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Dark Harvest Trilogy #1
The Dark Faith
The ancient Dark Faith was destroyed long ago. Or so they thought...
Morumus was but a boy when the murderous shadow of the Dark Faith fell upon his family. Now a devout monk, Morumus has been given the task of his translate Holy Writ into the language of those who practice the Dark Faith. His translation could be a great, sweeping sword, used to break its power! But as Morumus and two fellow monks begin the task, dark currents drag them toward a dangerous conspiracy. Shadows from his past appear in his sleep, on a lonely road, even on the cover of an old book. Coincidence? Or something more sinister? Can Morumus find the secret to vanquish the Dark Faith? Or will he once more lose everything even his life?
An epic battle between good and evil commences in The Dark Faith , the first book in the masterful Dark Harvest trilogy. It is a battle that will push three warrior-clerics to the very limits of their strength and their faith as they fight to unearth the truth of an ancient evil, a tree rooted in bloodshed, and a fabled book that holds the secrets they seek.
The Dark Harvest trilogy follows Morumus, a monk tasked with confronting the Dark Faith and its blood-steeped rituals. Jeremiah Montgomery, a masterful storyteller, has created a world that heightens the reality of spiritual warfare and the danger of subversion in the church.
Morumus was but a boy when the murderous shadow of the Dark Faith fell upon his family. Now a devout monk, Morumus has been given the task of his translate Holy Writ into the language of those who practice the Dark Faith. His translation could be a great, sweeping sword, used to break its power! But as Morumus and two fellow monks begin the task, dark currents drag them toward a dangerous conspiracy. Shadows from his past appear in his sleep, on a lonely road, even on the cover of an old book. Coincidence? Or something more sinister? Can Morumus find the secret to vanquish the Dark Faith? Or will he once more lose everything even his life?
An epic battle between good and evil commences in The Dark Faith , the first book in the masterful Dark Harvest trilogy. It is a battle that will push three warrior-clerics to the very limits of their strength and their faith as they fight to unearth the truth of an ancient evil, a tree rooted in bloodshed, and a fabled book that holds the secrets they seek.
The Dark Harvest trilogy follows Morumus, a monk tasked with confronting the Dark Faith and its blood-steeped rituals. Jeremiah Montgomery, a masterful storyteller, has created a world that heightens the reality of spiritual warfare and the danger of subversion in the church.
368 pages, Paperback
First published May 14, 2012
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August 31, 2012
I almost declined to review this book. Almost. In the first chapter, I got very confused as to what type of book this was, was it a Christian novel? The prologue promised a very interesting story, but the True Faith was Christianity in a thinly veiled disguise. The words were too similar to the prayers and liturgy of Christianity, but I wasn't certain if the theology was sound.
But I needn't have worried. After searching the web, I found out that the author, Jeremiah W. Montogomery and settled down to read the story, happy to find out that I wouldn't have to start worrying about theological issues in a fantasy story.
And what a fantasy story. The True Faith may be Christianity in disguise, but the Dark Faith is wholly original. Well, it doesn't bring to mind any religion I know. It's blood-thirsty, but tries to disguise itself as good. It's aims are evil and it's willing to do anything to acheive them.
Plot-wise, the book is quite sparse. After reading it, I could probably summarise the whole plot into one short paragraph. But, I'm hoping that this is the first book in a series, because the world-building was awesome. While the novel is complete as a stand-alone, I would love to read more about the entrancing characters introduced in this book. And I can totally think of how some sub-plots (like the translation), can be developed into another separate story. The best way I can put it, is that I hope this becomes something like the Discworld Series (or Krista McGee's books - I'm still on a high from her latest book, Where I Belong), standalone books in the same universe with the same (and some new) characters.
Thinking about it, the plot isn't so much short, as that it's detailed. The huge arc that ties the whole story together is short, but there are lots of sub-plots that connect it together. It's not that long a read (about 350 pages), but it's incredibly satisfying.
There are probably a lot of lessons that I can draw out from this book, but the one about forgiveness left the deepest impression on me. Fairly early on in the book, Morumus is tasked with teaching Oethur, the son of the king whose people killed his father (or so he believes). Because of this, he's unfair in teaching him, and they argue. But when Morumus realises how hypocritical he's been, well, that was a very touching moment for me. I realised that forgiveness is necessary to release bitterness, and that if you don't have true forgiveness, what you have is just thinly disguised hypocritical actions.
If you're looking for a really deep and interesting Christian fantasy, this is the book for you.
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
First posted at Inside the mind of a Bibliophile
But I needn't have worried. After searching the web, I found out that the author, Jeremiah W. Montogomery and settled down to read the story, happy to find out that I wouldn't have to start worrying about theological issues in a fantasy story.
And what a fantasy story. The True Faith may be Christianity in disguise, but the Dark Faith is wholly original. Well, it doesn't bring to mind any religion I know. It's blood-thirsty, but tries to disguise itself as good. It's aims are evil and it's willing to do anything to acheive them.
Plot-wise, the book is quite sparse. After reading it, I could probably summarise the whole plot into one short paragraph. But, I'm hoping that this is the first book in a series, because the world-building was awesome. While the novel is complete as a stand-alone, I would love to read more about the entrancing characters introduced in this book. And I can totally think of how some sub-plots (like the translation), can be developed into another separate story. The best way I can put it, is that I hope this becomes something like the Discworld Series (or Krista McGee's books - I'm still on a high from her latest book, Where I Belong), standalone books in the same universe with the same (and some new) characters.
Thinking about it, the plot isn't so much short, as that it's detailed. The huge arc that ties the whole story together is short, but there are lots of sub-plots that connect it together. It's not that long a read (about 350 pages), but it's incredibly satisfying.
There are probably a lot of lessons that I can draw out from this book, but the one about forgiveness left the deepest impression on me. Fairly early on in the book, Morumus is tasked with teaching Oethur, the son of the king whose people killed his father (or so he believes). Because of this, he's unfair in teaching him, and they argue. But when Morumus realises how hypocritical he's been, well, that was a very touching moment for me. I realised that forgiveness is necessary to release bitterness, and that if you don't have true forgiveness, what you have is just thinly disguised hypocritical actions.
If you're looking for a really deep and interesting Christian fantasy, this is the book for you.
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
First posted at Inside the mind of a Bibliophile
January 15, 2013
One thing that really bothers me about Christian literature nowadays is how shallow and often non-Christian it is. I have read other Christian fantasy authors and have been disappointed with the outright plagiarism, poor writing quality, or even the non-Christian feel to the story. I am pleased to report that this was not the case with this story.
The story is set in a fantasy universe that is clearly based off of the sixth and seventh centuries in Europe, namely in Britain and in northern France. A bloody, pagan religion known as the Dark Faith, which had previously been believed to have been destroyed, is waking up once more and is seeking to spread its influence to areas it once controlled but that have been taken over by Christianity. The young monk Moramus, who had a near-death experience with this religion when he was a child, has been given a task: to translate the Bible into the still-unknown language that members of the Dark Faith still speak so that the religion might fully be eradicated. However, along his journey to translation, Moramus faces various enemies, both within and outside the church that seek to bring it down.
Montgomery is not a perfect writer, but I enjoyed this story very much. It was gripping, and I found it difficult to put it down. The plot was easy to follow and understand, but I wish the characters had been given a bit more development personality-wise. Montgomery is good at describing his world and at capturing its gritty feel. Even though there are clear counterparts to the real world (like some of the geography and like the Dark Faith appearing similar to pagan Celtic religions), Montgomery still created an interesting universe.
One of the things I truly appreciated this story was its very strong Christian overtones that did not come across as being sappy, fluffy, etc... Despite the dark tone of the story, there is a strong postmillenial theme: that Christ still reigns even in dark times and the hope that the monks have in translating the Bible into the Dark Faith's language. The Christian characters do come across as being believers in their words, actions, and thoughts, and none of them are perfect. Another theme that I believed was relevant and often not used in Christian writing today is that the church's enemies do not always attack it head-on; more often than not, they will attack it in a roundabout way through compromise and the twisting of the truth.
I will give a warning for certain readers. The book is very dark in tone, and there are certain scenes that could be considered "R-rated" for the violence or for the intensity. I recommend this book, but I only recommend it for an older, mature audience.
The story is set in a fantasy universe that is clearly based off of the sixth and seventh centuries in Europe, namely in Britain and in northern France. A bloody, pagan religion known as the Dark Faith, which had previously been believed to have been destroyed, is waking up once more and is seeking to spread its influence to areas it once controlled but that have been taken over by Christianity. The young monk Moramus, who had a near-death experience with this religion when he was a child, has been given a task: to translate the Bible into the still-unknown language that members of the Dark Faith still speak so that the religion might fully be eradicated. However, along his journey to translation, Moramus faces various enemies, both within and outside the church that seek to bring it down.
Montgomery is not a perfect writer, but I enjoyed this story very much. It was gripping, and I found it difficult to put it down. The plot was easy to follow and understand, but I wish the characters had been given a bit more development personality-wise. Montgomery is good at describing his world and at capturing its gritty feel. Even though there are clear counterparts to the real world (like some of the geography and like the Dark Faith appearing similar to pagan Celtic religions), Montgomery still created an interesting universe.
One of the things I truly appreciated this story was its very strong Christian overtones that did not come across as being sappy, fluffy, etc... Despite the dark tone of the story, there is a strong postmillenial theme: that Christ still reigns even in dark times and the hope that the monks have in translating the Bible into the Dark Faith's language. The Christian characters do come across as being believers in their words, actions, and thoughts, and none of them are perfect. Another theme that I believed was relevant and often not used in Christian writing today is that the church's enemies do not always attack it head-on; more often than not, they will attack it in a roundabout way through compromise and the twisting of the truth.
I will give a warning for certain readers. The book is very dark in tone, and there are certain scenes that could be considered "R-rated" for the violence or for the intensity. I recommend this book, but I only recommend it for an older, mature audience.
February 22, 2022
Christian fantasy is hard to write. Too often it feels cheap, simplistic or even boring. Too often poor writing is hailed as excellent because it carries Christian themes through a poorly told tale.
This book is not perfect, but it's by far one of the best Christian fantasy books I've read. The parallels to Christianity are thinly veiled, but the book holds enough gravity and intrigue that it doesnt feel like one of Aesop's fables. The evil in it is truly horrific, and inspires a real fear. The good is palpable, and the hope real, even in dire circumstances. This book contains number of highly disturbing scenes, so it's not for the squeamish, but they're held in the appropriate light, and draw out the appropriate response from the reader.
This was my second time through, so I remembered the twist at the end, but its heavy even if you see it coming. It would definitely be hard to read only one from this trilogy.
This book is not perfect, but it's by far one of the best Christian fantasy books I've read. The parallels to Christianity are thinly veiled, but the book holds enough gravity and intrigue that it doesnt feel like one of Aesop's fables. The evil in it is truly horrific, and inspires a real fear. The good is palpable, and the hope real, even in dire circumstances. This book contains number of highly disturbing scenes, so it's not for the squeamish, but they're held in the appropriate light, and draw out the appropriate response from the reader.
This was my second time through, so I remembered the twist at the end, but its heavy even if you see it coming. It would definitely be hard to read only one from this trilogy.
February 20, 2022
When I’m looking for Christian fiction, THIS is what I’m talking about. A beautifully crafted world that engages me and gives me characters and ideas to grasp onto and root for. Montgomery’s writing is excellent and his story telling is pristine. I will indeed be finishing out the trilogy.
February 23, 2019
Something strange is happening in Caeldora. Children are vanishing from their homes; a strange new order rises in the Church; and a dark power from the past stalks the forests. For Morumus, a monk from Lorudin Abbey, the strangeness is simply a distraction from his great work, that of translating Holy Writ into the tongue of the practitioners of the Dark Faith; at least at first. But when he becomes caught up in the machinations all around him, will his great work be laid aside? Will he be able to stand against the foes rising against him, or will he fall by the wayside as history marches on?
The Dark Faith is probably best described as historical fantasy; for while the story takes place on the continent of Midgaddan and the confines of the old Vilguran Imperium, it would not take a history major to figure out that these represent Europe and the Roman Empire, respectively. The Church of this story of course represents the Church of our own world, and the island of Aeld Gowan is clearly the island of Britain. If the reader has any doubts as to the veracity of this claim, all he or she has to do is look at the map at the front of the book. That being said, the story does not really suffer from this, though once the reader has figured out what the setting of the story is, it may become a little disappointing and seem as though the author took the easy route by basing his world entirely off of our own. That being said, the story is interesting, and the fact that it is based somewhat on our own history makes it easier to follow, especially since there are so many strange names scattered throughout the book.
Perhaps the weakest point of the story is the prose itself; for while at times the writing is very poetic and well-written, at other times it seems perhaps a bit choppy. Also present are numerous typos, though that is perhaps more of a publishers issue than authorial in nature. An example of this poetic style can be found at the beginning of many of the chapters, where the author seems to be striving to make a point. That is another interesting part of this book; many of the chapters begin with the author directly addressing the reader. This goes on for about a paragraph, and then the narrative of the story picks up again. Perhaps because the author is (at the time of publishing, anyway) a pastor, he felt the need to insert some sort of preaching or lesson into his book, and so found this method to be the best way of accomplishing the feat. But perhaps not; it is likely more probable that this is simply his style of writing. All this being said, the style is not necessarily detrimental to the story.
A recurring theme in the book is the notion that though dark times may arise in the life of the Church, the Church’s purpose does not change; and while it may face great struggles, it will come through them in the end. While there are numerous challenges facing Morumus and his brothers in the story, they seem (to them, anyway) to be unrelated, and while they might distract them from their true mission, that is all they are. This is perhaps another week point in the story; the reader will very likely put the two main threats presented in the book together relatively early on in the story, whereas it takes Morumus the length of the book to realize that the two are connected. That may have been the author’s intent, in trying to make the reader feel smart or for them to worry more about Morumus and his friends as they are drawn deeper into the plots surrounding them.
[SPOILERS] Perhaps one of the stronger characters is that of Urien, a pawn in the grand scheme of the antagonists. A servant of the Dark Faith, she becomes ever more disillusioned with it as the story progresses, until finally she abandons it when Morumus and a fellow monk stumble into her sanctuary. Part of what makes her a strong character is the small amount of time spent with her; her perspective only crops up a few times, though the book actually opens with it in a prologue some twenty years prior to the events of the main portion of the book, when she was a little girl. For the amount of time spent in Urien’s perspective, she still comes across as one of the key characters. Also, when she abandons the Dark Faith, she does not join the Church, though the desire is present. If she had simply converted, it would have cheapened the conversion experience for her, and perhaps as well for anyone in the real world who has converted from some other religion to the truth of Christianity. As it is, she harbors doubts about the True Faith presented in the story. There is hope, however, that as the series progresses, she will come to the knowledge of Aesus (Jesus).
While The Dark Faith is not on the same level from a literature perspective as contemporaries such as Carr or Williamson, it still presents an intriguing tale and likeable characters, and will likely draw the reader in enough to pick up the next book; but where it goes from there is beyond the scope of this review.
The Dark Faith is probably best described as historical fantasy; for while the story takes place on the continent of Midgaddan and the confines of the old Vilguran Imperium, it would not take a history major to figure out that these represent Europe and the Roman Empire, respectively. The Church of this story of course represents the Church of our own world, and the island of Aeld Gowan is clearly the island of Britain. If the reader has any doubts as to the veracity of this claim, all he or she has to do is look at the map at the front of the book. That being said, the story does not really suffer from this, though once the reader has figured out what the setting of the story is, it may become a little disappointing and seem as though the author took the easy route by basing his world entirely off of our own. That being said, the story is interesting, and the fact that it is based somewhat on our own history makes it easier to follow, especially since there are so many strange names scattered throughout the book.
Perhaps the weakest point of the story is the prose itself; for while at times the writing is very poetic and well-written, at other times it seems perhaps a bit choppy. Also present are numerous typos, though that is perhaps more of a publishers issue than authorial in nature. An example of this poetic style can be found at the beginning of many of the chapters, where the author seems to be striving to make a point. That is another interesting part of this book; many of the chapters begin with the author directly addressing the reader. This goes on for about a paragraph, and then the narrative of the story picks up again. Perhaps because the author is (at the time of publishing, anyway) a pastor, he felt the need to insert some sort of preaching or lesson into his book, and so found this method to be the best way of accomplishing the feat. But perhaps not; it is likely more probable that this is simply his style of writing. All this being said, the style is not necessarily detrimental to the story.
A recurring theme in the book is the notion that though dark times may arise in the life of the Church, the Church’s purpose does not change; and while it may face great struggles, it will come through them in the end. While there are numerous challenges facing Morumus and his brothers in the story, they seem (to them, anyway) to be unrelated, and while they might distract them from their true mission, that is all they are. This is perhaps another week point in the story; the reader will very likely put the two main threats presented in the book together relatively early on in the story, whereas it takes Morumus the length of the book to realize that the two are connected. That may have been the author’s intent, in trying to make the reader feel smart or for them to worry more about Morumus and his friends as they are drawn deeper into the plots surrounding them.
[SPOILERS] Perhaps one of the stronger characters is that of Urien, a pawn in the grand scheme of the antagonists. A servant of the Dark Faith, she becomes ever more disillusioned with it as the story progresses, until finally she abandons it when Morumus and a fellow monk stumble into her sanctuary. Part of what makes her a strong character is the small amount of time spent with her; her perspective only crops up a few times, though the book actually opens with it in a prologue some twenty years prior to the events of the main portion of the book, when she was a little girl. For the amount of time spent in Urien’s perspective, she still comes across as one of the key characters. Also, when she abandons the Dark Faith, she does not join the Church, though the desire is present. If she had simply converted, it would have cheapened the conversion experience for her, and perhaps as well for anyone in the real world who has converted from some other religion to the truth of Christianity. As it is, she harbors doubts about the True Faith presented in the story. There is hope, however, that as the series progresses, she will come to the knowledge of Aesus (Jesus).
While The Dark Faith is not on the same level from a literature perspective as contemporaries such as Carr or Williamson, it still presents an intriguing tale and likeable characters, and will likely draw the reader in enough to pick up the next book; but where it goes from there is beyond the scope of this review.
July 30, 2025
This book was WILD. The first book in a trilogy (I'm absolutely starting Book 2 ASAP), this is a Christian (Aesusian?) medieval/historical fantasy thriller, centered around a group of monks who are facing a treacherously dark enemy. From the map in the front of the book, it looks like the lands the story is set in are a rough approximation of Great Britain (called Aeld Gowan in the story) and France (called Caeldora). There are other equivocations, like Spain and Rome.
Reading the story, you definitely get a sense of the author's Orthodox Presbyterian doctrine. The "bad guys" fall somewhere between Catholic and Universalist in their portrayal, and they hold strange values such as "mystery" and "miracles," while the good part of the church doesn't hold those values. (Prophetic dreams, however, are portrayed in a good light.) The mission of the hero monks is to translate the Holy Writ (Bible) into other languages and do the work of evangelization. The Dark Faith is also trying to evangelize in their own dark way, and these forces clash in a violent drama.
This book definitely hits on my favorite genre of exciting Christian Fiction, similar to Frank Peretti and Sigmund Brouwer. I'm on to book two, The Scarlet Bishop.
Reading the story, you definitely get a sense of the author's Orthodox Presbyterian doctrine. The "bad guys" fall somewhere between Catholic and Universalist in their portrayal, and they hold strange values such as "mystery" and "miracles," while the good part of the church doesn't hold those values. (Prophetic dreams, however, are portrayed in a good light.) The mission of the hero monks is to translate the Holy Writ (Bible) into other languages and do the work of evangelization. The Dark Faith is also trying to evangelize in their own dark way, and these forces clash in a violent drama.
This book definitely hits on my favorite genre of exciting Christian Fiction, similar to Frank Peretti and Sigmund Brouwer. I'm on to book two, The Scarlet Bishop.
January 11, 2026
First please note that there are detailed descriptions of evil actions so be careful of allowing your teen to read these without your supervision. With that said, I highly recommend you read it together with your teen, well not verbatim but you come together after each chapter to discuss it. Well worth it!
Really two story lines, one following Morumus, a learned monk who suffered through a terrible ordeal in his youth... the unworldly death of his father and their company and he being the only survivor.
Second story line is Uriel, a devoted daughter and sister who is forced to perform a heinous religious rite she neither understands and grows to abhor but is imprisoned in her role.
Through the whole runs a thread of the true faith.
Both story lines provide ample topics families can discuss with their teens regarding the gospel or even open questions like why did Morumus take the potion of the Red Priest when he knew he couldn't trust him?
Really two story lines, one following Morumus, a learned monk who suffered through a terrible ordeal in his youth... the unworldly death of his father and their company and he being the only survivor.
Second story line is Uriel, a devoted daughter and sister who is forced to perform a heinous religious rite she neither understands and grows to abhor but is imprisoned in her role.
Through the whole runs a thread of the true faith.
Both story lines provide ample topics families can discuss with their teens regarding the gospel or even open questions like why did Morumus take the potion of the Red Priest when he knew he couldn't trust him?
September 6, 2024
I found the trilogy of which this book is a part on sale for a great price and I couldn't resist. I have read what I will loosely call “Christian fiction” for many years, some of it great and some of it terrible. I’m glad to say that this story is closer to the former than the latter and I enjoyed reading it (if one can “enjoy” a frightening tale of dark forces). The protagonist is a monk who is faithful and humble but also brave enough to tackle evil that he doesn't really understand at first. I look forward to reading of his adventure in the remaining books in this series.
August 3, 2017
Although this is listed under young adult literature, it is probably too graphic in its descriptions of battles and their aftermath for many junior high students.
June 12, 2020
Found the writing suspenseful and entertaining. The story is pretty graphic though for a younger audience. Guess this is a historical fantasy?
January 17, 2022
This book is a little freaky and not for the faint of heart, but is really good. Loved it. Would recommend.
February 23, 2022
This book would be 5 stars if the transitions between chapters flowed a little better and if Urien was given more page time. Her whole arc felt rushed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2023
Great story. Is a bit gorey but realistically so. Christian faith comes through clearly
August 29, 2024
Looking forward to reading the next 2 books.
July 10, 2013
Morumus knows firsthand of the evil that lurks in the realm. At a tender young age, those of the Dark Faith destroyed the world as he knew it. Now as an adult, he is a devout monk and he has a very specific mission: translate the Holy Writ to the people who practice the Dark Faith. Thinking his task will be an easy one, he sets out to bring Light to those who are drowning in Darkness.
Embarking on the journey with him are two monks that are neither friend not foe. Eager to get his life's work finally started, Morumus is not expecting the obstacles he faces. Danger hides behind every bend, and it whispers to him from the trees. Who are these people of the Dark Faith that are constantly eluding capture? And if he is the only one that has seen their evil work that remains alive, what is his life worth?
This novel takes us to a land that could have existed in the past to a place we are curious about but never wish to visit. I really enjoyed this novel because I felt as if I was right alongside them fighting for the truth. The one thing I like the most about this story, is that not everybody had a happy ending. So many books now have trite, fluffy lives for everybody that always seem to work out, but Montgomery makes it true to the time period it could have been in and makes it as realistic as possible. I absolutely loved it.
This book was provided for free by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Embarking on the journey with him are two monks that are neither friend not foe. Eager to get his life's work finally started, Morumus is not expecting the obstacles he faces. Danger hides behind every bend, and it whispers to him from the trees. Who are these people of the Dark Faith that are constantly eluding capture? And if he is the only one that has seen their evil work that remains alive, what is his life worth?
This novel takes us to a land that could have existed in the past to a place we are curious about but never wish to visit. I really enjoyed this novel because I felt as if I was right alongside them fighting for the truth. The one thing I like the most about this story, is that not everybody had a happy ending. So many books now have trite, fluffy lives for everybody that always seem to work out, but Montgomery makes it true to the time period it could have been in and makes it as realistic as possible. I absolutely loved it.
This book was provided for free by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
July 13, 2013
The author is good at making suspenseful scenes. I feel like I never got to know the main character, and the 'twist' at the end was so obvious that I unaware that it was supposed to be a twist. The 'good faith' is obviously Christianity. He took minimal efforts to disguise it. I will read the 2nd book, because it has potential to skyrocket with very small fixes.
January 13, 2016
This book really surprised me. I picked it up to read it to see if it was appropriate for my kids (12 & 10) and found a well written, creative world of characters that I came to genuinely care for.
December 23, 2015
*shakes fist* Cliffhanger!
August 8, 2013
The author is an OPC pastor. I really liked this book. It was very engaging and well written.
September 5, 2013
Well written and a great example of well developed characters who you will care about.
April 18, 2017
It was only because I cared about two main characters, Urien and Morumus, that I stuck to this book. There's an info dump one third of the way in to the book, covering the politics of the fantasy world of the story and it succeeded in only confusing me. I had to concentrate on the main gist of who were the good guys and guess at who might be bad. By the middle of the book, it got interesting and I was able to stick to it.
I guess I'm not into fantasy that much and that might be why my review is not as raving as others. Do I like it enough to continue the series? Nah. I'd rather read less confusing stories, thank you.
I guess I'm not into fantasy that much and that might be why my review is not as raving as others. Do I like it enough to continue the series? Nah. I'd rather read less confusing stories, thank you.
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