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The Cursed Odyssey Kindle Edition

by Frederick Martinus (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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December 31, 2044.

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August 17, 2045.

Five families win golden passes, and they get a once-in-a-lifetime chance of going on board the Pinisi Elang to Emerald of the Equator. But their journey to its off-the-beaten-track sites turns to a nightmare when some of them deal with back-to-back death after failing to complete certain challenges in each area. As the remaining families are trying to adapt with the local wisdoms, they suddenly realize the importance of survival. Harder still, they must deal with another test: morality and their self-worth.

Demo video of the novel is available on https://gla-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/2772394m_student_gla_ac_uk/Ec8x8IGnqFxPuOiFGrRnljwBuM736UBv_KX_9fULQGAdhA?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJPbmVEcml2ZUZvckJ1c2luZXNzIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXciLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJNeUZpbGVzTGlua0RpcmVjdCJ9fQ&e=d4uKcF

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"The Cursed Odyssey is an amazing novel by Frederick Martinus. I obviously recommend the book to everyone, especially those who are a big fan of epic fantasy or like to travel a lot. The quality of the writing, the wonderful messages each chapter is trying to convey, and unique world building that combines the concept of past mythological creatures and the future world are extraordinary. I never heard about Pinisi yacht and its construction in the UK before, like how and why it is made like that now make sense to me. What is more, this novel has plenty of entertainment values, like you get to know some awesome local songs and foods in different languages. After reading the story, I am interested in planning a vacation to Sulawesi this December and trying to familiarise myself with uta dada, a chicken curry that is said to be extremely spicy. This novel truly excites and enlivens my imagination and I thoroughly enjoy every single description in the story. It is worth reading! Certainly, get my money's worth from an excellent inexpensive book!" --- Dane


"The storytelling is really great, and I believe this novel can be adapted into movie soon. What makes The Cursed Odyssey different is that the story will keep you enamored with picturesque isles and well-preserved Monument of the Equators, which left me awestruck. I also like the fact that The Cursed Odyssey does not undermine the supporting roles. The author cleverly uses songs to put them at the focal point as the main ones, so I applaud him for that. Last but not least, I admire his balanced use of diction. At times it can be literary, but other times it can be scholarly. Like the way he uses “tempest” and “slake” instead of “storm” and “quench”, then the way he uses certain terminology, like allepa (paint bucket), sawi(workers), and many more. Overall, this is a novel that leaves an emotional impact and a matter of conscience on my mind. I recommend this book to my friends, and I am sure they will like it and give five stars too." --- Yolanda


"I came across your remarkable book, and I must truly say that I was truly captivated by the depth and creativity you have poured into your work..Thank you for your time and dedication to the world of literature." --- John K.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CG7MCDHK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1769 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CFZDNH7H
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Frederick Martinus

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Frederick Martinus is pursuing his master's degree at University of Glasgow. His unrelenting love for children and young adult fiction urges him to give it a try until he finally garnered a well-earned international success with his children's story, Three Green Thieves, in 2020.

He loves reading English novels and solving Math problems. He has buried himself in some works, like 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 by Lois Lowry, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘯 by Scott O'Dell, 𝘛𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘥 by Harper Lee, 𝘍𝘢𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘵 451 by Ray Bradbury, and 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵 by Charles Dickens to name a few. He is also adept at applying formulae in algebra, calculus, and trigonometry.

Feel free to connect with him to find more about new book releases, covers, promos, and updates of his work!

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12 global ratings

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Roy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for children
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
Good book for children
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Nabilla Ananda Arafah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
It’s really interesting book! I recommend this book
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Glen A. Braden
3.0 out of 5 stars The Bores Have It
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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A simple read a simple plot. Five families won a trip around Indonesia, the Gluttons, the Slipshods, the Guiles, the Jealousies and the Unstoppables. Only one family survive the trip. The pace of the book was just right. The characters, colorful.
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This is a lovely fantasy novel in its own right. It tells about the journey of five families who wanted to explore the mystery of folklore by competing in a deadly race in Emerald of the Equator. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, the characters, the storytelling, and the songs from beginning to end The story resonates powerfully with me, especially when it touches on the discussion of local wisdom. It vividly detailed the family adventures from one location to another, and I couldn't be happier to read the book again. It is definitely worth a five-star rating and suitable for children and YA.
5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing dystopian novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2024
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This is a lovely fantasy novel in its own right. It tells about the journey of five families who wanted to explore the mystery of folklore by competing in a deadly race in Emerald of the Equator. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, the characters, the storytelling, and the songs from beginning to end
The story resonates powerfully with me, especially when it touches on the discussion of local wisdom. It vividly detailed the family adventures from one location to another, and I couldn't be happier to read the book again. It is definitely worth a five-star rating and suitable for children and YA.
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Maxine Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Young-Adult Fiction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2024
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Without spoiling too much, I can say that I really enjoyed this read, despite being older than the target audience. It really brought me back to books like Trash or even The Hunger Games. It's more lighthearted than the latter, but similar because of the themes of poverty, corruption, and inequality. I thoroughly enjoyed it as an earnest but less-intense exploration of the dystopian themes of a future where wealth and class inequality is even more concentrated.
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Xinying Zhang
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful fantasy novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2024
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This is a great novel that helps readers learn more about folk tales and cultures around the world.
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chuanhong huang
5.0 out of 5 stars A fresh fantasy fiction!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2023
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It’s hands down one of the best fantasy novels this year. The story recounts the journey of Indonesian families passionate about travelling to remote, enchanted isles they hadn’t seen. It might seem all was fine at first, but as the story progressed, the families were unaware of the unintended dangers that continued tormenting their lives.

I like the cover of the novel. It is so gorgeous, and I could not put it down. Also, I like the depiction of the characters, names, places, and cultures in the story. Not to mention, I feel the chemistry between the families, live up to the beautiful scenery, and empathise with the Unstoppables, the only family that I found genuine and sincere. The plot is well-written, and what is more important, it has a clear narrative arc.

It must be gratifying to have your own book getting published on Amazon. I would congratulate Frederick for this achievement. Keep it up! I can’t wait to purchase his other books again.
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Wenyiiii
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend this fantasy novel to all readers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2023
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This book has a lot of content. It's a great book. I love the plot and the message of the novel. It is about family teamwork and surviving with insurmountable challenges. Love the world-building, especially the concept of the ship, technology, and folklore. I would recommend it to my friend.
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