Kindle Price: $2.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

J.S. Leonard
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Modern Rituals: The Wayward Three, #1 (A Supernatural Science Fiction Thriller) Kindle Edition

by J.S. Leonard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
See all formats and editions
"A failed ritual annihilates modern life."

Manhattan, NY: The E-Train slams into James Bixby, a strapping young artist on the rise, after a life-saving rescue attempt goes awry. Belfast, Ireland: A bullet severs Olivia Young's spinal cord while she defends a doctor colleague--the second bullet pierces her heart.

Then they awaken--unharmed.

"Selected" and thrust into a deadly ritual, James' and Olivia's lives--along with the lives of five others--will decide humanity's fate: surrender to the old Gods' rule or live on in blissful ignorance. Follow their frantic struggle as Magnus--a secret organization of enormous reach and scientific prowess--directs the ritual to its gruesome end.

Dubbed as a Cabin in the Woods "remix," Modern Rituals celebrates the movie's ritual motif and compels readers with a rich universe propped upon science fiction and mythology. If you loved the fierce pace of Battle Royale and the fight to survive in Hunger Games, then Modern Rituals: The Wayward Three will quicken your heartbeat and leave your eyes red and bleary! Pick it up and strap in--once this story leaps off the page there's no turning back.

This is the first book in J.S. Leonard's captivating new series.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    340 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    February 16, 2015
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. File size
    2965 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Modern Rituals:
"J.S. Leonard sits neatly in that grey area between someone like Suzanne Collins and Neil Gaiman, without being derivative of either." - Til Knowles, PopCulture-Y.com
"With twists that will leave you begging for more, this novel is one you're going to need to read sitting down, because you won't be able to move for a few hours. Modern Rituals may be one of the most thrilling novels you're going to read in a long time." - Sarah Anderson, Readcommendations
Readers are saying:
  • "An excellent read, start to finish"
  • "Joe Hill meets Neil Gaiman!"
  • "A fun and thoughtful story, this action packed book was a great weekend read."
  • "I am not a reader, but once I picked up this book I could not put it down."
  • "A+ character development, fast pace script, unpredictable story-line..."
  • "I am excited to see what J.S. Leonard has in store next!"

From the Author

Depart from your daily life and let Modern Rituals envelope you as only a fast-paced, thriller can. I wrote this book for those who love the ride, that love insight into guarded secrets and taboo, that want to breach forbidden boundaries and relish in the adventure.

Modern Rituals follows seven "selected" individuals thrust into a deadly ceremony whose outcome determines humanity's future. Picture yourself at one moment dawdling about New York and then find yourself transported to a foreign place--no warning, no sense of travel--you are simply "there." This is the predicament in which James Bixby, a young, strapping techno-artist, suddenly finds himself. As do six others, each arriving at a mysterious Japanese school.

The story unravels with mounting tension until reaching a mind-blowing conclusion.

I am a geek by trade. I devour science books and love placing such geek-fodder into my work--it provides a tasty realism and "what could be." I also love mythology, mystery and fantasy, all of which are woven throughout this book's lively narrative. If you love Tech Noir, or crossover sci-fi, I promise the story will take hold of your eyeballs and inject an unforgettable experience into your occipital lobe.
Enjoy!                         

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ROPEBKE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ boy meets universe (February 16, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2965 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
J.S. Leonard

J.S. Leonard

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

J.S. Leonard resides in his birthplace, Las Vegas, Nevada, where he weaves words, code and colors into remarkable experiences. He is married to a pretty rad chick and has two crazy young boys. No, he doesn't gamble. Yes, people actually live in Las Vegas.

Learn more about all things J.S.L. at www.jslauthor.com

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
52 global ratings
After I started I couldn't put it down!
5 Stars
After I started I couldn't put it down!
What an exciting story! I read this book all in one sitting, once I got into it I couldn’t put it down. While the first third of the book sets up the back story and lives of the characters the second two thirds takes you on a suspenseful ride leaving you on the edge of your seat on every page turn. It’s action packed and weaves together multiple genres with science fiction, horror, fantasy, mythology, magical realism and suspense all woven into one book.As the first few chapters developed I wondered how the characters got into the situation they found themselves in. There were so many questions and I had to continue to find out what happened next. As the story unfolds there are several “wow I didn’t see that coming” moments but I won’t spoil the surprises with too many details. By the end of the book I couldn’t wait to see what was in store for the main characters. I am excited to see what J.S. Leonard has in store next!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Seth
5.0 out of 5 stars An author who connects with his audience.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
Verified Purchase
A fun read from first time novelist J.S. Leonard. If you like Battle Royal, Hunger Games, or just anime in general, I think you'll enjoy Modern Rituals. Other than being a thrilling read, one of the most interesting things to me about this book is its author and his unique angle on doing what so many writers strive to do, yet don't: write that first novel. You would only know this by reaching out to the author of course. Surprisingly, J.S. Leonard is very open to correspondence via his website and seems passionate to help new writers understand the process of publishing their first book, including managing all the stumbling blocks that come along the way. Passion over perfection. Good writing isn't a stagnant skill, it's something that develops through persistence, love, and discipline. He walks the talk. That's something that's evident in this book. Come for the adventure, stay for the process. If you haven't reached out to Leonard through his site, I dare you. It's amazing to find an author willing to be so personal with his audience and with such a strong desire to help others.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
RR
5.0 out of 5 stars An excitingly unique world of science fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
Verified Purchase
A MUST READ! What an awesome trip this book is! A science fiction and fantasy novel, J.S. Leonard, in his first book of this new series, impresses with his incredible story telling powers. The journey is exciting and leaves one truly unable to put the book down. The author's eloquent use of words gives you a tangible and visceral taste of the sometimes shocking situations and leaves the reader spellbound. An amazing story that truly explains the front cover design!
Thanks to the author for providing a free review copy of the book!
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Zac Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
Verified Purchase
Interesting plot line. Give it a read!
Helpful
 Report
H. W. Coulter
5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Book Now!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
Verified Purchase
This amazing debut novel is an intense, thrilling look at what might lie behind the "veil" of our everyday reality. I was hooked from the very first page, feeling I'd entered a world that was full of terrifying possibilities, yet welcoming to outsiders who wanted to understand its depths. I'm now on my second reading of this book, just waiting for the next Modern Rituals story to be published, and any discerning reader out there will feel the same way: hurry up, Mr. Leonard!!
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
London
5.0 out of 5 stars Page Burner, Page Turner, AND...
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
Verified Purchase
...you don't want this book, you need this book. Suspense, deception, intrigue, I know J.S. Leonard says the characters are based on Fiction and Imagination; however, you may think you know a couple of the characters. We all have at least one family member we'd rather not claim?

My geek review. A+ character development, fast pace script, unpredictable story-line, and unique and admirable tense usage. Worth every bit of your devious imagination's time.
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
David Schember
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome characters kept my attention and i only put book ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015
Verified Purchase
hey this is ds1 and i really got excited with this new book! i drive a tractor/trailer and constantly read novels in
whatever spare time i have. awesome characters kept my attention and i only put book down when i had
to drive to next destination then continued with it. i cant wait for the next book to come out. get em
j.s. leonard your looking real good!!
Helpful
 Report
Exclusively-online Shopper
4.0 out of 5 stars The author shows great promise with his smooth prose
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
The novel draws heavy inspiration (verging on derivation) from movies - "The Cabin in the Woods," "The Cube," and the Asian-vengeful-suicide-ghost genre. I hope Leonard breaks new ground with his next book and expands this concept of fantasy/horror. The author shows great promise with his smooth prose, lacing subtle humor through eerie, intense, and richly-imagined passages.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
HawaiiLiving
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read with a unique storyline
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
Verified Purchase
A fantastic read with a unique storyline. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good sci-fi ghost thriller. Once the story gets moving, it is really fast-paced and I had a hard time putting it down. It kept me surprised at every plot turn. I'm eagerly awaiting the second book in this series.
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report