The Blinding End

The Driver Series #5

by Ian Lewis

The otherworldly Driver is desperate and on the run, pursued by a malevolent being that seeks ownership of his soul. Realizing he’s incapable of saving himself, he succumbs to despair and becomes a pawn in a plan to introduce a murderous evil into the world. But unknown to the Driver, there are others who will be drawn into his ordeal, friend and foe alike, whose involvement will bring about a final reckoning for them all. Book five in the experimental Driver series.

428 pages, Paperback

Published May 28, 2023

About the author

Ian Lewis prefers not to be bound by a particular genre. Though the inspiration for his work varies, it often finds roots in something he dreamt. He strives for a gritty realism and maintains an interest in the humanity of his characters. His hope is that readers find themselves haunted by his stories in the sense that the narrative sticks with them long after they've finished reading, leaving them with a subtle restlessness for more.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Blinding End is a gripping and haunting conclusion to Ian Lewis’s Driver Series. The writing pulses with atmosphere moody, surreal, and deeply psychological. Lewis crafts an otherworldly narrative that blends existential dread with raw human emotion, pushing readers to question fate, morality, and the thin line between salvation and damnation.

The Driver’s desperate journey feels both intimate and cosmic in scope, as he’s hunted by forces that blur the boundary between reality and nightmare. Each scene unfolds with cinematic intensity, and the supporting characters add complex layers to the story’s central struggle how far can one go to reclaim their soul?

Lewis’s prose is masterful tight yet poetica nd his world-building, while often abstract, leaves a lingering impact long after the final page. For readers who appreciate dark, experimental storytelling that challenges conventions (think David Lynch meets Neil Gaiman), The Blinding End is a Profound, unsettling, and unforgettable.