Review by Onyabloke -- Raven's Peak by Lincoln Cole
Posted: 06 Jul 2017, 07:11
[Following is a volunteer review of "Raven's Peak" by Lincoln Cole.]
3 out of 4 stars
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?Raven’s Peak describes a world where the supernatural is real and ‘demons’ possess people to achieve their own agenda but for the Council of Chadea. The Council a multinational multi-faith organization which exists to protect the world from the fear and panic which would ensue should the populace know of their very real danger.
Raven’s Peak (World on Fire #1) a Supernatural Thriller by Lincoln Cole published by Kindle Press.
The book explores Faith, religious and faith in one’s own abilities. It expostulates that good people should not stand on the sidelines. Whether driven by friendship, guilt or just that it’s the right thing to do, they should get involved.
The thriller is a Paranormal Urban Fantasy based in a time and place similar to ours. Abigail has lost the trust of the council and is sidelined with assignments which do little to value, much less stretch her talents. Abigail’s faith and trust in the council is also eroded. Although Abigail pays lip service to their demands she has an agenda of her own. Her current assignment, a minor case, leads her to a major connection which serves her well in an unexpected fight with a powerful demon.
The prelude contains the most powerful writing of the book. Arthur was with us for just minutes but he left a lasting impression. He was so damaged his resolution would have been interesting. Maybe he will reappear in a future episode. Arthur was so compelling it took me a while to get into the other main characters, Abigail and Haatim.
Haatim is a strong character let down by the author who attributes him a naivety bordering on stupidity. Fortunately, it is a temporary relapse; Haatim reveals his true nature and comes back stronger and wiser.
We meet Abigail, mended from the encounter in the prelude, I would have liked to have enjoyed a little of her journey from possessed and damaged to functional. Although her travails are hinted at through the book her inner turmoil never really surfaced. Despite these criticisms, the characters are sufficiently developed to gain our approval and support.
The book gallops along at a credible pace, involves us in the action. It twists and turns to maintain our interest and unlike many books of a series, ends credibly.
If we were unsure whether to purchase the next book in the series, the last sentence certainly ups the ante and makes a purchase more likely.
Lincoln Cole believes that when good people stand by and watch, others die, and then the watcher dies with them. The Author’s view leaves our protagonists with no option, they wage war despite their own fears because it is the right thing to do. A truth so potent it should leak from the fictional page into real life.
Despite minor flaws, the characters grab you and take you on their journey which is pacey and rarely boring. In the genre, the story line is credible and well told and it leaves many opportunities for equally boisterous yarns in further books.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars
The book is an excellent read but I was disappointed with an opportunity lost in Abigail’s character development.
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3 out of 4 stars
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?Raven’s Peak describes a world where the supernatural is real and ‘demons’ possess people to achieve their own agenda but for the Council of Chadea. The Council a multinational multi-faith organization which exists to protect the world from the fear and panic which would ensue should the populace know of their very real danger.
Raven’s Peak (World on Fire #1) a Supernatural Thriller by Lincoln Cole published by Kindle Press.
The book explores Faith, religious and faith in one’s own abilities. It expostulates that good people should not stand on the sidelines. Whether driven by friendship, guilt or just that it’s the right thing to do, they should get involved.
The thriller is a Paranormal Urban Fantasy based in a time and place similar to ours. Abigail has lost the trust of the council and is sidelined with assignments which do little to value, much less stretch her talents. Abigail’s faith and trust in the council is also eroded. Although Abigail pays lip service to their demands she has an agenda of her own. Her current assignment, a minor case, leads her to a major connection which serves her well in an unexpected fight with a powerful demon.
The prelude contains the most powerful writing of the book. Arthur was with us for just minutes but he left a lasting impression. He was so damaged his resolution would have been interesting. Maybe he will reappear in a future episode. Arthur was so compelling it took me a while to get into the other main characters, Abigail and Haatim.
Haatim is a strong character let down by the author who attributes him a naivety bordering on stupidity. Fortunately, it is a temporary relapse; Haatim reveals his true nature and comes back stronger and wiser.
We meet Abigail, mended from the encounter in the prelude, I would have liked to have enjoyed a little of her journey from possessed and damaged to functional. Although her travails are hinted at through the book her inner turmoil never really surfaced. Despite these criticisms, the characters are sufficiently developed to gain our approval and support.
The book gallops along at a credible pace, involves us in the action. It twists and turns to maintain our interest and unlike many books of a series, ends credibly.
If we were unsure whether to purchase the next book in the series, the last sentence certainly ups the ante and makes a purchase more likely.
Lincoln Cole believes that when good people stand by and watch, others die, and then the watcher dies with them. The Author’s view leaves our protagonists with no option, they wage war despite their own fears because it is the right thing to do. A truth so potent it should leak from the fictional page into real life.
Despite minor flaws, the characters grab you and take you on their journey which is pacey and rarely boring. In the genre, the story line is credible and well told and it leaves many opportunities for equally boisterous yarns in further books.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars
The book is an excellent read but I was disappointed with an opportunity lost in Abigail’s character development.
******
Raven's Peak
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