Review by Asile -- Raven's Peak by Lincoln Cole
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Review by Asile -- Raven's Peak by Lincoln Cole
[Following is a volunteer review of "Raven's Peak" by Lincoln Cole.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Raven’s Peak by Lincoln Cole is the first book in the series “World on Fire”. It is a paranormal mix revolving around demons and possession. This action pack novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, never wanting to put it down.
Raven’s Peak begins with a long prologue about a reverend, long lost to his own darkness. He is brought back into the realm of demon hunting to save his adopted child, Abigail. Sacrificing himself, it is now Abigail’s turn to search, find, and save him. In the process an unlikely duo forms between Haatim, who is targeted by demons, and Abigail, who wants nothing to do with him. Both are faced with their own past and must overcome knowledge that is better-left unknown.
The novel was truly enjoyable to read. The author did a good job relating events as if you were the one experiencing them. At times details could get gruesome, but it added to the reality of it all. The details allowed the reader to actually commiserate with and connect with the characters. There wasn’t really much that was left out.
There was one issue that as a reader made me question the author. The issue was the layout that the author chose. The novel began with a lengthy prologue, followed by the story, intermission, and then finally ending the story that was introduced to the reader in the prologue. The novel could have easily been separated into two books. The author could have introduced The Reverend and embellished on him personally, making it the first book of the series, or rather .5 of the series. The Reverend is such an interesting character that the reader wants to know more of his story. As for the intermission, it was exactly that. Though it gave you a reprieve and acted as an in-between for the first half of the book and the ending, it barely added anything to the story.
As entertaining as the book was, I have to rate it a 3 out of 4. There were numerous typos. Looking from a technical stand point, there were some that were easier to overlook than others. Four such examples are as follows:
1) “He assumed it would he harder than they made…” (Chapter 2)
2) “But, I don’t know if I can live myself if I never even try” (Chapter 14)
3) “He was big, but no match her the poison.” (Chapter 15)
4) “This one had his sleeves rolled up and tattoos covering her arms” (Chapter 15)
If you like paranormal novels, this one provides a change of pace from most paranormal novels. It breaks away from vampires, witches, and werewolves, which is used frequently in many novels of the same genre. The demons that are faced and those they possess, adds to the characters and their story. It shows their struggle, not only with the demons they battle but also with themselves. “I killed those people. There is no forgiveness. There is only penance” (Prologue).
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3 out of 4 stars
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Raven’s Peak by Lincoln Cole is the first book in the series “World on Fire”. It is a paranormal mix revolving around demons and possession. This action pack novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, never wanting to put it down.
Raven’s Peak begins with a long prologue about a reverend, long lost to his own darkness. He is brought back into the realm of demon hunting to save his adopted child, Abigail. Sacrificing himself, it is now Abigail’s turn to search, find, and save him. In the process an unlikely duo forms between Haatim, who is targeted by demons, and Abigail, who wants nothing to do with him. Both are faced with their own past and must overcome knowledge that is better-left unknown.
The novel was truly enjoyable to read. The author did a good job relating events as if you were the one experiencing them. At times details could get gruesome, but it added to the reality of it all. The details allowed the reader to actually commiserate with and connect with the characters. There wasn’t really much that was left out.
There was one issue that as a reader made me question the author. The issue was the layout that the author chose. The novel began with a lengthy prologue, followed by the story, intermission, and then finally ending the story that was introduced to the reader in the prologue. The novel could have easily been separated into two books. The author could have introduced The Reverend and embellished on him personally, making it the first book of the series, or rather .5 of the series. The Reverend is such an interesting character that the reader wants to know more of his story. As for the intermission, it was exactly that. Though it gave you a reprieve and acted as an in-between for the first half of the book and the ending, it barely added anything to the story.
As entertaining as the book was, I have to rate it a 3 out of 4. There were numerous typos. Looking from a technical stand point, there were some that were easier to overlook than others. Four such examples are as follows:
1) “He assumed it would he harder than they made…” (Chapter 2)
2) “But, I don’t know if I can live myself if I never even try” (Chapter 14)
3) “He was big, but no match her the poison.” (Chapter 15)
4) “This one had his sleeves rolled up and tattoos covering her arms” (Chapter 15)
If you like paranormal novels, this one provides a change of pace from most paranormal novels. It breaks away from vampires, witches, and werewolves, which is used frequently in many novels of the same genre. The demons that are faced and those they possess, adds to the characters and their story. It shows their struggle, not only with the demons they battle but also with themselves. “I killed those people. There is no forgiveness. There is only penance” (Prologue).
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