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Sworn Soldier #3
What Stalks the Deep
The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America
Alex Easton does not want to visit America.
They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted.
But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin—who went missing in that very mine—well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...
Alex Easton does not want to visit America.
They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted.
But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin—who went missing in that very mine—well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2025
About the author
T. Kingfisher
70 books30.8k followersT. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections.
This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups.
When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups.
When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
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December 21, 2024
i would get lost in a haunted coal mine if it meant alex easton rescues me.
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October 15, 2025T Kingfisher does super comforting horror like nobody else, possibly because nobody else could. Alex Easton, gender: soldier, protagonist of Terrifying Mushroom Thing and Terrifying Ghost Thing, gets involved in Terrifying Mine Thing, along with Denton from the first book. It is dark and claustrophobic and scary and alien, and entirely lit up by the possibility of connection and courage and kindness in the teeth of nightmares. Lovely.
December 16, 2024
Not to be dramatic but I prayed to see the day that this is announced. Alex Easton deserves to retire from the spooky supernatural adventures that they are somehow always part of, but I still hope for more installments in this series. This time Alex comes to America and because that isn't horrifying enough already, they also have to crawl through the narrow tunnels of a possibly haunted coal mine. It made me feel claustrophobic and it didn't help that all the characters constantly talked about the possibility of the mine exploding. Then there were also impossible lights and unnatural noises underground and it really was a bad time for everyone involved. But I have to admit that the monster was kinda gross, but also kinda wholesome this time. I loved it.
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Personal ranking of the covers so far:
1 Mushroom rabbit
2 Impaled bear head
3 Half a flayed horse
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Personal ranking of the covers so far:
1 Mushroom rabbit
2 Impaled bear head
3 Half a flayed horse
October 12, 2025
I figured I’d rip the bandage off right now and take the plunge, since Kingfisher’s fans are dedicated, and this novella will undoubtedly get nominated for SFF awards come next year, and that means I’ll end up reading it anyway, so why not now? (I generally quite like Kingfisher, it’s just that this series so far has been lukewarm for me).
What Stalks the Deep is trying to be a soft humorous horror piece, and ends up sweetly wholesome (and here I feel obliged to specify that “wholesome” here refers to a plot point referring to that abovementioned “horror”, and the story itself has more coziness than actual wholesomeness). An abandoned coal mine in the late XIX century America where a cousin of Alex Easton’s friend goes missing and something glowing red may be lurking in the deaths of abandoned mine shafts — and it’s still soft and sweet and silly and a bit trying-too-hard funny at the expense of anything genuinely eerie.
If a horror story could hug you (non-tenticulalry, that is), then this would be it.
It’s an easy way to pass a few hours in October sunshine, reading “horror” that is basically a mug of sweet hot chocolate that mostly gently bypasses that would be creepy or disturbing in favor of a few claustrophobia chuckles. The only time there was anything genuinely creepy in this series was when the plot framework was borrowed from Edgar Allan Poe, and we are past that, so settle in for the marshmallow roasting sweet campfire story, but don’t expect anything lasting once those cozily digest.
2.5 stars.
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Also posted on my blog.
“That is horrifying and I want to go home,” I said, although I pronounced it, “Ah. I see.”
What Stalks the Deep is trying to be a soft humorous horror piece, and ends up sweetly wholesome (and here I feel obliged to specify that “wholesome” here refers to a plot point referring to that abovementioned “horror”, and the story itself has more coziness than actual wholesomeness). An abandoned coal mine in the late XIX century America where a cousin of Alex Easton’s friend goes missing and something glowing red may be lurking in the deaths of abandoned mine shafts — and it’s still soft and sweet and silly and a bit trying-too-hard funny at the expense of anything genuinely eerie.
If a horror story could hug you (non-tenticulalry, that is), then this would be it.
“Denton had never struck me as a formalwear type. Someone who would help you finish off a fungal abomination that had taken over your childhood friend, yes. Someone who wore a tuxedo with tails to dinner, not so much.”
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This was the second time that something inhuman and terrible had wanted to have a language lesson, and I can’t say that I had particularly good memories of the first time.”
It’s an easy way to pass a few hours in October sunshine, reading “horror” that is basically a mug of sweet hot chocolate that mostly gently bypasses that would be creepy or disturbing in favor of a few claustrophobia chuckles. The only time there was anything genuinely creepy in this series was when the plot framework was borrowed from Edgar Allan Poe, and we are past that, so settle in for the marshmallow roasting sweet campfire story, but don’t expect anything lasting once those cozily digest.
2.5 stars.
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July 7, 2025
Alex Easton is back, and this time creepy things are going down in a coal mine in West Virginia. I am obsessed with both books set in Appalachia and this series, so getting my hands on a new Sworn Soldier novella that takes place in my second favorite literary setting (derelict English manor houses > Appalachia) was basically a mini Christmas in July.
Like the previous novellas in this series, What Stalks the Deep is creepy and humorous and suspenseful and and full of talk about pronouns. Easton is as amusing and witty as ever (and is absolutely, positively not claustrophobic). There's a missing person and a murder and some odd-looking creature roaming about the mine, and it's all quite entertaining and fun. And, as an added bonus, I've learned that I never ever want to explore an abandoned coal mine because they're scary and have tight spaces and can potentially blow up and/or suffocate you. Uh, no thanks.
I did find this one to be somewhat less horror-y than the previous installments. There are some ever-so-slightly scary bits, but nothing nearly as terrifying as the events of What Moves the Dead. In fact, the main creature in this one is kind of … cute? Well, okay, maybe not exactly cute, but I kept imagining it as sort of a mini Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man even though I'm sure that's not at all what Kingfisher had in mind. Also, the plot isn't particularly deep, but it's a sub-200 page novella so I'll give it a pass there.
Anyway, if you've enjoyed the previous two Sworn Soldier novellas, there's a pretty good chance you'll enjoy this one too. And great news — the ending of this book very strongly hints that it won't be the last in the series. Yay!
3.95 stars, rounded up.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for providing me with an advance copy of this book to review. Its expected publication date is September 30, 2025.
Like the previous novellas in this series, What Stalks the Deep is creepy and humorous and suspenseful and and full of talk about pronouns. Easton is as amusing and witty as ever (and is absolutely, positively not claustrophobic). There's a missing person and a murder and some odd-looking creature roaming about the mine, and it's all quite entertaining and fun. And, as an added bonus, I've learned that I never ever want to explore an abandoned coal mine because they're scary and have tight spaces and can potentially blow up and/or suffocate you. Uh, no thanks.
I did find this one to be somewhat less horror-y than the previous installments. There are some ever-so-slightly scary bits, but nothing nearly as terrifying as the events of What Moves the Dead. In fact, the main creature in this one is kind of … cute? Well, okay, maybe not exactly cute, but I kept imagining it as sort of a mini Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man even though I'm sure that's not at all what Kingfisher had in mind. Also, the plot isn't particularly deep, but it's a sub-200 page novella so I'll give it a pass there.
Anyway, if you've enjoyed the previous two Sworn Soldier novellas, there's a pretty good chance you'll enjoy this one too. And great news — the ending of this book very strongly hints that it won't be the last in the series. Yay!
3.95 stars, rounded up.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for providing me with an advance copy of this book to review. Its expected publication date is September 30, 2025.
January 1, 2025
I never thought I’d see the day where a T. Kingfisher book gets two stars from me, but here we are.
I absolutely adored the first novella in this series. I loved that it was a retelling of the House of Usher; it did nature horror so well, and it was genuinely funny. The second novella was good, but not as good as the first. While a different concept, the plot followed the same line so I knew what was coming.
This one was SO bland. I was so bored I was skimming often. It read like going into the mine, heard a wet sound, saw a red light, repeat. I found the antagonist of this story not scary and boring. The jokes weren’t funny. It all felt tired. Honestly I just didn’t care about any of this?
I’m so sad to feel this way about a T. Kingfisher book.
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pre-read: not to be dramatic or anything but i thank God every day for t. kingfisher
I absolutely adored the first novella in this series. I loved that it was a retelling of the House of Usher; it did nature horror so well, and it was genuinely funny. The second novella was good, but not as good as the first. While a different concept, the plot followed the same line so I knew what was coming.
This one was SO bland. I was so bored I was skimming often. It read like going into the mine, heard a wet sound, saw a red light, repeat. I found the antagonist of this story not scary and boring. The jokes weren’t funny. It all felt tired. Honestly I just didn’t care about any of this?
I’m so sad to feel this way about a T. Kingfisher book.
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pre-read: not to be dramatic or anything but i thank God every day for t. kingfisher
October 16, 2025
Do you like mild horror mixed with a little sci-fi? Do you like Lovecraftian-inspired stories or the subgenre of speculative fiction called ‘weird fiction’? Will you adore anything that comes out of the immensely imaginative mind of T. Kingfisher? Are you claustrophobic? (I’ll explain that one in a minute) I’m just going to front-load all those questions now, because your answers to those will probably tell you if you’ll enjoy this third novella in Kingfisher’s Sworn Soldier series.
Gallacian Lieutenant Alex Easton has been summoned by their American friend Dr. James Denton to an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia where his cousin Oscar was last seen. Along with Easton’s assistant Angus and Denton’s Bostonian friend John Ingold, the group is told tales of a glowing red light emanating from the pitch-dark depths of the mine. Furthermore, when they go to explore, Easton hears wet squelching sounds that seem to be following them.
(Just a small aside here, but my vote at this point would be to turn and run and wish Oscar the best, but alas … I’m not a book character and no one asked me.)
Where are these mysterious red lights and odd noises coming from? All I can say is that when the answer was revealed it was kind of cool, really weird, but overall just a little … meh. I’ve read and enjoyed a number of books by Kingfisher, and I usually adore her quirky humor and brilliantly bizarre stories, but I’m wondering if I’ve seen the bag of tricks too much at this point so nothing is surprising me anymore?
The story is creepy for sure and the abandoned mine setting will make even the most confident reader likely feel like those dark walls are closing in on them, but overall, for me the story lacked the punch I was expecting. After the reveal, things just got too weird for my personal tastes. I can’t say much without going into spoilers, but I’ll just say that the interactions between the group and any revealed characters and the ending went a little eye-rolly for me.
Where Kingfisher always shines for me and where I’ll give her props all the time every time is in that beautifully fun, bizarre imagination of hers and her quirky sense of humor. I don’t know any other author who can touch her in that respect! It’s a well written story and her creativity is on full display once again, it just wasn’t the best story for this particular reader.
One other minor gripe: Easton uses the phrase "Christ's blood!” as their expression of surprise or emotion very repetitively to the point of annoyance … twenty times in this novella. It’s not for any religious reasons that it annoys me, but if I kept shouting “BOOGERS!” every time I got upset, those around me might tell me to knock it off already. (Sorry for the gross analogy.)
I’m not sure if I’ll continue on with this particular series, but I’ll definitely keep Kingfisher’s books in my cue to read. She really is so much fun! This was an immersion read, and the audio narrated by Avi Roque bumped this up to a three star read for me. If I have to be stuck in a pitch black mine in Appalachia for a few hours, at least he provided a little “light”!
Gallacian Lieutenant Alex Easton has been summoned by their American friend Dr. James Denton to an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia where his cousin Oscar was last seen. Along with Easton’s assistant Angus and Denton’s Bostonian friend John Ingold, the group is told tales of a glowing red light emanating from the pitch-dark depths of the mine. Furthermore, when they go to explore, Easton hears wet squelching sounds that seem to be following them.
(Just a small aside here, but my vote at this point would be to turn and run and wish Oscar the best, but alas … I’m not a book character and no one asked me.)
Where are these mysterious red lights and odd noises coming from? All I can say is that when the answer was revealed it was kind of cool, really weird, but overall just a little … meh. I’ve read and enjoyed a number of books by Kingfisher, and I usually adore her quirky humor and brilliantly bizarre stories, but I’m wondering if I’ve seen the bag of tricks too much at this point so nothing is surprising me anymore?
The story is creepy for sure and the abandoned mine setting will make even the most confident reader likely feel like those dark walls are closing in on them, but overall, for me the story lacked the punch I was expecting. After the reveal, things just got too weird for my personal tastes. I can’t say much without going into spoilers, but I’ll just say that the interactions between the group and any revealed characters and the ending went a little eye-rolly for me.
Where Kingfisher always shines for me and where I’ll give her props all the time every time is in that beautifully fun, bizarre imagination of hers and her quirky sense of humor. I don’t know any other author who can touch her in that respect! It’s a well written story and her creativity is on full display once again, it just wasn’t the best story for this particular reader.
One other minor gripe: Easton uses the phrase "Christ's blood!” as their expression of surprise or emotion very repetitively to the point of annoyance … twenty times in this novella. It’s not for any religious reasons that it annoys me, but if I kept shouting “BOOGERS!” every time I got upset, those around me might tell me to knock it off already. (Sorry for the gross analogy.)
I’m not sure if I’ll continue on with this particular series, but I’ll definitely keep Kingfisher’s books in my cue to read. She really is so much fun! This was an immersion read, and the audio narrated by Avi Roque bumped this up to a three star read for me. If I have to be stuck in a pitch black mine in Appalachia for a few hours, at least he provided a little “light”!
January 20, 2025
4 stars. Containing the exact combination of foreboding dread and charming narration I've come to expect from this novella series, What Stalks the Deep is another Sworn Soldier adventure that was compelling from start to finish.
October 16, 2025
1.) What Moves the Dead ★★★
2.) What Feasts at Night ★★★
alex easton is traveling to an abandoned coal mine in west virginia in this third installment of this series. each novella really does have its own standalone mystery that you are solving alongside alex, but i still recommend reading these in order. alex is a nonbinary retired soldier, who comes to the states to help a good friend, whose family is in possession of this abandoned mine… and whose cousin is the most recent person to go missing inside its deepness.
i think that’s all i want to say, because i really would have never guessed in a million years where this story went. but i really enjoyed this - i very much felt the scary atmosphere, i respected the themes of the horrors of industrialization, i loved the talk of gender and toxic masculinity, i got emotional with the themes of connection and belonging, i always adore t kingfisher’s writing, and i just love alex so very much. i do think that maybe once the reveal is revealed the tension and momentum kind of stalls out, but i still really recommend this novella, and this entire series. truly a treat for me to read every fall season.
trigger + content warnings: talk of war, drinking, talk of pregnancy, misgendering (with mc’s consent), insects, gore, dead animals, talk of ptsd, talk of the horrors of industrialization, hurt animal (horse, is okay), claustrophobic vibes
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♡ Nettle & Bone ★★★★★
♡ A House with Good Bones ★★
♡ Thornhedge ★★
♡ 2026 Hugo Awards 🚀 Novella Reviews:
➛ Cinder House by Freya Marske
➛ What Stalks the Deep (Sworn Soldier, #3) by T. Kingfisher
➛ Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
➛ Murder by Memory (Dorothy Gentleman, #1) by Olivia Waite
➛ The Summer War by Naomi Novik
➛ The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
2.) What Feasts at Night ★★★
“There was something desperately frightening about seeing a light underground where no light should be.”
alex easton is traveling to an abandoned coal mine in west virginia in this third installment of this series. each novella really does have its own standalone mystery that you are solving alongside alex, but i still recommend reading these in order. alex is a nonbinary retired soldier, who comes to the states to help a good friend, whose family is in possession of this abandoned mine… and whose cousin is the most recent person to go missing inside its deepness.
i think that’s all i want to say, because i really would have never guessed in a million years where this story went. but i really enjoyed this - i very much felt the scary atmosphere, i respected the themes of the horrors of industrialization, i loved the talk of gender and toxic masculinity, i got emotional with the themes of connection and belonging, i always adore t kingfisher’s writing, and i just love alex so very much. i do think that maybe once the reveal is revealed the tension and momentum kind of stalls out, but i still really recommend this novella, and this entire series. truly a treat for me to read every fall season.
trigger + content warnings: talk of war, drinking, talk of pregnancy, misgendering (with mc’s consent), insects, gore, dead animals, talk of ptsd, talk of the horrors of industrialization, hurt animal (horse, is okay), claustrophobic vibes
blog | instagram | youtube | wishlist | spotify | substack
♡ Nettle & Bone ★★★★★
♡ A House with Good Bones ★★
♡ Thornhedge ★★
♡ 2026 Hugo Awards 🚀 Novella Reviews:
➛ Cinder House by Freya Marske
➛ What Stalks the Deep (Sworn Soldier, #3) by T. Kingfisher
➛ Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
➛ Murder by Memory (Dorothy Gentleman, #1) by Olivia Waite
➛ The Summer War by Naomi Novik
➛ The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
September 19, 2025
Oh, how I adore Alex Easton! I was beyond excited to see that there was another book in the 'Sworn Soldier' series. I highly recommend reading the first two books in the series, What Moves the Dead and What Feasts at Night, prior to reading this book. They are both wonderful, creepy, and brilliantly written. If you have not read a book by T. Kingfisher, what are you waiting for?????? Seriously, T. Kingfisher writes deliciously and wonderfully creepy books! Plus, the vivid descriptions, don't get me started on them! I always feel as if I am right there amid the action along with the characters. Characters that I adore. I mean, who doesn't love Alex Easton?????
Alex Easton is a former soldier who is often called upon when things that are a little off the beaten path go haywire. Alex is brave, funny, a true friend, a soldier to the core, always willing to help a friend in need, and no stranger to the things that go bump in the night. In What Stalks the Deep, they are called upon by Dr. Denton to assist in finding his cousin, Oscar, who went missing in a mine in West Virginia. You know nothing good every comes from someone going missing in mine, just saying.
This book is more horrific than horror. Once Alex arrives in America and gets looking for Oscar the eerie and creep factor begins to seep from the pages. You know that the cave is dark, deep and creepy not only because you read it, but T. Kingfisher's vivid storytelling and descriptions have you feeling the damp, deep, coolness of the cave. The feeling that something isn't quite right jumps from the pages. Oh Alex, what have you gotten into this time?
Woohoo! What Stalks the Deep is another thrilling and chilling horror mystery that had the hairs on the back of my neck sticking up. I enjoyed how this book was dripping with dread, tension, and danger. Plus, I loved being back in Alex Easton's head once again. They have some interesting thoughts that often bring a smile to my face.
Wonderfully written, well thought out, dark, and chilling.
*I had both the book and the audiobook and thought the narration of the audiobook was wonderful!
Thank you to Tor Nightfire, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com 📖
Alex Easton is a former soldier who is often called upon when things that are a little off the beaten path go haywire. Alex is brave, funny, a true friend, a soldier to the core, always willing to help a friend in need, and no stranger to the things that go bump in the night. In What Stalks the Deep, they are called upon by Dr. Denton to assist in finding his cousin, Oscar, who went missing in a mine in West Virginia. You know nothing good every comes from someone going missing in mine, just saying.
This book is more horrific than horror. Once Alex arrives in America and gets looking for Oscar the eerie and creep factor begins to seep from the pages. You know that the cave is dark, deep and creepy not only because you read it, but T. Kingfisher's vivid storytelling and descriptions have you feeling the damp, deep, coolness of the cave. The feeling that something isn't quite right jumps from the pages. Oh Alex, what have you gotten into this time?
Woohoo! What Stalks the Deep is another thrilling and chilling horror mystery that had the hairs on the back of my neck sticking up. I enjoyed how this book was dripping with dread, tension, and danger. Plus, I loved being back in Alex Easton's head once again. They have some interesting thoughts that often bring a smile to my face.
Wonderfully written, well thought out, dark, and chilling.
*I had both the book and the audiobook and thought the narration of the audiobook was wonderful!
Thank you to Tor Nightfire, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com 📖
May 7, 2025
**3.5-stars rounded up**
What Stalks the Deep is the 3rd-installment in the Sworn Soldier series by one of my favorite authors, T. Kingfisher.
I adore this series and have a soft spot in my heart for its protagonist, Alex Easton.
Kingfisher has yet again infused Alex Easton with the perfect amount of humor and frankness. Getting a story from Alex's perspective, is like sitting with a friend while they tell you horrifying tales from their most recent vacation.
In this book, we follow along with Alex as they travel to the United States, and to West Virginia specifically, to visit a coal mine with a little something extra going on.
Alex has zero desire to make this trip to a purportedly haunted coal mine, but they feel compelled after they've been asked by their old friend Dr. James Denton. Denton's cousin, Oscar, went missing while exploring the abandoned mine and he's desperate to find him.
This was another very fun installment for this series. It really switched it up as far as the setting, and the type of mystery we were investigating.
I loved that it was set in West Virginia and that Kingfisher even included the journey there, because that journey helped pull me in even more to the story and got me fully invested.
The abandoned coal mine was definitely creepy for me, as caves or mines are one of my personal fears. They simultaneously fascinate me and terrify me.
I'm a bit claustrophobic, so even reading of these types of situations can get my pulse racing. Exploring it along with Alex though did make it feel a bit more safe, and fun.
Unfortunately, the way the truth of what was happening was delivered is sort of a pet peevey thing for me. I didn't like it. I can't really describe what I mean without spoilers, but it's a kind of trope I just don't care for, and I was a bit disappointed to find it here.
However, with this being said, this is 100% personal taste, and there were many other aspects of this story for me to enjoy. While the explanation and concluding bits weren't my favorite as far as this series goes, it's still a great read and I would recommend it to Horror Readers.
I'd also recommend the audiobooks for the entire series, should you have them available to you. They're all narrated by Avi Roque, who has become Alex Easton to me. I love, love, love the way they deliver these stories, it's just the perfect cadence and tone to bring them to life.
I'm still not sure how many books are planned for this series. This might even have been the last one, but I certainly hope it wasn't. With this type of story, the possibilities are absolutely endless for the things that Alex could explore, and I'd be down for every one.
Thank you to the publisher, Tor Nightfire and Macmillan Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review. These punchy Horror Novellas are not to be missed!
What Stalks the Deep is the 3rd-installment in the Sworn Soldier series by one of my favorite authors, T. Kingfisher.
I adore this series and have a soft spot in my heart for its protagonist, Alex Easton.
Kingfisher has yet again infused Alex Easton with the perfect amount of humor and frankness. Getting a story from Alex's perspective, is like sitting with a friend while they tell you horrifying tales from their most recent vacation.
In this book, we follow along with Alex as they travel to the United States, and to West Virginia specifically, to visit a coal mine with a little something extra going on.
Alex has zero desire to make this trip to a purportedly haunted coal mine, but they feel compelled after they've been asked by their old friend Dr. James Denton. Denton's cousin, Oscar, went missing while exploring the abandoned mine and he's desperate to find him.
This was another very fun installment for this series. It really switched it up as far as the setting, and the type of mystery we were investigating.
I loved that it was set in West Virginia and that Kingfisher even included the journey there, because that journey helped pull me in even more to the story and got me fully invested.
The abandoned coal mine was definitely creepy for me, as caves or mines are one of my personal fears. They simultaneously fascinate me and terrify me.
I'm a bit claustrophobic, so even reading of these types of situations can get my pulse racing. Exploring it along with Alex though did make it feel a bit more safe, and fun.
Unfortunately, the way the truth of what was happening was delivered is sort of a pet peevey thing for me. I didn't like it. I can't really describe what I mean without spoilers, but it's a kind of trope I just don't care for, and I was a bit disappointed to find it here.
However, with this being said, this is 100% personal taste, and there were many other aspects of this story for me to enjoy. While the explanation and concluding bits weren't my favorite as far as this series goes, it's still a great read and I would recommend it to Horror Readers.
I'd also recommend the audiobooks for the entire series, should you have them available to you. They're all narrated by Avi Roque, who has become Alex Easton to me. I love, love, love the way they deliver these stories, it's just the perfect cadence and tone to bring them to life.
I'm still not sure how many books are planned for this series. This might even have been the last one, but I certainly hope it wasn't. With this type of story, the possibilities are absolutely endless for the things that Alex could explore, and I'd be down for every one.
Thank you to the publisher, Tor Nightfire and Macmillan Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review. These punchy Horror Novellas are not to be missed!
June 29, 2025
This is the 3rd book in the Sworn Soldier series and as soon as I got access, you bet I was reading it. This series of novellas is basically about old friends who constantly stumble into bizarre, slightly terrifying situations and somehow make it weirdly heartwarming. Nancy Drew but make it gorey. In this case, squelchy..
We have a creepy old mine shaft that turns into deep cave exploring (something I’ve always been fascinated by) but someone’s gone missing. Not everything is what it seems. I love these books!
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We have a creepy old mine shaft that turns into deep cave exploring (something I’ve always been fascinated by) but someone’s gone missing. Not everything is what it seems. I love these books!
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December 30, 2025DNF/ bc there’s not enough time to waste if you’re not getting stuff out of the the thing you’re doing.
I’ve decided to trade in this trilogy.
Mel 🐾🐶🐺🐾
I’ve decided to trade in this trilogy.
Mel 🐾🐶🐺🐾
August 10, 2026
3.5☆
Of everything thing Kingfisher I have read (and I have read a lot) this episode of Sworn Solder is my least favorite of her work. I am not a fan of alien being type fiction. The story was good, the characters are always good, but I am not the right fit for this story.
I do hope that Kingfisher will continue writing about Alex Easton, Angus, James Denton and bring back Eugenia Potter. I want to read about their next adventure into the paranormal.
Of everything thing Kingfisher I have read (and I have read a lot) this episode of Sworn Solder is my least favorite of her work. I am not a fan of alien being type fiction. The story was good, the characters are always good, but I am not the right fit for this story.
I do hope that Kingfisher will continue writing about Alex Easton, Angus, James Denton and bring back Eugenia Potter. I want to read about their next adventure into the paranormal.
October 6, 2025
Actual rating: 4.86597521335994 stars
If a story is slightly horrific and gleefully funny and wonderfully weird and weirdly cozy, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
If a story features quirky as fish and endearing as shrimp characters, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
If a story features some of the wittiest, most priceless inner dialogues ever, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
If a story features some of the most original creatures/things/creeps ever, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
And if a story leaves you screaming I WANT MORE! GIVE ME MORE! GIVE ME ANYTHING! I'LL EVEN READ CEREAL BOX BLURBS IF YOU WRITE THEM! at the top of your puny little lungs, then you know you are most definitely reading a T. Kingfisher book.
In other words:
You are most welcome.
P.S. I think Fragment might be Indy's second cousin thrice removed.
P.P.S. Just so you know, being dead itches.
· Book 1: What Moves the Dead ★★★★★
· Book 2: What Feasts at Night ★★★★★
[Pre-review nonsense]
T. Kingfisher and/or Alex Easton, will you marry me?
➽ Review to come and stuff.
If a story is slightly horrific and gleefully funny and wonderfully weird and weirdly cozy, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
If a story features quirky as fish and endearing as shrimp characters, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
If a story features some of the wittiest, most priceless inner dialogues ever, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
If a story features some of the most original creatures/things/creeps ever, then you know you're reading a T.Kingfisher book.
And if a story leaves you screaming I WANT MORE! GIVE ME MORE! GIVE ME ANYTHING! I'LL EVEN READ CEREAL BOX BLURBS IF YOU WRITE THEM! at the top of your puny little lungs, then you know you are most definitely reading a T. Kingfisher book.
In other words:
You are most welcome.
P.S. I think Fragment might be Indy's second cousin thrice removed.
P.P.S. Just so you know, being dead itches.
· Book 1: What Moves the Dead ★★★★★
· Book 2: What Feasts at Night ★★★★★
[Pre-review nonsense]
T. Kingfisher and/or Alex Easton, will you marry me?
➽ Review to come and stuff.
January 2, 2026
This series grew on me. The first one was okay. not all that interesting. The second was much more intriguing and finally the third. This book, I loved. the strangeness of it. The characters that I grew to love. T. Kingfisher is now one of my favorite authors and I seem to always enjoy her books. This just tops it all. What a great way to start the new year! 🥰
March 2, 2026
“What Stalks the Deep” by T. Kingfisher is the third book in the Sworn Soldier series that I’ve been meaning to read for a while. The first book, “What Moves the Dead,” was a 5-Star horror masterpiece. The second book, “What Feasts at Night,” wasn’t as scary and ended up being a 3-Star read for me. Unfortunately, in the third entry, it’s more of the same, but now, the worst in the series.
Before I dive into my review, the only trigger warning I found reading was…
- Violence against animals (horses)
If this triggers you, please do not read this book. Moving along, I’ve always loved the character of Alex Easton. Their subtle sense of humor, heroism, and quirks make them an interesting character I’m always going to be genuinely interested in. This book starts with a great horror mystery that kept me engaged for the most part. Unfortunately, the actual horror was largely absent for most of this book.
The biggest issue here is that it drags on for a long time before anything good happens. I get that Kingfisher wanted to make a reader feel the claustrophobia of being inside caves that could collapse at any time, but this was mostly a slogfest. There were way too many pages dedicated to blackdamp, mine gas, chromatophores, headlamps, and repetitive banter, and not enough in the horror department. “Wet noises” was all fun and dandy, but again, where was the horror to bring it home?
This was a very well-written story, and I still love reading anything Kingfisher writes, but this book missed the mark here. It’s a decent story, but I wouldn’t classify it as a true horror book. The killer book cover, as is with the other entries in the Sworn Soldier series, is amazing, but it simply doesn’t match up at all with the content. Things get too repetitive with situations and events when they should have progressed faster. It’s just a group of people going into a cave several times during a weekend, and chatting about it, without making any real progress. It’s too slow in story progression and takes forever to get anywhere good, and this was eerily similar to “What Feasts at Night.” It’s a shame because if Kingfisher kept that momentum going from the first entry, this could have shaped up to be one hell of an addictive horror book series where there are no limits to the countless adventures Easton can go on.
These past two entries, with this being the worst one so far, are becoming fun, lighthearted stories. Too much dialogue, jokes, and the few times there was actually horror happening, were quick and barely left a scar. If there is a fourth book, I hope it returns to the style of the original, because I’m unsure I’ll continue reading these if they’re lacking what I want: original, crazy, fun horror.
This book is a letdown and was a very disappointing read. Things didn’t pick up, especially the horror, until around the 80% mark. Even then, it wasn’t anything terrifying or memorable. There is a decent plot twist towards the end, but it came way too late, and I was left with a “meh” feeling because I was expecting so much more. The ending was okay, but nothing that left me blown away or feeling amazed by great horror.
I give “What Stalks the Deep” by T. Kingfisher a 2/5 only because I enjoyed the writing and the overall story involving Easton, but make no mistake, this isn’t a horror book. There’s way too much dialogue, some quirky humor, and not enough tension, suspense, or horror to justify it being in the horror category. Christ’s blood, this needed a lot more horror. I love the book cover, but this was such a disappointment. It’s a slow-burning kind of read that fails to deliver in the grand scheme of things. Even Easton, as a character, felt a little flat here, and regressed in their overall character development.
What happened to the Easton, a fierce warrior who runs headfirst into fighting enemies, we all loved? Now, they’re resorting to silly jokes, quips, and too much dialogue, trying to make sense of wet noises in caves and why they’re dizzy from blackdamp. They’re not the decisive leader I’ve grown to love, and feels like a shell of their former self. When did they become a regular tourist, visiting caves in search of missing people?
Overall, they weren’t in those insane horror situations from the original book that made them awesome, and are now just another non-binary character, not special or significant. I hope that changes in the future, but I’m worried about this Sworn Soldier series because I can’t take another book like this unless it returns to its rightful horror roots.
Before I dive into my review, the only trigger warning I found reading was…
- Violence against animals (horses)
If this triggers you, please do not read this book. Moving along, I’ve always loved the character of Alex Easton. Their subtle sense of humor, heroism, and quirks make them an interesting character I’m always going to be genuinely interested in. This book starts with a great horror mystery that kept me engaged for the most part. Unfortunately, the actual horror was largely absent for most of this book.
The biggest issue here is that it drags on for a long time before anything good happens. I get that Kingfisher wanted to make a reader feel the claustrophobia of being inside caves that could collapse at any time, but this was mostly a slogfest. There were way too many pages dedicated to blackdamp, mine gas, chromatophores, headlamps, and repetitive banter, and not enough in the horror department. “Wet noises” was all fun and dandy, but again, where was the horror to bring it home?
This was a very well-written story, and I still love reading anything Kingfisher writes, but this book missed the mark here. It’s a decent story, but I wouldn’t classify it as a true horror book. The killer book cover, as is with the other entries in the Sworn Soldier series, is amazing, but it simply doesn’t match up at all with the content. Things get too repetitive with situations and events when they should have progressed faster. It’s just a group of people going into a cave several times during a weekend, and chatting about it, without making any real progress. It’s too slow in story progression and takes forever to get anywhere good, and this was eerily similar to “What Feasts at Night.” It’s a shame because if Kingfisher kept that momentum going from the first entry, this could have shaped up to be one hell of an addictive horror book series where there are no limits to the countless adventures Easton can go on.
These past two entries, with this being the worst one so far, are becoming fun, lighthearted stories. Too much dialogue, jokes, and the few times there was actually horror happening, were quick and barely left a scar. If there is a fourth book, I hope it returns to the style of the original, because I’m unsure I’ll continue reading these if they’re lacking what I want: original, crazy, fun horror.
This book is a letdown and was a very disappointing read. Things didn’t pick up, especially the horror, until around the 80% mark. Even then, it wasn’t anything terrifying or memorable. There is a decent plot twist towards the end, but it came way too late, and I was left with a “meh” feeling because I was expecting so much more. The ending was okay, but nothing that left me blown away or feeling amazed by great horror.
I give “What Stalks the Deep” by T. Kingfisher a 2/5 only because I enjoyed the writing and the overall story involving Easton, but make no mistake, this isn’t a horror book. There’s way too much dialogue, some quirky humor, and not enough tension, suspense, or horror to justify it being in the horror category. Christ’s blood, this needed a lot more horror. I love the book cover, but this was such a disappointment. It’s a slow-burning kind of read that fails to deliver in the grand scheme of things. Even Easton, as a character, felt a little flat here, and regressed in their overall character development.
What happened to the Easton, a fierce warrior who runs headfirst into fighting enemies, we all loved? Now, they’re resorting to silly jokes, quips, and too much dialogue, trying to make sense of wet noises in caves and why they’re dizzy from blackdamp. They’re not the decisive leader I’ve grown to love, and feels like a shell of their former self. When did they become a regular tourist, visiting caves in search of missing people?
Overall, they weren’t in those insane horror situations from the original book that made them awesome, and are now just another non-binary character, not special or significant. I hope that changes in the future, but I’m worried about this Sworn Soldier series because I can’t take another book like this unless it returns to its rightful horror roots.
October 6, 2025
I'm glad I enjoyed this more than the previous book, but I think someone who's a bigger fan of cosmic horror would give this 5 stars. T Kingfisher's humor never misses, however. I loved the little digs on Americans 'cause yeah we kinda suck over here✌🏼😂
May 9, 2026
this was both gory and cozy. great combo. do it again
✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: i think i need to reset my brain and i’ve been meaning to read this for a while. wish me luck with this gothic horror novella
✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: i think i need to reset my brain and i’ve been meaning to read this for a while. wish me luck with this gothic horror novella
January 27, 2026
i am partial to loveable inhuman creatures
September 17, 2025
A solid addition to the series! Alex Easton visits America for the first time and is tasked with investigating a disappearance in a strange abandoned mine. Also people think there is a bear on the loose killing people, but does a bear kill in this particular way?
A spooky novella with a weird but satisfying conclusion. If you've been liking the series you will probably enjoy this one as well! The audio narration is great and fits the vibe of the book. I received an audio review copy via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
A spooky novella with a weird but satisfying conclusion. If you've been liking the series you will probably enjoy this one as well! The audio narration is great and fits the vibe of the book. I received an audio review copy via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
January 11, 2026
"Sometimes, when people hurt for a long time, they start to think that hurting is part of who they are. And then anything that helps the hurt, even healing, feels like it's trying to strip part of them away."
February 26, 2026
Freaky deaky
As usual, kingfisher weaved a wild and weird tale with plenty of unearthly creatures and some very human ones. Her soldier of misfortune has gone to America to discover what happened to a friend of a friend. Mayhem ensues
As usual, kingfisher weaved a wild and weird tale with plenty of unearthly creatures and some very human ones. Her soldier of misfortune has gone to America to discover what happened to a friend of a friend. Mayhem ensues
October 12, 2025
Reading this I was struck that this is becoming a franchise, kind of, and it's a very solid one. T. Kingfisher is doing a lot of things she does really well (voicy narration, humor, touches of horror) and while it is not particularly inspired and feels a bit forced (America, but more on that later...) it is still solid and fun, and I will likely keep reading the series which is hinted strongly continues..
(Incidentally, I am a sucker and could not resist the whole creepy read for October thing, even if this year my October weather is consistently unmoody and sunny... I will complain enough when it starts raining again...)
Alex this time goes to America and there are mysterious things happening in a mine... The American setting is a lot more realistic than the ruritanian european fantasy of a country but weirdly it was weird how american centred the supposedly european (no, I mean seriously, be able to ID Boston accents and make all kinds of jokes and so on) perspective was...That was not believable, but the whole setup never was, and at least T. Kingfisher goes Ruritania-ize some other place... The narration sometimes gets lost in the humor and cadence and it gets over the top but that is just preference...
Plot wise, well that was never the point, not really but it was nice enough. Usually in her horror stories there are mentions of classic horror stories which inspired her, here it was mentioned in acknowledgments Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" (which I need to reread because I do not remember enough of it clearly...) but what this really really reminded me of a Star Trek (original) plot and dynamics. (Maybe it's just my mind being a weird place....)
In all really good, and solid. 3.5 stars, not sure which side the sliding rate will fall. Maybe lower because she can and has done better and this feels a bit like a filler franchise book. Good solid fun but not essential...
(Incidentally, I am a sucker and could not resist the whole creepy read for October thing, even if this year my October weather is consistently unmoody and sunny... I will complain enough when it starts raining again...)
Alex this time goes to America and there are mysterious things happening in a mine... The American setting is a lot more realistic than the ruritanian european fantasy of a country but weirdly it was weird how american centred the supposedly european (no, I mean seriously, be able to ID Boston accents and make all kinds of jokes and so on) perspective was...That was not believable, but the whole setup never was, and at least T. Kingfisher goes Ruritania-ize some other place... The narration sometimes gets lost in the humor and cadence and it gets over the top but that is just preference...
Plot wise, well that was never the point, not really but it was nice enough. Usually in her horror stories there are mentions of classic horror stories which inspired her, here it was mentioned in acknowledgments Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" (which I need to reread because I do not remember enough of it clearly...) but what this really really reminded me of a Star Trek (original) plot and dynamics. (Maybe it's just my mind being a weird place....)
In all really good, and solid. 3.5 stars, not sure which side the sliding rate will fall. Maybe lower because she can and has done better and this feels a bit like a filler franchise book. Good solid fun but not essential...
October 13, 2025
Ok, this was not a clunker, but it was just fine... The narrative voice is fun, but I felt like I needed more um... meat to the bones of this? (pun sort of intended?) The pacing was a bit slow until the reveal of the... weird thing. And that weird thing was just really fun, but I wasn't all that invested at that point. Maybe Easton in America felt a bit more generic than the other two books, which I really liked.
I don't feel like I have a lot of commentary! So not going to prolong this. This was fine and somehow it took me a week to read, because I wasn't engaged.
I don't feel like I have a lot of commentary! So not going to prolong this. This was fine and somehow it took me a week to read, because I wasn't engaged.
October 13, 2025
This was an enjoyable return to Alex Easton’s ever-expanding world. I had a lot of fun with this story, I think the characters continue to be colorful and exciting, but ultimately the story felt a little slight. I appreciate the change of scenery, visiting an old friend in the US, but that didn’t really factor into the story. The story was so self-contained, really only following our small group of characters as they explore this mine, that it didn’t really much matter where that mine was located or the culture of the people outside of the mine, because we barely interacted with any of them. Similarly, there is not a whole lot of mystery to this story, and subsequently no real investigation. They are ostensibly searching for a missing person, but the mysteries and secrets of this mine literally reveal themselves. None of our characters have to really do much more than go into the mine and look around a bit, and everything becomes clear. It is just really easy, and I was missing a sense of adventure or peril; I didn’t really experience any sort of tension anywhere in the story. I liked how fast-paced it was, but I would rather it had slowed down so our characters could actually do something instead of just be at the right place when the mystery solves itself. Of course, any time spent with these characters, including a new addition, is always fun. We do get a little bit of internal journey for Alex, and for Denton too, but not a whole lot. I think the first two stories have a greater sense of depth as well as they give the characters more to actually do. Still, the story is creepy and fun. I didn’t want to put it down once I picked it up, and it left me excited to see what Alex (and Angus) get up to next.
September 20, 2025
🪦 Bookish Thoughts
This was such a good read! I will always love T. Kingfisher’s writing and characters, and this story did not disappoint. The atmosphere was eerie and unsettling in the best way, making it a perfect pick for spooky season.
I enjoyed the audiobook overall, though I didn’t completely connect with the narrator.
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📖 Final Score: 4 ⭐️
🎧 Audio Score: 3.5 ⭐️
🎙️ Narration Style: Solo
📅 Pub Date: September 30, 2025
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. All thoughts are my own.
This was such a good read! I will always love T. Kingfisher’s writing and characters, and this story did not disappoint. The atmosphere was eerie and unsettling in the best way, making it a perfect pick for spooky season.
I enjoyed the audiobook overall, though I didn’t completely connect with the narrator.
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📖 Final Score: 4 ⭐️
🎧 Audio Score: 3.5 ⭐️
🎙️ Narration Style: Solo
📅 Pub Date: September 30, 2025
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. All thoughts are my own.
October 10, 2025
Wow. I thought this was head and shoulders above the last book in the series. I love the character of Easton, and hearing about Gallacia. The last book, What Feasts at Night just went on and on with not enough explanation for me. I also didn't really love the ending. What Stalks the Deep though gives us even more development of Easton, we get to follow up with Dr. Denton and the adventure now moves to America, specifically an old mine in West Virginia. I found the overall plot to be quite good, I loved the explanation behind the "mysterious things" and I absolutely loved the ending. Mostly because it seems we are going to get another go at Easton in America with Angus.
What Stalks the Deep follows Alex Easton and Angus after the former is asked to come to America by their old friend Dr. Denton. Alex arrives and is told that Dr. Denton's cousin Oscar has gone missing after going exploring an old mine in West Virginia that is owned by their family. Denton believes that based on the letters that Oscar has written back to him that Oscar could have found something just as dark as what he and Easton found in Ruravia, at the home of Madeline and Roderick Usher. Easton, Angus, Denton, and a friend of Denton's, Ingold, and Denton's assistant, Kent.
I do think as I said above, there was way more development of Easton in this one. And I don't know, more heart I think. I loved the one scene between them and Denton and of course Easton wanting to run away after because talking about "feelings" is not something they want to do. I loved the introduction of Ingold the most. I think Kingfisher was just wanting to give us a Ms. Potter stand-in.
The plot was really good, what's this mysterious light, mysterious substance, and who or what sent a telegram that no one believes Oscar sent. I loved the explanation to all of these questions and more. The flow was pitch perfect throughout I thought.
The setting of West Virginia post-Spanish American war was interesting too. In the afterword Kingfisher lets readers know they went to a friend who was able to provide details to them on the region and area.
The ending as I said above was really well done and again, it's setting us up for a fourth book in this series.
I read this for Halloween Bingo 2025, "Weird Fiction" square. It would also work for several other ones, but "Mysterious Mountain" is the top one that people may still need since I think all of us would prefer to skip Lovecraft it we can.
What Stalks the Deep follows Alex Easton and Angus after the former is asked to come to America by their old friend Dr. Denton. Alex arrives and is told that Dr. Denton's cousin Oscar has gone missing after going exploring an old mine in West Virginia that is owned by their family. Denton believes that based on the letters that Oscar has written back to him that Oscar could have found something just as dark as what he and Easton found in Ruravia, at the home of Madeline and Roderick Usher. Easton, Angus, Denton, and a friend of Denton's, Ingold, and Denton's assistant, Kent.
I do think as I said above, there was way more development of Easton in this one. And I don't know, more heart I think. I loved the one scene between them and Denton and of course Easton wanting to run away after because talking about "feelings" is not something they want to do. I loved the introduction of Ingold the most. I think Kingfisher was just wanting to give us a Ms. Potter stand-in.
The plot was really good, what's this mysterious light, mysterious substance, and who or what sent a telegram that no one believes Oscar sent. I loved the explanation to all of these questions and more. The flow was pitch perfect throughout I thought.
The setting of West Virginia post-Spanish American war was interesting too. In the afterword Kingfisher lets readers know they went to a friend who was able to provide details to them on the region and area.
The ending as I said above was really well done and again, it's setting us up for a fourth book in this series.
I read this for Halloween Bingo 2025, "Weird Fiction" square. It would also work for several other ones, but "Mysterious Mountain" is the top one that people may still need since I think all of us would prefer to skip Lovecraft it we can.
November 9, 2025
I need more of this series . Please T. Kingfisher never stop writing!
December 7, 2025
“Christ’s blood!”
In the third installment of the Sworn Soldier series of novellas, Alex Easton travels to America to investigate an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia at the bequest of their old friend Dr. Denton. The mine has a reputation for being haunted, and Easton is not thrilled about the mission. Denton’s cousin went missing in the mine and he needs their help finding out what happened to him.
I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Avi Roque, a trans non-binary actor. I liked the fact that their voice sounded androgenous, just like the main character.
I love T. Kingfisher’s books and have really enjoyed this series up until now. For me, taking Alex Easton out of Gallacia just doesn’t work, as they seem too out of place in this new environment. It also took so long for the group to figure out what was going on in the mine that I began to lose interest. When I finally got the reveal, it wasn’t as intriguing as I had hoped. Easton also way overuses the phrase, “Christ’s blood” to express emotion. It began to get on my nerves!
I am not sure if I will continue with this series, as I feel this plot has already been played out. However, I still plan on reading books from Kingfisher. I have a new one coming up soon. Stay tuned!
2/5 stars
In the third installment of the Sworn Soldier series of novellas, Alex Easton travels to America to investigate an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia at the bequest of their old friend Dr. Denton. The mine has a reputation for being haunted, and Easton is not thrilled about the mission. Denton’s cousin went missing in the mine and he needs their help finding out what happened to him.
I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Avi Roque, a trans non-binary actor. I liked the fact that their voice sounded androgenous, just like the main character.
I love T. Kingfisher’s books and have really enjoyed this series up until now. For me, taking Alex Easton out of Gallacia just doesn’t work, as they seem too out of place in this new environment. It also took so long for the group to figure out what was going on in the mine that I began to lose interest. When I finally got the reveal, it wasn’t as intriguing as I had hoped. Easton also way overuses the phrase, “Christ’s blood” to express emotion. It began to get on my nerves!
I am not sure if I will continue with this series, as I feel this plot has already been played out. However, I still plan on reading books from Kingfisher. I have a new one coming up soon. Stay tuned!
2/5 stars
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