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The Resurrection Tower #2
The Dim Realm, Volume II
The Resurrection Tower series is dark fantasy, combining horror themes with modern, urban fantasy characters. Inspirations include Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, J.R.R. Tolkien and more.
Series Hook:
“The Resurrection Tower lies in wait at the end of a long road, a journey between awake and asleep, life and death ... between the heavens and the hells. It has stood watch through numerous wars on numerous planes. No one knows why. Yet the tower must be understood if this world and others are to be saved.”
Synopsis:
Teenager Kara Kinfolk, Waterguard ranger Tal Stormgren, and their companions are trapped in the town of Arrow’s Flight. Brutal murder, strange disappearances, and an ancient murderous cult known as the Harbingers oppose them at every turn. Their options are dwindling along with their hope of escape. In both dreams and the waking world, they are more than hunted – they are trapped. The Dim Realm continues in Volume II, where the initial wave of Harbingers has been defeated, but the small band of companions faces yet more challenges. In the underground dwarven realm of Kair-Thelbardin, those few who survive must run for their lives, encountering new dangers while trying to escape Daermorn’s ultimate hunter – the Reaver!
Book Two begins the frantic escape of the few surviving heroes from the clutches of the Harbingers. They must brave the terrors of the now transformed and haunted town of Arrow’s Flight and all the ghosts and demons freed from its prison, and their only hope lies in uncovering clues to the prophecy they are bound to, and surviving a harrowing exit through an ancient dwarven mining complex whose inhabitants once disappeared without a trace. Is more than Daermorn a threat to the heroes? And who are the mysterious puppet masters called the Pale Gentlemen that are locked beneath the surface of the earth? Each novel in the The Resurrection Tower fantasy series brings a different mix of epic fantasy quests and horror elements, populated with urban fantasy characters. All the books can be read as stand alone stories that fit into a larger tale, featuring characters new and old, or you can dive in right at the start!
What readers are saying:
“...a carefully-constructed world, painstakingly detailed, that carries you along in its wake...”
“The trials of these characters grabbed my attention and didn’t let go.”
“There is a strong sense of mystery to these books...”
“...the main draw for me is the horror element which is something Holgate has a real flair for.”
“... vividly conjured horrors that will stay with you long after you finish reading.”
“There are also humorous moments in the witty dialogue exchanges that lighten the dark tone...”
“After finishing the first novel... my need to read the second was immediate. It was just as remarkable and attention-grabbing as the first.”
“...continues to move along with clever twists, lots of action, horror and humour.”
“I was unable to put the book down.”
Series Hook:
“The Resurrection Tower lies in wait at the end of a long road, a journey between awake and asleep, life and death ... between the heavens and the hells. It has stood watch through numerous wars on numerous planes. No one knows why. Yet the tower must be understood if this world and others are to be saved.”
Synopsis:
Teenager Kara Kinfolk, Waterguard ranger Tal Stormgren, and their companions are trapped in the town of Arrow’s Flight. Brutal murder, strange disappearances, and an ancient murderous cult known as the Harbingers oppose them at every turn. Their options are dwindling along with their hope of escape. In both dreams and the waking world, they are more than hunted – they are trapped. The Dim Realm continues in Volume II, where the initial wave of Harbingers has been defeated, but the small band of companions faces yet more challenges. In the underground dwarven realm of Kair-Thelbardin, those few who survive must run for their lives, encountering new dangers while trying to escape Daermorn’s ultimate hunter – the Reaver!
Book Two begins the frantic escape of the few surviving heroes from the clutches of the Harbingers. They must brave the terrors of the now transformed and haunted town of Arrow’s Flight and all the ghosts and demons freed from its prison, and their only hope lies in uncovering clues to the prophecy they are bound to, and surviving a harrowing exit through an ancient dwarven mining complex whose inhabitants once disappeared without a trace. Is more than Daermorn a threat to the heroes? And who are the mysterious puppet masters called the Pale Gentlemen that are locked beneath the surface of the earth? Each novel in the The Resurrection Tower fantasy series brings a different mix of epic fantasy quests and horror elements, populated with urban fantasy characters. All the books can be read as stand alone stories that fit into a larger tale, featuring characters new and old, or you can dive in right at the start!
What readers are saying:
“...a carefully-constructed world, painstakingly detailed, that carries you along in its wake...”
“The trials of these characters grabbed my attention and didn’t let go.”
“There is a strong sense of mystery to these books...”
“...the main draw for me is the horror element which is something Holgate has a real flair for.”
“... vividly conjured horrors that will stay with you long after you finish reading.”
“There are also humorous moments in the witty dialogue exchanges that lighten the dark tone...”
“After finishing the first novel... my need to read the second was immediate. It was just as remarkable and attention-grabbing as the first.”
“...continues to move along with clever twists, lots of action, horror and humour.”
“I was unable to put the book down.”
573 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2012
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January 1, 2013
Although I am not someone who is so keen on the ‘fantasy’ genre (Tolkien & Co in my opinion have a lot to answer for), I do know that for such books to have a chance of working they need plenty of detailed hinterland to make them get close to being convincing. Well, Matt Holgate supplies all that (and more) in abundance. As we follow the exploits of Tal Stormgren and Kara in the town of Arrow’s Flight, the story plays out in a fascinating interface between dream and reality. There are a host of characters, with a mass of detail, myriad lands, deathlords, orcs, goblins, runes, dwarves, magic weapons, visions, prophecies, curses, legends, and unceasing battle. This is a carefully-constructed world, painstakingly detailed and convincing, that carries you along in its wake. Kara and Tal pursue their destiny, and the devilish game they are drawn into. As you follow the twists and turns of the plot, they seek both their freedom and the salvation of the world itself. For lovers of this genre of writing (and I know there are many of you out there) this is a fine example of its type. Check it out.
December 30, 2012
'The Dim Realm Volume 2' continues the epic journey started in the first novel. There is a strong sense of mystery to these books, and this is one of the things that drew me to them in the first place, but the main draw for me is the horror element which is something Holgate has a real flair for. The description rich picture Holgate paints lends real atmosphere and makes for many a spine-tingling moment, in a style reminiscent of Stephen King.
It's not all dark and mysterious though; the moments of humour and witty dialogue exchanges throughout add a lighter aspect to the dark tone of the novel. I enjoyed the way the characters developed as the story went on, my favorites being Kara & Tal. Kara Kinfolk, the sarcastic remark dropping teenager, is proving herself through her power and how she uses it. Tal Stormgren, the experienced ranger, is tested throughout. The trials of these characters grabbed my attention and didn't let go. The ending left me wanting more, so it's just as well there's more due in the coming 'Unforgotten'!
It's not all dark and mysterious though; the moments of humour and witty dialogue exchanges throughout add a lighter aspect to the dark tone of the novel. I enjoyed the way the characters developed as the story went on, my favorites being Kara & Tal. Kara Kinfolk, the sarcastic remark dropping teenager, is proving herself through her power and how she uses it. Tal Stormgren, the experienced ranger, is tested throughout. The trials of these characters grabbed my attention and didn't let go. The ending left me wanting more, so it's just as well there's more due in the coming 'Unforgotten'!
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