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Silver Thaw
"The nameless girl sang, her voice cascading over notes and words as a brook over smooth river-rock...."
In a mining town filled with forgotten men and used up women, a handcuffed girl and her deaf guard arrive just as a blizzard descends. Lured by the girl's singing and driven by an old obsession, one man releases an ancient spirit that could destroy the town and the estate it supports.
As the year wears on, the murderous spirit tightens its grip on the town and the estate, living on an ever-rising wind that descends from the mountain. Brave and holy men seek to destroy the evil, but few return alive. Those who do return have few wits left.
When others fail, a donkey handler named Clem must risk the simple, peaceful life he's carved for himself to save it from destruction. Unfortunately, Clem knows that when the wind comes down the mountain, even the most steadfast men can't resist its call.
Edited by Hannah Bowman. Cover photo courtesy of Paul Smith.
In a mining town filled with forgotten men and used up women, a handcuffed girl and her deaf guard arrive just as a blizzard descends. Lured by the girl's singing and driven by an old obsession, one man releases an ancient spirit that could destroy the town and the estate it supports.
As the year wears on, the murderous spirit tightens its grip on the town and the estate, living on an ever-rising wind that descends from the mountain. Brave and holy men seek to destroy the evil, but few return alive. Those who do return have few wits left.
When others fail, a donkey handler named Clem must risk the simple, peaceful life he's carved for himself to save it from destruction. Unfortunately, Clem knows that when the wind comes down the mountain, even the most steadfast men can't resist its call.
Edited by Hannah Bowman. Cover photo courtesy of Paul Smith.
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First published December 13, 2010
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Amy Rose Davis
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December 9, 2011
It takes a lot to hook me into a story these days, but this one did it. It's also very rare these days that I can start reading something without at least a small urge to edit. Silver Thaw is an entertaining fantasy, smoothly told, with wonderful world-building and believable, consistent characters and a chilling edge of horror. If I was pressed to make any criticism, and I’m struggling to do so here, it would simply be the POV characters who die. Having gotten so far into their heads and characters, it just jarred a little for me, though I think that's a tribute to the writer's skill in making me empathize with them so deeply. The author clearly knows her craft and how to spin a good tale. The ending left me with tears in my eyes and the intention to read it again very soon.
December 24, 2014
This is a good, solid fantasy novella. It's very dark - most of the characters are either victims or monsters (usually of the human variety) and a significant number end up dead, but the plot is well-constructed and the writing is good. I enjoyed it and I'll be looking out for more by Amy Rose Davis.
December 10, 2011
Title: Silver Thaw
Author: Amy Rose Davis
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Self-published
Available: $2.99 at Amazon.com
Rating: 5 stars
Rater: Pippa
Plot Summary: In a mining town filled with forgotten men and used up women, a handcuffed girl and her deaf guard arrive just as a blizzard descends. Lured by the girl’s singing and driven by an old obsession, one man releases an ancient spirit that could destroy the town and the estate it supports. As the year wears on, the murderous spirit tightens its grip on the town and the estate, living on an ever-rising wind that descends from the mountain. Brave and holy men seek to destroy the evil, but few return alive. Those who do return have few wits left.
When others fail, a donkey handler named Clem must risk the simple, peaceful life he’s carved for himself to save it from destruction. Unfortunately, Clem knows that when the wind comes down the mountain, even the most steadfast men can’t resist its call.
It takes a lot to hook me into a story these days, but this one did it. Silver Thaw is an entertaining fantasy, smoothly told, with wonderful world-building and believable, consistent characters and a chilling edge of horror. If I was pressed to make any criticism, and I’m struggling to do so here, it would simply be the POV characters who die. Having gotten so far into their heads and characters, it just jarred a little for me, though I think that's a tribute to the writer's skill in making me empathize with them so deeply. The author clearly knows her craft and how to spin a good tale. The ending left me with tears in my eyes and the intention to read it again very soon.
Author: Amy Rose Davis
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Self-published
Available: $2.99 at Amazon.com
Rating: 5 stars
Rater: Pippa
Plot Summary: In a mining town filled with forgotten men and used up women, a handcuffed girl and her deaf guard arrive just as a blizzard descends. Lured by the girl’s singing and driven by an old obsession, one man releases an ancient spirit that could destroy the town and the estate it supports. As the year wears on, the murderous spirit tightens its grip on the town and the estate, living on an ever-rising wind that descends from the mountain. Brave and holy men seek to destroy the evil, but few return alive. Those who do return have few wits left.
When others fail, a donkey handler named Clem must risk the simple, peaceful life he’s carved for himself to save it from destruction. Unfortunately, Clem knows that when the wind comes down the mountain, even the most steadfast men can’t resist its call.
It takes a lot to hook me into a story these days, but this one did it. Silver Thaw is an entertaining fantasy, smoothly told, with wonderful world-building and believable, consistent characters and a chilling edge of horror. If I was pressed to make any criticism, and I’m struggling to do so here, it would simply be the POV characters who die. Having gotten so far into their heads and characters, it just jarred a little for me, though I think that's a tribute to the writer's skill in making me empathize with them so deeply. The author clearly knows her craft and how to spin a good tale. The ending left me with tears in my eyes and the intention to read it again very soon.
January 13, 2011
I can honestly say that Silver Thaw is a really good read. I think it took me a couple of pages to get into it, but then I was hooked. It’s a delicious fantasy, with a great setting and really vivid characters. I was drawn into the story and powered through it in one day, staying up late to get to the end and see how it all resolved.
The story is told in four parts, marking the four seasons of the year, and the progression of the tale, with four different characters taking the ‘lead’ in each part. It’s a clever way to write a story, and with each part building on the world and plot line, the pressure builds right until the end. I liked a lot of the characters in this novella – even though many of them are in no ways perfect – and appreciated the tropes she employed in her story, and the way she let those unfold.
This is Amy’s first release – she has a novel coming out next month – but even so, it is substantially better than a lot of the indie published stuff I’ve read in the last few years. I wouldn’t say the novella was perfect, but it was a refreshing read and made me hopeful for the rest of this challenge – who knows what else I might come across? I’m definitely planning on getting a copy of her novel, Ravenmarked, when she releases it. I have a feeling she’s going to do well for herself in the indie world, and I wish her the best of luck.
The story is told in four parts, marking the four seasons of the year, and the progression of the tale, with four different characters taking the ‘lead’ in each part. It’s a clever way to write a story, and with each part building on the world and plot line, the pressure builds right until the end. I liked a lot of the characters in this novella – even though many of them are in no ways perfect – and appreciated the tropes she employed in her story, and the way she let those unfold.
This is Amy’s first release – she has a novel coming out next month – but even so, it is substantially better than a lot of the indie published stuff I’ve read in the last few years. I wouldn’t say the novella was perfect, but it was a refreshing read and made me hopeful for the rest of this challenge – who knows what else I might come across? I’m definitely planning on getting a copy of her novel, Ravenmarked, when she releases it. I have a feeling she’s going to do well for herself in the indie world, and I wish her the best of luck.
May 7, 2011
From the pen of Amy Rose Davis, a self-published (indie) author, comes this wonderful dark fantasy. When I was introduced to Amy by a friend, I bought this book, intending to read it 'sometime'. I am now very glad that I did, and more so now that I have read it.
The story does not take long to read, being a novella, and the vivid imagery makes it a true pleasure. The words create the setting and the characters in such an unobtrusive way that one simply absorbs them as one follows the events depicted by them. I needed to put the book down several times – life intervenes – but each section drew me on to read more, until I had read the story through to its conclusion. What amazed me most was that the present is skilfully interwoven with the past to create a rich tapestry that consists of the many lives, seasons and emotions that run through the story. This is one tale that is very well-written – in terms of language and grammar as well as creativity and imagery – and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as an outstanding work of fiction.
Like the song of the siren, this book will keep you turning the pages until the very end.
The story does not take long to read, being a novella, and the vivid imagery makes it a true pleasure. The words create the setting and the characters in such an unobtrusive way that one simply absorbs them as one follows the events depicted by them. I needed to put the book down several times – life intervenes – but each section drew me on to read more, until I had read the story through to its conclusion. What amazed me most was that the present is skilfully interwoven with the past to create a rich tapestry that consists of the many lives, seasons and emotions that run through the story. This is one tale that is very well-written – in terms of language and grammar as well as creativity and imagery – and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as an outstanding work of fiction.
Like the song of the siren, this book will keep you turning the pages until the very end.
June 11, 2011
This is an amazing story! I don't know what I expected. I've read Davis' Ravenmarked, and I loved it, so I knew I would love this one as well. The two stories, while equal in quality, are completely different.
This story almost has a touch of horror. There are things in it that made me gasp and made me pause to think. Even though this was only a novella, there was a lot packed in and nothing was wasted. This is a book I imagine I will end up reading again from time to time.
This story almost has a touch of horror. There are things in it that made me gasp and made me pause to think. Even though this was only a novella, there was a lot packed in and nothing was wasted. This is a book I imagine I will end up reading again from time to time.
February 21, 2011
A bite-sized fantasy/horror novella about a small mountain town plagued by a wraith whose voice is as deadly as it is enchanting. An enjoyable read with a vivid rural setting, although the structure of the novella (it is told in 4 parts, from different points of view) made it difficult for me to sink fully into the story. Nonetheless for a debut release, the story shows a lot of promise. Worth a look.
April 7, 2011
I love the writing style of this author! This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. I'm definitely reading more of Amy's books. Just awesome!
September 6, 2014
Hear the song and prepare to meet death in the most wonderful/painful way.
Sounds confusing huh?
Read this short, well put together story and all will be revealed =)
Sounds confusing huh?
Read this short, well put together story and all will be revealed =)
January 30, 2016
The witching song
'A story based on sailors lore. This one takes place at a mining camp. Keeps you guessing till the end, great work, I would like to see more of this.
'A story based on sailors lore. This one takes place at a mining camp. Keeps you guessing till the end, great work, I would like to see more of this.
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