Oblivion Storm is a paranormal fantasy that focuses on powerful emotionally driven female protagonists, and is set in multiple time-periods. We’re first introduced to Iris Brown, whose life of poverty in Victorian London suddenly takes a drastic turn for the better when her good judgment and better nature put her on good terms with Lord and Lady Grenshall of Grenshall Manor. Now Tally Grenshall, she is granted a life of privilege as part of the family. However, through her nostalgic nightly adventures she witnesses black magic being perpetrated by the cruel Lady Raine...

In present times, Rose’s drunken night out ends in pure terror when a giant, muscled, and invincible man tries to seize her. A courageously bloody and desperate struggle ensues. Just who is this monstrous assailant? A group of characters are introduced hereon. Imagine young women with super-powers, kicking ass and combating unflinching and possessed enemies. An element of paranormal mystery is added to unravel the secrets of the past and of the convoluted supernatural forces that have intertwined with the lives of these independent women. In present day, a whirlpool of shadowy evil has led to many unexplained deaths.

Tally’s point of view lent intriguing and impacting insights into her personality and circumstances. I was captivated by her struggle to rescue Violet, the abused daughter of Lady Raine. I don’t think I lost interest once, and I liked the portrayal of characters in the Victorian setting. These were certainly my favorite parts. Besides Thomas Barber’s intriguing fixations, the point of view of Rose and the others is mainly concerned with mystery, which piqued my interest. Though the supernatural forces left me in the dark, much was enlightening at the end of the story. Oblivion Storm is a complex story that tests perspective, crafted with jump-off the page dialogue and mystery revelation. It makes a formidable and memorable snapshot into the paranormal genre, especially for those completely new to it, as I am.