Immortals' Requiem

Alternative Earth #1

by Vincent Bobbe

A Grimdark Fantasy

There are beings that live a shadow's breadth from our reality. They are the dreams and nightmares of humanity, the ancient seeds of fairy-tale and superstition.

These are the Immortals, creatures of magic that should live forever... and they are fading.

When a horror two thousand years dead returns to contemporary England, creatures long thought lost to myth and legend collide in a scramble for survival that could tumble civilisation back into the dark ages of blood and death.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Mythology, Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy

556 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 2018

About the author

Vincent Bobbe is nearly forty years old. When he was about ten, he tripped on an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel and fell into his own brain. He's not quite managed to climb out yet, because the things that found him in there keep clawing him back in.

He's happily married with two young children and lives in Manchester, England. His wife is horrifically allergic to pretty much everything, so he doesn't have any pets. This suits him.

Reviews

[Stace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Reviewed by Cara on www.whisperingstories.com

Immortals’ Requiem is a story that centres around five individuals whose paths intertwine as they all search for Cú Roí ‘The Miracle Child’, who has set out to seize control of their civilisation and destroy all humanity in the process.

On our journey we meet vampires, werewolves, elves, shadow like creatures and a human who has lived for over 2000 years, along with many other immortal and supernatural beings, in the fight of good vs evil.

I have read many books in my time and as most of us probably do, I tend to stick to a particular genre as I know it is a story I will more than likely enjoy. Immortals’ Requiem is a fantasy book; not something I would usually pick up but I thought I would give it a try as the blurb sounded quite interesting. I’m very glad I did.

The story was gripping from start to finish, I found myself getting so involved in the book that I nearly warned my husband to look out for any vampires that may be lurking about. The story had everything you look for in a book, I laughed, I cried and was on tenterhooks the whole time. I enjoyed and cared for the characters and hoped the bad guys got what was coming to them. The only downside to this book is that it had to end.

If you enjoyed Lord of the Rings then you will love this book, if you didn’t enjoy Lord of the Rings, I still think you should give this a try.

If you haven’t got this book already then make it the next thing you do, I’m sure you wont be disappointed. I have read many books and this is up there as one of my favourites. I give this book a 5 out of 5 and am looking forward to any future works by this author.

[Cam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this dark fantasy on Net Galley. Love this book! It has a little bit of everything for everyone. The magical realm is dying and they are in need of more magic to survive. Evil seeps into the human realm and all hell breaks loose.

[Todd Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a fabulous book. I was really impressed with how much content Vincent Bobbe has packed into this story, and how easily it held my attention through to the end. I normally have a favourite character in a story, but I found it hard picking between Cam O’ Griobhtha and Sam Autumn, as they are both brilliant. Overall, it’s a very unique plot that I absolutely loved.

Grimnir Vafthrudnir can’t believe what’s happened to the earth. With humans covering so much of it up with stone and concrete, they were slowly killing it. Unless he could find the Maiden of Earth and Water, there didn’t look like much chance of saving the planet. It didn’t take him long after arriving to feel that the magic that was so abundant many years previously, had now almost disappeared. Even though Cam was an Elf, he would have been quite happy to be left alone and drink himself to oblivion like the humans around him. However, his father insists on him getting his act together and helping Grimnir in his quest to save the earth. Sam did what he thought was the right thing when he heard someone in distress and came to their aid. Of course, he didn’t expect to be attacked himself. Sure, he had been drinking, but what he witnessed that night surely couldn’t be something real. Things like that didn’t happen in real life. Little did he know that his world was about to change. Cu Rui making a sudden appearance on earth is certainly going to disrupt things. He has a totally different agenda to Grimnir, and it’s more along the lines of creating havoc and mayhem to take over. This is an incredible story and is easily worth the 5/5 Star Rating.

[Alicia Huxtable · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't get enough of this book. It was something new within the paranormal monster genre. The writing is great and the characters are written so well that yoh find yourself either loving or hating them. I found myself being a bit too happy over a few deaths in this book. Highly recommend for anyone wanting something new and different

[David Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world we live in is not what it seems. There’s a hidden world within our own where magic is real and all the creatures from our dreams and nightmares exist. Giants, elves, zombies, werewolves, vampires, dragons and wizards are real but they are dying.and so is the world’s magic. There are some that are trying to stop the magical apocalypse but a new problem makes worse.

Things get complicated when a giant returns to take over the world after supposedly being dead for 2,000 years. There is hope as a mythological warrior appears to hunt the giant. As the streets of Manchester turn red with blood it’s up to a few magical creatures to save both realities and find a way to keep magic alive.

My description for Immortal’s Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is not very good. This book is more complex then just saying it’s an apocalypse story. If I have any complaint about this book it was that it should have been divided into two books. The characters are deep and they all have their own tales to tell and its fascinating to see how each story fits into the big picture. While reading this book I found myself feeling compassion for the villains as I was rooting for the heroes to succeed. For instance when you get to know the main villain in the story you see that he is pure evil but at the same time you see what others want to use his him for. I felt sorry for him because I thought that this guy had no other choice then to be a villain.

Some of the other characters have great stories as well such as Mark Jones who became immortal and found that it wasn’t what he thought it would be. At times in the story you want to hate Mark because he’s a murderer but as you hear more of his story and his lost love you feel for him. Another great character is Grimnir. Grimnir is a warrior but you see how out of place he is in the modern world, he tries to complete his quest and come to terms with the fact that his whole life was dedicated to one thing and he doesn’t know how he would fit in the world otherwise. At one point Grimnir sees a horror movie and its funny to see how he reacts to it and uses what he saw in his quest.

My favorite character is Cam the elf, you see this character go through a total metamorphosis. He starts as a manipulative drunk but becomes a hero as he has to deal with hardship. The harder things are for him the more he wants to do the right thing. He’s a drunk in the beginning because he knows his race will be dying off in the near future. In my favorite scene in the book his father points out that even though their destruction is imminent they have to keep on trying to survive because by giving up you show that you are afraid to live. Words to live by.

Immortal’s Requiem is .an epic fantasy adventure novel with elements of horror, dark humor and some amusing references to Lord Of The Rings thrown in for good measure. What I admired most in this book was how the story starts off simple and expands as it adds each character’s own sub plots to it like a jigsaw puzzle. Vincent Bobbe has created a broad mythological Universe with a lot of possibilities for future stories. If you love fantasy novels this is a masterpiece that you don’t want to pass up.

[Laura Ruetz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this is a fantasy book that you can sink your teeth into. Told with multiple viewpoints, this is a book while taking place in our worlds, entirely captures the otherworldly feel of the beings, and the other worldly locations that span this epic story. I say epic because it is a lengthy read but you will be so invested in the story and the characters that you don't mind.

While the majority of this takes place here, the elements that are otherworldly are introduced slowly, as we get to know the other characters. Characters are complex, fully developed and their personalities come alive on the page. The dynamic between them is fantastic and the dialogue feels organic and natural.

There are twists and turns that move the plot at a perfect pace, and it never feels drawn out or rushed. This is a perfect fantasy for anybody who loved both classic fantasy or urban fantasy because this has elements of both. I can't wait for the sequel.

[David Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world we live in is not what it seems. There’s a hidden world within our own where magic is real and all the creatures from our dreams and nightmares exist. Giants, elves, zombies, werewolves, vampires, dragons and wizards are real but they are dying.and so is the world’s magic. There are some that are trying to stop the magical apocalypse but a new problem makes worse.

Things get complicated when a giant returns to take over the world after supposedly being dead for 2,000 years. There is hope as a mythological warrior appears to hunt the giant. As the streets of Manchester turn red with blood it’s up to a few magical creatures to save both realities and find a way to keep magic alive.

My description for Immortal’s Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is not very good. This book is more complex then just saying it’s an apocalypse story. If I have any complaint about this book it was that it should have been divided into two books. The characters are deep and they all have their own tales to tell and its fascinating to see how each story fits into the big picture. While reading this book I found myself feeling compassion for the villains as I was rooting for the heroes to succeed. For instance when you get to know the main villain in the story you see that he is pure evil but at the same time you see what others want to use his him for. I felt sorry for him because I thought that this guy had no other choice then to be a villain.

Some of the other characters have great stories as well such as Mark Jones who became immortal and found that it wasn’t what he thought it would be. At times in the story you want to hate Mark because he’s a murderer but as you hear more of his story and his lost love you feel for him. Another great character is Grimnir. Grimnir is a warrior but you see how out of place he is in the modern world, he tries to complete his quest and come to terms with the fact that his whole life was dedicated to one thing and he doesn’t know how he would fit in the world otherwise. At one point Grimnir sees a horror movie and its funny to see how he reacts to it and uses what he saw in his quest.

My favorite character is Cam the elf, you see this character go through a total metamorphosis. He starts as a manipulative drunk but becomes a hero as he has to deal with hardship. The harder things are for him the more he wants to do the right thing. He’s a drunk in the beginning because he knows his race will be dying off in the near future. In my favorite scene in the book his father points out that even though their destruction is imminent they have to keep on trying to survive because by giving up you show that you are afraid to live. Words to live by.

Immortal’s Requiem is .an epic fantasy adventure novel with elements of horror, dark humor and some amusing references to Lord Of The Rings thrown in for good measure. What I admired most in this book was how the story starts off simple and expands as it adds each character’s own sub plots to it like a jigsaw puzzle. Vincent Bobbe has created a broad mythological Universe with a lot of possibilities for future stories. If you love fantasy novels this is a masterpiece that you don’t want to pass up.

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[Escape Into Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first read the blurb for Immortals’ Requiem, I thought that this was going to be a run of the mill fantasy. Since I like fantasy, I figured why not, the worst thing is that this book is cookie cutter vampire/shifter/zombie novel. Well, wasn’t I super wrong. Immortals’ Requiem was like nothing I have read before. Let’s put it this way, I loved this book. I loved how the author took everything that terrified people (vampires, shifters, zombies) and put his unique spin on them. I liked how his heroes were flawed. I loved that the author wasn’t afraid to kill off characters.

There were things that I didn’t like about the book but they were minor things that didn’t have any effect on my review. I didn’t like how the zombies in the Tower of the Dawn came to be. More specifically, who was behind it. I wasn’t expecting that. I also didn’t like how the Barghest (Cú Roí’s children) came to be. When the birthing scene played out, all I could think of was the movie, Alien. The last thing that I didn’t care for was Mark. I didn’t like him .

There are several plotlines that are in Immortals’ Requiem. There is Grimnir and Cú Roí’s. Grimnir was charged with killing Cú Roí over 2,000 years ago. So, when Cu Roi comes back to Earth, Grimnir is resurrected. Then there is Mark’s. He is obsessed with hunting down and killing supernatural beings. He is also obsessed with keeping the reincarnation of his late wife alive. Lastly, there is Cam. Cam is a dissatisfied Elf who has distanced himself from his heritage and family. He happens to meet Grimnir in a pub and the rest is history.

This is a long book, 552 pages. While I like long books, some people don’t. Personally, I think that longer books are great. There is more time for the author to do world and character building. Which is what the author did here. He built a complex world with complex characters. I loved it!!!

I liked that the heroes in Immortals’ Requiem were not “good” per say. They were grayer. Take Mark, for instance. He became Immortal after peeing on a stone that told Grimnir’s tale. It was a punishment for a cocky young Roman man. He was also forced to live with watching his true love die before he could save her, every 50 years. He cannot die, so that means he cannot kill himself. So, what does he do? He starts to the hunt for the person responsible for his Immortality, the Maiden. He starts hunting down all supernatural beings and killing them. The reason I consider him a “good” guy is that he decided to help Rowan and his sister escape Cu Roi and then helped Grimnir and Cam when push came to shove.

There is a lot of violence in Immortals’ Requiem. Normally I wouldn’t touch it in my review but I feel that I have to in this one. Plainly, if you do not like violence, don’t read the book. Other than that, dive right in. This book is blood-soaked. No character is safe. Major characters are killed off without a thought. It was different and I loved it. But I did get sad when a certain foul-mouthed Elf met his end. That was a death I was not expecting. But what a way to die!!!

The end of Immortals’ Requiem was awesome. There were some things that happened that I expected, some I did not. I love how the author chose to reveal what Immortals’ Requiem meant in the book. Loved it! The almost all the storylines were brought together and ended in a way that I was satisfied with. Notice that I said almost. There was one storyline that wasn’t ended. I am hoping that it leads to book 2!!

What I liked about Immortals’ Requiem:

A) A unique spin on vampire/shifters/zombies

B) Flawed heroes

C) The author not afraid to kill off characters

What I disliked about Immortals’ Requiem:

A) How the zombies were created and how was behind it

B) How the Barghest was birthed

C) Mark

I would give Immortals’ Requiem an Adult rating. There is sex. There is language. There is explicit violence. I would suggest that no one under the age of 21 read this book.

I would reread Immortals’ Requiem. I would also recommend this book to family and friends.

I would like to thank the author for allowing me to read and review Immortals’ Requiem.

All opinions in this review of Immortals’ Requiem are mine.

**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**

[Robin Goodfellow · Rating 4 out of 5]

-I received this book from Reader's Favorite. Below is my honest opinion.

Immortals’ Requiem, by Vincent Bobbe, is a dark fantasy about an infestation that destroys humanity, with morale and justice submitting to the earth’s own corrupt magic.

Camhlaidh is a young elf who is disappointed with the state of the world. He meets a strange tattooed man, who later is revealed to be the savior of humanity. Samuel Autumn is a simple business that was attacked in the middle of the night, which manifests into a darkness that he is almost forced to succumb to. Mark is a mercenary that hunts down fairies indiscriminately, all the while burdened with the task of saving his soulmate from dying again. In the middle of this chaos is an evil that will do whatever it takes to control this world. In this epic fantasy novel, Bobbe shows what it means to actually give up everything for the sake of a world you might not even believe in.

The characters were realistic, to say the least. They each had their own unique flaws, fitting somewhere between the spectrum of good and evil, with Cuí Roí being the ultimate evil, and Grínmir being the ultimate good. I feel that, in this case, Cam fit right into the shades of grey, because while he sees the evil that humanity has spread within the world, that the magic was slowly dying in this world, at the very least, he tried to do something to stop it. He had his own emotional burdens, but he somehow managed to make it through to the very end, however tragic that was for him. Then of course, there’s Marcus, who, at first seemed like a cold-blooded killer, later turned out to be a heartbroken man that was cursed with immorality, who merely wants to save his beloved from dying over and over again. As I read through the pages, I could feel him being broken down until all that’s left was his desire to want to die. Out of the cast of characters here, these two had impacted me in a way that was memorable.

I also found the choice of the book spanning over a few days to be quite interesting as well. Bobbe showed just how quickly so many lives could be ruined, just in the blink of an eye. It reminds me of what Batman’s Joker had kept saying before, of how it takes just one bad day to ruin the rest of your life.

There were many themes presented in the book, but what I found most intriguing was Samuel’s fall. Here he was, just this man who was completely content with his life when he succumbed to the disease that Cuí Roí infected him with. He slowly started to morph into the monster that he practically hated, and yet, with that power, he had given into his baser instincts. It’s a concept that I’ve seen over and over again, and one that I can’t help but adore.

Bobbe had illustrated a dark kaleidoscope of themes that gave way to the massacre of innocents. From a power-hungry monster that wants to subjugate others, to the decaying magic throughout the earth, this story was basically an inevitable apocalypse that was waiting for the right moment to appear. It shows just how fragile every living thing is, and how, despite how heroic we may appear, we suffer from the same flaws as the villain. As such, I would give this book a 4.0 out of 5.0 stars, and would recommend it to fans of The Muse by Arjay Lewis and The Arena: Omnibus by Michael Withrow.

[Tessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Barghest! I’ve finally completed this book after 2 Long months and I’m proud to say that this book delivers despite me taking a lot of pauses in between due to my hectic schedule and probably forgetting half the story.

I’m impressed with the universe Vincent Bobbe created. Unique characters, new races (the Ifrit, the Barghest, etc) spun out from nowhere. I appreciate the creativity and effort required to create these ideas so I will always commend when I see them.

Do not be fooled by Immortal’s Requiem’s cheesy title, though it is probably cooler than “Lord of the Rings”. Hahaha. The book is indeed much more entertaining than the title suggest.

Magic exists since the start of time. Fast forward to the current age, the magic is found to be slowly dying, just like earth in global warming. In a foolish and desperate attempt to stop this, the man at the top betrayed his own elven race by unleashing a century-old Monster to tap on his reservoir of power.
Thankfully, an entity that goes by the name of Maiden of Water and Earth has foreseen this and stored seeds of power safely throughout time in order to prepare for this adversity.

Destiny then wove the lives of a group of individuals from different backgrounds and different races together to stop the monstrosity. The prose was good (anything that has humour in it is good), the gore content was innovative. I appreciate the novelty behind it but it still hovers around mainstream gore. Personally I prefer my gore sick, disgusting and repulsive. But still, a good enough package for me to give it 5 good stars.

It was a hell of a read and I can’t imagine how much more I would have enjoyed it had I sat down to read it at one go. Definitely would pick up the sequel if there is one.


Some questions I would ask the author...
- If you were going to make a title out of sword names, why not take Camulus instead of Immortal’s Requiem? Or rather, why not name Cu Roi’s nemesis as Immortal’s Requiem instead of Camulus?
- What happened to the vamp? I know the kid sister died, but the Brother fled did he not? If that was really the case, I felt that there should be closure on that topic. Somehow I was really rooting for the vamps and elves to team up against Cu Roi.

[Ray Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like history spanning tales of magic, power, and feuds, then you should pick up a copy of IMMORTAL’S REQUIEM by VINCENT BOBBE. This particular chapter in this tale begins around 500 B.C. but in truth, we are kind of coming in around the middle of the story. I get the feeling this thing actually started back when Man was only a gleam in God’s eye. Two powerful creatures tied together until death separates them, skip through time wreaking havoc as they go. One seems to be evil incarnate while the other is the dedicated soldier whose mission it is to stop him. There will be a lot of human collateral damage before this epic struggle is resolved.

I like this type of novel, where Immortals move through time with their own urgent agendas. IMMORTAL’S REQUIEM is the Fantasy version but I’ve seen this idea work well in Science Fiction novels too. VINCENT BOBBE sprinkles this epic novel with enigmatic gods, ruthless villains, and driven warriors. We get glimpses of life before Christ, and the expanding Roman Empire before the battle resumes in modern Great Britain. A great plot, interesting characters, and the feel of all human history as a setting make IMMORTAL’S REQUIEM a great read. If you have a weekend with nothing planned and you just want to lose yourself in a good book, then this is exactly the kind of book to get. You can lose yourself in it. It will actually feel as if you took a very long vacation, far, far, away.

[Andrew “The Weirdling” Glos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is the opening salvo in a larger fantasy epic. If you like fantasy, you will probably find a lot to like in this book. In the end, I was sort of lukewarm about the book. I cannot really think of any technical or larger narrative reasons why this would be the case. On those levels, the book was well written. I think in the end there was just something about the story that did not grab me.

The basic setting is that all the magical stories we tell are true. There is a world of magic that is alongside ours. The story follows five characters on a journey, the search for a “miracle child“, and the potential destruction of humanity. Along the way they encounter just about every magical creature human beings have ever dreamed up. Along the way we encounter vampires, werewolves, zombies, giants, and a host of other magical creatures.

Except for a slow start, it has everything a reader looks for in an epic fantasy tale. So, in the end, I just don’t know why this novel didn’t speak to me. I think I was ultimately given the impression that Bobbe made a list of everything your could put into a great fantasy epic and just sort of went down the list checking one box after another.

[Cheryl_cajun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC read,I voluntarily give this book an honest review. This book is an amazing adventure of mythological creatures from Irish folk lore. From when Rome tried to conquer the wild people. From one smart mouth youth that thought he knew it all, demanding things from the maiden of earth and water. To someone unleashing a evil so old that even fae people had to band together. To the Morden age world of sights that the immortal youth was bored with by all his time on earth. But can they over turn this evil in the new world? I was very pleased with this book because of the different take on the mythical world.

[Claire Cronin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, where to start with this one?! This book came at me out of the blue, it was not on my radar to read, but after seeing the blurb I was interested and intrigued - what I didn't expect was such an epic masterpiece of a story that absolutely blew me away!! After a slow start where you're being introduced to the world and given background, the story just grabs you and won't let go. So many different characters and backgrounds, each being just a part of one big puzzle and as you read through the story they just slot in place to give the bigger picture. It's quite a unique book, I can't say I've come across anything else quite like it - the timeline stretches from 500BC through to modern time, where the majority of the story is focused, and is a mixture of paranormal / fantasy / horror / apocalyptic / dark urban with an undercurrent of dark humor (along with references to the Lord of the Rings) which made me chuckle. There is quite a long list of different characters and the story is told from a variety of view points. It is definitely intended for adult reading, there's quite a bit of gore and bloodshed and violence, so be warned.

As we go around living our lives in a blissful state of unawares in our modern times, unbeknownst that we share our world with fey creatures and that an alternative world exists parallel to ours. In their world creatures of myth exist, but their magic is dying and they along with it. 2000 years ago, the evil Cu Roi was killed by a sword by his mortal enemy Grimnir, or so it was believed, until Cu Roi reappears today in our world and gets ready to start his world domination all over again. But Grimnir is tied to Cu Roi and is reborn to fight his mortal enemy once again. He arrives in Manchester city centre and must seek out the Maiden of Earth and Water to find out whats going on, all the while Cu Roi is turning Manchester into a blood bath, and it will take many different people from both our world and the fey to pull together in order to have any chance of defeating him.

The story when you get stuck into it is fast paced and exciting. I love that its set in Manchester, the place I grew up working in 20 yrs ago, I can picture everywhere mentioned in here, and in my minds eye its replaying whats happening in the book, quite unnerving!!

I loved the different characters, they really do bring a wide range of emotions out of you. Cu Roi himself is evil incarnate, yet his story makes you think, he is being used and is only doing what comes natural to him. Grimnir has been magically enhanced to be Cu Roi's mortal enemy, so has given up everything and lives just to kill him, he is so out of touch with the world when he appears in Manchester full of stone and concrete buildings not green lush valleys filled with magic, I really felt for him!! His reaction to watching a horror movie on the tv and then wanting to wield said weapon used in the movie as his was fabulous!!

Sam's character really got to me, his guilt at hearing someone in pain and just wanting to go home, yet in the end he went back to see if he could help, and ended up being got by the monster in the story. The change in his character over the course of the book was fantastic, I both loved and hated him and what he turned out to be.

Mark was another character I both loved and hated, his arrogance got him where he was, his love and need for his wife kept him there. I admired how he learned to live as an immortal, cursed for his actions, and driven to kill all fey creatures to came into contact with, regardless of who they were. But in he end, his life didn't turn out as he expected either!

I think my favorite character was Cam, an elf who chose to live in the modern world, turning his back on his culture and life in the magical realm, determined to drink himself into oblivion knowing that his race was dying off!! A fabulous character who again changes throughout the story as he realises what he has done and steps up to help Grimnir in his quest for Cu Roi. His sarcasm and wit had me chuckling at his antics, which offered the light relief needed when reading about so much horror and nastiness happening.

I can't stress to you enough how much I enjoyed this book - seriously, its that good, you need to give it a try. I couldn't put the book down, needing to see how each character fitted into the plot as my heart pounded and mouth went dry reading it. It is a long book, so be prepared, but this is needed for all different characters and their plots and how they all come together in the end, it really is a masterpiece!!! It is a fantasy read, but the story and how its told and its setting really gets you thinking in reality terms. I can easily see someone getting a hold of this and turning it into a hell of a blockbusting movie. 5 stars just do not do this book justice!!!

[Jeni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy frickin crap!! This is one crazy read! It does take a little bit to get used to the constant character changes but once you get into the flow, it's smooth sailing.

So very graphic and sad to read about what the characters have to go through. But it is so well written it leaves you asking yourself, "What the hell just happened!?" It's almost like a bad wreck, you can't help but find out what's going to happen next! Amazing!

[Cade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although one might be forgiven for crediting this tale with a touch of the macabre, in fact, it contains some visions of unique and profound beauty in the spirit of Roger Zelazny. If for nothing else, the magnificence of Bobbe's vision of the Tower at the Dawn makes it worth a read. But there is plenty more to enjoy as some immortals go about their day-to-day endeavors; sometimes with gruesomeness, in which a Hollywood director will probably, some day, revel.

[Jeanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing adventure of modern fantasy. I could not put it down. Very well done. Can't wait for the next one!

[Sheila Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this isn't usually the type of book I read but I happened upon it and WOW I was totally invested from page one! Full of good and bad and the shadows in between make this story hold your breath exciting!! Prepare to see the best of man and the not so best. Definitely dark but full of engaging characters with flaws and bad choices....believe me you won't put it down or can't!!

[Kellie Harrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immortals Requiem By Vincent Bobbe



I loved this book if there were a ten star system i’d give it a 15!  I mean there are some crazy things within this book, you can’t imagine. There are elves, giants, monsters, demons, and even humans were thrown in. It is a very busy book with all the characters in that respect, it was a roller coaster ride not knowing what to expect with the twist and turns this author gives us in this great novel.

Things started in 82AD, here were a set of stones, 16 of them in a rough circle. The Roman settlers and Brigante tribes treated them like gold and believed gods lived in the stones.  Three guys came to the stones, Octavious, Galerius, and Marcus. Marcus was a little heated about what was going on in his life, the one good thing though he was getting married the following day. The men were one the way to the river with some wine to celebrate the upcoming nuptials as they came upon the stones.One of the guys stopped the other two and said “ we can’t go through those stones, it’s unlucky” Marcus didn’t believe it, he walked up to one of the stones and pissed on it to dare the gods, pretty crazy huh?

To find out what happens you can pick up the book and your going to love it and recommend it to all your friends.

I liked…..NO! I LOVED this book. to line up all those characters and ba able to keep track of them was amazing, and the imagination of Vincent Bobbe is incredible, out of this world. Please try the book you won't be disappointed.   

[Meano101 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love that the author made this book available for free during the lockdown.

The story plays out at a nice clip.. but the lack of depth to the characters, the obvious holes in the plot, disjointed dialogues, overuse of ironic references to LOTRs.. for mindless fantasy this is fine, for anything else, pass

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naively we believe that we mortals are the rulers of the earth. Most do not see the worlds and beings that exist with us. When the magic holding everything in its place wears thin and the balance of power shifts, chaos unfolds. Unspeakable horror will reign, and the world as we mortals know it will end unless the good of immortals and mortals together can overcome evil. Great sacrifices must be made.

Immortals' Requiem is a skillfully told, action-packed, mind-boggling, heart-pounding tale taking place over 5 days and steeped in the history of over two millennia. A strong character set includes many types of immortals--Elves, Ifrits, Orcs, Jotnars, Therians, Barghests, Svartalfars, and hybrids--and mortal beings. The story is told from the point of view of the main and minor characters, and our knowledge of and the relationship with the characters becomes richer with each contact. Action occurs not only in the familiar setting of Manchester, England but also in the worlds parallel which the author creatively and believably describes in The Tower at Dawn and The Tower at Dusk. There are scenes of horrific violence including rape, but not graphic sex.

What I liked best about this book: It moved my mind from fantasy to reality. As a rule, I do not read fantasy. I do not read Tolkien. I do not even understand the Lord of the Rings movies. I get lost in the characters and their strange names. Although I was a bit frustrated with the first fifth of the book, it all came together. As the story progressed, the author added enough information to grow the story and the characters. If shape-shifting, un-destroyable characters can be real and relatable, the author accomplished it. If this is fantasy, I'm hooked.

What I like least about this book: The story does not have a strong beginning, and it took a while to figure out how the beginning related to the story as a whole. The writing at the beginning felt clumsy and strained. Persevere. Both of these faults resolved themselves as the story unfolds.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

don't know if kindle unlimited at all, can't get it to come up, can't even get amazon to pull the writer's name in search, my understanding it is new version I read not this one but wanted to get it reviewed already, one of my here's a free book, would be nice if you got around to reviewing it but if not, thought it would be interesting to read. I was on a fairy tale and also mythology 'kick' a while back, very interesting combination, hopefully it will be out for everyone soon and available for everyone to read.

There are beings that live a shadow's breadth from our reality. They are the dreams and nightmares of humanity, the ancient seeds of fairy-tale and superstition. These are the Immortals, creatures of magic that are destined to live forever . . . and they are dying.

What happens when immortals find out they're running out of time? When a horror two thousand years dead returns to contemporary England, creatures long thought lost to myth and legend collide in a scramble for survival that could tumble civilisation back into the dark ages of blood and death.

[Eg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jam-packed with excitement. A new take on some of fantasy’s classic motifs. Can’t wait to read more!

[Crislee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. I was certainly warned it was violent. And as a homeschool mom, I tend to give reviews with my kids in mind. However, I knew this was not going to be ok for kids of any age and I welcomed the warning.
I loved it. This was action pack from the beginning. It took me a moment to understand the jumping around from character to character as they (and their stories) were introduced. It all came together nicely. There's likely to be a sequel if not one already. But it didn't leave me hanging which tends to annoy me. Even with a series, I like each book to have an end even if I want to continue.
I loved that this book had no dull moments. It was also very funny in parts. So with all the violence and action, I also got a few chuckles.
This was like a modern twisted Lord of the Rings with more violence and adult (however NOT porn at all, not even overly descriptive) moments. To be honest, I don't even remember if the language was foul, but I'm guessing it was. But it didn't seem to be artificially added. The language seem to fit the characters. I hate when authors add in sex or language just because they think people want that. It needs to fit the story and everything fit in this one just right.
Overall, don't let your kids/teens read it. But you should. It's action packed!
On a different note, I wish they'd changed the cover. That made me think I was going to hate it. So just look past that and enjoy!

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fantastic read had me enthralled from the first page to the very last. While there are many characters in this book, Grimnir, Mark, Cam, Rowan, The Maiden of Earth and Water, just a few of the good Mortal, Immortal, and Elfin, that conquer the evil that is brought forth from millennia past.

It's got violence, the guts and glory type. Great descriptions without being sickly. It has an awesome plot that sucks you in even though I feel sorry for the side characters that are introduced only to be killed off so quickly. Poor Tabitha, her existence of eternal reincarnation, I am glad she was oblivious to this fact. For Jessica, the on-duty police officer that finally realizes she needs a life, she gets to drive a Lamborghini..... I'll leave that one for you to read about.


​Then, of course, you have the bad guys. Mostly Elfin, Immortal, and Demon breeds but you love to hate them. Cu Roi, is the main bad guy. He believes himself to be a demon-like god. The Miracle Child, born of two factions Elfin races that should never be anything but enemies. He should just learn to stay dead. That's my opinion.

Anyway, I cannot wait for the next installment, either a sequel or a spinoff from this book. Sooner the better.

[Leslie OBrien · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The Tower is crumbling as the magic fades, and those who survive just sit there doing nothing, waiting for us all to rot away.” The Immortals are dying. Those who were once part of humanity’s dreams and nightmares must now fight for a spot in the shadows as their very existence is now at risk in Vincent Bobbe’s “Immortals’ Requiem”.

Likes: I’m a huge lover of language and Mr. Bobbe’s turn of phrase was an absolute delight to read. His descriptions brought the story alive making it easy to visualize everything. Ex.: “The room was a combination of Victorian aesthetic and harsh modern practicality.” The timeline for the story. It’s amazing how much happens in so short a time and the shifts in POV work really well to drive the speed of the story. I’m in love with that tattoo. Soooo cool. And of course, the battle, because, yea, wow. Dislikes: As much as I appreciated the shifting POVs, there were times I had to stop and re-read a previous passage to make sure I was properly tracking.

“Immortals’ Requiem” is a content-heavy story and definitely isn’t a light read that can be hammered through in a couple sittings. I highly recommend savoring it. Perhaps with some tasty mead or a properly poured Guinness.

[Natasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm ashamed to confess that I've received a long time ago the copy of this book from the author, in exchange for my honest review.
I read it ages ago and while I was updating today all the read books (probably around a hundred I'm behind on updating here on GR), I've realized I never managed to write the review!
I am so sorry Mr Bobbe, especially as it's still very clear in my mind just how much I really liked it, enjoyed it and couldn't put it down to be honest till the very end...

I was so sure I wrote my due review, I hope you can forgive me.

I really appreciate you reaching out to me, all based upon one of my Amazon reviews that even I was awed when I read it (it didn't sound like me, usually I'm too greedy to start the next book and just give the stars and a short "amazing" or similar).

I really wanted to write something similar but now it's all too far gone in my memory for any specific details except it was a wild ride from beginning to end.

[Robert Bellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting

There was a dark overtone that you typically don’t find in fantasy because it’s seen as a thing for young adults. Really enjoyed it

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actioned packed, quick and dirty. The ordained hero and the reluctant to get involved heros are drawn into one battle after another.

Meanwhile a powerful monster created by the hidden and dying Elven folk spawns more of his monstrous army on human women while plotting to take over the world.

Then throw into the mix cannibalism, vampires, fire wielding ifrit and zombie elves. Also lets not forget the ancient Roman with a murderous grudge against all supernaturals for the curse of immortality they put on him.

So 5 stars for a very entertaining, fast paced urban adventure. Drunken Elves with guns and snark about Tolkien what more could I want?