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Path of the Tiger: Volume I of the Tooth, Claw and Steel epic
When the world was still young and civilisation was but a dream, they walked among us, alternately revered as living gods and feared as powerful demons. Beastwalkers: nearly immortal men and women who could wear the living bodies of animals.
As the empires of humankind grew, the existence of these beings passed from incontrovertible truth to hazy memory, fading in time to legend and eventually crumbling into myth. But the beastwalkers endured, living hundreds of secret lives, drifting surreptitiously through countless centuries and the rise and fall of civilisations, like fireflies travelling through a night forest. Only a few still draw breath, hunted relentlessly by a global cabal bent both on their final extermination and unchallenged dominion over our entire planet.
Now, in the 21st century, the remaining beastwalkers will make their final stand … but unbeknown to us, their struggle is our struggle, and the vicious campaign of extermination directed against them is, ultimately, a war of attrition waged on all living things.
Will the beastwalkers prevail in their last battle and survive the coming storm … or will they, along with humankind and the rest of the living world, face total destruction in a cataclysm of final doom?
The Tooth, Claw and Steel epic is a saga of wonder, violence, magic, tragedy, inspiration, brutality, love and hope, set against the awestriking backdrop of twelve thousand years of history and featuring an enormous cast of characters, ranging from gladiators of ancient Rome to Knights Templar to CEOs of multinational corporations, and many more. Dive headlong J.M. Hemmings’ richly woven tapestry of genre-bending historical fantasy in Path of the Tiger, the first volume of this grandiose and spellbinding story.
As the empires of humankind grew, the existence of these beings passed from incontrovertible truth to hazy memory, fading in time to legend and eventually crumbling into myth. But the beastwalkers endured, living hundreds of secret lives, drifting surreptitiously through countless centuries and the rise and fall of civilisations, like fireflies travelling through a night forest. Only a few still draw breath, hunted relentlessly by a global cabal bent both on their final extermination and unchallenged dominion over our entire planet.
Now, in the 21st century, the remaining beastwalkers will make their final stand … but unbeknown to us, their struggle is our struggle, and the vicious campaign of extermination directed against them is, ultimately, a war of attrition waged on all living things.
Will the beastwalkers prevail in their last battle and survive the coming storm … or will they, along with humankind and the rest of the living world, face total destruction in a cataclysm of final doom?
The Tooth, Claw and Steel epic is a saga of wonder, violence, magic, tragedy, inspiration, brutality, love and hope, set against the awestriking backdrop of twelve thousand years of history and featuring an enormous cast of characters, ranging from gladiators of ancient Rome to Knights Templar to CEOs of multinational corporations, and many more. Dive headlong J.M. Hemmings’ richly woven tapestry of genre-bending historical fantasy in Path of the Tiger, the first volume of this grandiose and spellbinding story.
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First published December 19, 2019
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August 4, 2020
An epic saga woven across the ages with a plethora of characters written in multiple POV. The story has a familiar feel; with characters, stereotypes and themes; all freshly ground with African mysticism and a new perspective from the South African author's imaginarium. From shapeshifting beastwalkers, neonatzi corperates, a romeo and juliet love story and even battles in the colosseum , "The Path of The Tiger" has it all, and more.
This novel covers some highly topical agenda, such as the impending collapse of the biosphere, the vicious exploitation of the natural world and indigenous people by capitalism, the consumerist technology & addictions of the first world, elitist underground societies puppeteering geopolitics, gender based violence and many of the other darker sides of humanity.
A great and challenging read at this point of time on humanities timeline.
This novel covers some highly topical agenda, such as the impending collapse of the biosphere, the vicious exploitation of the natural world and indigenous people by capitalism, the consumerist technology & addictions of the first world, elitist underground societies puppeteering geopolitics, gender based violence and many of the other darker sides of humanity.
A great and challenging read at this point of time on humanities timeline.
June 16, 2020
A truly gripping read. Since picking up the book a month ago I have been completely hooked. The story is enthralling, the characters are impossible not to fall in love with and the message / lessons behind the book bring to light the crisis we face in the world at present. Hemmings is a true wordsmith and creative genius. If you want to get lost in the battle between the Beastwalkers and Huntsmen while taking time out from the rat race of life to deeply consider what truly matters - then give Path of the Tiger a read.
June 1, 2020
Genre-bending, social-environmentally conscious, race/gender/"other"/non-human inclusive epic urban/historical fantasy.
Action packed with kick ass characters who are human/non-human and flawed yet balanced and likable.
Definitely waiting for the next installment of this series. 5 stars!
Action packed with kick ass characters who are human/non-human and flawed yet balanced and likable.
Definitely waiting for the next installment of this series. 5 stars!
October 30, 2020
I will get back to this book at some future time. I am all for the message conveyed but I'm not enjoying the writing style of Williams childhood. It's like reading a historical romance and is off putting from all the beauty and the terror/destruction of the rest of the book
May 9, 2020
An intense, epic journey!
August 20, 2020
Who hasn’t ever fantasized about being able to change into a creature of such raw power, splendor and majesty? This is a genuinely unique story unlike anything I’d previously read. It excites and enthralls from the very outset, with a multitude of seemingly unrelated stories gradually intertwined that grip the reader until the end. Poetically delivered to the reader, laden with metaphors and messages of humanity’s greed shortsightedness and proclivity for self destruction, Hemmings easily reminds our ever forgetful selves, of what’s most important. I particularly enjoyed how the story unfolds throughout different points in history and the seamless transition between these vastly different periods. I’m not usually a fan of fantasy, but there is more than enough brutal realism packed in to bring you crashing back down to earth. And this is likely the motivating force behind the book. We must do better. Much better.
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