Raveler

The Dark God #3

by John D. Brown

A tiny army. Sure annihilation. And two youths who just might tip the odds. Talen is in the hands of a powerful half-beast, a creature twisted for war, who is convinced the most merciful thing to do with Talen is kill him. But he might not have that chance, for Nashrud the sleth hunter is hot on their trail. As they flee, they can only hope the perils of the Wilds will save them, for if they are taken, both will become the tools of Mokad. Back on the coast, Sugar is sent to guide Argoth and a handful of warriors on a mission to assassinate Mokad’s Skir Master. To succeed they’re going to have to get through an army, patrols of dogmen, and at least 3,000 dreadmen. And that’s just in the world of flesh, for Mokad also has forces in the world of souls. The odds against Talen and Sugar are immense. At the same time, their powers are awakening. And what they learn just might give mankind a chance against the army poised to annihilate them.

Genres: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult

346 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2014

About the author

JOHN D. BROWN writes action-packed thrillers and epic fantasies with characters you want to cheer for. He lives with his wife and four daughters in the hinterlands of Utah where one encounters much fresh air, many good-hearted ranchers, and the occasional wolf. If you want to be notified when he releases his next book, sign up at his website johndbrown.com

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised by this self-published series. Well worth the 99 cents I spent on it :)

The good:
I really liked the soul-walking and the book was "clean" in the sense that the language was clean and there were no sex scenes (no romance at all to speak of). It was quite a violent book in some sense, because the entire book is like watching the battle at Gondor: all the soldiers gathered together for one final stand: we will defeat the great evil or we will die free.

The meh:
I didn't feel like many questions were adequately answered. Legs' story is dropped. The fate of the parents' souls is undetermined, and most importantly, I still don't feel like I really understand Talen's abilities or what has been done to him. Perhaps this is intentional, or perhaps more books are planned (I was under the impression that this was a trilogy). Regardless, I didn't think all the loose ends had really enough time devoted to them nor were they all wrapped up.

Still, it was enjoyable and I hope Mr Brown continues.

[Matt Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't know what it was about this book, but I enjoyed it a lot more than the other two. It deserves 4 stars.

Wish we would have had more "screen time" with the villain. Also, I think Curse and Raveler should have been published as one book as it was originally intended (although I understand why the author chose to split it), as Raveler feels very much like the last half of a single book.

Good read. If you haven't checked out this series, you should get on that.

[Alvaro Tejada Galindo · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have read Servant and Curse...you will love Raveler -;) Full of action and surprises...this book is totally awesome! John D. Brown is a fine writer and the world he created is pretty unique...would recommend "The Dark God" series any time -;)

[Jonathan Scotese · Rating 2 out of 5]

The ending isn't one, a whole new trove of lore is put on the table, rather than getting answers. Not as extereme as David Farlands Runelords series, but reminiscent of it. I'll probably read more, but am concerned he's making it up as he goes along rather than having a complete setting set.

[John Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great third book in the series, and I look forward to what seems like an on-going series..

[Ammon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written end that leaves the door wide open for another set of novels - just as I was really liking the characters.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good finish to the trilogy, plenty of twists and surprises.