The Gargoyles of Notre Dame 3

by Greg Walters

Freedom, Equality, Terror …

France, winter 1793. Henri saves Catia from the guillotine and flees Paris with her. In their greatest need, they find safe harbor with a family of farmers in the Vendée.
Robespierre, the implacable leader of the revolution, takes their flight as a personal affront and tries everything to bring them back. He orders a merciless hunt for them on behalf of the Six.
The proud residents of the Vendée rise up against Robespierre’s regime of terror. Henri and Catia are pulled into the conflict and desperately try to save both themselves and the lives of their new friends and protectors.

The third and final book of the historical fantasy saga set during the French Revolution.

294 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2025

About the author

Since graduating with degrees in history and political science 20 years ago, Greg Walters has dealt with historical material almost daily as a history teacher. So it was only a matter of time before he combined this passion with his passion for fantasy. The result is "Demon Summoner: Apprentice," a deeply researched historical novel, with a fair dash of fantasy and humor, just as readers have come to expect from Greg Walters.

Greg Walters lives together with his wife, his two small daughters, and a cheeky, red-blond Labrador. He is currently working on more stories that will transport his readers into exciting adventures and strange worlds full of fantasy and history.

More about the author: greg-walters.com

Reviews

[Rebecca Graf · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young man has moved to a world he never dreamed of. Chosen by a gargoyle which breaks all rules of French society. He's not of noble blood. Now his fate is sealed. He finds himself on both sides of the French Revolution with one desire, to live and find those he loves. It's the living part that might be difficult.
Let me start by saying that this is book three of a trilogy. While you could enjoy just picking up this book, I highly recommend that you read the first two books. They will give you so much more background and help you understand the characters' actions. 
Now, on to the review….
An historical fantasy.
Intriguing stone creatures. 
Challenging adventures. 
This story has all the makings of an enjoyable read. Gargoyles are mysterious with myth and legend surrounding them. This version of the not so pretty creatures had me hooked from the beginning. They are alive! They have feelings! Humor! I want one!
I'm not sure what age group the author was writing for, but I could easily see someone as young as middle school age. The history is not laid out like a boring lecture It is woven in every single action of the main characters. They are living it so it is not needed to be explained to the reader. Even with no previous knowledge of the French Revolution, a reader could learn all the basic info from this series. I think I enjoyed it all the more because of that. 
As for the characters, they were very interesting. The entire series spans a few years so the reader can watch the main character from a young boy grow to a young man. We are able to see his eyes open up to the real world around him and shed all the innocence that childhood drapes over a young one to give them all the happiness they can for as long as they can. I will say that I think the characters didn't have enough time to fully develop. The stories are fast paced with the focus more on the plot. 
Speaking of… The plot was very well laid out and takes the characters through all the major parts of the historical period. I think the author wonderfully wove the setting and events to where they were one and the same with the action. There was no need to explain anything. We lived it with the characters. I could easily have imagined that the gargoyles were real and took a part in that bloody revolution. It seemed real.
I really enjoyed the series. If you like historical pieces with a little fantasy, I think you'll enjoy this one.

[Elis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ultimo libro della trilogia, riprende la narrazione esattamente da dove l'avevamo lasciata (un punto di svolta cruciale, tra l'altro), senza salti temporali e/o scene sottintese. 🪨

Subito si nota un'esplorazione maggiore sui personaggi di Catia e Gardon, e sul legame che si è creato tra di loro. È molto bello vedere come i due sono diventati inseparabili e affiatati in pochissimo tempo, ed è bello il messaggio che fa passare il fatto che fra loro sia stato possibile un bond: è da inizio della serie che ci viene detto che le donne non possono avere questo legame, ma grazie a Catia scopriamo che questa è solo una credenza che è stata diffusa (probabilmente per non dare potere alle donne?). 🇫🇷

Mi è piaciuto l'uso del cambio pov molto frequente (nel giro di poche righe) proprio nella scena clou del romanzo, quella che poi ha determinato tutto il finale. Questo espediente ha fatto avvertire appieno il caos e il pathos del momento, accompagnando il lettore al culmine delle vicende. Molto bello anche l'epilogo (o meglio, l'ultimo capitolo), che era esattamente come me lo aspettavo. 💞

Henri, Catia, Nyron, Gardon e gli altri personaggi mi mancheranno, poco ma sicuro, perché questo fantasy storico mi ha coinvolta molto e mi sono affezionata ai caratteri di queste quattro figure. Specialmente a quelle dei due Gargoyles, con le loro personalità a metà tra l'eccentrico e l'infantile, ma con un potere enorme e tanta lealtà. 🫂

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this third and final book of the alternate history series, Henri, Catia and their gargoyles, Nyron and Gardon are on the run from Robespierre and his minions.

Disappointed by the failure of the Republic to improve their lives, peasants are fighting against the people they thought represented them. Although all they really want to do is escape to a safe and peaceful life in Spain, the young lovers become drawn into the brutal civil war.

This book is as good as the first two. Henri and Catia are both more mature and more self-aware. Their love story manages to avoid the ickiness of too many YA romances. The gargoyles are still charming (Nyron is still adopting kittens!) and the reader learns more about their origins in the past of Notre Dame Cathedral.

I found it fascinating to watch Robespierre change from a man of high principles to a paranoid monster. His Cult of the Supreme Being is something I never knew about, but it was an integral part of the real French Revolution.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to a free advance reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Dawn Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Gargoyles of Notre Dame by Greg Walters

5 Stars

308 Pages

Publisher: Book Whisperer

Release Date: December 10, 2025

Fiction, Historical Fiction, France, Revolution, Sci Fi, Fantasy

This is the third and final book in the trilogy with Catia and Henri. Catia was a baroness but had to run for her life when her father was killed and her home burned. She became Catia Liberte of the French Revolution. Henri was a stonemason preparing for his journeyman placement when a rival pushed him to his death. Fortunately for Henri he landed in a crypt instead. His blood woke a gargoyle that was to be bound to a Marquis. Now he is on the run as an illegitimate chimera rider. Together Catia and Henri must defend the small village and defeat the poisonous leaders in the National Convention.

This book has a steady pace, the characters are well developed over the course of the three books, and it is written in the third person point of view. You must read the first two books in the trilogy to follow the story. The author did a very good job incorporating and explaining historical events. He wrote this story as if it truly happened.

[Autumn Danner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book picks up right where Book 2 ends, and the action continues from the first page. I truly enjoyed the history lesson at the end of the book and how the author wove historical events into this fantastical tale. This book has a little more of the Gargoyle action separate from riders, but the action rightly focuses on the origins and future of the creatures. Henri and Catia are still central to the activity, though they strategize separately with dramatic and exciting results. The author portrayed well the beliefs of the warring sides and the general atmosphere of the era, as well as the atrocities of war. Overall, I have loved this series and was not disappointed in this final installment. I haven't read too many Gargoyle books, but this series is at the top of my list! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book and for introducing me to this author!

[Paloma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henri and Catia and their gargoyles are on the run. The French Revolution is also happening in the book. I've never read a book about gargoyles, but I enjoyed this book tremendously. Even though I didn't read the first two books, I didn't fell lost and felt like I was able to follow along. The love story between Henri and Catia is present but not overwhelming. My favorite gargoyle was Nyron. The group faces danger and they all battle it out together. Overall a very fun and entertaining fantasy read!
Thank you Netgalley and Bookwhisperer for this eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.

[Darlene Golbitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Courtesy of The Book Whisperer and Netgalley, I received the third and final book in the series about the French Revolution by Greg Walters, The Gargoyles of Notre Dame 3. This part of the historical fantasy saga begins in 1793 and mainly covers the revolution in Nantes, the Vendee, and back to Paris, Robespierre, and Notre Dame. Reading about Henri and Catia and their escapades introduced me to more information and locations associated with the French Revolution. The history of Nantes was fascinating!

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third and final book in the series. The series must be read in order! This is the conclusion of Henri's and Catia's involvement in the French Revolution. The story is told very well with just enough historical information to make it seem like this could have happened. After the monarchy is over thrown, a new problem arises for the nation.

[Terry M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series. I find the rapport between Henri and Nyron entertaining. After Henri's rescue of Catia, they find themselves in hiding, facing danger, battles and so much more with help from an unexpected source. A must read and highly recommended for fantasy lovers. I received an advance review copy from Bookwhisperer and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jann Howell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had not read the 1st 2 books so I was mostly lost.

[Geri Gay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liked this series. I love historical fiction. What I really liked was the addition of living Gargoyles into the story.