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Darkfall: Deathborn
Great Britain, 1880. There are monsters in our world, hiding in the shadows. They’re unknown to most, but a threat to us all.
Jack Bennett is confronted with this horrific truth when his life is destroyed. With nothing left to live for, he joins a mysterious group who have pledged their lives to fight the darkness.
The Deathborn.
After swearing the oath, he is soon sent out on a mission that will bring him face-to-face with an unimaginable evil. With the help of a mysterious and dangerous wytch, Jack will try to exact the vengeance that drives him. But what if doing so costs more than his life?
This horrifying series combines gut-wrenching horror with dark fantasy.
Book 1 in the Darkfall series.
Content contains violence and scenes dealing with the death of a child.
Jack Bennett is confronted with this horrific truth when his life is destroyed. With nothing left to live for, he joins a mysterious group who have pledged their lives to fight the darkness.
The Deathborn.
After swearing the oath, he is soon sent out on a mission that will bring him face-to-face with an unimaginable evil. With the help of a mysterious and dangerous wytch, Jack will try to exact the vengeance that drives him. But what if doing so costs more than his life?
This horrifying series combines gut-wrenching horror with dark fantasy.
Book 1 in the Darkfall series.
Content contains violence and scenes dealing with the death of a child.
382 pages, Paperback
Published August 25, 2022
249 people are currently reading
306 people want to read
About the author
Lee Mountford
62 books1,056 followersI am an author with a huge love of horror.
Of course, other genres float my boat as well; Sci-Fi, Thrillers, pretty much any Dark Fiction, but Horror is what I call home.
My first novel, Horror in the Woods, was released on in May 2017, and the second, The Demonic, on the the following July hitting multiple best seller lists. Since then, I have authored a number of horror novels that have terrified fans for the past few years.
You can find out more about me on my website, but also, don't forget to claim your FREE ebooks
: http://eepurl.com/dIaS0r
- Lee
Of course, other genres float my boat as well; Sci-Fi, Thrillers, pretty much any Dark Fiction, but Horror is what I call home.
My first novel, Horror in the Woods, was released on in May 2017, and the second, The Demonic, on the the following July hitting multiple best seller lists. Since then, I have authored a number of horror novels that have terrified fans for the past few years.
You can find out more about me on my website, but also, don't forget to claim your FREE ebooks
: http://eepurl.com/dIaS0r
- Lee
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September 14, 2022
Tension and Suspense!
Small Backstory:
Jack Bennett is traveling with his young son, Samuel but something happens that turns Jack's world upside down when they both witness something happening not too far away from their campsite. They see a few men standing around as if they are waiting for something and then they hear a roar that sends shivers down their spines. What Jack sees next will change his life forever as some kind of creature comes rumbling toward the campsite with the men in pursuit!
That is about all I can give on a small backstory without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more you will need to read this book!
Thoughts:
Something a little different from author, Lee Mountford as he stepped into the "creature" realm with this book. Normally he stays kind of close to books that are geared more toward hauntings but this book goes deep into "creature carnage" and there was more of an upheaval of downright breathless terror with this story. Lots of emotion is wrapped within this book as well as you feel for Jack and what he is about to find out where his next path leads.
The story is fast paced as just a little ways into the book the creature appears and from that moment on throughout the rest of the story lots of things happen which kept me glued to my kindle. Author, Lee Mountford stays true to form with the writing style as this book kept me on the edge of my seat.
Emotions are heavy for the character Jack, but as time goes on he learns to live with the past as he embarks on a quest for the future. Another great series which kicks off with this book and looking forward to the second book which will be out soon (this month actually) to see where this author will take this series. Giving this book five "Evil Creature" stars!
Small Backstory:
Jack Bennett is traveling with his young son, Samuel but something happens that turns Jack's world upside down when they both witness something happening not too far away from their campsite. They see a few men standing around as if they are waiting for something and then they hear a roar that sends shivers down their spines. What Jack sees next will change his life forever as some kind of creature comes rumbling toward the campsite with the men in pursuit!
That is about all I can give on a small backstory without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more you will need to read this book!
Thoughts:
Something a little different from author, Lee Mountford as he stepped into the "creature" realm with this book. Normally he stays kind of close to books that are geared more toward hauntings but this book goes deep into "creature carnage" and there was more of an upheaval of downright breathless terror with this story. Lots of emotion is wrapped within this book as well as you feel for Jack and what he is about to find out where his next path leads.
The story is fast paced as just a little ways into the book the creature appears and from that moment on throughout the rest of the story lots of things happen which kept me glued to my kindle. Author, Lee Mountford stays true to form with the writing style as this book kept me on the edge of my seat.
Emotions are heavy for the character Jack, but as time goes on he learns to live with the past as he embarks on a quest for the future. Another great series which kicks off with this book and looking forward to the second book which will be out soon (this month actually) to see where this author will take this series. Giving this book five "Evil Creature" stars!
January 1, 2023
Loved this series starter! It starts out with devastation for our MC Jack and never lets up. Perfect pacing, amazing battle scenes and terrific characters! It also has some of my favorite creatures, Banshees, Wraiths, Wytches, all the good ones. There's a secret society tasked with destroying these entities that even the members don't know who's running things at the top.
Definitely recommend this and can't wait to continue this series!
Definitely recommend this and can't wait to continue this series!
August 25, 2022
Who are the Deathborn? Jack Bennett learns about them the hard way, when he loses his son to a gargantuan monster. Jesse along with the Deathborn kill the creature and he joins them in their crusade to annihilate all such abomínations. A chilling book which is gut wrenching and depicts the horrors and ordeals involved in fighting monsters.
August 10, 2022
This new series by this author is set in Great Britain, 1880.
There are the unknown supernatural creatures out in the world that the everyday person never really see unless they are unfortunate to come across one. The main character is Jack with his son Samuel, and the other characters of Deathborn, some I liked and others I totally disliked.
There is a warning that comes with this book, make sure you check it out first because you will need a strong stomach. Well the warning scene was absolutely gut-wrenching and horrific and shocking, at this point I had to have a break, needless to say.
This author sent me on a rollercoaster of a ride from the first page to the very last. It has monsters, gore, horror and OMG 😲 shock value moments throughout which every horror reader loves.
The author has absolutely hit the ball out of the park with this new horror fantasy series, it's that additive I didn't want the story to never end!!!!
Please Mr Author can you hurry up with the next book!!
There are the unknown supernatural creatures out in the world that the everyday person never really see unless they are unfortunate to come across one. The main character is Jack with his son Samuel, and the other characters of Deathborn, some I liked and others I totally disliked.
There is a warning that comes with this book, make sure you check it out first because you will need a strong stomach. Well the warning scene was absolutely gut-wrenching and horrific and shocking, at this point I had to have a break, needless to say.
This author sent me on a rollercoaster of a ride from the first page to the very last. It has monsters, gore, horror and OMG 😲 shock value moments throughout which every horror reader loves.
The author has absolutely hit the ball out of the park with this new horror fantasy series, it's that additive I didn't want the story to never end!!!!
Please Mr Author can you hurry up with the next book!!
May 7, 2023
MONSTER HUNTING!
It's a staple of fiction that ranges from pure horror to pure action series and beyond. This imaginary profession can range from the noble, widely well respected, and worshipped, all the way to the disregarded, secretive, and diminished work where "retirement" is just being the last to die horribly. In Darkfall, we are firmly in the latter category of monster hunting.
Starring the once everyman with a life now frought with endless tragedy known as Jack Bennet, Darkfall is a nightmarish, confrontational journey in the lives of the Deathborn - Those who die in the dark so that those in the light might live. What I like about this first novel in the series is that its lethal, violent as hell, and doesn't do much to glorify just how horrific it would be to exist in a world where humans aren't the apex predator.
The action isn't heroic and "cool," but staggeringly violent, appropriately horrifying, and stacks up the bodies like cords of wood. Every other page, people, including the MC at times, who aren't really built for hunting monsters discover just how gnarly shit can get.
The one thing that made me knock a star off this review is that the even though the plot is decent (go here, kill monsters, don't die), it doesn't really draw you in until the third act of the novel. This is where things really go off the rails in a novel that already feels throughly deranged.
Nonetheless, Darkfall is still a good horror/action novel from a solid, promising indie author I'm definitely going to keep my eye on as he writes, especially this series.
P.S: Fuck Theodore. Arrogant dickhead. He reminds me of an WW1 officer who would throw their men into machinegun fire before getting angry and surprised shit isn't going their way
It's a staple of fiction that ranges from pure horror to pure action series and beyond. This imaginary profession can range from the noble, widely well respected, and worshipped, all the way to the disregarded, secretive, and diminished work where "retirement" is just being the last to die horribly. In Darkfall, we are firmly in the latter category of monster hunting.
Starring the once everyman with a life now frought with endless tragedy known as Jack Bennet, Darkfall is a nightmarish, confrontational journey in the lives of the Deathborn - Those who die in the dark so that those in the light might live. What I like about this first novel in the series is that its lethal, violent as hell, and doesn't do much to glorify just how horrific it would be to exist in a world where humans aren't the apex predator.
The action isn't heroic and "cool," but staggeringly violent, appropriately horrifying, and stacks up the bodies like cords of wood. Every other page, people, including the MC at times, who aren't really built for hunting monsters discover just how gnarly shit can get.
The one thing that made me knock a star off this review is that the even though the plot is decent (go here, kill monsters, don't die), it doesn't really draw you in until the third act of the novel. This is where things really go off the rails in a novel that already feels throughly deranged.
Nonetheless, Darkfall is still a good horror/action novel from a solid, promising indie author I'm definitely going to keep my eye on as he writes, especially this series.
P.S: Fuck Theodore. Arrogant dickhead. He reminds me of an WW1 officer who would throw their men into machinegun fire before getting angry and surprised shit isn't going their way
November 20, 2022
Awesome read
The pros. Very gory and detailed. I found it interesting and will continue with the next book. The writing and vivid imagery were fantastic. Not something you read everyday. Honestly the monsters kept me going. Oh, what interesting creature will pop up next?
The cons. Basically a father gets recruited into a rag tag society that fights monsters. A sort of GOT Night Watch feel to it. But a Ill equipped and untrained society at that. They send men out to fight monsters who are absolutely worthless which makes no sense whatsoever. Give them some training for goodness sake. Other then Assandra (who literally carried the team) I couldn’t stand any of the characters, not even the main character. He could have died and I wouldn’t have cared one little bit. That’s not how I should feel about the main character. It should be devastating. The main character really didn’t do anything through the entire book and was rather useless. If the author could work on character building this would have been a five star.
The pros. Very gory and detailed. I found it interesting and will continue with the next book. The writing and vivid imagery were fantastic. Not something you read everyday. Honestly the monsters kept me going. Oh, what interesting creature will pop up next?
The cons. Basically a father gets recruited into a rag tag society that fights monsters. A sort of GOT Night Watch feel to it. But a Ill equipped and untrained society at that. They send men out to fight monsters who are absolutely worthless which makes no sense whatsoever. Give them some training for goodness sake. Other then Assandra (who literally carried the team) I couldn’t stand any of the characters, not even the main character. He could have died and I wouldn’t have cared one little bit. That’s not how I should feel about the main character. It should be devastating. The main character really didn’t do anything through the entire book and was rather useless. If the author could work on character building this would have been a five star.
September 16, 2022
Different
Jack wanted the best for his son Samuel. Him and his son had to leave everything behind after Jack's wife died horribly caused by a disease.
When Jack camps out near a town to get Samuel more acquainted with outdoor living, the unthinkable happens. A mutated beast followed by a strange group of men come out of nowhere and Jack tries to protect his son from this strange threat.
Later the next day, Jack finds out more concerning the group of men and what they were fighting.
With most of Jack's dreams gone, he joins the group called the Deathborn. And now for Jack, nothing will ever be the same ever again.
This is a new series that has elements of Dark Fantasy and the occult blended with some cosmic horror.
Enjoyed it tremendously and awaiting the next book!!
Jack wanted the best for his son Samuel. Him and his son had to leave everything behind after Jack's wife died horribly caused by a disease.
When Jack camps out near a town to get Samuel more acquainted with outdoor living, the unthinkable happens. A mutated beast followed by a strange group of men come out of nowhere and Jack tries to protect his son from this strange threat.
Later the next day, Jack finds out more concerning the group of men and what they were fighting.
With most of Jack's dreams gone, he joins the group called the Deathborn. And now for Jack, nothing will ever be the same ever again.
This is a new series that has elements of Dark Fantasy and the occult blended with some cosmic horror.
Enjoyed it tremendously and awaiting the next book!!
January 27, 2023
Surpringly great read!
I actually really enjoyed this book! It is a big deviation from what I normally read. In the beginning, though engrossing, I wasn't sure I wanted to continue. But it's very well written and a unique storyline. So many writers give you a lot of details but somehow don't paint a strong picture. This author draws you in with just enough of a description to let your imagination bloom putting you right in the middle of the scene. I guess the only complaint I have, which really wasn't that big of a deal for me but may bother some, is that there are a few times when it gets pretty graphicly gory. But I would highly recommend this book if you like action and adventure with a dash of fantasy. I am looking forward to the next book!
I actually really enjoyed this book! It is a big deviation from what I normally read. In the beginning, though engrossing, I wasn't sure I wanted to continue. But it's very well written and a unique storyline. So many writers give you a lot of details but somehow don't paint a strong picture. This author draws you in with just enough of a description to let your imagination bloom putting you right in the middle of the scene. I guess the only complaint I have, which really wasn't that big of a deal for me but may bother some, is that there are a few times when it gets pretty graphicly gory. But I would highly recommend this book if you like action and adventure with a dash of fantasy. I am looking forward to the next book!
March 2, 2025
I happen to stumble upon this gorgeous illustrated book on amazon while browsing and decided to give this a chance and i was HOOKED since the beginning!!!
For me this book had everything i loved, monsters, horror, tension, gore SIGN ME UP.
The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and def add an extra oomfp to the book! I love some characters also def hate some of em *clears throat* " EDWIN" but this book has been the best book for me in 2025.
I highly recommend everyone who's been eyeing this book just buy it and read it! Go for it! Hopefully you"ll love it too <3
For me this book had everything i loved, monsters, horror, tension, gore SIGN ME UP.
The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and def add an extra oomfp to the book! I love some characters also def hate some of em *clears throat* " EDWIN" but this book has been the best book for me in 2025.
I highly recommend everyone who's been eyeing this book just buy it and read it! Go for it! Hopefully you"ll love it too <3
December 22, 2022
audible:This was good. A witch is using a creature to animate a monster.The 'Deathborn' are tasked with dealing with the witch. The witches sister is kidnapped to help find her.There was a lot of shout talking by the head poohbah that kind of put me off.Every other sentence was 'if you don't do what I say I will cut' you' kind of thing. Hannibal Hills was a wonderful narrator. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 2, 2023
Not disappointed!!!!
I have been a fan of Lee Mountford for a while. Have not read a lot of his stuff, but what I have read was amazing. When I saw this series I had to check it out.
I am so impressed with this book that takes place in the 1800’s and deals with witches, people transforming into mammoth creatures, and a group set out to stop them called The Deathborn. You cannot go wrong with this book and can’t wait to read the second one. Just loved it.
I have been a fan of Lee Mountford for a while. Have not read a lot of his stuff, but what I have read was amazing. When I saw this series I had to check it out.
I am so impressed with this book that takes place in the 1800’s and deals with witches, people transforming into mammoth creatures, and a group set out to stop them called The Deathborn. You cannot go wrong with this book and can’t wait to read the second one. Just loved it.
October 18, 2022
great action and characters
I like what the author created here. A tragic story, seeing the sons death was brutal but really created the character of jack. And the creepiness of the slugs and everything was great. I’m curious where the rest of the series leads especially as the knights seem awful.
I like what the author created here. A tragic story, seeing the sons death was brutal but really created the character of jack. And the creepiness of the slugs and everything was great. I’m curious where the rest of the series leads especially as the knights seem awful.
November 9, 2022
Simple but interesting
Nothing too complicated with this one. Simple, exciting, and gory. Jack is a sympathetic character, and I hope to learn more about his history. Theodore is an absolute jerk and I hope he dies in a painful and gruesome way. Definitely interested to see what happens with Gus
Nothing too complicated with this one. Simple, exciting, and gory. Jack is a sympathetic character, and I hope to learn more about his history. Theodore is an absolute jerk and I hope he dies in a painful and gruesome way. Definitely interested to see what happens with Gus
November 29, 2022
Great beginning to a amazing series can't wait for the next
From the very start there's an amazing amount of action as you get lead into the world of the deathborn I can't wait to see what happens with this intriguing band of anti-heroes and the holy order they represent. Good battle scenes intrigue magic what else could you ask for!! 👍
From the very start there's an amazing amount of action as you get lead into the world of the deathborn I can't wait to see what happens with this intriguing band of anti-heroes and the holy order they represent. Good battle scenes intrigue magic what else could you ask for!! 👍
February 6, 2023
I have quite a soft spot for the narrator, Hannibal Hills, so I was keen to give this book a listen.
Although Hills does a lovely job at narrating, unfortunately the story itself is rather underwhelming. I didn't particularly like any characters, and the fight scenes seemed quite formulaic.
Good narration but a disappointing story.
Although Hills does a lovely job at narrating, unfortunately the story itself is rather underwhelming. I didn't particularly like any characters, and the fight scenes seemed quite formulaic.
Good narration but a disappointing story.
February 10, 2023
Story Doesn't Get to the Point
I gave up on this book after reading about four chapters.
Nothing much happened, and what did happen didn't make sense. The book takes too long to get to the main story. It spent chapters telling the story of a man and his son. If I wanted to read a family story I wouldn't be reading dark fantasy.
I gave up on this book after reading about four chapters.
Nothing much happened, and what did happen didn't make sense. The book takes too long to get to the main story. It spent chapters telling the story of a man and his son. If I wanted to read a family story I wouldn't be reading dark fantasy.
December 24, 2022
gory and intriguing … nail biter
Omg great great ride, however, this book makes me want to jump right in and kick Theodore’s ass! And some others too! Can’t wait to see what book 2 has in store for us! Ty Lee
Omg great great ride, however, this book makes me want to jump right in and kick Theodore’s ass! And some others too! Can’t wait to see what book 2 has in store for us! Ty Lee
July 18, 2023
Gruesome Fun
A fast paced Victorian/Edwardian era monster Hunter novel, for those of you that like that sort of thing. Great gobs of gore, high body count propels the reader to a fiery end with wytches and elder gods. Can't wait for the next book!
A fast paced Victorian/Edwardian era monster Hunter novel, for those of you that like that sort of thing. Great gobs of gore, high body count propels the reader to a fiery end with wytches and elder gods. Can't wait for the next book!
March 15, 2024
He did it again!
Lee Mountford is fast becoming one of my favorite writers! I love the scary suspense. And, he even webs a really good story into all the scary stuff. If you haven't read any of his stuff, you really should!! On to the next..........
Lee Mountford is fast becoming one of my favorite writers! I love the scary suspense. And, he even webs a really good story into all the scary stuff. If you haven't read any of his stuff, you really should!! On to the next..........
August 27, 2022
Finally, the author has written a book with more than 300 pages, and it’s good. Really good. Cant wait for the next book
September 15, 2022
Great story
Crying at the beginning, screaming at the end. And a cliffhanger. Mr. Mountford is quickly becoming a favorite author. Please, release the next of your books soon.
Crying at the beginning, screaming at the end. And a cliffhanger. Mr. Mountford is quickly becoming a favorite author. Please, release the next of your books soon.
September 15, 2022
Darkfall: Deathborn
Omg !!! Fantastic book ! What an imagination Lee has !!!
I actually have red all his books , waiting for next one
Omg !!! Fantastic book ! What an imagination Lee has !!!
I actually have red all his books , waiting for next one
September 18, 2022
Loved it
Really good story, brutal and gory. Loved the Victorian setting. I've enjoyed all of Lee's books and I can't wait for the next one
Really good story, brutal and gory. Loved the Victorian setting. I've enjoyed all of Lee's books and I can't wait for the next one
Want to read
October 13, 2022Purchased.
February 17, 2023
Surprise
Well the Darkfall was kind of slow in away, the more I read the story I got to under stand the book .
Now I am going to find next book to it.
Well the Darkfall was kind of slow in away, the more I read the story I got to under stand the book .
Now I am going to find next book to it.
June 3, 2023
Quite a page turner!!
Exciting from beginning to end! Non stop, break neck speed from one situation to the next. Very satisfying read, through and through!! On to the next one!!
Exciting from beginning to end! Non stop, break neck speed from one situation to the next. Very satisfying read, through and through!! On to the next one!!
December 26, 2024
What a fun read. The character Theodore didn’t ring true to me; I just wasn’t buying it. Otherwise, what a blast.
February 13, 2023
Didn’t realize this was a trilogy, but I was very happy it was. Really caught me off guard how good it was. Kept my interest, and the chapter length was nice and short encouraging me to read more.
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