The Ventriloquist God – Ἐγγαστρίμυθος Θεός
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| Format | Paperback, E-book |
|---|---|
| Author | Δημήτρης Ορφανίδης |
| Language | Greek |
| Pages | 152 |
| ISBN | 978-618-5424-48-0 |
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The story begins with a Great Sovereign dying slowly while his son waits to assume the throne of the Eternal Empire. But this new ruler is not like his predecessors—he questions prophecies, resists the traditions imposed by the Assembly of Supreme Authority, and seeks to stop the endless campaigns of conquest. When he marries and has a son, his struggle becomes more urgent and desperate. He knows that at age five, the Supreme Authority will take the child for “education”—a process that will transform him into another tyrant of the Empire. The second volume, “Circumscribed DNA,” delves into the consequences of the protagonist’s choices and his ultimate confrontation with the system he despises.
Some books pull you in from the first chapter and hold you captive until the last page. Dimitris Orphanidis’s “The Ventriloquist God” is such a book. This science fiction novella is not merely a story about the future—it is a mirror reflecting the dark sides of human nature and political power. Orphanidis constructs a world where religion and politics coexist in a toxic alliance, and where a man born to rule discovers that true power lies not on the throne but in resistance. It is a book about fatherhood under the most extreme conditions, about the price of taking an ethical stand, and about the question that haunts us all: how far will you go to protect those you love?
This book will captivate those who love science fiction with political content, similar to the works of Orwell or Frank Herbert. Ideal for readers interested in dystopian worlds, the psychology of power, and the ethical dimensions of resistance. It will be especially appreciated by those seeking contemporary Greek literature that addresses universal themes in an original way. If you have been moved by stories like “1984” or “Dune,” this novella will offer you a fresh, Greek perspective on the timeless questions of totalitarianism and personal responsibility.
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