Risen by the Fallen

by Jacob Russell Dring

Frank DaSilva, left for dead after witnessing a brutal tragedy, has had a violent past. After being nursed back to health by Cris Volkova - a woman who shares the same enemy - he vows to seek revenge, and isn't the only one.

95 pages, Paperback

Published August 23, 2018

About the author

Jacob has been writing books since 2009, honing his craft over the years. The written word has become a calling, one that fills him with purpose. While poetry and spoken word are among his other passions, fiction will always be the champion of his heart.

Reviews

[Tara Caribou · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in paperback. This is an unsolicited review.

This quick little novella was a fast, enjoyable read over two nights. I liked the premise and storyline. As expected with Mr. Dring’s work, expect fast pacing and relatable characters that are flawed, yet likable. It’s a feel-good, the bad guys get what’s coming to them and the wronged guys begin the road to healing through righteous vengeance. It was exactly what I was wanting to read. Guns, righteous violence, good luck, justice, and a little love in the making.

I give this one 4.5/5 stars. Great story (remembering this is a short story, but a world-building novel), good characters with shady pasts who allow themselves to grow and overcome, realistic shoot-outs and scenes. Where the book lacked was in editing. There are changes in tense which made it awkward but totally readable for me, because the story-telling is so good. I was able to follow it just fine, though I did need to re-read a couple lines here and there due to tense changes. Other than that, I loved it.

Highly recommended to those who enjoy fast-paced, feel-good, bad-guy-loses, modern-day adventures.