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The Mirror of the Nameless
For thirty years, three monstrous gods have ruled over the planet and turned it into a living nightmare. Dave Anderson knows the only way to avoid being sacrificed to the gods by the authoritarian government is to keep his head down and ask no questions. But now, his daughter Ashleigh has discovered that there may be a way to vanquish the world’s terrible rulers. Hidden in a long dead writer’s fiction, clues have sent her on a life or death mission to a legendary weapon which can open the way to another world.
Pursued through a burning hellscape by a lawless group of killers intent on offering him to the gods, Dave is running out of time to find Ashleigh and save her soul as well as her life. But even as he battles his way through the blood and terror, Dave is yet to discover the gods will wipe out everything before they let him find the door to other worlds. Because they know what lurks on the other side of that door. A horror that dwarfs their evil a thousandfold.
The Nameless.
Pursued through a burning hellscape by a lawless group of killers intent on offering him to the gods, Dave is running out of time to find Ashleigh and save her soul as well as her life. But even as he battles his way through the blood and terror, Dave is yet to discover the gods will wipe out everything before they let him find the door to other worlds. Because they know what lurks on the other side of that door. A horror that dwarfs their evil a thousandfold.
The Nameless.
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Luke Walker
76 books76 followersLuke Walker has been writing horror and dark thrillers for most of his life. His horror titles include the new novel Burn as well as The Ninth Circle, Winter Graves, The Nameless, The Day Of The New Gods, The Mirror Of The Nameless, The Kindred, Pandemonium and The Dead Room and others. Several of his short stories have been published online and in magazines/books. His speculative thriller Terminal State, written under the name Rob Harrison, is out now. Luke's next novels Chaos and The Fall will be published by Baynam Books Press.
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November 26, 2018
Within this book, an entertaining and creative tale awaits you! It was so entertaining for me, I read it twice!
In THE MIRROR OF THE NAMELESS, Luke Walker has created a world where the Gods have returned-but not the God of Catholicism or even Buddha. These are Gods unlike anything you have seen before. For instance: Naz Yaah, the giant white worm that leaves noxious trails of slime in its wake. Or perhaps the giant zombie, Segoth? It sheds burning, acidic pieces of itself willy-nilly, while sucking people into itself at the same time. Lastly, there is Gatur: spreader of the green mist which causes people to hurt the ones they love. And when the mist disperses? Most are so horrified by what they've done they kill themselves. All of these creatures appear and disappear at will. Humanity is supposed to be happy about them and view their deaths as a necessary sacrifice. To speak out against them in any way is considered blasphemous and likely to be punished by death. In this midst of this monstrous world, Dave is trying to get to his daughter, Ashley.
His potential son-in-law Tom warns Dave that his daughter is getting herself into trouble. She is doing illegal research regarding these Gods because she believes that they may not belong to this world, or that perhaps humans can escape to another world? All of this via the use of a special mirror which she sets out to locate. Dave and Tom head off cross country to find her, all the while trying to avoid the various Gods as they pop up , as well as the cults and crazies who dedicate their lives to these creatures. Will Dave, Tom and Ashley survive this crazy world? You'll have to read this to find out!
I first read THE MIRROR OF THE NAMELESS when it was originally released at the beginning of 2014. I know I enjoyed it back then because I wrote a review. Unfortunately, that publisher has since closed leaving the book out of print. Luckily, Kensington Gore recognized the excellence of this novella and brought it back. Even though I've read it before, I only had a vague memory of it, (I've read hundreds of books since then), so I was excited to check it out again this time around.
Yesterday afternoon when I finished, I rated this 4.5/5 stars, but after thinking about it overnight, I decided to give it ALL THE STARS, because I cannot think of one thing that could have been done better. THE MIRROR OF THE NAMELESS is a compelling, creative read and you won't find anything else out there quite like it. For that reason, I give it my highest recommendation!
You can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Bzsnz5
*I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it.*
In THE MIRROR OF THE NAMELESS, Luke Walker has created a world where the Gods have returned-but not the God of Catholicism or even Buddha. These are Gods unlike anything you have seen before. For instance: Naz Yaah, the giant white worm that leaves noxious trails of slime in its wake. Or perhaps the giant zombie, Segoth? It sheds burning, acidic pieces of itself willy-nilly, while sucking people into itself at the same time. Lastly, there is Gatur: spreader of the green mist which causes people to hurt the ones they love. And when the mist disperses? Most are so horrified by what they've done they kill themselves. All of these creatures appear and disappear at will. Humanity is supposed to be happy about them and view their deaths as a necessary sacrifice. To speak out against them in any way is considered blasphemous and likely to be punished by death. In this midst of this monstrous world, Dave is trying to get to his daughter, Ashley.
His potential son-in-law Tom warns Dave that his daughter is getting herself into trouble. She is doing illegal research regarding these Gods because she believes that they may not belong to this world, or that perhaps humans can escape to another world? All of this via the use of a special mirror which she sets out to locate. Dave and Tom head off cross country to find her, all the while trying to avoid the various Gods as they pop up , as well as the cults and crazies who dedicate their lives to these creatures. Will Dave, Tom and Ashley survive this crazy world? You'll have to read this to find out!
I first read THE MIRROR OF THE NAMELESS when it was originally released at the beginning of 2014. I know I enjoyed it back then because I wrote a review. Unfortunately, that publisher has since closed leaving the book out of print. Luckily, Kensington Gore recognized the excellence of this novella and brought it back. Even though I've read it before, I only had a vague memory of it, (I've read hundreds of books since then), so I was excited to check it out again this time around.
Yesterday afternoon when I finished, I rated this 4.5/5 stars, but after thinking about it overnight, I decided to give it ALL THE STARS, because I cannot think of one thing that could have been done better. THE MIRROR OF THE NAMELESS is a compelling, creative read and you won't find anything else out there quite like it. For that reason, I give it my highest recommendation!
You can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Bzsnz5
*I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it.*
November 14, 2013
4.5 stars!
This novella was a crazy trip and I like crazy trips.
Setting: Earth.
Subject: New Gods roaming said earth.
Very Brief & Simplified Plot Summary: New Gods killing thousands of people at a shot, all the time, all over the world and what can be done about it?
Escape: None?
That sums up the story, as I don't like to go into the plot too much in my reviews. This was a crazy mix of Lovecraftian horror, mystery, family, love, death, zombies, worms, and fear. Most importantly fear. When fear is used to govern, the results can be unpredictable.
This was a compelling read. Mr. Walker paints a clear picture of life in this new world, and let me tell you, this new world is UGLY. The human characters are realistic and interesting, but I think the real stars of this show are the setting and the Gods. As the reader acclimates him or herself to this new world order, they cannot help but feel repulsed while at the same time excited to see what happens next.
This story showed a lot of imagination and creativity on the author's part and I loved it. The only reason this wasn't a five star read for me is the fact that I would have liked to have known more about how the Gods initially took over. Other than that very small detail, I highly recommend this novella to fans of horror and dark fiction. Clear some space on your calender though, because chances are good that you will want to finish this story in one sitting.
This novella was a crazy trip and I like crazy trips.
Setting: Earth.
Subject: New Gods roaming said earth.
Very Brief & Simplified Plot Summary: New Gods killing thousands of people at a shot, all the time, all over the world and what can be done about it?
Escape: None?
That sums up the story, as I don't like to go into the plot too much in my reviews. This was a crazy mix of Lovecraftian horror, mystery, family, love, death, zombies, worms, and fear. Most importantly fear. When fear is used to govern, the results can be unpredictable.
This was a compelling read. Mr. Walker paints a clear picture of life in this new world, and let me tell you, this new world is UGLY. The human characters are realistic and interesting, but I think the real stars of this show are the setting and the Gods. As the reader acclimates him or herself to this new world order, they cannot help but feel repulsed while at the same time excited to see what happens next.
This story showed a lot of imagination and creativity on the author's part and I loved it. The only reason this wasn't a five star read for me is the fact that I would have liked to have known more about how the Gods initially took over. Other than that very small detail, I highly recommend this novella to fans of horror and dark fiction. Clear some space on your calender though, because chances are good that you will want to finish this story in one sitting.
September 20, 2013
4.5 stars
I found this to be a very original, riveting novella that combined elements of lovecraftian fiction, zombies, and an "end of the world" type of feeling. I felt that the author did a terrific job in illustrating and emphasizing the fear and helplessness of the humans caught in this world ruled by 3 "gods". In a place where police go around rounding up humans to sacrifice to unfeeling powers, and there is no longer any hope, the most these people can do is put their heads down and go about their daily routines almost on autopilot.
Yet then we are shown that love still exists--in a bond between a father and his daughter. The daughter has not yet lost hope, and thinks she has found the answer to their world's redemption in the riddles of old, forgotten books.
To say anything more would be a disservice to the author. Go out and purchase this novella and read it for yourself--trust me, you'll want to finish it in a single sitting! The only thing that kept me from rounding up to a 5 star rating was that I would have liked a little background (even a brief flashback), as to how the world came to be governed by these gods, and what their individual significance was.
Highly recommended! Another huge hit from the DarkFuse novella line!!
I found this to be a very original, riveting novella that combined elements of lovecraftian fiction, zombies, and an "end of the world" type of feeling. I felt that the author did a terrific job in illustrating and emphasizing the fear and helplessness of the humans caught in this world ruled by 3 "gods". In a place where police go around rounding up humans to sacrifice to unfeeling powers, and there is no longer any hope, the most these people can do is put their heads down and go about their daily routines almost on autopilot.
Yet then we are shown that love still exists--in a bond between a father and his daughter. The daughter has not yet lost hope, and thinks she has found the answer to their world's redemption in the riddles of old, forgotten books.
To say anything more would be a disservice to the author. Go out and purchase this novella and read it for yourself--trust me, you'll want to finish it in a single sitting! The only thing that kept me from rounding up to a 5 star rating was that I would have liked a little background (even a brief flashback), as to how the world came to be governed by these gods, and what their individual significance was.
Highly recommended! Another huge hit from the DarkFuse novella line!!
December 13, 2013
Dave Anderson lives in a world with iPads, cars, three monstrous gods who kill thousands of random individuals on a whim, and law enforcement willing to round up trouble makers and innocents alike to offer as human sacrifices to “control” the gods. He also has a daughter attending the local university who has gone missing in an attempt to find a mirror with the power to bring peace and happiness to their depressing and dangerous world. With the support and company of his daughter’s boyfriend, Dave sets off to find her in a landscape that is both terrifying and astonishing.
Mirror of the Nameless is a riveting novella. Other reviewers have made comparisons to Lovecraft’s work, but I have only read one of his stories so I cannot comment on the accuracy of these perceptions. I can report that this storyline was very fresh and unique. The monsters (gods) are hideous and the blood and guts action comes fast and furious. The pace was relentless and I cared deeply for Dave and Tom (his young companion). Much of the plot was unpredictable to the very end. I loved the book, and I think this is one of DarkFuse’s strongest products to date (two great horror works in a row from these folks – my previous read was Nightmare Man).
Mirror of the Nameless is a riveting novella. Other reviewers have made comparisons to Lovecraft’s work, but I have only read one of his stories so I cannot comment on the accuracy of these perceptions. I can report that this storyline was very fresh and unique. The monsters (gods) are hideous and the blood and guts action comes fast and furious. The pace was relentless and I cared deeply for Dave and Tom (his young companion). Much of the plot was unpredictable to the very end. I loved the book, and I think this is one of DarkFuse’s strongest products to date (two great horror works in a row from these folks – my previous read was Nightmare Man).
September 7, 2013
I have read quite a few Lovecraftian-ish works lately and was getting a bit tired of them, honestly. Not so with Luke Walker’s Mirror of the Nameless. The Gods are already here. The government is making sacrifices and trying to keep some semblance of order. The fate of the world is bleak and the Gods are getting restless. There may be salvation in another reality, through the mirror of the Nameless… or it may open the gates to an even greater hell…
A very good, quick paced novella. The monsters (Gods) were cool - original and well drawn. The characters were equally well realized and the action was paced perfectly. The story did not leave you hanging, exactly, but left it open for a follow up story…perhaps?
A very good, quick paced novella. The monsters (Gods) were cool - original and well drawn. The characters were equally well realized and the action was paced perfectly. The story did not leave you hanging, exactly, but left it open for a follow up story…perhaps?
January 26, 2014
Mirror of the Nameless is my first read from Luke Walker and I’ve got to say this has a lot going for it, great world building and an intense action orientated script make this on the whole a highly enjoyable quick read.
A 3.5 Rating
Humanity lives in fear of the three Gods that rule the planet, each in their own way capable of sweeping destruction and carnage. Everyone lives in terror, whether it be from the marauding bands of fanatics seeking sacrifices, the Authorities searching for potential rebels or even an indiscriminate visit from a God leaving a tsunami of death in its wake.
Dave Anderson works in a bar, keeps his head down but his life’s about to take a dramatic turn as he’s attacked by fanatics wanting sacrifices, rescued by his daughters boyfriend they embark on a journey to save her as she strays from compliance.
Mirror of the Nameless sets a relentless pace, the only thing that suffers, as with a lot of books that focus on the action, is character depth and exploration but this can easily be forgiven in a novella that packs a lot into 120 odd pages. If you enjoy a high octane read that feels like a movie, with some unique interesting ideas then give this a try.
A 3.5 Rating
Humanity lives in fear of the three Gods that rule the planet, each in their own way capable of sweeping destruction and carnage. Everyone lives in terror, whether it be from the marauding bands of fanatics seeking sacrifices, the Authorities searching for potential rebels or even an indiscriminate visit from a God leaving a tsunami of death in its wake.
Dave Anderson works in a bar, keeps his head down but his life’s about to take a dramatic turn as he’s attacked by fanatics wanting sacrifices, rescued by his daughters boyfriend they embark on a journey to save her as she strays from compliance.
Mirror of the Nameless sets a relentless pace, the only thing that suffers, as with a lot of books that focus on the action, is character depth and exploration but this can easily be forgiven in a novella that packs a lot into 120 odd pages. If you enjoy a high octane read that feels like a movie, with some unique interesting ideas then give this a try.
January 15, 2014
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
3 ancient gods now rule earth, spreading death and destruction in their wake. Dave is desperate to reach his daughter after her boyfriend tells him that she may be in trouble. Together they set out to find her before her actions make her a sacrifice to the gods.
WHAT I LOVED
-The non stop action that left you wanting more at the end of each chapter. The scenes with the gods were extremely entertaining and made me want to read more lovecraftian type work.
-The relationship between Dave and Tom, it felt very authentic.
-The author pulls no punches with the storyline, it explores some unsavoury human traits. Some of the scenes are spectacularly gory but it was balanced out nicely with good character development.
-The ending, I love it when an author doesn't pick the easy route.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
-Nothing, it took me a couple of chapters to get into properly but this was a fantastic read.
3 ancient gods now rule earth, spreading death and destruction in their wake. Dave is desperate to reach his daughter after her boyfriend tells him that she may be in trouble. Together they set out to find her before her actions make her a sacrifice to the gods.
WHAT I LOVED
-The non stop action that left you wanting more at the end of each chapter. The scenes with the gods were extremely entertaining and made me want to read more lovecraftian type work.
-The relationship between Dave and Tom, it felt very authentic.
-The author pulls no punches with the storyline, it explores some unsavoury human traits. Some of the scenes are spectacularly gory but it was balanced out nicely with good character development.
-The ending, I love it when an author doesn't pick the easy route.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
-Nothing, it took me a couple of chapters to get into properly but this was a fantastic read.
October 10, 2013
Author Luke Walker has created a brutally hopeless world set in a Lovecraft inspired landscape. Three massive Gods named Segoth, Naz Yaah, and Gatur are sacrificing humans by the thousands while our desperate protagonist tries to locate his daughter, who may or may not hold a key to mankind's salvation.
There is more action and suspense in this novella than in most novels. Walker does a superb job of describing the action and feeding the reader with enough morsels of information to hook us into one chapter after the next. Just when you thought the characters could not possibly be in any more danger, it gets even worse for them.
I really enjoyed reading this and hope Luke Walker tries his hand with this type of material again, only in novel form. It is clear he has a very fertile imagination and a lot more to tell. My only gripe is near the end, with a questionable decision by a peripheral character whose motivation bugged me. That aside, fans of dark horror, Lovecraft, and games such as Arkham Horror and Mansions of Madness will be in for a huge treat.
There is more action and suspense in this novella than in most novels. Walker does a superb job of describing the action and feeding the reader with enough morsels of information to hook us into one chapter after the next. Just when you thought the characters could not possibly be in any more danger, it gets even worse for them.
I really enjoyed reading this and hope Luke Walker tries his hand with this type of material again, only in novel form. It is clear he has a very fertile imagination and a lot more to tell. My only gripe is near the end, with a questionable decision by a peripheral character whose motivation bugged me. That aside, fans of dark horror, Lovecraft, and games such as Arkham Horror and Mansions of Madness will be in for a huge treat.
July 30, 2014
In a world where the government controls the news and forcibly offers up people as sacrifices to the gods, Dave Anderson is trying to avoid the attention. Unfortunately for him, he runs across some men that want to sacrifice him to the god Naz Yaah. He manages to escape when his daughter's boyfriend Tom rescues him and tells him that his daughter is trying to save the world and is extreme danger. Dave and Tom set off the rescue her through a perilous mission while trying to avoid the other two gods, police and crazed citizens as well.
This great novella was a blast to read! The three gods, Gatur, Naz Yaah and Segoth, were original and kept the story tense. Because they were so interesting, I would have loved to see even more of them in the story. I do like the premise of a man and his daughter's boyfriend setting out to save her as she is trying to save the world from the three gods. If you haven't read it, pick this novella up! Highly recommended!
This great novella was a blast to read! The three gods, Gatur, Naz Yaah and Segoth, were original and kept the story tense. Because they were so interesting, I would have loved to see even more of them in the story. I do like the premise of a man and his daughter's boyfriend setting out to save her as she is trying to save the world from the three gods. If you haven't read it, pick this novella up! Highly recommended!
September 3, 2013
From my book review blog at:
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Via NetGalley, DarkFuse was kind enough to provide a copy of this book for the purposes of reading and reviewing it. While it was provided to me at no cost, I am under no obligation to give a positive review. It should also be noted this review is on an advanced copy of the book, which is not scheduled for publication until later in September.
This is the story of a dystopian world, presumably in a parallel universe as there are dates and events with a correlation to actual timelines. In this world, there are three evils gods, Naz Yaah, Segoth and Gatur, who are worshiped even though they rain down unspeakable horrors on their followers. Those killed are presumed to have been offered as sacrifices, and anyone who questions their existence or otherwise doesn’t pull their own weight in society are likewise offered as “sacrifices” by a heavy-handed police force and the occasional freelancers.
The readers feel the presence of Segoth and Gatur the most. The former is a 200-foot zombie whose falling flesh further infects those it comes in contact with, and the latter is a green mist which cause all in its presence to turn homicidal to all those around them, even loved ones. Once the mist lifts, parents are often found to have killed their children, lovers have killed their significant others, and of course there is plenty of random violence against anyone who happens to be nearby.
Enter into this mess, which is primarily set in England, Dave, who is looking for his missing daughter Ashleigh, and Tom, her boyfriend of about 18 months. Both want to find her as it appears she has convinced herself, through a now-deceased author’s writings, the gods are not to be believed and are not the true gods. As such involvement would certainly lead to Ashleigh being “sacrificed”, the two men set across the country to locate her and bring her to safety before harm can come to her.
Along the way, the men both witness and commit unspeakable horrors to those around them, not to mention being on the receiving end themselves. Will they find Ashleigh in time? Is the mirror she’s looking for the salvation of mankind or something else? Is there a way to stop these evil gods?
I enjoyed this novel primarily because it had a bit of a Lovecraftian feel to it, especially with the pure evil of the gods. Even their names seem to be a nod to Mr. Lovecraft. The flow and action is almost constant, and the short chapters made this a very quick read. It does seem like there could be a bit more of a backstory, although enough is revealed at the end to give the reader a glimpse at the origin of the gods. It seems there could be more character development as the only one that really feels fleshed out (with apologies for the term due to the presence of a zombie-like god in the story) is Dave himself. Tom is in love with Ashleigh, but we really don’t learn that much about him. Ashleigh is also the focus of the men’s pursuit, but we know little of her other than her being a free-spirit who is committed to her cause. A little more depth in this area would have helped.
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
http://kickinbooks.wordpress.com/2013...
Via NetGalley, DarkFuse was kind enough to provide a copy of this book for the purposes of reading and reviewing it. While it was provided to me at no cost, I am under no obligation to give a positive review. It should also be noted this review is on an advanced copy of the book, which is not scheduled for publication until later in September.
This is the story of a dystopian world, presumably in a parallel universe as there are dates and events with a correlation to actual timelines. In this world, there are three evils gods, Naz Yaah, Segoth and Gatur, who are worshiped even though they rain down unspeakable horrors on their followers. Those killed are presumed to have been offered as sacrifices, and anyone who questions their existence or otherwise doesn’t pull their own weight in society are likewise offered as “sacrifices” by a heavy-handed police force and the occasional freelancers.
The readers feel the presence of Segoth and Gatur the most. The former is a 200-foot zombie whose falling flesh further infects those it comes in contact with, and the latter is a green mist which cause all in its presence to turn homicidal to all those around them, even loved ones. Once the mist lifts, parents are often found to have killed their children, lovers have killed their significant others, and of course there is plenty of random violence against anyone who happens to be nearby.
Enter into this mess, which is primarily set in England, Dave, who is looking for his missing daughter Ashleigh, and Tom, her boyfriend of about 18 months. Both want to find her as it appears she has convinced herself, through a now-deceased author’s writings, the gods are not to be believed and are not the true gods. As such involvement would certainly lead to Ashleigh being “sacrificed”, the two men set across the country to locate her and bring her to safety before harm can come to her.
Along the way, the men both witness and commit unspeakable horrors to those around them, not to mention being on the receiving end themselves. Will they find Ashleigh in time? Is the mirror she’s looking for the salvation of mankind or something else? Is there a way to stop these evil gods?
I enjoyed this novel primarily because it had a bit of a Lovecraftian feel to it, especially with the pure evil of the gods. Even their names seem to be a nod to Mr. Lovecraft. The flow and action is almost constant, and the short chapters made this a very quick read. It does seem like there could be a bit more of a backstory, although enough is revealed at the end to give the reader a glimpse at the origin of the gods. It seems there could be more character development as the only one that really feels fleshed out (with apologies for the term due to the presence of a zombie-like god in the story) is Dave himself. Tom is in love with Ashleigh, but we really don’t learn that much about him. Ashleigh is also the focus of the men’s pursuit, but we know little of her other than her being a free-spirit who is committed to her cause. A little more depth in this area would have helped.
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
October 3, 2013
Shakespeare once complained: “As flies to wanton boys are we to the Gods. They kill us for their sport.”
Certainly true in this most gigantic of monster romps---where the monsters are world destroying gods, each devastating and horrific in their own way. Usually in this sort of story mankind bonds together to fight the common threat and often emerges victorious a la Well’s War of the Worlds. However this modern and more cynical version shows mankind’s nature in siding with the strong against the weak, perhaps reflecting our current divisive political/social environment, or not. Good horror and sci-fi novels and movies often provide social and political commentary commentary. Whether the subtext is there or not, I found this novella on its surface to be a compelling horror apocalyptic tale with a chilling ending that I did not expect. And it is perhaps more.
Certainly true in this most gigantic of monster romps---where the monsters are world destroying gods, each devastating and horrific in their own way. Usually in this sort of story mankind bonds together to fight the common threat and often emerges victorious a la Well’s War of the Worlds. However this modern and more cynical version shows mankind’s nature in siding with the strong against the weak, perhaps reflecting our current divisive political/social environment, or not. Good horror and sci-fi novels and movies often provide social and political commentary commentary. Whether the subtext is there or not, I found this novella on its surface to be a compelling horror apocalyptic tale with a chilling ending that I did not expect. And it is perhaps more.
September 28, 2013
Review originally published here: http://www.iheartreading.net/reviews/...
I’ve been looking for a while for a book that really grabs me, that doesn’t let me go even after I’ve finished reading. My search is over. Mirror of the Nameless grabbed me from the start, pushed me to the edge of my seat, left me waiting for more, and ended in a rollercoaster of terror and chaos. The plot was so original, the descriptions so vivid, the stakes so high that even when I was done reading, I couldn’t let it go. If you want to know what true dark fiction is, the gripping, mind-blowing, life-changing type of fiction, then read Mirror of the Nameless. You won’t be disappointed.
The world has gone mad. Three monstrous gods terrorize civilization. One of them makes it rain mutated flesh, another turns people crazy so they start attacking each other. People who die while the gods have their unholy rituals of destroying mankind, are seen as sacrifices. In this dystopian civilization where everyone fights against everyone, no one is to be trusted, and attacks can happen at any random moment, Dave searches for his missing daughter, Ashleigh. Tom, Ashleigh’s boyfriend, helps him on this quest. Tom truly loves Ashleigh, which is extraordinary considering how rare love is in this messed up world.
The book reads like a movie, and the kind of horror movie that really leaves you breathless. There’s no escape, never. There’s no safe spot, no place where you can relax for a while and gather your strength. The moment Dave and Tom think they’re safe, another god shows up to teach them otherwise.
Throw in some Lovecraftian themes, like a deceased writer leaving messages from beyond the grave to stop this madness, and you’ve got a mix of gory and spooky that is both impressive and utterly terrifying. Then add in some humanity, some tough choices, and by halfway through, I had no idea who to root for anymore, or why. Dave makes some choices along the way that’ll forever change him, and the Dave we see at the end is a stark contrast to the Dave at the start. Then, with one final choice to make, I couldn’t possibly predict what decision Dave would make. It was completely unpredictable, and that’s what scared me the most.
There are no breaks in this book, not for the main characters, not for the reader. The plot travels from one dark place to another, even darker spot. Relentless and unforgiving, like the gods tormenting the world. It’s a bleak future, but it makes for the best horror read I’ve had all year. Since I devour horror books like candy, that means a lot
I’ve been looking for a while for a book that really grabs me, that doesn’t let me go even after I’ve finished reading. My search is over. Mirror of the Nameless grabbed me from the start, pushed me to the edge of my seat, left me waiting for more, and ended in a rollercoaster of terror and chaos. The plot was so original, the descriptions so vivid, the stakes so high that even when I was done reading, I couldn’t let it go. If you want to know what true dark fiction is, the gripping, mind-blowing, life-changing type of fiction, then read Mirror of the Nameless. You won’t be disappointed.
The world has gone mad. Three monstrous gods terrorize civilization. One of them makes it rain mutated flesh, another turns people crazy so they start attacking each other. People who die while the gods have their unholy rituals of destroying mankind, are seen as sacrifices. In this dystopian civilization where everyone fights against everyone, no one is to be trusted, and attacks can happen at any random moment, Dave searches for his missing daughter, Ashleigh. Tom, Ashleigh’s boyfriend, helps him on this quest. Tom truly loves Ashleigh, which is extraordinary considering how rare love is in this messed up world.
The book reads like a movie, and the kind of horror movie that really leaves you breathless. There’s no escape, never. There’s no safe spot, no place where you can relax for a while and gather your strength. The moment Dave and Tom think they’re safe, another god shows up to teach them otherwise.
Throw in some Lovecraftian themes, like a deceased writer leaving messages from beyond the grave to stop this madness, and you’ve got a mix of gory and spooky that is both impressive and utterly terrifying. Then add in some humanity, some tough choices, and by halfway through, I had no idea who to root for anymore, or why. Dave makes some choices along the way that’ll forever change him, and the Dave we see at the end is a stark contrast to the Dave at the start. Then, with one final choice to make, I couldn’t possibly predict what decision Dave would make. It was completely unpredictable, and that’s what scared me the most.
There are no breaks in this book, not for the main characters, not for the reader. The plot travels from one dark place to another, even darker spot. Relentless and unforgiving, like the gods tormenting the world. It’s a bleak future, but it makes for the best horror read I’ve had all year. Since I devour horror books like candy, that means a lot
September 20, 2013
This was a very good action packed story. About a man named Dave trying to find his daughter Ashleigh. While avoiding the three gods and the police. In her search for the mirror in her quest to try and save the world. This book was a fresh take on your typical apocalyptic zombie story. I gave it 4 stars.
June 4, 2019
The Mirror Of The Nameless: Luke Walker
Reviewed by D.K. Hundt on 11 September 2018 posted on Kendall Reviews
Luke Walker has been writing horror, fantasy, and dark thrillers for most of his life. Some of his horror novels include The Unredeemed, Hometown, Die Laughing; a collection of short horror, and the dark fantasy Dead Sun. Ascent and The Dead Room will be published by Hellbound Books in 2018/9. Several of his short stories have been published online and in magazines/books. The Mirror of the Nameless, featured in this review, is going to be followed by the prequel novel The Day of The Gods. (Yay!).
The Mirror of the Nameless, a Lovecraftian horror novella, (republished this year by Kensington Gore) is a first-person narrative that drops the reader into a world controlled by three tempestuous gods who are ready to destroy all human life on a whim. It is through the eyes of the protagonist, Dave Anderson, that we can feel and experience the love and fear he has for his teenage daughter, who is willing to risk her life in the resistance movement against the demonic tyrants. Dave, an unlikely hero, joins forces with his daughter’s boyfriend in a frantic and action-packed hunt to save her life before the authorities feed her to their dark-overlords. The only way to bring peace to this totalitarian society, according to legend, rests solely on a secret weapon to defeat the gods, which may risk opening a doorway to something much, much worse.
My first impression of Luke Walker’s novella after reading it – in a word – Wow! In my opinion, the level of horror is equally balanced with the empathy and compassion I felt for Dave and many of the characters. The tension throughout this fast-paced Lovecraftian story is palpable within the narrative, which never felt rushed or lagged in any way. I must admit, by the end of chapter seventeen my eyes started to well up a bit, and I had that hand-to-the-chest Awwww moment that I get when a scene pulls at my heartstrings and refuses to let go – and I love it! I’m also a HUGE fan of The Walking Dead (Coraaall – and Glenn – don’t get me started!), so when I read that there are zombies in The Mirror of the Nameless, I just knew I had to read it. The creatures that feature in this novella and the action-packed pacing are what enticed me to read this book, but it was Luke Walkers ability to create down to earth characters that kept me glued to my Kindle until three in the morning. What can I say, I’m a sucker for stories about resilience, family, love, and especially hope.
If my review sparked your interest in this book, then, by all means, take a bite, and delve into the creative mind of the author – you may be surprised by what you find lurking within.
In a world controlled by three tempestuous gods ready to destroy all human life on a whim, Dave Anderson knows he should follow the herd and not make waves or he may end up sacrificed to the monsters from the darkest reaches of the universe.
All that goes up in smoke when he discovers his teenage daughter is risking her life in the resistance movement against the demonic tyrants.
Dave, an unlikely hero, joins forces with her boyfriend in a frantic hunt to save his beloved daughter before the authorities feed her to their dark-overlords.
Their sole hope of overthrowing them and bringing peace to this totalitarian society is finding a secret weapon which, legend says, is the only way to defeat the gods.
But unleashing the weapon may risk opening a doorway to something much, much worse.
The first novella by Luke Walker for KGHH Publishing is a dark, fast-paced, horror, adventure.
You can buy The Mirror Of The Nameless from Amazon UK & Amazon US
D.K. Hundt
D. K. Hundt is an American writer with a BA degree in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. When she’s not writing contemporary fiction and horror/supernatural stories, she likes to spend her free time working as a volunteer in her community, being a minion for her cat Simon, warding off carnivorous spiders, and throwing herself into and around the dark alleyways of Stephen King novels in search of inspiration. D. K. resides in California with her husband, and she is currently working on a horror novel titled, Cheveyo–a story about a young boy who goes to live with his grandpa on a reservation, and soon discovers that the malevolent creatures that lurk in the Okanogan Forest aren’t the only deadly secret the locals are hiding.
You can follow D.K. on Twitter @DKHundt1
Please visit D.K.’s official website www.dkhundt.com
Reviewed by D.K. Hundt on 11 September 2018 posted on Kendall Reviews
Luke Walker has been writing horror, fantasy, and dark thrillers for most of his life. Some of his horror novels include The Unredeemed, Hometown, Die Laughing; a collection of short horror, and the dark fantasy Dead Sun. Ascent and The Dead Room will be published by Hellbound Books in 2018/9. Several of his short stories have been published online and in magazines/books. The Mirror of the Nameless, featured in this review, is going to be followed by the prequel novel The Day of The Gods. (Yay!).
The Mirror of the Nameless, a Lovecraftian horror novella, (republished this year by Kensington Gore) is a first-person narrative that drops the reader into a world controlled by three tempestuous gods who are ready to destroy all human life on a whim. It is through the eyes of the protagonist, Dave Anderson, that we can feel and experience the love and fear he has for his teenage daughter, who is willing to risk her life in the resistance movement against the demonic tyrants. Dave, an unlikely hero, joins forces with his daughter’s boyfriend in a frantic and action-packed hunt to save her life before the authorities feed her to their dark-overlords. The only way to bring peace to this totalitarian society, according to legend, rests solely on a secret weapon to defeat the gods, which may risk opening a doorway to something much, much worse.
My first impression of Luke Walker’s novella after reading it – in a word – Wow! In my opinion, the level of horror is equally balanced with the empathy and compassion I felt for Dave and many of the characters. The tension throughout this fast-paced Lovecraftian story is palpable within the narrative, which never felt rushed or lagged in any way. I must admit, by the end of chapter seventeen my eyes started to well up a bit, and I had that hand-to-the-chest Awwww moment that I get when a scene pulls at my heartstrings and refuses to let go – and I love it! I’m also a HUGE fan of The Walking Dead (Coraaall – and Glenn – don’t get me started!), so when I read that there are zombies in The Mirror of the Nameless, I just knew I had to read it. The creatures that feature in this novella and the action-packed pacing are what enticed me to read this book, but it was Luke Walkers ability to create down to earth characters that kept me glued to my Kindle until three in the morning. What can I say, I’m a sucker for stories about resilience, family, love, and especially hope.
If my review sparked your interest in this book, then, by all means, take a bite, and delve into the creative mind of the author – you may be surprised by what you find lurking within.
In a world controlled by three tempestuous gods ready to destroy all human life on a whim, Dave Anderson knows he should follow the herd and not make waves or he may end up sacrificed to the monsters from the darkest reaches of the universe.
All that goes up in smoke when he discovers his teenage daughter is risking her life in the resistance movement against the demonic tyrants.
Dave, an unlikely hero, joins forces with her boyfriend in a frantic hunt to save his beloved daughter before the authorities feed her to their dark-overlords.
Their sole hope of overthrowing them and bringing peace to this totalitarian society is finding a secret weapon which, legend says, is the only way to defeat the gods.
But unleashing the weapon may risk opening a doorway to something much, much worse.
The first novella by Luke Walker for KGHH Publishing is a dark, fast-paced, horror, adventure.
You can buy The Mirror Of The Nameless from Amazon UK & Amazon US
D.K. Hundt
D. K. Hundt is an American writer with a BA degree in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. When she’s not writing contemporary fiction and horror/supernatural stories, she likes to spend her free time working as a volunteer in her community, being a minion for her cat Simon, warding off carnivorous spiders, and throwing herself into and around the dark alleyways of Stephen King novels in search of inspiration. D. K. resides in California with her husband, and she is currently working on a horror novel titled, Cheveyo–a story about a young boy who goes to live with his grandpa on a reservation, and soon discovers that the malevolent creatures that lurk in the Okanogan Forest aren’t the only deadly secret the locals are hiding.
You can follow D.K. on Twitter @DKHundt1
Please visit D.K.’s official website www.dkhundt.com
September 20, 2013
What if old gods were on earth, taking away your hope for living, for a future? What if today was your last day and you were to be sacrificed to these gods who care nothing for you? How far would you go to save yourself and the ones you love?
Dave Anderson is just trying to get by unnoticed by the gods when his daughter's boyfriend, Tom, shows up with some disturbing news; his daughter, Ashleigh, has been searching for a way to get rid of the rulers and is risking her life by doing so.
From here on, Dave and Tom travel though the countryside battling creatures and avoiding the police to get to Ashleigh.
The idea was a good one, but I found the writing extremely simple and overly extended, making the read not as intense as it should have been in urgent situations, which was the majority of the book. Some paragraphs could have been compacted into one. A middle of the road read for me.
Dave Anderson is just trying to get by unnoticed by the gods when his daughter's boyfriend, Tom, shows up with some disturbing news; his daughter, Ashleigh, has been searching for a way to get rid of the rulers and is risking her life by doing so.
From here on, Dave and Tom travel though the countryside battling creatures and avoiding the police to get to Ashleigh.
The idea was a good one, but I found the writing extremely simple and overly extended, making the read not as intense as it should have been in urgent situations, which was the majority of the book. Some paragraphs could have been compacted into one. A middle of the road read for me.
February 14, 2021
Post-apocalyptic fiction isn’t really my thing, but I loved every moment of this book. It’s a fast-paced gorefest with blissfully little of the kind of technobabble and Atwoodian social critique that usually repels me from the genre. Best of all, there are no robots! Just three monstrous gods that are brilliantly characterised, each having its own MO of torture. Body horror a la The Blob abounds - Walker writes gore beautifully. The novel ends with a breath-taking climax, a moment of true Lovecraftian sublimity, before teasing the opening chapters of the sequel, due out in April. I can’t wait for it, to be honest!
January 3, 2021
Interesting action tale of a world ruled bu monster gods.
April 20, 2022
Imagine Lovecraft turned up to 11. The time for dread has gone. Creeping unease has not merely crept up - it's overtaken you. And it's far too late to worry about what might be coming because IT is already here.
Worse, IT is not just one but three monstrous gods. They're on the loose and the world we readers think we know collapsed into something else a long time ago.
This is the setting for a full-on plunge through the madness that now reigns on Earth, as Dave Anderson tries desperately to reach his daughter Ashleigh. The action never lets up, the horror is real, and Walker's triumvirate of gods are magnificently otherworldly and obscene.
One minor quibble: my Kindle didn't recognize the book's chapter breaks, so I never knew how far I was from the end of the chapter I was reading. As it happens, this turned out not to matter much because each chapter was brutally short. In any case, they were so moreish it was hard ever to stop for a breather.
'The Mirror of the Nameless' is the first of three books, and I've just grabbed the other two. Next up is the 'The Day of the New Gods', a prequel to the first. Let's hope my sanity holds out....
Worse, IT is not just one but three monstrous gods. They're on the loose and the world we readers think we know collapsed into something else a long time ago.
This is the setting for a full-on plunge through the madness that now reigns on Earth, as Dave Anderson tries desperately to reach his daughter Ashleigh. The action never lets up, the horror is real, and Walker's triumvirate of gods are magnificently otherworldly and obscene.
One minor quibble: my Kindle didn't recognize the book's chapter breaks, so I never knew how far I was from the end of the chapter I was reading. As it happens, this turned out not to matter much because each chapter was brutally short. In any case, they were so moreish it was hard ever to stop for a breather.
'The Mirror of the Nameless' is the first of three books, and I've just grabbed the other two. Next up is the 'The Day of the New Gods', a prequel to the first. Let's hope my sanity holds out....
September 20, 2021
Luke Walker’s horror novel The Mirror Of The Nameless was written before his The Day of the New Gods, but in-world it takes place afterward. I read Day first, and I’d recommend doing it that way. It makes the events of that book more surprising.
Dave Anderson, 41, made the mistake of walking down the wrong streets at night. The Children of Naz Yaah, the Worm, chose him as a sacrifice to their god. When he’s rescued by a mysterious young man named Tom who claims to be in love with Dave’s daughter Ashleigh, the two of them head off to hunt her down and save her from an attempt to do something very dangerous. For 30 years now the gods have ruled the earth: Gatur the Green, who drives people so insane that they attack and kill the very people they love. Segoth, the giant zombie who drops burning, rotting flesh that melts people and turns them into his minions. And Naz Yaah, the least understood of the three, the giant worm dripping acid who rules her younger siblings. Ashleigh believes that the writings of an author named Makepeace hold the key to rescuing humanity and freeing them from the rule of the gods, but Tom thinks she’s going to get herself killed–or worse.
Much like Day‘s main character, Brian, Dave spends most of the book fighting tooth and nail to get to and save his daughter. However, Ashleigh is a bit older than Brianna, very much knows her own mind, and has a plan. So the relationship ends up being very different between them. Dave is a bartender who writes on the side (it’s basically heresy to write fiction, so he ghost-writes celebrity books), and he has a lot less practice at being tough than Brian did. He doesn’t have the firepower Brian had, and has to rely on his wits as well as whatever improvised weapons may come to hand. Tom isn’t an amazingly deep character, but it is interesting to watch his somewhat sheltered views get shattered.
What’s really fascinating for me in this book is the opportunity to glimpse civilization several decades after the arrival of the cosmic horrors from beyond. It’s wild to read about–both the ways in which civilization has continued to exist, and the ways in which it falters.
Content note for brutal death and dismemberment, as well as alluded-to offscreen rape.
Original review posted on my blog: https://www.errantdreams.com/2021/09/...
Dave Anderson, 41, made the mistake of walking down the wrong streets at night. The Children of Naz Yaah, the Worm, chose him as a sacrifice to their god. When he’s rescued by a mysterious young man named Tom who claims to be in love with Dave’s daughter Ashleigh, the two of them head off to hunt her down and save her from an attempt to do something very dangerous. For 30 years now the gods have ruled the earth: Gatur the Green, who drives people so insane that they attack and kill the very people they love. Segoth, the giant zombie who drops burning, rotting flesh that melts people and turns them into his minions. And Naz Yaah, the least understood of the three, the giant worm dripping acid who rules her younger siblings. Ashleigh believes that the writings of an author named Makepeace hold the key to rescuing humanity and freeing them from the rule of the gods, but Tom thinks she’s going to get herself killed–or worse.
Much like Day‘s main character, Brian, Dave spends most of the book fighting tooth and nail to get to and save his daughter. However, Ashleigh is a bit older than Brianna, very much knows her own mind, and has a plan. So the relationship ends up being very different between them. Dave is a bartender who writes on the side (it’s basically heresy to write fiction, so he ghost-writes celebrity books), and he has a lot less practice at being tough than Brian did. He doesn’t have the firepower Brian had, and has to rely on his wits as well as whatever improvised weapons may come to hand. Tom isn’t an amazingly deep character, but it is interesting to watch his somewhat sheltered views get shattered.
What’s really fascinating for me in this book is the opportunity to glimpse civilization several decades after the arrival of the cosmic horrors from beyond. It’s wild to read about–both the ways in which civilization has continued to exist, and the ways in which it falters.
Content note for brutal death and dismemberment, as well as alluded-to offscreen rape.
Original review posted on my blog: https://www.errantdreams.com/2021/09/...
September 27, 2013
DarkFuse has been publishing some of the best horror novellas around and after reading dozens of them, I'm beginning to notice some common elements. One of them is the use--and in some cases overuse--of first person narrative. I love a good first person narrated tale, but feel disappointed when I read one where I want to see action the narrator could only tell me about, versus show me through the eyes of another character. It seems like some of these DF tales would have been scarier if they were written in third person. That's clearly the case for me with this one about a man off to rescue his daughter with nightmarish god creatures walking the earth destroying everything and everyone in their path. It's almost a bit like reading a Godzilla rampage tale, only without Toyko being the battlezone and mankind being the main enemy, not some other gigantic flying or aquatic beast.
Strangely, I found myself most interested and most fearful of the creature described in the mirror (and why was the mirror not presented sooner in the story?), which invoked a very Lovecraftian sense of "you know it's there, but won't see it." Nobody has done those type of stories better than Lovecraft, but the author here did an admirable job emulating the experience. At the end of the day, this has the pacing of another DarkFuse novella, Worm by Tim Curran, and a little more character depth. I didn't find the writing as descriptive or varied as Curran's story (the word 'flesh' was used roughly a dozen times in a couple pages). This sits on the boundary between an "OK" and "I liked it" read. 2.75 stars, rounded. 1,958 Kindle locations. Approximately 128 pages.
Strangely, I found myself most interested and most fearful of the creature described in the mirror (and why was the mirror not presented sooner in the story?), which invoked a very Lovecraftian sense of "you know it's there, but won't see it." Nobody has done those type of stories better than Lovecraft, but the author here did an admirable job emulating the experience. At the end of the day, this has the pacing of another DarkFuse novella, Worm by Tim Curran, and a little more character depth. I didn't find the writing as descriptive or varied as Curran's story (the word 'flesh' was used roughly a dozen times in a couple pages). This sits on the boundary between an "OK" and "I liked it" read. 2.75 stars, rounded. 1,958 Kindle locations. Approximately 128 pages.
October 23, 2013
I'm really having a difficult time with this review. On the surface Mirror of the) Nameless seems to be a Lovecraftian influenced story of monster gods creating havoc across Europe. Segoth, Gatur and Naz Yaah each powerful in their own way and requiring thousands of human sacrifices.
Amid all the chaos we have Tom, looking for his missing girlfriend, Ashleigh, and Ashleigh's father, Dave, who has joined the search. All the while, Tom and Dave are trying to elude the police, as well as some crazy followers of Naz Yaah, and the monster gods themselves.
Sounds like fun, right? Well, not really. Not being a writer, I couldn't begin to tell you what was missing, but somehow the story just seemed incomplete. Plus, I don't fully comprehend things like allegory, which I suspect this book may be. I do see similarities between the way the general populace in Luke Walker's story has given up its freedoms and are willing to sacrifice themselves for an overall feeling of safety when compared to the way we are being forced to live our lives today. Maybe that's what Luke Walker was striving for or maybe he was just trying to write an entertaining tale. Either way, this was one book I could have lived without.
Mirror (of the) Nameless is available from DarkFuse through Amazon.com. If you have Amazon Prime you can borrow this book for FREE from the Kindle Lending Library.
Amid all the chaos we have Tom, looking for his missing girlfriend, Ashleigh, and Ashleigh's father, Dave, who has joined the search. All the while, Tom and Dave are trying to elude the police, as well as some crazy followers of Naz Yaah, and the monster gods themselves.
Sounds like fun, right? Well, not really. Not being a writer, I couldn't begin to tell you what was missing, but somehow the story just seemed incomplete. Plus, I don't fully comprehend things like allegory, which I suspect this book may be. I do see similarities between the way the general populace in Luke Walker's story has given up its freedoms and are willing to sacrifice themselves for an overall feeling of safety when compared to the way we are being forced to live our lives today. Maybe that's what Luke Walker was striving for or maybe he was just trying to write an entertaining tale. Either way, this was one book I could have lived without.
Mirror (of the) Nameless is available from DarkFuse through Amazon.com. If you have Amazon Prime you can borrow this book for FREE from the Kindle Lending Library.
October 2, 2013
The works of H.P. Lovecraft are what originally got me interested in horror. I'll always have a special fondness for cosmic horror. That said, my tastes have matured enough that I expect a certain level of sophistication in any cosmic horror I choose to read. I'm glad to say that Mirror of the Nameless delivers just such a story.
While not being specifically a Mythos story, the influence of Lovecraft is visible everywhere. The world is largely falling apart as three gods run amok. They view mankind as playthings more than worshipers. Enter into all of this Dave Andreson, a man on a mission to find his daughter, who herself may have discovered a way to save everyone from their horrible gods. In typical Lovecraft fashion, that salvation may turn out to be worse than the status quo.
My only quibble with the story is Tom, Dave's sidekick (so to speak) throughout the story. He's a young guy that has grown up in this terrible world, but he's shocked into inaction by nearly every terrible thing that happens.
While not being specifically a Mythos story, the influence of Lovecraft is visible everywhere. The world is largely falling apart as three gods run amok. They view mankind as playthings more than worshipers. Enter into all of this Dave Andreson, a man on a mission to find his daughter, who herself may have discovered a way to save everyone from their horrible gods. In typical Lovecraft fashion, that salvation may turn out to be worse than the status quo.
My only quibble with the story is Tom, Dave's sidekick (so to speak) throughout the story. He's a young guy that has grown up in this terrible world, but he's shocked into inaction by nearly every terrible thing that happens.
December 19, 2013
This is the story of Dave. He lives in a world ruled by three gods, three evil gods at that. They play with their subjects and use them as sacrifices on a whim. Dave's daughter has found a mirror that may be the answer to saving their world, or it could make things a whole lot worse. The problem is Ashleigh has gone missing, and it is up to Dave and Ashleigh's boyfriend Tom to find her. And they must do so before they are turned into sacrifices themselves...
I enjoyed this but found it a little bit perplexing. I think that's because I was struggling to keep up with the three gods! I liked the idea, it was original and so much more than just a dystopian story of three evil gods. It was a story of survival, of family loyalty and of hoping against all odds. If you like your gods evil and your stories dystopian then this is for you.
I enjoyed this but found it a little bit perplexing. I think that's because I was struggling to keep up with the three gods! I liked the idea, it was original and so much more than just a dystopian story of three evil gods. It was a story of survival, of family loyalty and of hoping against all odds. If you like your gods evil and your stories dystopian then this is for you.
November 12, 2023
First book from this UK author I have read. It did take a short while to get into as it was set in a time when some apocalyptic events have already taken place. Had that feeling of coming into a story halfway but after twenty of so pages and a few short chapters the pace and story picked up and some really great writing came up describing the carnage and horror. Good interaction between main characters and just I was enjoying it the story ended abruptly. The author has written a prequel and other books. I recommend this to fans of Lovecraft and cosmic or apocalyptic horror.
August 31, 2013
This is another great book by Darkfuse. One of the best I have read this year.
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For a complete review, go to http://www.examiner.com/review/mirror... and follow me on Twitter at #josener
November 17, 2013
Interesting book filled with great imagery. Very enjoyable.
December 3, 2014
Excellent and scary worldbuilding. Accelerating action and characterisation. By midway, it became unputdownable. Perfect length. Loved it.
August 21, 2024
This. Book. Was. Bloody. Brilliant.
This was one of the most fast paced, gore dystopian narrative I've read in a while. It was so captivating and towards the end I kept thinking there were not enough pages, and it still had me!
This was one of the most fast paced, gore dystopian narrative I've read in a while. It was so captivating and towards the end I kept thinking there were not enough pages, and it still had me!
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