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The Psychonaut Trilogy #2
Demonslayer
Merrick Whyte is the Psychonaut; mind reader, Master of the Gateways, destroyer of worlds. He is also bereft of power, stolen by Aiwass the dark demi-god, for reasons which are far from clear. But Aiwass is explicit about the impending uncreation of the multiverse—an atrocity machinated by Orthon, a first order demon. To avert this abomination, Merrick is tasked with seeking out the Dancer—an emissary of Orthon and member of a swelling infestation of adepts called the Enclave. This will prove to be just the start of a treacherous road.
Merrick’s journey will lead him to worlds both bizarre and mind-unhinging. It will see demi-gods threaten those closest to him, the return of old enemies and will be opposed by a fanatical group intent on destroying any adept possessing magical powers, including Merrick himself.
Aided by his Outcasts and Hierophant allies, Merrick will seize objects of power and learn arcane invocations never before granted to mortals. But even these may not suffice. For Orthon is always a step ahead, and no one has ever slain a demon before. Above all, a Psychonaut can often be his own worst enemy.
Demonslayer is the second book in Tom G.H. Adams’ Psychonaut trilogy.
Merrick’s journey will lead him to worlds both bizarre and mind-unhinging. It will see demi-gods threaten those closest to him, the return of old enemies and will be opposed by a fanatical group intent on destroying any adept possessing magical powers, including Merrick himself.
Aided by his Outcasts and Hierophant allies, Merrick will seize objects of power and learn arcane invocations never before granted to mortals. But even these may not suffice. For Orthon is always a step ahead, and no one has ever slain a demon before. Above all, a Psychonaut can often be his own worst enemy.
Demonslayer is the second book in Tom G.H. Adams’ Psychonaut trilogy.
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2018
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Tom G.H. Adams
21 books72 followersTom Adams is an imaginer drifting between lands of fantasy, horror and bizarro. When he strays back into the realm called reality he finds himself in Middleland; a geologically beautiful gamut of scenery in the north west of England. The forces that drive him shift their shapes with sharp needles of inspiration, but at present include the art of Zdzislaw Beksinski, the music and words of Ronnie James Dio and a frankenstein amalgam of word-scriptors such as Vonnegut, Tolkien, Clevenger, Leonard and Bradbury.
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February 24, 2018
he the master of the gateways as well as so many different things. he is without power which was stolen by a demi-god. the demi-god is going to be causing problems and trouble. he has to try to restore his power to stop the demi-god. go with him as he goes to different places through the gateways. will he get his powers back? will he stop the demi-god? see if he will do all this
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2018
What are we reading?: Demonslayer: Book 2 in the Psychonaut Trilogy, by Tom G.H. Adams.
Rating: 3.5/5
Give me the short version: Recently ascended to the burdens of arcane power, Psychonaut Merrick's ability to tear the veil between worlds may not be enough to save him this time.
Tom G.H. Adams brings us a solid, rollicking fantasy/spy/action/thriller in Demonslayer. Merrick's ability to read pheromones and intent is particularly fascinating and well depicted, and I'd be remiss not to call out Adam's gorgeously detailed worlds as Merrick skips between realities.
I have to admit, action isn't so much my thing. On reading book 1 I worried I was the wrong audience for this. However by book 2, most of what I found offputting (a few movie-logic aspects, a whiff of creepy in how female characters got sexually "rated") were toned down or gone, leaving a tight fast-paced story. If you're into action-fantasy, slap another half star on the rating and dive into it.
Book 2 can be enjoyed standalone or with book 1 for more backstory. Completionists who don't mind a touch of kink won't want to miss the first book, especially with a fresh new line edit on the way following Adams' recent work on the audiobook (joy: if you love hearing a story in the author's own words, Tom G.H. Adams is also an audiobook narrator so that's two birds with one stone).
Book 1 intrigued me enough to keep going, book 2 was quite enjoyable and based on Mr Adams' impressive acceleration I'll be buying his new releases.
Favourite bit:
"He recalled the oppressive weight of the Vale. The name was a misnomer. The abode of the dead was less a sparsely populated verdant landscape, more a morass of spectral bodies, crawling like worms on top of each other, all vying for his attention."
Rating: 3.5/5
Give me the short version: Recently ascended to the burdens of arcane power, Psychonaut Merrick's ability to tear the veil between worlds may not be enough to save him this time.
Tom G.H. Adams brings us a solid, rollicking fantasy/spy/action/thriller in Demonslayer. Merrick's ability to read pheromones and intent is particularly fascinating and well depicted, and I'd be remiss not to call out Adam's gorgeously detailed worlds as Merrick skips between realities.
I have to admit, action isn't so much my thing. On reading book 1 I worried I was the wrong audience for this. However by book 2, most of what I found offputting (a few movie-logic aspects, a whiff of creepy in how female characters got sexually "rated") were toned down or gone, leaving a tight fast-paced story. If you're into action-fantasy, slap another half star on the rating and dive into it.
Book 2 can be enjoyed standalone or with book 1 for more backstory. Completionists who don't mind a touch of kink won't want to miss the first book, especially with a fresh new line edit on the way following Adams' recent work on the audiobook (joy: if you love hearing a story in the author's own words, Tom G.H. Adams is also an audiobook narrator so that's two birds with one stone).
Book 1 intrigued me enough to keep going, book 2 was quite enjoyable and based on Mr Adams' impressive acceleration I'll be buying his new releases.
Favourite bit:
"He recalled the oppressive weight of the Vale. The name was a misnomer. The abode of the dead was less a sparsely populated verdant landscape, more a morass of spectral bodies, crawling like worms on top of each other, all vying for his attention."
March 17, 2018
Book 2- Fabulous!
Tom Adams comes up with another terrific story starring the Psychonaut and his cohorts. As the resident old fart Thelemic in my neck of the woods, I greatly enjoyed the references to Crowley, magick, and Aiwass- In fact, I would make this series mandatory for my Thelemic students to read to understand how magick really works! Plus, it's just a darn good read- highly recommended!
Tom Adams comes up with another terrific story starring the Psychonaut and his cohorts. As the resident old fart Thelemic in my neck of the woods, I greatly enjoyed the references to Crowley, magick, and Aiwass- In fact, I would make this series mandatory for my Thelemic students to read to understand how magick really works! Plus, it's just a darn good read- highly recommended!
March 19, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
March 6, 2018
Adams is really amazing at bringing about a fun and exciting tale with these characters. It's suspenseful and also full of action. I sit here reading and can't wait to see where we go with them, because it's never quite what I think.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 1, 2018
Merrick's journey to fulfill his quest as he faces adversity while learning to handle new responsibility aided by his friends.
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