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The Saga of Ukumog #2
Desecrated
Who the uzk are you?
Wrack, a Tainted creature caught between life and death, still has no answers. As he travels to Flay with his companions, Brin and Avar, more of Wrack’s memories return, and with them, more questions. Who are these Doomed who cursed the world and how is Wrack connected to them?
Perhaps the answers lie in the hidden respite of Sanctuary. Among the Shadow Hunters, devotees of the Silver Lady, Wrack finds uneasy acceptance. Acceptance turns to mistrust as he uncovers the dark secret buried beneath Sanctuary, one that threatens the safety of those Wrack holds most dear. In the face of new enemies, when even Wrack’s closest friends begin to question his motives, Wrack must delve deeper into the mystery of his own past. As his history comes to light, Wrack wonders whether he can even trust himself.
288 pages, Paperback
First published July 6, 2012
About the author
Louis Puster III
4 books20 followersLouis Puster III has been making stuff up to entertain others since he was able to talk. His siblings were constantly entertained or tormented by the web of fanciful fiction that he was unable to stop coming out of his soul.
One day in 2006 a story hit young Louis like a bolt of invisible lightning. That story turned into a novel which became the first book in The Saga of Ukumog.
Wracked is that first novel. At its heart, The Saga of Ukumog is a dark tale about an undead man with a forgotten past, a woman seeking revenge, and a sword with a taste for the souls of dark things.
Currently, Louis resides in the Greater Atlanta Area where he rails against the nature of humanity one keystroke at a time.
One day in 2006 a story hit young Louis like a bolt of invisible lightning. That story turned into a novel which became the first book in The Saga of Ukumog.
Wracked is that first novel. At its heart, The Saga of Ukumog is a dark tale about an undead man with a forgotten past, a woman seeking revenge, and a sword with a taste for the souls of dark things.
Currently, Louis resides in the Greater Atlanta Area where he rails against the nature of humanity one keystroke at a time.
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June 23, 2014
Review by M.J. Moores for Readers Favorite
Desecrated, the 2nd book in The Saga of Ukumog, captured my interest instantly as author Louis Puster III focused on the immediate goal of the main characters within the first words. The tension that resonated at the end of book 1 between Wracked and Brin is a palpable as wood-smoke on a mountain breeze in the Prologue to book 2. The idea that there’s more to Wrack, the Tainted One traveling with Brin and Avar, than anyone ever realized kept me on that excitable edge throughout the novel. Each of the miss-matched group of travelers had their own agenda but ultimately their goal was cohesive – destroy The Doomed.
The love-hate relationship between the warrior-maiden Brin and the more-or-less-than-human Wrack underscores the inner battle that each of the companions faces internally. War is not just fought against the enemy and that struggle for self-awareness and acceptance translates into a believable multilayer struggle that propelled the story forward. My only disappointment came with feeling that I’d figured out Wrack’s secret too soon and the ending left me feeling un-satiated – I wanted and expected more from Wrack than Puster gave. Desecrated is perhaps more revealing of Wrack’s companions in this installment of the Saga than Wrack himself. Without a doubt, I am entranced by the characters and their motivations and I’m compelled to read on to discover why certain decisions are made and others are not.
The fantastic dystopian world Wrack, Brin, and Avar find themselves living in is truly a unique look at how the power of greed causes decay not only in the world around them but within the hearts of The Doomed and the main antagonist, The King. This physical representation of evil distorted and the natural order ransacked gives readers a bottoming-out feeling, challenging any microcosm of hope to find a toe-hold. Living with these characters as we see the good and evil in each of them and the constant shift in that balance echo the truth and reality of what anyone might face. I am most drawn to the idea that the Curse, placed upon this world that affected The Doomed in such a morbid way, was not necessarily the fault of the many but the few. I am eager to see this aspect of the story evolve as the Saga continues.
Desecrated, the 2nd book in The Saga of Ukumog, captured my interest instantly as author Louis Puster III focused on the immediate goal of the main characters within the first words. The tension that resonated at the end of book 1 between Wracked and Brin is a palpable as wood-smoke on a mountain breeze in the Prologue to book 2. The idea that there’s more to Wrack, the Tainted One traveling with Brin and Avar, than anyone ever realized kept me on that excitable edge throughout the novel. Each of the miss-matched group of travelers had their own agenda but ultimately their goal was cohesive – destroy The Doomed.
The love-hate relationship between the warrior-maiden Brin and the more-or-less-than-human Wrack underscores the inner battle that each of the companions faces internally. War is not just fought against the enemy and that struggle for self-awareness and acceptance translates into a believable multilayer struggle that propelled the story forward. My only disappointment came with feeling that I’d figured out Wrack’s secret too soon and the ending left me feeling un-satiated – I wanted and expected more from Wrack than Puster gave. Desecrated is perhaps more revealing of Wrack’s companions in this installment of the Saga than Wrack himself. Without a doubt, I am entranced by the characters and their motivations and I’m compelled to read on to discover why certain decisions are made and others are not.
The fantastic dystopian world Wrack, Brin, and Avar find themselves living in is truly a unique look at how the power of greed causes decay not only in the world around them but within the hearts of The Doomed and the main antagonist, The King. This physical representation of evil distorted and the natural order ransacked gives readers a bottoming-out feeling, challenging any microcosm of hope to find a toe-hold. Living with these characters as we see the good and evil in each of them and the constant shift in that balance echo the truth and reality of what anyone might face. I am most drawn to the idea that the Curse, placed upon this world that affected The Doomed in such a morbid way, was not necessarily the fault of the many but the few. I am eager to see this aspect of the story evolve as the Saga continues.
July 27, 2012
After finishing Wracked: The Saga of Ukumog (Volume 1) I immediately picked up Desecrated and easily delved right in because of the easy flow of the story. In this book the character of Wrack is filled out as we learn more about who he was, and who he can choose to be. Faced with more adventure and challenges for the "heroes," the book moves at a fast pace and I had a very difficult time putting it down for work and sleep. I enjoyed this book even more than the first one, at several points I laughed aloud as I read the exchanges between the main characters. If I could give this a 4.5 I would... I am sorely tempted to break my cardinal rule and give it a 5 even though I refuse to do that after a first read. The only part I was confused at was when a flashback started at the beginning of a chapter (which just so happened to be where I left off, so the break and switch was temporarily confusing.)
Excellent work, the author has done a tremendous job with this story. I can't wait for book 3!
Excellent work, the author has done a tremendous job with this story. I can't wait for book 3!
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