“Stephen has created worlds that enthralled me and characters that intrigued me – the kind of thing that every writer aspires to do. I give The Exodus Gate a resounding 8 / 10 – incredibly imaginative and highly enjoyable, and I really looking forward to Book 2, The Storm Guardians.”-DaveBrendon’s Fantasy and SciFi Weblog (review) “With The Exodus Gate author Stephen Zimmer sets the stage for an adventurous new science fiction fantasy series that is sure to entertain the reader from beginning to end. Zimmer has weaved a tale of fantastic realms populated with exotic creatures. Keep a sharp eye out for this new series.” -Mark Randell —-Yellow30 Sci-Fi (review) The Exodus Gate, by Stephen Zimmer, is an epic-scale urban fantasy novel that is the first release in the Rising Dawn Saga. The host of a popular late night radio show that deals with the paranormal and the things of the shadows comes into possession of a virtual reality simulator that turns out to be something far greater than he ever expected. Supernatural powers from the depths of the Abyss and their human allies are working tirelessly to bring about a One World Government. They are also laboring to bridge the boundaries between time and space to bring back the Nephilim, the monstrous offspring of Fallen Avatars and humans that were destroyed in a Great Flood that occurred long ages ago. An epic tale of courage, hope, and adventure, with fantastical realms and exotic creatures, The Exodus Gate appeals to a wide range of fantasy readers. The first edition also features 15 full page illustrations by the artist Matthew Perry.