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Ancient Illumination

science fiction | military action | first contact | space opera

Literary and Graphic Novels

Written by Rod Van Blake

Illustrated by Jordan P. Jackson

Guest colorist and cover artist

Literary Novels

ANCIENT ILLUMINATION

During the days of the Cro-Magnon, beings of pure light came to earth to make an attempt at enlightening man. One member of this ancient race felt that the humanoids on earth were entirely too ignorant and philosophically handicapped to ever truly grasp their teachings. Acting on these feelings, this being thought his time would be better spent experimenting with them instead.  


When the Counsel of Twelve found out what one of their own had been doing, they charged him with crimes against an innocent society who had not had the time to properly develop. They left Earth but exiled the culprit, while taking away his ability to transform into his pure light form which subsequently stops him from leaving the planet. He is tasked with helping the people he wronged evolve and grow. The original Pharaoh does just that, but not in the way the counsel intended. Man mutates into various groups of people: the Kison Tontu or stone people, Limbia Johari – the walking jewels, the Ongakujin, and many more.  


At the advice of Babylon, a blue-skinned Atlantian, Jared Omega is tasked with uniting humanity, in all their new forms, to confront Pharaoh in an effort to stop what has become galaxy wide bloodshed.



  • Published in 2016
  • Nook Book for Barnes & Noble ISBN 294-0-1576891-5-5
  • eBook for Apple iTunes and Kobo ISBN 978-1-6221754-2-0

Paperback

  • $20.25 including paperback shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed paperback literary novel, 290 pages
  • Paperback 978-1-6221754-1-3
  • Paperback 1622175417

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Hardcover

  • $30.85 including hardcover shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed hardcover literary novel, 290 pages
  •  Hardcover ISBN 978-1-6221754-4-4
  • Hardcover ISBN 1622175441

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ANCIENT ILLUMINATION II KUONGOZA MWANGA: THE LEADING LIGHT

A void in leadership is left for the Kison Askari as they retreat to Jupiter to plan out how to proceed. Queen Regent Tunisia has to figure out what to do moving forward as her people are handed a weapon from Babylon and his descendants of Atlantis that could tip the balance in the opposite direction if they choose to seek vengeance instead of keeping it as a deterrent. Babylon hopes she will use caution, especially with Darius, the young prince, looking on. Relations between the mutated races and the rest of society have proven to be a divisive subject since the war began.  


The ancient radiant being is still exiled on earth, observing his handiwork proceeding as the mutated races continue to feud with non-mutated beings. Instead of uniting to find the originator of this conflict, the Kison Askari, Limbia Johari, and Ongakujin, along with any that sympathize with their cause, continue fighting. Although this is entertaining to the exile, his attention is caught by the threat of another invader into the Milky Way with the potential to destroy it all. Even if they can set aside their differences, it may all be for naught.  



  • Published in 2018
  • Nook Book for Barnes & Noble ISBN 978-1-5356151-9-8
  • eBook for Apple iTunes and Kobo ISBN 978-1-5356151-9-8

Paperback

  • $20.25 including shipping, handling and taxes 
  • Autographed paperback literary novel, 281 pages
  • Paperback ISBN 978-1-5356151-8-1

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Hardcover

  • $30.85 including shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed hardcover literary novel, 281 pages 
  • Hardcover ISBN 978-1-5356158-1-5

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ANCIENT ILLUMINATION III GODHOOD

The galactic civil war in the Milky Way was interrupted by a foreign alien force that threatened to destroy earth and be done with it if the GMC and Kison Askari could not end things peacefully. The signing of the Jovian accords should give the Kison Askari their own table rather than having to beg for a seat at someone else’s and the Galactic Marine Corps should be able to enforce the new peace instead of fighting on behalf of earth’s senatorial government. The destruction of two GMC surveillance stations along with their corresponding satellites raises suspicion of foul play. A new alien invader has set their eyes on the resources of the Milky Way and it’s inhabitants as a source of food and fuel. Enemies just recently will now have to band together in order to survive the efforts of the Jackral, a group of nomadic marauders whose religious zeal has them believing the have a right to plunder where they may since losing their home world long ago.



  • Published in 2020
  • eBook for Apple iTunes and Kobo ISBN 978-1-7345890-3-0

Paperback

  • $20.25 including paperback shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed paperback literary novel, 267 pages
  • Paperback ISBN 978-1-7345890-0-9

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Hardcover

  • $30.85 including hardcover shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed hardcover literary novel, 267 pages 
  • Hardcover ISBN 978-1-7345890-9-2

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GRAPHIC NOVELS

ANCIENT ILLUMINATION VOLUME 1: REMEMBRANCE AND REVOLT

A group of mutants mining in the outer reaches of the Milky Way take a step towards freedom while an old soul from the legendary Atlantis pleads with them to find an ancient antagonist rumored to be the instigator of all conflict on earth culminating in the most recent battles between the Kison Tontu (stone people) and the Galactic Marine Corps sent by earth’s senatorial body to reign in the latest revolt attempt. Will they search to find this exiled being of light to end the fighting, or simply crush any who seek to keep prosperity from their reach?



  • $24.20 including shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed graphic novel, 56 pages 
  • Published in 2020
  • Paperback ISBN 978-1-7345890-1-6
  • eBook ISBN 978-1-7345890-6-1
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ANCIENT ILLUMINATION VOLUME II: A QUEST FOR TRUTH AND REDEMPTION

The Kison askari put together a team of mutants to search for threads of truth in Babylons’ tale. Someone or something is found but they are unsure of its link to this legendary exile. The GMC lick their wounds after the initial revolt and plan to go on the offensive while the government implements one of their oldest weapons…the law.



  • $24.20 including shipping, handling and taxes
  • Autographed graphic novel, 56 pages
  • Published in 2021
  • Paperback ISBN 978-1-7345890-2-3
  • eBook ISBN 978-1-7345890-5-4
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Production funded by Kickstarter supporters

Illustrations, design and development funded by supporters of a 2020 Kickstarter campaign >   

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Paperbacks

Ancient Illumination I

$ 20.25

Literary debut

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Ancient Illumination II Kuongoza Mwanga: The Leading Light

$ 20.25

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Ancient Illumination III: Godhood

$ 20.25

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$ 52.75

Trilogy in paperback

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Hardcovers

Ancient Illumination I

$ 30.85

Literary debut
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Ancient Illumination II Kuongoza Mwanga: The leading light

$ 30.85

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Ancient Illumination III: Godhood

$ 30.85

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** Hardcover Bundle Deal **

$ 87.50

Trilogy in hardcover 

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Shipping, handling and taxes are included in the list price. Domestic fans are encouraged to order autographed paperbacks, hardcovers, and graphic novels directly from this site. International readers are encouraged to contact VanBlaze55@gmail.com for a custom shipping quote.

Graphic Novels

Ancient Illumination Volume I: Remembrance and Revolt

$ 24.20

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Ancient Illumination Volume II: A Quest for Truth and Redemption

$ 24.20

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** Graphic Novel Bundle Deal **

$ 45.40

Volumes 1 and 2 (two graphic novels)
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Ancient Illumination Volume I: Remembrance and Revolt

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Autographed limited edition (volume 1) graphic novel with an alternate cover by Shawn Alleyne

Shipping, handling and taxes are included in the list price. Domestic fans are encouraged to order autographed paperbacks, hardcovers, graphic novels and comics directly from this site. International readers are encouraged to contact VanBlaze55@gmail.com for a custom shipping quote.

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