Grey Eagle

DL This is a very well written story, though one thinks of science fiction as far fetched, this is not a story to be read quickly or without open mindedness. I have read 6 chapters and find myself pondering both the Q&A's of your main character.

This is both thought provoking and inspirational. He always has hope and comfort which are quite elusive these days

This is a unique premise with many point of views; which captures your readers attention.
There is alot of merit here and I think this book would be well received in the marketplace by many genres. Backed and impressed.... will be back to finish Patricia aka Columbia Layers of the Heart

On the surface this can be read as a gripping sci-fi adventure. But there's a deeper level to it which is subtle and quite wonderfully achieved. Brilliant literature. Backed. Lynn

Solid writing, multi-layered with a message which increasingly becomes clear as you delve into the book.
Backed with pleasure..
David
Bailey of the Saints

What an imagination you have and a poetic way of expressing it that, in my opinion sets you apart from most other sci-fi writers. I really admire your ability to create a whole new world, words and yet draw and hold the reader in through familiar, potently expressed emotions. Very evocative, strong stuff. Backed and appreciated by a non-sci-fi reader! Well done.
Best,
Tricia

Compelling reading here, I need to read on to find out how Arion is and why the betrayal. This book contains great imagination and rich creativity, this new world is building up gently and the fantasy is good. This comes across as fresh and new not as repeated ideas with twists. I like your style and nearly wish there could be illustrations with the writing, yet it is good to be free to imagine the scenes that are described well.

This should do well and has been on my shelf for a few days now.

Lisa

Good job with this writing. I wish you luck and good success. There are a lot of questions presented. Maybe they are not written there, but it is thought provoking. Remember December Gold.

Like what I have read. Just be mindful to add some body language at the beginning instead of just telling us that someone spoke incredulously. I'm backing your book.

Captured my interest. Reading.
Tom Balderston
The Wonder of Terra

HI DL ...

Though not what I usually read, this is a well crafted story. Obviously you have read a lot of science fiction for it shows in the depth of your understanding of the subject. I find quite a few books of this genre to be hard to read with the use of made of unpronouncable words and names, but you appear to have made this totally readable.

'Backed' with pleasure. Regards ... Duncan.

DL-Sounds like an epic of good and evil. The pitch is short and to the point. Like my book, it seems to be about the influence of good and evil, God and Satan on society and the individual. We all have to make up our own minds what we believe and how we will act. I have a feeling Arion will find his way.I will take a peek into the book tomorrow. IF you can please take a look at You Turn. Good luck with getting a review., Lynne

Wow, I do not think that I have ever heard of a story that covers the span of time when the beast is loosened and the 1000 years of peace is ended. In a time when nothing is new, great idea.
the story is gripping and the action unstopable.
Well done,
Sharon Van Orman
Eve, an Eden's Exiles novel

This is unusual. Science fiction yet mixed with many of our own ways. Alien races, and the devil. In chapter ten, the discussion about the boy, the arguments about souled biengs, whether it's right to eat 'meat', who is better or worse - the keeping and raising of humans as pets, I found fascinating. You raise a lot of questions that people don't think about.

I enjoyed the writing - it flowed. The dialogue was realistic and the ideas behind it attract me. It's title made me think it was a book involving Native American folklore - but I find its much of many kinds of ideas. Going to be reading on. Backed.
Cariad
STONES.

This writing approaches that in many science fiction books from the eighties and nineties. It is classic and done well. The story is good enough and moves quickly enough to keep our attention without being too skimpy on detail. It drew me in. Backed.
Cheers, B. Cameron Lee (Diary of a Serial Killer)

Like some of my fellow readers I am not a great fan of science fiction, despite the best efforts of my kids to convert me. But I know a classy, well written book, when I see one and this is one such book. On style of performance rather than content of programme therefore I am more than happy to back Grey Eagle.

Best wishes Philip John

I don't usually read sci fi, but having read the first chapter, I can see you have written a very exciting and engaging book. Good structure and flow. Backed with pleasure. Eunice - The Temple Dancer.

I'm not a great science fiction reader although i do like Sci fi movies and I can picture this like a movie because your descriptions are good. You tell a very original and imaginative story. The dialogue is powerful and adds pace. Backed.

A great interesting mix.
Backed

Dawn
Sammy and the Wise Willow

Well done. Excellent style.

Suz

interesting bland of science fiction and biblical romance

Lynne Ellison

The Green Bronze Mirror

Love the opening - gets us straight into the action and draws the reader right in. Then looked at a random chapter (27). It is good to see that the quality of the writing continues to be good. Your dialogue is natural and the reader is held in the world you create. Good luck with this.

Comment will be coming on this. Adding it to watch so I can take a read at it mate. =)

Ammari

This is not a genre I'm confident to comment on but you certainly held my attention. There is a sense of realism running through your narrative which helps people like me with an imagination firmly rooted in the 'real' world.
The aerial 'dogfight' was plausible as was the remainder of the chapter, only the names reminding me where I was.
The storyline sounds original too so I have no doubt serious addicts of Sci Fi will enjoy this.
A well written book, that much I can say with conviction. Backed. Margaret.

This is good writing but your paragraphing is bad, robs the story of impetus, if \i can offer a small wee bit of advice... as in, when you need impact, \"we may have found the source of the-' and you carry on. I would start a new paragraph there to emphasise his consternation. And so on - good luck with this. BFP THE TAILS OF WILLIE GUSTY

Dialogue is often make-or-break for me. That's why I'm so thrilled with your story - the dialogue feels real and helps the action move along instead of bogging it down. It's also easy to tell who's speaking. Really wonderful!

Anne
Closeted Courage

Good writing, good sci-fi, good action. Backed.

JohnB

D.L.:
Though it's a cheesy pop culture comparison, I can't help but think of both the new Predator movie as well as the interest in vampire lit as of late, particularly HBO's True Blood. I think the philosophical questions of what life would be like if humans weren't at the top of the food chain is a compelling one, and something you've presented compellingly here. I'm intrigued by the idea of harvesting souls as trophies, and you've presented a chilling but alluring premise that keeps the reader moving ahead.
Best of luck with your book.
Peace,
Christian Piatt
PULLING THE GOALIE

I think this is a fun and facinating read. You drop the reader in at the deep end with an exciting firefight. And then you pile on the problems for Arion, with his capture and interrogation.

There's plenty of action here to keep the sci fi fans happy, and the prose describes your world v well and vividly.

I'm happy to back your book, and wish you all thebest with it. :)

Pete

Imaginative and creative. Science fiction at its best.

Grey Eagle
Good piece of writing
Backed
Lenny Harry
(Like a dot on the horizon)

D. L.,

This is a very cool read. You write well and your scenes open up like a movie in my mind. I picture something like my favorite space scenes in Star Wars when I read your work and that makes me want to read more. Your premise interests me and I think that the story will unfold well from here. This story should do well.
Have a great day!

- Scott, The Ark of Humanity

When The Venators aren't killing and eating humans their domesticating them, so when Cedrychad Arion from a Hammerstar is captured alive without injuries, his worth escalates. After initial interrigation using drugs, Arion is farmed off to solitary confinement, where his interview begins, with the irrepressible venat Sharsa and his questions about God.
Great story because the first few chapters deal with prisons and confinement, putting aside the interesting relationship between captive and jailer, boredom and hunger and its effects on the human spirit.
Well written with great dialogue and descriptions both visual and emotional
Backed with pleasure
Daniel Manning.
No Compatibility.

Grey Eagle,

"HIs captors...might actually possess souls," DL Stroupe, so happy you're on the side of the light.

Best and backed.

GK Stritch
CBGB Was My High School

Enjoyable start to what promises to be a gripping sci-fi thriller. Betrayal and non-human enemies already to the fore so action is promised after reading just the first chapter.
Just one thing to note for this, if its venators as machines/beings? Should be capitals I think. Same with Venats. May be wrong, but as the planet, Cedrychads and Peregrines are Capital?
Above ignored though, Backed with pleasure.
Mick
Flirty Something

Dear D.L.
captivating book cover , first time around and again now.
your story is so well crafted and original...
however...and just wanted to let you know, now finished.
I have already commented and backed your book a while ago, but cannot see the backing anywhere. So i am taking the time to back it again because I believe your book is WORTH IT

BEST OF LUCK
Denise

I was taken in by your pitch and greatly enjoyed the first two chapters. Reminds me a bit of CS Lewis' Space Trilogy.

Cheers, Nate
The Smoke That Thunders

DL
I don't read much SF, but this has a fast paced thriller feel to it. I've got to admit, the names confused me early on, obviously I had no idea what a Cedrychad, peregrine or venator was. Read through to end of first chapter, this is good tight writing, and I know there's a good market for work like this.
Good luck with it
Charlie

Hi D.L. You lift off to a fine start, with screaming action, integrated background, and subtle character drawing. I like the plausible atmosphere and futuristic tech, reminding me of my boyhood enthusiasm for "Amazing Stories," "Astounding Stories," "Flash Gordon," and all that great stuff when sci-fi was plausible and rich in ideas. I haven't read all you've posted here, but enough to recommend this exciting adventure story and to back it with admiration. I'll have to put it aside for now and plan to return.

For a look at a different genre, but a novel that I hope will grab you as yours did me, I immodestly recommend "The doctor of Summitville." Your impression would be most welcome. --Best of luck, Bill

Hi D.L. Thank you again for backing LONDON, and for you very kind comments. Just had a thought, interested in reading the screenplay? Anyway - really liked your synopsis. And the way you paint with words. Loved the T.E. quote. Nice journey path for your reader to take. Will be continuing on, reading more...

blessings,
jim

VERY interesting first chapter. I love it and will return for more (I'm at work). I'll back this for you. Dave

Hi DL

The opening is like something out of Battlestar Galactica, especially with the religious angle thrown in - and I'm a big Galactica fan! I could take a lot more of this. Backed.

Nicole (Chosen)

I like the pace and the fluidity. I need more time to get into it so will put it on my watchlist to come back to.

Woah. I felt all kinds of palpable tension reading the first chapter! I have to find out what happens to Arion now that they keep knocking him out. The ship going down situation was scary enough, but now this. Kudos on your ms. Backed and backed.

Melissa
Burns Like the Sun

I LOVE this. WIll back as soon as I can remove something from my bookshelf. Your writing is crisp and what I would expect from an experienced author.

Grey Eagle
D.L.

Great description, I like your style.

This is an awesome plot, one that takes a lot of courage as criticism is plentiful in this area. You have done a masterful job. I like the character as a fighter pilot. You are taking on a piece of Biblical prophecy that has not been done so often as others.
Excellent Job!
You are very talented.
Good Luck!
Sammy Sutton
King Solomon's '13'

GREY EAGLE by D L Stoupe

A skilful combination of two genres is blended here with a redemptive spiritual power to complete a book which should attract the attention of commisioning editors. All the writing expertise required in this genre is displayed throughout. Consistent narrative strength, tone and pace with clever interwoven psychological undertones. Backed.

Tony Brady - SCENES FROM AN EXAMINED LIFE - Books 1,2 & 3.

GREY EAGLE: Excellent! I got swept up into the story of Arion right away. The world building is good. I would like to see a little more description (the smells of the camp, the way the chains feel on his wrists...things like that), but you have a great story here. Well done!

Heidi
Pearl Edda

Very powerful story - and beautifully crafted!

It is a page turner, with a deep message. Full of heart, underneath the trill.

My highest complements! You are a superb, conscious writer.

Backed with true pleasure.

Johanna Kern
Master and the Green-Eyed Hope

This is certainly a crossover novel, and the opening is very well executed. You haven't gone overboard with the description and the tension is allowed to build without being pushed into the readers' faces. I would suggest opening your pitch out - breaking it up with a couple of paragraphs rather than just the one solid block of text at the moment, but overall - from what I've read so far - it's a well constructed piece of writing.

Read and enjoyed. Backed accordingly.

What a cool book. I have a number of thoughts about it, but am not comfortable airing them here. I'm new to authonomy and would be happy to offer the criticism, but not unsolicited. Best of luck to you.

Rivetting opening, as others have said even non Sci-Fi fans will be absorbed by this. I was aware of the biblical prophecy where the devil is released after a thousand years to try to retake the earth but it never occurred to me to relate this to an age of space travel where man had progressed to this level. This is clever on so many levels that it should be published for its originality alone. Patrick Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean is my valley)

Unfamiliar names always make it difficult for a reader to start this kind of a book, but you do a good job of drawing the reader into the story. I like the premise, though you could make your long pitch a bit longer to give the potential reader more information to get his/her interest.

This is well written and leaves the reader wanting to turn the page to find out what will happen next.

Steven Lloyd
THE AUDACITY OF HOPE AND CHANGE

Arion is likable. You flesh him out well. Your description are vivid. For example, your opening fight sequence. You deepen your narrative with apt similies such as 'like a slow motion nightmare' and clever metaphors like 'the dance continued.' Your dialogue is crisp, fresh and relevant. Your world-building is awesome. Your pacing kept me riveted.

Nits:
1) Consider reducing the number of exclamation marks by half. Overuse diminishes their effectiveness.
2) "Looking good hot shot." Comma after 'good.' When you address someone in dialogue, offset their name or title with commas. There are more cases of this type of problem.

This is well executed, captivating science fiction. Backed.

My kind of read! Great pitch combined sci-fi with the supernatural. The opening fighter combat and ensuing crash were gripping and well done. Any sci-fi buff would eat it up! Backed.

Craig Ellis

Well written with energy,invention and imagination.
Regards
Jane

Fantastically written sci-fi! The author has a genuine talent for action and suspense. Wishing you the very best! Backed. Best Regards, Jedward (Knut)