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The Fall
For thousands of years, Death walked behind the dark veil of the living, waiting to ferry the dead. That is, until the day that Death took a life for pleasure rather than duty. On that day, the first Reaper fell to Earth. Now, Reapers live among us, craving the taste of death, forcing them to kill to satisfy their immortal hunger.
Giles Reid fell more than 300 years ago starving for the taste of death, only to find himself drowning in a sea of the living and blinded by a hunger that forces him to kill. In the centuries since his fall he has tried to be more human, desperate to live a life that makes up for what he is and the wrong he has done. Driven by his guilt over killing, he has chosen to feed only on evil; humans that have never been a threat to him but who are always a danger to others. That is, until the day he tries to feed on a human as strong, fast and cunning as himself; a human who, it turns out, has been hunting him. Now he is being pursued by the very evil he has fed on for centuries, embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, where friends and other Reapers connected to him are simply pawns on a chessboard waiting to be sacrificed. Giles is left with a choice, save the life of the woman he loves, the daughter of his mentor, or betray her for his own survival.
To save the woman he loves, Giles will have to be the monster he is.
Giles Reid fell more than 300 years ago starving for the taste of death, only to find himself drowning in a sea of the living and blinded by a hunger that forces him to kill. In the centuries since his fall he has tried to be more human, desperate to live a life that makes up for what he is and the wrong he has done. Driven by his guilt over killing, he has chosen to feed only on evil; humans that have never been a threat to him but who are always a danger to others. That is, until the day he tries to feed on a human as strong, fast and cunning as himself; a human who, it turns out, has been hunting him. Now he is being pursued by the very evil he has fed on for centuries, embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, where friends and other Reapers connected to him are simply pawns on a chessboard waiting to be sacrificed. Giles is left with a choice, save the life of the woman he loves, the daughter of his mentor, or betray her for his own survival.
To save the woman he loves, Giles will have to be the monster he is.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2014
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Stephen Cost
2 books63 followersStephen Cost was born in Wexford Ireland and raised in a small seaside town not far from Dublin. From a young age he would spin dark tales and write them down for his own amusement. At the age of 13 he moved from his home in Ireland to America and his love of dark American cinema took root.
He passes his free time, when not writing, by reading horror and fantasy genre novels in addition to watching science fiction and horror movies.
He graduated from University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. A computer engineer by trade, he specializes in integrated system services and uses the knowledge gained from his degree to write emotionally captivating urban fiction.
He passes his free time, when not writing, by reading horror and fantasy genre novels in addition to watching science fiction and horror movies.
He graduated from University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. A computer engineer by trade, he specializes in integrated system services and uses the knowledge gained from his degree to write emotionally captivating urban fiction.
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October 18, 2016
Oh where do I begin? I am so torn on this book I am not rating it until I have written out my thoughts and feeling in this review. It's a book that has had me sitting back and thinking it over, tossing around what I have read and felt before writing this review. So here goes, bear with me.
For thousands of years, Death walked behind the dark veil of the living, waiting to ferry the dead. That is, until the day that Death took a life for pleasure rather than duty. On that day, the first Reaper fell to Earth. Now, Reapers live among us, craving the taste of death, forcing them to kill to satisfy their immortal hunger.
Blimey, got to watch out for these Reaper people when I next head out..
Giles is a Reaper, born (fallen) in a cemetery, a creature that appears slightly ill to human sight, with white skin, almost a sick pale grey - the type of paranormal dude that may benefit from a good spray tan to blend in. He points out early (Giles) that Reapers are NOT vampires, so that point is clear in this book. How do Reapers feed? They suck the life force out of a person, the more evil the stronger the life force from the base of the neck, they can also drink blood. But not vampires, different okay? Good concept. I was intrigued by Giles.
Giles is a ladies man, ladies that apparently like his super lily white porcelain skin (I do in fact have that white skin, I am now concerned nobody has told me I am also a Reaper). The ladies flirt, wink, wiggle their butts and are always inviting Giles to play.
Giles likes the attention, he sometimes plays with their advances. This in part makes him a sexy Reaper (if you find Reaper type activity sexy), as apparently he's rather dapper in his designer suits and shoes, dark hair and what-not. The main vampire character from Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire comes to mind, but Tom Cruise was SO the wrong casting for that role, anyway I digress. Hmm...who would play Giles in the movie version?
Let's remember together - Reapers are NOT vampires. Sorted. And I am glad they are not as I veer away from books with vampire themes. Reaper themes are okay.
I started to get annoyed at too much of the lady swooning, it seemed that Giles never set eyes on a normal, plain woman at all, every single woman was gorgeous, stunning, model material. Was he in the real world at all? It all got a bit yawn-yawn after a while. I was starting to think "Oh look here he goes again describing yet another totally perfect woman" - the truth is I would not stand a chance with Giles, nothing that perfect about me and I am probably too curvy, although he might like my jet black hair, white skin and deep blue eyes. Should I get his number? Maybe the author has it? Ahem...I am distracted.
So, Giles has a charm, but he also kills people, and he seeks out those that deserve to die in his mind, he kind of gains a sense of social justice, let's clear out the really evil guys. Such as Giles stepping in to save a woman from an evil man and then him feeding on the evil man's life source, which painfully gets sucked out of him.
Now....I am going to have a HUGE MOAN now. About COFFEE. I never want to see a cup of the brown stuff again.
Giles and his love of bloody coffee (no not coffee with blood in it literally) drove me mental! I was like "Why?", why was it infused into this paranormal story that was really good? It was excessive. He states early in the book that Reapers don't actually need food or drink in a human way, they feed on those they kill. So he doesn't need the coffee, but somehow it still "clears the cobwebs in the mornings" which is weird as technically if he doesn't need food or drink, then caffeine would not impact his brain and mood. Hmm...
Seriously? I know coffee can be good stuff, but paragraphs like that are all through the book, it's like he finds the stuff erotic or something. Anyway, it gets too much, it detracts from his character and the story, it could read simpler. I was rolling my eyes at each dramatic coffee encounter after a few.
I loved where the plot was heading, I wanted a LOT more action and did not get what I wanted until past the 70% mark, I LOVED that last 30% of the book!
I felt the run up to it was a bit slow paced, some more paranormal action would be really balanced, giving the book a very intense pace overall. The last third was great. I was so excited, I really then was in another world. Awesome sauce! Oh, there is a fair bit of blood drinking and killing and what-not at this point. But it's all wrapped around a terrific plot and there are reasons for it. More shall be revealed no doubt in the next book in the series. Good cliffhanger.
Let me mention Emma.
Emma is the (drop dead gorgeous) daughter of Reaper who has decided to stop "feeding" this essentially means the Reaper dude is ageing (and he is hundreds of years old technically but holding up well) and not remaining immortal. Giles has a deep relationship with said old dude Reaper fellow. A bit like a Reaper father figure.
Emma has no idea her father is a dude that used to feed on people to stay alive and strong. She also has no idea that Giles is not human and feeds on human life to remain immortal.
She is terribly attracted to Giles and Giles is ridiculously attracted to her, but she is a human, sigh, boo hiss, how can this be? But it can, because Giles says stuff it and crosses the borders into being obsessed and in love with Emma, the book somewhat explores their relationship dance, but gosh I was disappointed there was no ravishing sexy love scene with sweat and passion and sighs and moans of love and lust and....oh sorry, I got carried away. Anyway, no sexy paranormal/human sex scenes. Darn it!
So, overall I loved the concept, I liked Giles a lot except for the coffee moments. I felt the plot for most of the book paced well, a bit too slow in parts and some sections of the book have WAY too much information and detail, not necessary and does not add to the book at all. I point out a scene describing an airport and a flight and the giving of safety instructions on the plane. It was too much detail, the reader got the message early on.
I loved the fight action between Giles and the evil what-are-you-if-you-are-not-a-reaper-but-not-human stranger that pursues Giles from early in the book threatening to take his life. This stranger is like nothing Giles has ever encountered and he doesn't know why this guy is out to get him, or what he is exactly. Not Reaper, not human? (and not a vampire either).
I want more though, even though I have found some parts frustrating to get through, I am hooked on Giles and the overall concept of the book, I want to see what happens to him in the next installment, I want to know if he switches to a tea fascination over coffee or even better stops drinking it all together (hurrah!) and we get more in the next book of the paranormal, weird, exciting, passionate stuff. I want more please of that side of Giles. Less of his human sort of side. He's not human, so I don't want him to do human things.
I like his taste in clothes and cars too. He's a charmer this dude. Did I get his phone number yet? Must contact Stephen Cost to see if he will give it up.
Right, so now to my rating, you have all been so patient, sticking with me to this point, it's all so much clearer now. So, the book with it's over descriptive parts, slower plot sections and the coffee dramatics makes this a 3 star read BUT because the other stuff weaved in was so good and I want more, therefore the author has done his job by hooking in a reader to want to read his next book, I will award this 4 stars.
Giles, The Reaper - I look forward to meeting you again in the near future. Don't forget to brush your teeth if you keep drinking all that coffee, you don't want stains. I like you, never mind Emma, give me a call. Seriously, call me - my skin and yours matches.
Terrific reading! I think this book will appeal to many, and I think Stephen Cost is an author to watch as I think further books will be better. I am glad I got to read this one.
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I received a copy of the book direct from the author, Stephen Cost in exchange for a fair and honest review. Many thanks Stephen for the opportunity to read and share my thoughts on your book. Put me on the list for the next installment please!
For thousands of years, Death walked behind the dark veil of the living, waiting to ferry the dead. That is, until the day that Death took a life for pleasure rather than duty. On that day, the first Reaper fell to Earth. Now, Reapers live among us, craving the taste of death, forcing them to kill to satisfy their immortal hunger.
Blimey, got to watch out for these Reaper people when I next head out..
Giles is a Reaper, born (fallen) in a cemetery, a creature that appears slightly ill to human sight, with white skin, almost a sick pale grey - the type of paranormal dude that may benefit from a good spray tan to blend in. He points out early (Giles) that Reapers are NOT vampires, so that point is clear in this book. How do Reapers feed? They suck the life force out of a person, the more evil the stronger the life force from the base of the neck, they can also drink blood. But not vampires, different okay? Good concept. I was intrigued by Giles.
Giles is a ladies man, ladies that apparently like his super lily white porcelain skin (I do in fact have that white skin, I am now concerned nobody has told me I am also a Reaper). The ladies flirt, wink, wiggle their butts and are always inviting Giles to play.
Giles likes the attention, he sometimes plays with their advances. This in part makes him a sexy Reaper (if you find Reaper type activity sexy), as apparently he's rather dapper in his designer suits and shoes, dark hair and what-not. The main vampire character from Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire comes to mind, but Tom Cruise was SO the wrong casting for that role, anyway I digress. Hmm...who would play Giles in the movie version?
Let's remember together - Reapers are NOT vampires. Sorted. And I am glad they are not as I veer away from books with vampire themes. Reaper themes are okay.
I started to get annoyed at too much of the lady swooning, it seemed that Giles never set eyes on a normal, plain woman at all, every single woman was gorgeous, stunning, model material. Was he in the real world at all? It all got a bit yawn-yawn after a while. I was starting to think "Oh look here he goes again describing yet another totally perfect woman" - the truth is I would not stand a chance with Giles, nothing that perfect about me and I am probably too curvy, although he might like my jet black hair, white skin and deep blue eyes. Should I get his number? Maybe the author has it? Ahem...I am distracted.
So, Giles has a charm, but he also kills people, and he seeks out those that deserve to die in his mind, he kind of gains a sense of social justice, let's clear out the really evil guys. Such as Giles stepping in to save a woman from an evil man and then him feeding on the evil man's life source, which painfully gets sucked out of him.
Now....I am going to have a HUGE MOAN now. About COFFEE. I never want to see a cup of the brown stuff again.
Giles and his love of bloody coffee (no not coffee with blood in it literally) drove me mental! I was like "Why?", why was it infused into this paranormal story that was really good? It was excessive. He states early in the book that Reapers don't actually need food or drink in a human way, they feed on those they kill. So he doesn't need the coffee, but somehow it still "clears the cobwebs in the mornings" which is weird as technically if he doesn't need food or drink, then caffeine would not impact his brain and mood. Hmm...
If there is ever a morning for coffee, this is it. The cobwebs in my head are being particularly stubborn as images of Emma's exquisitely toned body and Reaper-hunting monsters battle for control of my subconscious. I click the coffee machine on and watch as steam billows from the nozzles, the aroma of freshly ground coffee wafting up to my nose. Pausing momentarily as the cup reaches my lips, I take a long, deep breath. It truly is the nectar of the gods.
Seriously? I know coffee can be good stuff, but paragraphs like that are all through the book, it's like he finds the stuff erotic or something. Anyway, it gets too much, it detracts from his character and the story, it could read simpler. I was rolling my eyes at each dramatic coffee encounter after a few.
I loved where the plot was heading, I wanted a LOT more action and did not get what I wanted until past the 70% mark, I LOVED that last 30% of the book!
I felt the run up to it was a bit slow paced, some more paranormal action would be really balanced, giving the book a very intense pace overall. The last third was great. I was so excited, I really then was in another world. Awesome sauce! Oh, there is a fair bit of blood drinking and killing and what-not at this point. But it's all wrapped around a terrific plot and there are reasons for it. More shall be revealed no doubt in the next book in the series. Good cliffhanger.
Let me mention Emma.
Emma is the (drop dead gorgeous) daughter of Reaper who has decided to stop "feeding" this essentially means the Reaper dude is ageing (and he is hundreds of years old technically but holding up well) and not remaining immortal. Giles has a deep relationship with said old dude Reaper fellow. A bit like a Reaper father figure.
Emma has no idea her father is a dude that used to feed on people to stay alive and strong. She also has no idea that Giles is not human and feeds on human life to remain immortal.
She is terribly attracted to Giles and Giles is ridiculously attracted to her, but she is a human, sigh, boo hiss, how can this be? But it can, because Giles says stuff it and crosses the borders into being obsessed and in love with Emma, the book somewhat explores their relationship dance, but gosh I was disappointed there was no ravishing sexy love scene with sweat and passion and sighs and moans of love and lust and....oh sorry, I got carried away. Anyway, no sexy paranormal/human sex scenes. Darn it!
So, overall I loved the concept, I liked Giles a lot except for the coffee moments. I felt the plot for most of the book paced well, a bit too slow in parts and some sections of the book have WAY too much information and detail, not necessary and does not add to the book at all. I point out a scene describing an airport and a flight and the giving of safety instructions on the plane. It was too much detail, the reader got the message early on.
I loved the fight action between Giles and the evil what-are-you-if-you-are-not-a-reaper-but-not-human stranger that pursues Giles from early in the book threatening to take his life. This stranger is like nothing Giles has ever encountered and he doesn't know why this guy is out to get him, or what he is exactly. Not Reaper, not human? (and not a vampire either).
I want more though, even though I have found some parts frustrating to get through, I am hooked on Giles and the overall concept of the book, I want to see what happens to him in the next installment, I want to know if he switches to a tea fascination over coffee or even better stops drinking it all together (hurrah!) and we get more in the next book of the paranormal, weird, exciting, passionate stuff. I want more please of that side of Giles. Less of his human sort of side. He's not human, so I don't want him to do human things.
I like his taste in clothes and cars too. He's a charmer this dude. Did I get his phone number yet? Must contact Stephen Cost to see if he will give it up.
Right, so now to my rating, you have all been so patient, sticking with me to this point, it's all so much clearer now. So, the book with it's over descriptive parts, slower plot sections and the coffee dramatics makes this a 3 star read BUT because the other stuff weaved in was so good and I want more, therefore the author has done his job by hooking in a reader to want to read his next book, I will award this 4 stars.
Giles, The Reaper - I look forward to meeting you again in the near future. Don't forget to brush your teeth if you keep drinking all that coffee, you don't want stains. I like you, never mind Emma, give me a call. Seriously, call me - my skin and yours matches.
Terrific reading! I think this book will appeal to many, and I think Stephen Cost is an author to watch as I think further books will be better. I am glad I got to read this one.
For more of my reviews, book discussions, giveaways and more you can find me on Facebook:
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I received a copy of the book direct from the author, Stephen Cost in exchange for a fair and honest review. Many thanks Stephen for the opportunity to read and share my thoughts on your book. Put me on the list for the next installment please!
October 13, 2014
**I received an ARC from the author for an honest review. **
The Fall by Stephen Cost has a great advantage and a quite important disadvantage. Its main weapon is Mr Cost’s writing. Poetic, elegant and sophisticated makes the reader want to absorb every well described detail and makes this book a pleasant reading experience. It reminded me the great noir novels of the past. And in my opinion, that’s exactly its main problem. It’s not a noir novel, it’s a paranormal one. I believe Mr Cost’s intention was to give a breath of fresh air in paranormal genre, and he would have succeeded if the pace of the first half of the book wasn’t that slow.
There are some scenes like the airport one, that despite the fact they are exceptionally described, they seem to be dropped into the plot for no reason. The real action begins with “the fountain of the four soldiers” incident. Since I got there I didn’t want to put this book down. If only the entire book had the pace the last 30 pages have…
I would like to read more from Stephen Cost. I believe that if he adds more twists of plot in his stories, he’ll make a great neo-noir author.
The Fall by Stephen Cost has a great advantage and a quite important disadvantage. Its main weapon is Mr Cost’s writing. Poetic, elegant and sophisticated makes the reader want to absorb every well described detail and makes this book a pleasant reading experience. It reminded me the great noir novels of the past. And in my opinion, that’s exactly its main problem. It’s not a noir novel, it’s a paranormal one. I believe Mr Cost’s intention was to give a breath of fresh air in paranormal genre, and he would have succeeded if the pace of the first half of the book wasn’t that slow.
There are some scenes like the airport one, that despite the fact they are exceptionally described, they seem to be dropped into the plot for no reason. The real action begins with “the fountain of the four soldiers” incident. Since I got there I didn’t want to put this book down. If only the entire book had the pace the last 30 pages have…
I would like to read more from Stephen Cost. I believe that if he adds more twists of plot in his stories, he’ll make a great neo-noir author.
August 27, 2014
The story line of The Fall hooks you in straight from the first paragraph, and has enough mystery, intrigue and action to leave you begging for more after you read the last page. The main character is relatable and even likeable, which is a thrill, given the supernatural theme of the novel. The scenes are painted so vividly, and the dialogue so effective and real, that you can imagine yourself living out these events right along with the characters. All in all, an excellent, well thought out read. I highly recommend!
August 22, 2014
This book is for anyone who likes their stories with just a dash of the supernatural. The author has created the characters in such a way that, while most of them are considered a "supernatural" of sorts, they are still completely believable and you can relate to them. The feelings that the main character Giles experiences, the reader can completely understand because likely we've all experienced love, happiness and loss in our lives.
Overall, this book has a great plot line and an amazing ending. I cannot wait for the next one!
Overall, this book has a great plot line and an amazing ending. I cannot wait for the next one!
August 26, 2014
The Fall gripped me from the moment I started reading it until I had finished it several hours later. I did not put it down until I was done. Giles is an intriguing character that makes being a Reaper seem cool and exciting. It is a refreshing contribution to the paranormal novel community. A good change from vampire laden bookshelves. I would love to read a sequel, or for this to novel to become a series. I am intrigued and would love to delve into this world more.
December 15, 2014
When I saw the cover of this and then read the blurb I immediately added it to my list. It sounded awesome and just the start of the blurb alone would make me read it!!
For thousands of years, Death walked behind the dark veil of the living, waiting to ferry the dead. That is, until the day that Death took a life for pleasure rather than duty. On that day, the first Reaper fell to Earth. Now, Reapers live among us, craving the taste of death, forcing them to kill to satisfy their immortal hunger.
Doesn't that just scream read me. ;) Anyway, The Fall was just as good as I hoped.
I loved Giles. He was such a sweetheart really. He can smell true evil and only feeds off people who he catches in the act. He is moral, kind and brave. He has seen a lot in his 300 years yet things can still surprise him. He is hunting one night and when he catches his quarry he is astonished to find that its not entirely human. What is it and can he stop it?
For me the best thing about The Fall is the lore of the reapers. I absolutely loved the spin the author put on the supernatural. Learning about them was fascinating!! Plus there is a lot more to learn going by the hints in the story.
Emma was awesome as well. Its clear that both her and Giles have feelings for each other and the chemistry is undeniable. I loved that Giles didn't want to act on them because she is the daughter of his oldest friend. It made it more real somehow.
Overall The Fall was fantastic. The characters are well written and developed. The story was fascinating and really fast paced and had me flying through the pages. There are some surprising twists in The Fall as well and it sets the tone for book 2 nicely. I for one cant wait to read more and would highly recommend this to everyone. Its an incredibly strong start to whats sure to be an amazing series.
For thousands of years, Death walked behind the dark veil of the living, waiting to ferry the dead. That is, until the day that Death took a life for pleasure rather than duty. On that day, the first Reaper fell to Earth. Now, Reapers live among us, craving the taste of death, forcing them to kill to satisfy their immortal hunger.
Doesn't that just scream read me. ;) Anyway, The Fall was just as good as I hoped.
I loved Giles. He was such a sweetheart really. He can smell true evil and only feeds off people who he catches in the act. He is moral, kind and brave. He has seen a lot in his 300 years yet things can still surprise him. He is hunting one night and when he catches his quarry he is astonished to find that its not entirely human. What is it and can he stop it?
For me the best thing about The Fall is the lore of the reapers. I absolutely loved the spin the author put on the supernatural. Learning about them was fascinating!! Plus there is a lot more to learn going by the hints in the story.
Emma was awesome as well. Its clear that both her and Giles have feelings for each other and the chemistry is undeniable. I loved that Giles didn't want to act on them because she is the daughter of his oldest friend. It made it more real somehow.
Overall The Fall was fantastic. The characters are well written and developed. The story was fascinating and really fast paced and had me flying through the pages. There are some surprising twists in The Fall as well and it sets the tone for book 2 nicely. I for one cant wait to read more and would highly recommend this to everyone. Its an incredibly strong start to whats sure to be an amazing series.
August 23, 2016
2.5 - 3 stars
The Fall drew me in based on the premise, and as much as I enjoyed the story and the plot, I got lost in the details. I don't mind details as long as it helps me understand what's going on, but when it focuses on outside things, such as coffee, his surroundings and random trivial facts it lost me. The story is told from Giles point of view, but it was more like the story was being told to me, or that he was speaking to me trying to get me to understand. The entire I was trying to find some pull or connection to the character but it was missing, when I think of a Reaper, I expected more ruthlessness, more power and proof of his expertise after having lived three centuries. There was a lot I wanted to know, lot of questions left unanswered, it was all one big mystery...even to Giles.
My thoughts on the book is based on my own personal preference and has nothing to do with the author, it was just my experience with this story. I'm sure others would appreciate and love the overall experience, just sadly it wasn't me. I will be on the look out to see what else the author has in his arsenal.
*ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review .*
The Fall drew me in based on the premise, and as much as I enjoyed the story and the plot, I got lost in the details. I don't mind details as long as it helps me understand what's going on, but when it focuses on outside things, such as coffee, his surroundings and random trivial facts it lost me. The story is told from Giles point of view, but it was more like the story was being told to me, or that he was speaking to me trying to get me to understand. The entire I was trying to find some pull or connection to the character but it was missing, when I think of a Reaper, I expected more ruthlessness, more power and proof of his expertise after having lived three centuries. There was a lot I wanted to know, lot of questions left unanswered, it was all one big mystery...even to Giles.
My thoughts on the book is based on my own personal preference and has nothing to do with the author, it was just my experience with this story. I'm sure others would appreciate and love the overall experience, just sadly it wasn't me. I will be on the look out to see what else the author has in his arsenal.
*ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review .*
July 23, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the Lovers of Paranormal group on Goodreads.
This book has such an excellent universe. In it, there are "reapers" which are these mysterious, immortal beings that have a hunger for human life essence. They've inspired numerous myths, including those relating to vampires.
I absolutely hate, the narrator, Giles though. But, I mean that in the best way possible. Stephen Cost did an excellent job making him into a conceited jerkface and his personality fits him so well, it is exactly what I would imagine a reaper to be like. He makes me think of what Patrick Bateman from American Psycho might be like if he were an immortal vigilante that fed on humans.
The imagery in this book is really well done. It was often quite vivid and interesting, almost decadent. There were a few parts where it was a bit overbearing, but mostly it was spot on.
The ending wasn't that great however. It felt rushed and unpolished. Otherwise, this book was fantastic. I think anyone that's a fan of paranormal or vampire fiction might enjoy this. I'm definitely interested in exploring more of this world and I want to learn more about reapers so much.
This book has such an excellent universe. In it, there are "reapers" which are these mysterious, immortal beings that have a hunger for human life essence. They've inspired numerous myths, including those relating to vampires.
I absolutely hate, the narrator, Giles though. But, I mean that in the best way possible. Stephen Cost did an excellent job making him into a conceited jerkface and his personality fits him so well, it is exactly what I would imagine a reaper to be like. He makes me think of what Patrick Bateman from American Psycho might be like if he were an immortal vigilante that fed on humans.
The imagery in this book is really well done. It was often quite vivid and interesting, almost decadent. There were a few parts where it was a bit overbearing, but mostly it was spot on.
The ending wasn't that great however. It felt rushed and unpolished. Otherwise, this book was fantastic. I think anyone that's a fan of paranormal or vampire fiction might enjoy this. I'm definitely interested in exploring more of this world and I want to learn more about reapers so much.
September 14, 2014
I received this book as an ARC from the author for an honest review.
Giles is a 300 year old Reaper. He is as viscous as they come. Takes the souls of deadly evil humans. And he thrives on it.
He is sleek and stylish. Sexy and hot.
Yet when it comes to emma, his friends daughter, he finds himself softening for her. He has had so much heartache in his life that he has become hard for everything in his life. But as the story goes on he softens but only for Emma. Until she goes missing. Up to this point he was blinded by his love for her. Then the truth begins to unfold.
He is being taunted by An evil man named Paul. Paul knows all about Giles. Knows what he is. Knows what he wants. He uses this to lure him in.
Chapter 17 began the ahhhhhhh moment. After that chapter I flew through the book in 1.5 hours. The story is well written with characters that are interesting. Gallus is Giles friend and Emma's father. He too is a Reaper. But there's a twist to his story. As the book goes on you are left wanting more. I cannot wait for book 2!!!!!
Giles is a 300 year old Reaper. He is as viscous as they come. Takes the souls of deadly evil humans. And he thrives on it.
He is sleek and stylish. Sexy and hot.
Yet when it comes to emma, his friends daughter, he finds himself softening for her. He has had so much heartache in his life that he has become hard for everything in his life. But as the story goes on he softens but only for Emma. Until she goes missing. Up to this point he was blinded by his love for her. Then the truth begins to unfold.
He is being taunted by An evil man named Paul. Paul knows all about Giles. Knows what he is. Knows what he wants. He uses this to lure him in.
Chapter 17 began the ahhhhhhh moment. After that chapter I flew through the book in 1.5 hours. The story is well written with characters that are interesting. Gallus is Giles friend and Emma's father. He too is a Reaper. But there's a twist to his story. As the book goes on you are left wanting more. I cannot wait for book 2!!!!!
October 4, 2014
THE FALL is a novel that is rather intriguing. I must say that I was a bit skeptical in the beginning as the book falls outside of my comfort genre. I am, however very happy that I was able to read the book before touring and promoting it. I can honestly say that I 100% recommend anyone and everyone this book to read.
Cost has crafted such a brilliant story with extremely strong characters that will take you all the way to the end and leave you wanting more. And yes, I am waiting for more. So, will I read more from this author. Indeed, I will. I actually can't wait for the next installation in the series.
If you haven't read THE FALL yet, go ahead and just do it. You won't be sorry.. I promise you that.
Cost has crafted such a brilliant story with extremely strong characters that will take you all the way to the end and leave you wanting more. And yes, I am waiting for more. So, will I read more from this author. Indeed, I will. I actually can't wait for the next installation in the series.
If you haven't read THE FALL yet, go ahead and just do it. You won't be sorry.. I promise you that.
October 10, 2016
Very wordy and slow start. Halfway threw, it picked up and it turned out to be a very good story. At first I assumed it was a stand alone book, but it's not, there's a cliffhanger and no second book out yet.
They are not called vampires. They are called Reapers.
The story is in first person present time. The plot was good, there are a few twist and of course there is a love interest.
The MC's name is Giles Reid who is older than dirt, well is BFF is older than dirt, Reid is only 300 years old. Anyway, I gave it a 4 because it not bad and it did pickup but I can't give it a 5 because it was torcher the first half.
They are not called vampires. They are called Reapers.
The story is in first person present time. The plot was good, there are a few twist and of course there is a love interest.
The MC's name is Giles Reid who is older than dirt, well is BFF is older than dirt, Reid is only 300 years old. Anyway, I gave it a 4 because it not bad and it did pickup but I can't give it a 5 because it was torcher the first half.
January 6, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal)
Totally entertaining, one of the few authors who can write wittily and poetically. You can really feel the excitement while reading from the very beginning until the end.
STEPHEN COST is one of the few men who can write that kind of story that you want to finish reading but you don't want to end. Man it drives me crazy and I'm craving for more. I can't wait for the next stories to come.
STEPHEN COST is now on the list of my favorite authors.
Totally entertaining, one of the few authors who can write wittily and poetically. You can really feel the excitement while reading from the very beginning until the end.
STEPHEN COST is one of the few men who can write that kind of story that you want to finish reading but you don't want to end. Man it drives me crazy and I'm craving for more. I can't wait for the next stories to come.
STEPHEN COST is now on the list of my favorite authors.
August 27, 2014
THE FALL immediately caught my interest and didn’t let go until the very end. The main character, Giles, is a blast to follow as he gets caught up in the sticky web of being a Reaper living amongst humans. While familiar, it is a breath of fresh air in the genre, and its descriptions of Seattle are beautiful. The writing is solid and fast-paced, and I was itching to read more by the time I got to the last page. I hope there’s going to be a second book.
October 28, 2014
To sum up, The Fall is a fun, exciting read in the honorable bloodsucker genre featuring a dashing but undying hero, a luscious heroine concealing intriguing mysteries, much supernatural double dealing, lots of death, and a climax that ends with Giles setting out to redeem his life and retrieve his woman. What more can you ask from a vampire book?
The three exports Ireland's primarily known for are sweaters, Guinness, and...uh...Irish. (Don't start. My mother's original maiden name was Duffy.) This represents a tragic, lost financial opportunity for the Emerald Isle. Because Ireland's most important export should be...vampires. For Ireland is the spiritual home of every bloodsucker tale, movie, TV show, comic, manga, anime, and probably a dozen other literary and video categories I'm missing. Ireland is also, may the good lord forgive us, the true progenitor of Kristen Stewart and the entire awful Twilight series. (Ireland is also indirectly responsible for those godawful Leprechaun movies, though any film series that features Jennifer Aniston being menaced by Warwick Davis can't be all bad.)
Bram Stoker, you see, was Irish (a Protestant, but in favor of home rule). If only the country had attempted to copyright the entire fanged meme a la the Greek attempt to trademark "feta cheese." Generations of poverty might have been avoided. As the royalties flowed in, Ireland might have been diverted from its favorite pastimes of Catholics shooting Protestants, Protestants shooting Catholics pub bombing (both sides), both sides shooting at the British and just being bloody minded about life in general.
During his life, Stoker's daytime job consisted of managing the career and theater of the great but largely forgotten British actor Henry Irving, who is widely believed to have been the physical model for Dracula. (Take a look at his portrait and you'll understand the speculation.) On his off hours, Stoker was a prolific writer who wrote at least a dozen novels, including Dracula, and several collections of short stories. His oeuvre is regarded as uneven, but it hardly matters. His tale of the undying Hungarian predator and Ottoman foe is the genre's masterpiece and Stoker's literary heirs prolific almost to a fault. And when it came to horror, Stoker was no one hit wonder, as anyone who has read his unforgettable short story, The Squaw, will attest to.
Dracula is perhaps the most famous example of the epistolary style of novel. The narrative of the book is carried by diaries and letters, which leads to some inadvertently funny scenes if you stop to think about. Like this one:
"The air seems full of specks, floating and circling in the draught from the window, and the lights burn blue and dim. What am I to do? God shield me from harm this night! I shall hide this paper in my breast, where they shall find it when they come to lay me out."
Dracula, Bram Stoker
The above leads a logical person to ask "Hey lady. If you've got the strength to write elaborate descriptive prose while the vampire's trying to get into your room, why don't you just get the hell out of the room?"
But this is carping. Dracula's blend of repressed Victorian psycho-sexual desire, blood letting, and dread claustrophobia is irresistible. And if Stephen King had written the above, he'd have found a reason to throw in some projectile vomiting or something similar, so I should be grateful to Bram. And I am. Though to be fair to The Master, Salem's Lot was pretty damn scary.
Incredibly enough, the original manuscript of Dracula, thought lost after Stoker's death in 1912, was found intact in the 1980s in a farm house in western Pennsylvania. I'm sure there's a horror story in there somewhere. Someone out there go out and write it. I'll give you a review.
The Fall thus represents a noble, and in my view, long overdue effort by the Sons of Erin (author Cost grew up in Ireland) to regain some portion of the Stoker Franchise. Let's see how well he does.
Rest of post up at: http://www.rule-set.com/ricks-blog/be...
The three exports Ireland's primarily known for are sweaters, Guinness, and...uh...Irish. (Don't start. My mother's original maiden name was Duffy.) This represents a tragic, lost financial opportunity for the Emerald Isle. Because Ireland's most important export should be...vampires. For Ireland is the spiritual home of every bloodsucker tale, movie, TV show, comic, manga, anime, and probably a dozen other literary and video categories I'm missing. Ireland is also, may the good lord forgive us, the true progenitor of Kristen Stewart and the entire awful Twilight series. (Ireland is also indirectly responsible for those godawful Leprechaun movies, though any film series that features Jennifer Aniston being menaced by Warwick Davis can't be all bad.)
Bram Stoker, you see, was Irish (a Protestant, but in favor of home rule). If only the country had attempted to copyright the entire fanged meme a la the Greek attempt to trademark "feta cheese." Generations of poverty might have been avoided. As the royalties flowed in, Ireland might have been diverted from its favorite pastimes of Catholics shooting Protestants, Protestants shooting Catholics pub bombing (both sides), both sides shooting at the British and just being bloody minded about life in general.
During his life, Stoker's daytime job consisted of managing the career and theater of the great but largely forgotten British actor Henry Irving, who is widely believed to have been the physical model for Dracula. (Take a look at his portrait and you'll understand the speculation.) On his off hours, Stoker was a prolific writer who wrote at least a dozen novels, including Dracula, and several collections of short stories. His oeuvre is regarded as uneven, but it hardly matters. His tale of the undying Hungarian predator and Ottoman foe is the genre's masterpiece and Stoker's literary heirs prolific almost to a fault. And when it came to horror, Stoker was no one hit wonder, as anyone who has read his unforgettable short story, The Squaw, will attest to.
Dracula is perhaps the most famous example of the epistolary style of novel. The narrative of the book is carried by diaries and letters, which leads to some inadvertently funny scenes if you stop to think about. Like this one:
"The air seems full of specks, floating and circling in the draught from the window, and the lights burn blue and dim. What am I to do? God shield me from harm this night! I shall hide this paper in my breast, where they shall find it when they come to lay me out."
Dracula, Bram Stoker
The above leads a logical person to ask "Hey lady. If you've got the strength to write elaborate descriptive prose while the vampire's trying to get into your room, why don't you just get the hell out of the room?"
But this is carping. Dracula's blend of repressed Victorian psycho-sexual desire, blood letting, and dread claustrophobia is irresistible. And if Stephen King had written the above, he'd have found a reason to throw in some projectile vomiting or something similar, so I should be grateful to Bram. And I am. Though to be fair to The Master, Salem's Lot was pretty damn scary.
Incredibly enough, the original manuscript of Dracula, thought lost after Stoker's death in 1912, was found intact in the 1980s in a farm house in western Pennsylvania. I'm sure there's a horror story in there somewhere. Someone out there go out and write it. I'll give you a review.
The Fall thus represents a noble, and in my view, long overdue effort by the Sons of Erin (author Cost grew up in Ireland) to regain some portion of the Stoker Franchise. Let's see how well he does.
Rest of post up at: http://www.rule-set.com/ricks-blog/be...
October 26, 2014
Oh, this book was fun! I keep forgetting how much I enjoy reading books with male MC's, especially when they are the bad boy type. It's refreshing. And, combined with a thrilling mystery that brings a unique twist to the paranormal genre, I can't contain myself from saying that The Fall is a must for your tbr pile.
The Fall is not a book about Vampires, although it can easily be confused as one. There are certain similarities between a Reaper and a Vampire in this book, but I liked the new spin the author gave to Reapers, not to mention that in this world Vampires do not exist. Reapers can drink the blood from their victims yet the best way to feed from them is by absorbing their essence. And Giles, looking for redemption after years of killing just to satiate his never-ending hunger, only feeds off from people who have done acts of evil. However, most are not like him.
I liked Giles A LOT. His confident, sarcastic and cocky attitude was highly entertaining and I loved how, at first, he seems to be more of an anti-hero. His thoughts were often disturbing, but what can you expect from a devilishly handsome man who is drawn to death and evil like a moth to flame? He enjoys the thrill of the hunt and to kill, as well as satisfy his other manly needs. But in the long run, Giles is not evil incarnate. He is a loyal guy and actually a guardian (so-to speak). The threat he must face in this book is a full-blown mystery to him. He is supposed to be the hunter and not the hunted, but I liked how quickly he sets into motion to find out what is going on. Giles uses every means he has to find out fast as the clock is ticking away and the people he loves might suffer from this strange threat.
I liked that the bit of romance in this book was not the center of the book because I didn't particularly like Emma, although her relationship with Giles does play an important part at the end. I hope I warm up to her on the next book. For now I'm just glad it focused more on the works of this particular world and on raising questions that, unfortunately for me, have yet to be answered. Giles life is a Reaper got even more complex and I'm curious to find out what the author adds to this lore.
And as a last thought, I hope Giles' obsession with coffee diminishes a bit. It's amusing, really, but I like him better when in action/mystery solving rather than spending time drinking coffee (or thinking about it). But if he must, I prefer this a million times over than smoking or drinking too much alcohol.
*Received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. You can also read this at The Reader and the Chef.*
The Fall is not a book about Vampires, although it can easily be confused as one. There are certain similarities between a Reaper and a Vampire in this book, but I liked the new spin the author gave to Reapers, not to mention that in this world Vampires do not exist. Reapers can drink the blood from their victims yet the best way to feed from them is by absorbing their essence. And Giles, looking for redemption after years of killing just to satiate his never-ending hunger, only feeds off from people who have done acts of evil. However, most are not like him.
I liked Giles A LOT. His confident, sarcastic and cocky attitude was highly entertaining and I loved how, at first, he seems to be more of an anti-hero. His thoughts were often disturbing, but what can you expect from a devilishly handsome man who is drawn to death and evil like a moth to flame? He enjoys the thrill of the hunt and to kill, as well as satisfy his other manly needs. But in the long run, Giles is not evil incarnate. He is a loyal guy and actually a guardian (so-to speak). The threat he must face in this book is a full-blown mystery to him. He is supposed to be the hunter and not the hunted, but I liked how quickly he sets into motion to find out what is going on. Giles uses every means he has to find out fast as the clock is ticking away and the people he loves might suffer from this strange threat.
I liked that the bit of romance in this book was not the center of the book because I didn't particularly like Emma, although her relationship with Giles does play an important part at the end. I hope I warm up to her on the next book. For now I'm just glad it focused more on the works of this particular world and on raising questions that, unfortunately for me, have yet to be answered. Giles life is a Reaper got even more complex and I'm curious to find out what the author adds to this lore.
And as a last thought, I hope Giles' obsession with coffee diminishes a bit. It's amusing, really, but I like him better when in action/mystery solving rather than spending time drinking coffee (or thinking about it). But if he must, I prefer this a million times over than smoking or drinking too much alcohol.
*Received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. You can also read this at The Reader and the Chef.*
March 4, 2015
I volunteered to read this book for review through the Modern Good Reads Group at GoodReads. With an eye-catching cover, and an interesting synopsis, I didn't hesitate to sign up. Furthermore, I hadn't read a paranormal for a while and the book blurb sounded fairly original -- non young adult, paranormal suspense rather than paranormal romance and no vampires (well, that is not wholly accurate; Reapers are not vampires, but there seems to be a fine, somewhat transparent difference.)
What caught me pleasantly off guard is the poetic writing Stephen Cost uses throughout the entire book -- from describing coffee, to hurried driving through Seattle rush hour traffic in a Porsche, to sword fighting with a father-like mentor. Mr Cost does an outstanding job with his imagery, bringing in all of the readers' senses whether he is describing silence ("a silence that burns more loudly than any fire"), a buzzer ("the accompanying buzz hanging like an unwelcome melody"), centuries old hand writing ("trying to understand the words hidden in the dancing curved pen lines"), or nighttime city life ("The lights of the clubs... awaken the aged stone streets, breathing life into them... bathing them in a magic that pulls people towards them.").
The story has elements of cliche -- Seattle, territorial blood drinking supernaturals living among humans, paranormals with morals (feasting on evil humans rather than innocents), and a damsel who is stronger and more knowledgeable than originally believed. The story is incomplete -- not with a cliffhanger ending, but with unanswered questions and unresolved issues -- so, we should expect at least one more installment in the series, but potentially more as these supernatural beings live for centuries, a few living for millennium. With original metaphors and analogies, the imagery is a welcomed breath of fresh air!
While this story is not particularly unique, it is a very well written easy read, completely engaging and ending entirely too soon for my preference, 300 pages feeling as if only half as long. I would recommend this to those who enjoy reading paranormal and/or suspense.
What caught me pleasantly off guard is the poetic writing Stephen Cost uses throughout the entire book -- from describing coffee, to hurried driving through Seattle rush hour traffic in a Porsche, to sword fighting with a father-like mentor. Mr Cost does an outstanding job with his imagery, bringing in all of the readers' senses whether he is describing silence ("a silence that burns more loudly than any fire"), a buzzer ("the accompanying buzz hanging like an unwelcome melody"), centuries old hand writing ("trying to understand the words hidden in the dancing curved pen lines"), or nighttime city life ("The lights of the clubs... awaken the aged stone streets, breathing life into them... bathing them in a magic that pulls people towards them.").
The story has elements of cliche -- Seattle, territorial blood drinking supernaturals living among humans, paranormals with morals (feasting on evil humans rather than innocents), and a damsel who is stronger and more knowledgeable than originally believed. The story is incomplete -- not with a cliffhanger ending, but with unanswered questions and unresolved issues -- so, we should expect at least one more installment in the series, but potentially more as these supernatural beings live for centuries, a few living for millennium. With original metaphors and analogies, the imagery is a welcomed breath of fresh air!
While this story is not particularly unique, it is a very well written easy read, completely engaging and ending entirely too soon for my preference, 300 pages feeling as if only half as long. I would recommend this to those who enjoy reading paranormal and/or suspense.
October 15, 2014
This book was a five star read for me ALL THE WAY!! The suspense, the cryptic writing style, the way the author makes you hang on his every word. Oh my gosh, I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole time.
The characters in this story were so strong. I felt the author took the necessary time to develop them and make the reader understand their circumstances wonderfully. Stephen Cost is a brilliant story teller in that he has a way of getting into the readers mind, much like James Patterson or Dean Koontz do. Read this intriguing first few lines:
People say they love the smell of fresh cut daises, but I far prefer the scent of what pushes them up, the dead. You see, death has a scent all to itself, slightly tangy and bitter, pleasing and calming on the palate.
Now, tell me after that paragraph that you could just walk away from this book. I didn't think so. This is precisely the writing style I am referring to. Each scene is perfectly constructed. Each paragraph is meant to make you hunger. Each page makes you keep turning. I just LOVE books like this one!
The premise of the story is as follows:
Giles is a 300 year old Reaper.
He is as viscous and cunning as they come.
He loves his job and he does it well.
He takes the souls of evil humans and sucks up their essence just like he's supposed to,and he thrives on it.
He is stylish to the point that he vividly describes his Porsche just like most would describe a beautiful woman.
Giles tries his best to become an exemplary human. He does his best to only kill when absolutely necessary and he makes sure that his kills are for the greater good. But, to save the woman he loves, Giles must rethink this practice and become the monster, he left behind long ago.
Excitement, drama, poetic verse, amazing detail are just some of the ways I'd describe this book. Oh and the ending, just WOW. I was blown away. Get this book, read this book and write a review for this new, talented author!
The characters in this story were so strong. I felt the author took the necessary time to develop them and make the reader understand their circumstances wonderfully. Stephen Cost is a brilliant story teller in that he has a way of getting into the readers mind, much like James Patterson or Dean Koontz do. Read this intriguing first few lines:
People say they love the smell of fresh cut daises, but I far prefer the scent of what pushes them up, the dead. You see, death has a scent all to itself, slightly tangy and bitter, pleasing and calming on the palate.
Now, tell me after that paragraph that you could just walk away from this book. I didn't think so. This is precisely the writing style I am referring to. Each scene is perfectly constructed. Each paragraph is meant to make you hunger. Each page makes you keep turning. I just LOVE books like this one!
The premise of the story is as follows:
Giles is a 300 year old Reaper.
He is as viscous and cunning as they come.
He loves his job and he does it well.
He takes the souls of evil humans and sucks up their essence just like he's supposed to,and he thrives on it.
He is stylish to the point that he vividly describes his Porsche just like most would describe a beautiful woman.
Giles tries his best to become an exemplary human. He does his best to only kill when absolutely necessary and he makes sure that his kills are for the greater good. But, to save the woman he loves, Giles must rethink this practice and become the monster, he left behind long ago.
Excitement, drama, poetic verse, amazing detail are just some of the ways I'd describe this book. Oh and the ending, just WOW. I was blown away. Get this book, read this book and write a review for this new, talented author!
August 24, 2016
I received this book as a giveaway through Goodreads first reads.
Um right so first things first. A note to any stupid person who moves city, don't assume that your new library functions in the same way as the old one. I would have read this way sooner if I hadn't been trying to finish all my new library books. Can we just say the final score is Ottawa Library 1 Tess nil. But back to the story. Because that's the reason your reading this review, unless you're a bit odd.
So... Giles is a reaper. Reapers fall to Earth after they take a human life that wasn't ready to go. And then these fallen reapers have urges, they need to kill humans in order to stay immortal. Giles only kills evil people. And then one of his potential victims turns out to be his hunter. This evil human that he tries to kill is actually trying to kill him and knows that he's a reaper. So Giles tries to figure out what exactly this evil man is and how he came to find Giles. An that begins a game of cat-and-mouse. Clear enough? Yep now go read it!
I liked the book, I sometimes don't like Giles but I think that's the point. He is a good man sometimes but at other moments he is not so nice and a bit unpleasant as a non-human being. His relationship with Emma, his mentor's daughter, made him more approachable. I liked that all his natural reaper type habits went out the window with Emma, he wasn't calm or manipulative, he was uncomfortable and constantly being wrong footed by her and his emotions. The information about the reapers was quite interesting and I liked the brief glimpses into Giles' past. And I have just realized that it is difficult to say much else without giving away any massive spoilers. The reaper history will be more interesting once it is expanded on a bit more and I really, really want to know what happens next. I can't wait for the next book.
Um right so first things first. A note to any stupid person who moves city, don't assume that your new library functions in the same way as the old one. I would have read this way sooner if I hadn't been trying to finish all my new library books. Can we just say the final score is Ottawa Library 1 Tess nil. But back to the story. Because that's the reason your reading this review, unless you're a bit odd.
So... Giles is a reaper. Reapers fall to Earth after they take a human life that wasn't ready to go. And then these fallen reapers have urges, they need to kill humans in order to stay immortal. Giles only kills evil people. And then one of his potential victims turns out to be his hunter. This evil human that he tries to kill is actually trying to kill him and knows that he's a reaper. So Giles tries to figure out what exactly this evil man is and how he came to find Giles. An that begins a game of cat-and-mouse. Clear enough? Yep now go read it!
I liked the book, I sometimes don't like Giles but I think that's the point. He is a good man sometimes but at other moments he is not so nice and a bit unpleasant as a non-human being. His relationship with Emma, his mentor's daughter, made him more approachable. I liked that all his natural reaper type habits went out the window with Emma, he wasn't calm or manipulative, he was uncomfortable and constantly being wrong footed by her and his emotions. The information about the reapers was quite interesting and I liked the brief glimpses into Giles' past. And I have just realized that it is difficult to say much else without giving away any massive spoilers. The reaper history will be more interesting once it is expanded on a bit more and I really, really want to know what happens next. I can't wait for the next book.
October 18, 2014
In my opinion Stephen Cost is a debut author to watch. His first novel The Fall is a paranormal suspense spiced with romance. All character are well developed, every scene in the book is poetically described and action climax till the explosive finale. My guessing is that a new book series is born and we have to wait for the next instalment. I have the feeling that the author has already the material for a lengthy book, which he decided to divide into two or more parts. However, if this is the case, I’m not sure it was a right decision because obviously this first book’s plotline is not well balanced. The first part is slow and all action happens in the second one. I can’t wait to see what’s next from Stephen Cost to find out if I guessed correctly.
*I received an ARC from the author for an honest review.*
*I received an ARC from the author for an honest review.*
January 14, 2015
I really wanted to like this book but unfortunately. I just could not get into it. This book just dragged on so slow. I do have to say the author has a way of bringing everything to life. I really wish it had more action.
September 21, 2014
I fell in love with the cover of this book and after reading the synopsis, I had to read it.
OMG it was so good. I'm not good at writing reviews but this book deserved me saying something at least. It's a love story with a twist is really the only way I can describe it. I'm SO reading it again.
OMG it was so good. I'm not good at writing reviews but this book deserved me saying something at least. It's a love story with a twist is really the only way I can describe it. I'm SO reading it again.
October 19, 2014
Fall in love with Death? Oh, yes, I have!!! Can't wait for the next book!!!
October 22, 2016
Boring
The plot is bogged down by Giles' continuous reflections & commentaries. By the time the pace of the story picks up, the book already lost my interest. Plus, the underlying romance between Giles & Emma doesn't ring true. There is no basis to believe that either character loves one another.
Ultimately, it was a difficult book to finish & one that I wouldn't recommend.
The plot is bogged down by Giles' continuous reflections & commentaries. By the time the pace of the story picks up, the book already lost my interest. Plus, the underlying romance between Giles & Emma doesn't ring true. There is no basis to believe that either character loves one another.
Ultimately, it was a difficult book to finish & one that I wouldn't recommend.
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