Author AL Burgess Jr. weaves a unique and fascinating dark fantasy story, with intriguing twists and turns that will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the start. The author paints an action-packed, adventurous supernatural story in a very vivid and compelling way. Furthermore, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. It’s a fast-paced novel that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last.
The description of the book offers a misleading preview; ‘Meet Peter Andrews, a dogmatic history professor who only deals with the material traps of the physical universe. If you can’t see or touch something, then almost certainly, it doesn’t or can’t exist. For him, reflections on the supernatural are nothing more than the surreptitious meddling of a mind hell-bent on creating abstract thoughts to quell fears about the inevitable outcome we all must face … ‘
But the musings of our main protagonist, Peter Andrews, are now over when he comes face to face with his own mortality. Now he’s drawn into a world where angels draw swords from their sheaths that burst into flames ready to fight demons for the fate of humanity. We also meet Lilith, a character obscurely mentioned in the Bible, who is given a new lease of life. The way his character is incorporated into this story is exciting and thought-provoking when considering Eden’s original story. A famous historical figure and a monk with a holy book that cannot be deciphered also play a key role in this mystical mystery.
Captivating and commendable, this work immersed me from the start. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are many attention-grabbing moments in this page flipper that will take the reader on a truly fascinating journey!
It is one of those books that appear from time to time and that makes you want to read it without stopping until the end. I’m not giving anything further here. And this, I hope, will add to the mystery and enjoyment of the reader.
Now if what I’ve said above isn’t enough to whet your appetite, I don’t know what will. But if you want to know what happens, you will just have to turn the pages yourself! However, I will say that it was worth reading. It is the first time that I read this author and I must say that I was very impressed.
If this book is any guide, I certainly look forward to reading more from AL Burgess in the future. I would definitely recommend this book and would love to see it adapted for Silver Screen. Honestly, I think this would be a great movie. Five stars from me.
