The Panharmonion Chronicles: Times of London

ABOUT THE STORY

Times of London is Vol.1 in The Panharmonion Chronicles epic alternative history saga, where beside the potential for art and music to bring us together, the story also evokes serious issues about society, patriarchy, race, justice, identity and power structures. 

The story is about a multi-cultural female music composer who struggles with a conflicted identity, a traumatic past and repressed supernatural abilities while fighting a violent supremacist cult through Time.

When Alex Campbell moves from Toronto to London to start a new life, instead she finds herself harassed by a shadowy corporation with ancient roots and a malevolent agenda. Her resistance to their violence unleashes a catastrophic chain of events that threatens her own sanity and the survival of our world.

Driven by a strong female character, the multi-layered narrative is a gritty thriller set between 19th and 21st century across England, Scotland, Ontario, Quebec, Ohio and Nova Scotia. 

“A genre-bending, super-powered time travel tale packed with unique perspectives and fantastical concepts.”  SCIFI NOW

“A science fiction thriller with a strong female lead character.” CAMDENIST

“A testament to Henry Chebaane’s prowess as both an EDM music producer and a fiction writer.” ILLUSTRATE

“A polymathic, site-specific story, creating an alternative and scientifically curious history with a dollop of HG Wells atmospherics.” CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL 

“Chebaane is clearly a writer with imagination and compassion. He proposes big ideas and asks big questions, as good writers should.” THE COMIC CRUSH

“A deeply thought-out presentation of powerful, passionate storytelling.” COMIC BOOK NEWS

“Binge an hour or three and you won't notice the time passed.” WORLD COMIC BOOK REVIEW

“The passion and attention to detail here cannot be faulted. Henry Chebaane has created an excellent concept packed full with colourful characters.” SHIFT

“A mixture of Gothic Victoriana, Heath Robinson’s imagination and Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s engineering." WESTMINSTER EXTRA

“Highly ambitious and brilliantly constructed. An impressive well put together and unique story. it’s unlike almost anything else I’ve read before.” MIDLIFEGAMERGEEK

“A deep, eclectic world of cross-disciplinary storytelling, all drenched in charming steampunk references and epic vibes.” MESMERIZED

“The narrative arc of “The Panharmonion Chronicles” not only captivates with its inventive storytelling but also resonates deeply with contemporary socio-political discourse."  JYLA BLOG

“Demonstrates a rare talent for world-building and immersive storytelling through layered soundscapes and visual splendour. Whether you're looking to lose yourself in the music or get swept up in a fantastical tale.” EDM REKORDS

“LX8 is also the alias of the main character of ‘The Panharmonion Chronicles: Times of London’,  who is a musical composer releasing music that the readers can listen to in the real world. The discography is a fantastic companion when reading along and allows the reader to really get sucked into this technological and advanced world.”  THE MUSIC MAG

“The music video is a stunningly realized interpretation of The Panharmonion Chronicles, shot within the evocative steampunk-inspired setting of The Gyle hotel. By watching you will understand why this multimedia collaboration has earned widespread accolades on the film festival circuit.” SAIID ZEDAN

“An action-packed alternative history graphic novel.” LOVE READING

 “An explosion of science fiction and steampunk splendour.” SCIFI NOW

“A huge scope that takes a novelistic approach to the breadth of its story.” THE COMIC CRUSH