous World.net
- The Marvelous World Myspace Site
- Troy CLE on "The Tavis Smiley Show"
- Troy CLE on PBS's "NOW"
- Troy CLE on King Magazine's Web SIte
- Troy CLE on CBS
- Troy CLE on BET
- Troy CLE Interviewed by Scholastic Reporter Jaime Sanders
- Troy CLE on AOL
- Troy CLE on Vibe.com
- Troy CLE on News Channel 12