9/16/2013
Jefferson County Post
Jake Depew, Reviewer:

“If you follow my reviews, then you know that I love historical fiction. That being said, it is rare that I find a historical fiction book that diverges from a few of the genre's archetypes. Vann Turner's new novel To Forestall the Darkness, the first book in The Tribonian Trilogy, was a breath of fresh air...

Turner has chosen his setting well. The characters are vibrant, yet beautifully, terribly realistic...

The character of Titus is almost certainly Turner's greatest accomplishment...

Despite the detail woven into the story, it is never a dry read, as the mystery, violence, and betrayal will almost assuredly keep eyes glued to the pages and the pages turning. I honestly can't think of anything this book won't have to keep adult readers of various genres hooked...It has mystery, drama, some dark humor, and may just change your mind on historical fiction."To Forestall the Darkness: A Novel of Ancient Rome