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S.E.T. The Earth on Fire (S.E.T. Epic Dark Fantasy Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kyle Noland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

In the summer of 3129, a thousand years after meteors devastated Earth, the city of Akhet stands defiant in a barren desert wasteland. Ethos, a struggling artist, makes a living drawing portraits for the families of missing girls—until he discovers a horrifying truth. His best friend reveals that she and the vanished citizens are witches, their fates tied to Ra, a godlike ruler with a sinister grip on the city. When their investigation ends in tragedy, Ethos barely escapes with his life, forced into the unforgiving wilderness beyond the city walls.

In exile, a fateful encounter binds an alien ghost to his body and consciousness, forging an uneasy alliance between two souls with clashing yet eerily connected destinies. As Ethos grapples with newfound powers forged in his bond, his thirst for vengeance against Ra burns hotter than ever. But standing between him and justice is Set—an android, a self-proclaimed god, and the ruthless protector of Akhet’s elite.

Yet even as Ethos prepares to fight the rulers of Akhet, an ancient and insatiable darkness stirs beneath the Earth—one with its own vendetta against Set. With the fate of the world on the brink, Ethos must choose between his revenge or salvaging what’s left of his crumbling humanity to face a menace greater than any god. The battle for Akhet is coming—but will he fight to destroy, or to save?

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A New Epic Sci-fi Dark Fantasy to Sink Your Teeth Into

Map of Akhet

Action Adventure with an Engaging Plot

Whether man, machine, demon, or god, the universe is shifting for all.

City of Akhet

Dark Fantasy with Compelling Characters

"I already know what I have to do." Ethos glowers at the hazy red sky in the distance. In a look that's both fury and malice, he bares his teeth. "I'm going to kill them all."

epic sci-fi dark fantasy

Plot Twists and Exciting Arcs

Ethos stands as his nerves begin to fire again. "Where are you? Show yourself."

"As you wish." A copperhead rattlesnake slithers out from behind a rock. An unnatural blue aura emits from its scales.

epic sci-fi dark fantasy

Intricate Setting and Cultures

I am Set. One of many of my kind to inherit the Earth. But I alone stand at the apex, carrying the burden of preventing human extinction.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09JD6XBWB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vitamin K Press (November 20, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 502 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kyle Noland

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Kyle Noland is a writer of dark fantasy, weaving tales that explore the shadows between myth and reality. With a passion for storytelling that transcends the ordinary, he crafts immersive worlds filled with rich lore, complex characters, and eerie, atmospheric twists. A lifelong reader and digital artist, Kyle draws inspiration from both classic and contemporary fantasy, infusing his work with a unique blend of haunting beauty and raw emotion.

By day, he is a professional digital marketer specializing in B2B eCommerce, using strategy and creativity to drive online success. By night, he delves into the depths of his imagination, conjuring stories that linger long after the final page.

Born in Akron, Ohio, he now resides between Dayton and Cincinnati, where he balances the analytical and the artistic—crafting both compelling marketing campaigns and dark, mesmerizing fiction. Follow Kyle for a journey into the darker corners of fantasy, where every tale reveals something unexpected lurking in the shadows.

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  • Ryan Kanaley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great read, and a much needed different take on your typical sci-fi novel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022
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    SET The Earth on Fire is a dystopian fantasy set in the far future. It follows the story of Ethos as he must leave the relative security of Akhet and venture far into the barren wastelands. In the desert, Ethos finds powerful and vengeful gods, robots, witches, cannibals, and numerous other fascinating creatures and has meaningful and captivating interactions with them at every opportunity. As a first-time author, I think he did a fantastic job at storytelling and building an environment. I only mention he's a first-time author because he says so in his bio. I hope he continues down this road to writing, as I think he’s got a knack for it! Spoiler alert: the ending was abrupt and sad, but that just left me wanting more. Such is life in the world of books. Definitely worth the read, and I hope there’s a spin-off! I'd highly recommend this book to anyone fan of action scifi and those interested in an LGBT sci-fi story.
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  • Bryant
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Immersive, Impressive Debut
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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    S.E.T. is a sprawling adventure akin to the journey taken during a massive RPG: filled with a colorful cast of characters, a unique world with hybrid influences, and high stakes with plenty of magical influences.

    Mr. Noland's debut novel is an ambitious undertaking, but considering the complexity involved, he's quickly soared to lofty heights. There's a lot to keep track of here, both as an author and a reader, but it pulls back just at the point of being overwhelmed. Some other reviewers have noted the size of the novel, and I do agree it would've been great divided into two, but this is the author's uncompromised vision and we're seeing it as he intended.

    The cast of characters are likeable and diverse in multiple ways, and the world is at once recognizable and unique. If you're a fan of action scenes, they're here in spades! The author has drawn from many influences to make something all his own and build a universe filled with intricate lore.

    You'll come to care about Akhet, Ethos, and the colorful cast--and also enjoy his wonderful artwork. This is a true passion project, a bit of a commitment to read through, but definitely one that's worth making. Give this debut author a shot, or at least get to know a promising new voice in the field!
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  • Victor Salinas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected journey !!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
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    Sometimes I find a beautiful nugget of a wonderful written story that takes me on a journey through eye's of a good author this is one story I found that was captivating with interesting main characters. I haven't found anything like this in a long time the author painted a vivid picture were the main characters and the world put around them worked I loved the story Line and could not put this book down I recommend it's a great read to anyone who love's a great Line.i can't wait to find other work from this author enjoy and god bless .
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  • Samantha Edwards
    3.0 out of 5 stars Why the US?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
    For so much Egyptian lore, why was it set in the US? It doesn't even really factor in because it's so far in to the future and after the asteroids everything looks different anyway.

    Also, I found the characters to be exceptionally bland. I couldn't connect with any of them.

    The idea was cool. I was excited to see different mythology at play. But I couldn't get more than a shrug and meh, out of it.

    Your mileage may vary, the plot might scratch an itch for you that it didn't for me.
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  • Jaimie
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a debut!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
    4.5⭐

    First I need to point out how much I love the drawn pictures of the characters in the beginning! I really don't see that ever (unless they are on the cover) and it really helped to picture them the way Noland did. It was such a cool feature!! And of course, I love any books with maps so you have a better understanding of the world and places they are in.

    This is a mix of dystopian and fantasy and I'm such a big fan of those genres as a whole so I was ultimately stoked for this book! You've got it all, man. Gods, humans, witches, robots, etc!

    There are a lot of characters you follow and I'm normally not a fan of that but somehow it worked for this book. It could have a lot to do with HOW he did it. You have Ethos and Aargo as the two main characters and you mostly follow them but with others sprinkled in. It was actually nice knowing what was going on with others and I don't think the book would have turned out as well if we didn't.

    Ethos is a gay character and admittedly I don't read a lot of stories with gay characters. Not because I don't want to but mainly because they don't happen to be in a book I pick up (mostly thriller reader here). I loved him! I'm specifically pointing him out for those looking for books with an LGBTQ+ member in them. 🏳️‍🌈

    I originally thought when making notes for this book review that I was going to list some characters I liked and hated. I can't seem to really do that though because I loved every character for who they were supposed to be (hero/villain)! That's incredibly unusual. There is almost always a character I can find a flaw in and hate. Lol. Not here.

    This is Kyle Noland's debut novel and it was a fabulous one! My slight issue is that I wish it was broken up into multiple books. I can't stand books over 400 pages. It's one reason I'm not a fan of Stephen King. I tend to lose interest half way through. That actually didn't happen with this book though! I wanted to keep going and at times it was hard for me to put down! But I think this would have made a killer series and he could have done more with the story and character development.

    This book is great and I definitely recommend it for my fantasy lovers out there! All I can think about is how this was his DEBUT. We're in for a wild ride with this author and I can wait to see what he comes up with next!

    I was incredibly lucky to get an ARC and all opinions are mine and mine alone. 🖤
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  • Justin Dowse
    5.0 out of 5 stars There was a lot of time and love put into this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2021
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    I'm incredibly excited to read this story. It takes a lot to imagine a whole world of your own and to make it come to life and to bring together so many different elements and to present what is essentially your child to the world. I couldn't be happier to see the world of S.E.T coming to life for the public and being able to enjoy it along side each and every one of you too:).
    Also congratulations to Kyle for following his passion!
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  • josephine huet
    4.0 out of 5 stars A rather long read.
    Reviewed in France on December 6, 2022
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    It took me a while to get into this book and to adapt to the writing style—it’s not often I read books in the present tense, but I don’t regret my choice.

    Although I found the start rather slow with the introduction of the characters, the story gradually took off at a nice speed with our protagonist, Ethos, pulling us along with him on his journey throughout the book.

    Mr. Nolan has a way of creating characters that we can immediately connect with. Reading the author’s acknowledgements at the end of the book, we understand how, as a child, his imagination was already in full-swing even though his characters only came to life years later.

    I’m not one for divulging the contents of books, as I always leave readers to discover the stories themselves—it wouldn’t be fair to spoil the adventure. What I will say, is that this book had me captured, and is well worth the read.
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  • CJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of head cocking
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2022
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    A lot of people cock their heads in ‘S.E.T. The Earth on Fire’ by Kyle Noland. This is a present-tense, 500-page epic post-apocalyptic novel with a curious mix of modernist sci-fi, street slang and a menagerie of daemons and other assorted monsters. Ethos is Noland’s protagonist, but before we meet him, we are presented with sketches of a dog, a groupie, a shy boy and a dark scene reminiscent of Tom of Finland. There are no clues as to the relevance of these images, but the first map settles it: this is a traditional fantasy saga. (The map reminded me of a sort of reverse Scandinavia). The prologue reveals this is a story about Synthetically Engineered Terrestrials, confusing the notion I was about to enjoy a Belgariad-style yarn. Another sketch before Chapter One: a picture of Akhet (in the year 3129), which is oddly reminiscent of ancient Rome (or is it Egypt?)

    Ethos and Aargo are our beloved heroes. Noland nicely centres each chapter on one or two of his well-rounded characters. The signpost at the start of each section is extremely helpful, given his prose’s ‘happening now’ style. For an LGBTQ+ sci-fi novel, there are a lot of men in this long book (I expected more diversity), but perhaps that’s how Noland sees his future world. This does not, however, detract from the incredibly complex and intricately woven story. There are obvious good guys and clearly-defined bad guys who all carry out their business in a richly described, unique world. Noland also brings a great sense of reality to his well-written action scenes: this is the work of a talented author who has spent much time considering his words.

    Personally, I was not daunted by the size of his project, although this is not a book that can be read in a single sitting, weighing in at a hefty twenty-five dense chapters. However, this allows Noland to weave his story across several satisfying subplots and, of course, his fully-formed characters. However, I did struggle with the clash between gods and high technology, as the latter tends to kill the mystical, which is certainly true of our world. Some may find this merger a little off-putting.

    Generally, ‘S.E.T.’ is a satisfying read, with battles and betrayals and love and levity. With the inclusion of magic and a few gods, Noland presents the reader with a vast scale. Noland has achieved something marvellous in this first-in-series. However, he may have set himself an almost-impossible challenge of bringing us, his readers, a second instalment worthy of ‘The Earth on Fire’.
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  • Theo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2022
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    I really enjoyed this book. The setting is both original and well done, with its mix of gods and far future scifi. The characters are interesting, and the dialogue is well done (bad dialogue is a pet peeve of mine). There is a lot of plot to this book, it can almost be too much, but it's great nonetheless.

    I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of action scifi, and to those interested in an LGBT scifi story.
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