Chronicles of Brothers
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Chronicles of Brothers is a series of seven fantasy novels written by GOD TV
co-founder Wendy Alec
. Set in the First Heaven
, Earth
and Hell
the books follow the stories of three angelic brothers, Lucifer
, Michael
and Gabriel
and three earthly brothers, Jason, Adrian and Nick De Verre. The narrative interweaves interpretations of Biblical texts, particularly the Book of Revelation
, with Alec’s own imagination. The first three books, The Fall of Lucifer, Messiah - The First Judgment and Son of Perdition were published in 2006, 2007 and 2009, respectively, with the fourth book, A Pale Horse set to be released in January 2012. Alec plans a further three books and a film project which is currently in the early stages of development.
Alec was recently interviewed on ‘Chronicles of Brothers’ by the producers of the behind the screens documentary accompanying the 5th season of Warner Brothers TV Series‘Supernatural’.
brothers Michael
, Gabriel
and Lucifer
's harrowing journey from the idyllic world of their Palace Chambers in the First Heaven
through to Lucifer's ultimate banishment with his Fallen Host to Perdition.
GP Taylor author of Shadowmancer has described The Fall of Lucifer as “a plot that leaves Da Vinci Code in the shade.” Clem Jackson of the Christian Marketplace
, London, UK writes: “This is quite simply the best piece of thriller fiction, I've read in a long time.”
Jim MacDonald says: “This is the best work of fiction I have read since the last installment of Dean Koontz Frankenstein series. Alec is obviously a master of the fantasy genre.”
inordinately wealthy Illuminati family against a backdrop of the Angelic and the vast landscape of the Book of Revelation."
GOD TV
GOD TV is an international Christian television broadcaster that transmits the GOD Channel from Jerusalem.The network’s Free-to-air signal is carried via multiple satellites 24-hours-a-day providing programming at no charge to viewers. This ranges from Bible teaching to motivational seminars,...
co-founder Wendy Alec
Wendy Alec
Wendy Alec is an author and TV host. She has written several books, including the epic fantasy series, Chronicles of Brothers. Along with her husband Rory Alec, she is the co-founder of GOD TV, and co-host of The Rory & Wendy Alec Show. She is also the GOD TV’s Creative Director.- Biography :Alec...
. Set in the First Heaven
Heaven
Heaven, the Heavens or Seven Heavens, is a common religious cosmological or metaphysical term for the physical or transcendent place from which heavenly beings originate, are enthroned or inhabit...
, Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
and Hell
Hell
In many religious traditions, a hell is a place of suffering and punishment in the afterlife. Religions with a linear divine history often depict hells as endless. Religions with a cyclic history often depict a hell as an intermediary period between incarnations...
the books follow the stories of three angelic brothers, Lucifer
Lucifer
Traditionally, Lucifer is a name that in English generally refers to the devil or Satan before being cast from Heaven, although this is not the original meaning of the term. In Latin, from which the English word is derived, Lucifer means "light-bearer"...
, Michael
Michael (archangel)
Michael , Micha'el or Mîkhā'ēl; , Mikhaḗl; or Míchaël; , Mīkhā'īl) is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans refer to him as Saint Michael the Archangel and also simply as Saint Michael...
and Gabriel
Gabriel
In Abrahamic religions, Gabriel is an Archangel who typically serves as a messenger to humans from God.He first appears in the Book of Daniel, delivering explanations of Daniel's visions. In the Gospel of Luke Gabriel foretells the births of both John the Baptist and of Jesus...
and three earthly brothers, Jason, Adrian and Nick De Verre. The narrative interweaves interpretations of Biblical texts, particularly the Book of Revelation
Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation"...
, with Alec’s own imagination. The first three books, The Fall of Lucifer, Messiah - The First Judgment and Son of Perdition were published in 2006, 2007 and 2009, respectively, with the fourth book, A Pale Horse set to be released in January 2012. Alec plans a further three books and a film project which is currently in the early stages of development.
Alec was recently interviewed on ‘Chronicles of Brothers’ by the producers of the behind the screens documentary accompanying the 5th season of Warner Brothers TV Series‘Supernatural’.
Idea Behind the Chronicles
The epic fantasy series Chronicles of Brothers begins at the inception of time and traces three ArchangelArchangel
An archangel is an angel of high rank. Archangels are found in a number of religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Michael and Gabriel are recognized as archangels in Judaism and by most Christians. Michael is the only archangel specifically named in the Protestant Bible...
brothers Michael
Michael (archangel)
Michael , Micha'el or Mîkhā'ēl; , Mikhaḗl; or Míchaël; , Mīkhā'īl) is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans refer to him as Saint Michael the Archangel and also simply as Saint Michael...
, Gabriel
Gabriel
In Abrahamic religions, Gabriel is an Archangel who typically serves as a messenger to humans from God.He first appears in the Book of Daniel, delivering explanations of Daniel's visions. In the Gospel of Luke Gabriel foretells the births of both John the Baptist and of Jesus...
and Lucifer
Lucifer
Traditionally, Lucifer is a name that in English generally refers to the devil or Satan before being cast from Heaven, although this is not the original meaning of the term. In Latin, from which the English word is derived, Lucifer means "light-bearer"...
's harrowing journey from the idyllic world of their Palace Chambers in the First Heaven
Heaven
Heaven, the Heavens or Seven Heavens, is a common religious cosmological or metaphysical term for the physical or transcendent place from which heavenly beings originate, are enthroned or inhabit...
through to Lucifer's ultimate banishment with his Fallen Host to Perdition.
The Fall of Lucifer
Jim MacDonald of 1340 mag.com sums up the plot of the first book in the Chronicles of Brothers series as follows: "The Fall of Lucifer of revolves around three archangelic brothers. Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer serve Yehovah, each commanding a third of his angelic host. They live a life both of service and joy, until Yehovah makes a decision Lucifer cannot abide. The decision to make a new creation. A creation built upon Yehovah's own genetic code."GP Taylor author of Shadowmancer has described The Fall of Lucifer as “a plot that leaves Da Vinci Code in the shade.” Clem Jackson of the Christian Marketplace
Christian Marketplace
Christian Marketplace is the UK-based trade magazine for the Christian retail industry, featuring news, product reviews and interviews. It is published monthly and is supplied to both Christian and general market retailers.- History :...
, London, UK writes: “This is quite simply the best piece of thriller fiction, I've read in a long time.”
Jim MacDonald says: “This is the best work of fiction I have read since the last installment of Dean Koontz Frankenstein series. Alec is obviously a master of the fantasy genre.”
Son of Perdition
In an interview with 'The Voice' e-zine Wendy Alec describes The Son of Perdition as "a character-driven drama about three brothers from aninordinately wealthy Illuminati family against a backdrop of the Angelic and the vast landscape of the Book of Revelation."
Books 5, 6 and 7
These books have the working titles End of Days, War of the Ages and Lake of Fire respectively.External links
- Wendy Alec's Chronicles of Brothers (The Official Website)
- Chronicles of Brothers Promotional Videos (You Tube)