Review of On the Trail of the Unseen

Nzube Chizoba Okeke · Post by **Nzube Chizoba Okeke** » 02 Mar 2022, 15:23

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "On the Trail of the Unseen" by Lynne Armstrong-Jones.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The third book of the On the Trail series sheds more light on the relationships between the characters. Although it is written as a stand-alone novel, I can't help but yearn to read the previous two books to grasp the whole story fully. The author keeps hinting at a previous plot about an evil warlock that seems to bind the characters together.

On the Trail of the Unseen had a slow start to it, thrusting me into the event of a mysterious plague with seemingly no known cure, which got the characters moving for their survival. The plague got the kingdom in shambles, reminiscent of the Covid-19 period. Nico, a retired battle veteran, was eager to leave the city with his family and head north, believed to be plague-free. However, he would have to face the sins of the past and the doubt of the future. The sorcerers were at their wit's end trying to find a cure. They tasked themselves to head north to find out why the north is plague-free and get a cure if possible. Unlikely alliances were made on this journey, which might be the key to the cure.

Lynne Armstrong-Jones' use of multiple viewpoints was well structured and connected. Finding a balance between handling multiple viewpoints while telling a good story was commendable. I couldn't help but admire the author's medieval writing style.

I noticed the author was stingy with giving details of sexual encounters. There were scenes that I could swear that intercourse was imminent. Time after time, the author burst my bubbles with what happened afterward. I was confused between getting mad at her for messing with my head and praising her for keeping the narrative suspenseful. The latter, however, was my final resort.

I liked how magic wasn't the main focus but the human relationships, considering this is a book in the fantasy genre. From watching Xyron hesitate to express his affection and fatherly care towards Giever to Nico's protective family instinct, it was fascinating to read the best and worst of human behavior.

On the Trail of the Unseen was a story I would read again. The allure was sustained as I continued reading due to the suspense, and I couldn't wait to get to the end for closure. I would rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well written and exceptionally edited. I'd look forward to reading the fourth installment, as nothing put me off in this third book in the series.

I would recommend On the Trail of the Unseen to fans of the author's previous two books. Medieval fantasy readers would have a good time with it. However, I'd strongly recommend starting from the first book in the series.

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Amenrodion · Post by **Amenrodion** » 04 Mar 2022, 08:28

A freaky reviewer, ok. Interesting review.

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 04 Mar 2022, 09:45

I think that I would be fine with not having descriptions of intercourse. Imagination is better anyway. Thanks for the review!

Reading_Jack · Post by **Reading_Jack** » 04 Mar 2022, 15:48

Wow... I love the author's mastery use of suspense and thrills. Interesting review.

Blessing Odii · Post by **Blessing Odii** » 04 Mar 2022, 16:12

Interesting review. I would to find out what will later become of Nico.

Pauls_ · Post by **Pauls_** » 04 Mar 2022, 16:55

Wow, There is so much suspense in the book. It will worth reading to find out what happened. Great review.

Mbenma Esther 080 · Post by **Mbenma Esther 080** » 05 Mar 2022, 02:05

I have not read the previous stories but I enjoyed the review. Thanks for the review

cutemami · Post by **cutemami** » 06 Mar 2022, 15:57

A story told from multiple viewpoints is great and i am interested in seeing how the author managed to execute it. Thank you for your review.

Aisha Yakub · Post by **Aisha Yakub** » 16 Mar 2022, 06:54

Interesting review. Seems like a great story. Thank you for the review.

Post by **Leasa Ana Maria** » 01 Apr 2022, 16:40

Warlocks and plague, I don't know what to say about this book, but, thank you for the review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 23 Apr 2022, 16:07

This seems like an engaging fantasy novel that has a strong focus on its characters and their interpersonal relationships. I'll look into this series. Thank you for your great review!

Novia Dara Carrisa · Post by **Novia Dara Carrisa** » 17 Jun 2023, 05:31

It seems worth to try, I am a fictional reader lovers. Hope it will have lot of scene out of the box

Margi zuu202 · Post by **Margi zuu202** » 17 Jun 2023, 05:45

Book

of the day BOTD is sci-fi fantasy battling many enemies over years and met formidable challenges he had wife and kids that he protected and had to flee fr the plague along the way he face dangerous uncertainty and an old friend lyron he was a sorcerer and Witch that tried to stop the plague after he failed and putting the entire future in jeopardy..the book was well written and reviewed I will recommend it

Mayuri Kotalawala · Post by **Mayuri Kotalawala** » 17 Jun 2023, 05:58

I liked how magic wasn't the main focus but the human relationships, considering this is a book in the fantasy genre.

- I like that too. Thank you for making it an unforgettable review. Now I'm quite eager to read the book.

Domeseo Camus Meda · Post by **Domeseo Camus Meda** » 17 Jun 2023, 06:14

A BOOK BY LYNNE ARMSTRONG-JONES (THE 3RD VOLUME), WHICH TALKS ABOUT AN EVIL WARLOCK, A MYSTERIOUS PLAGUE WITHOUT REMEDY (THE PLAGUE), THE SEARCH FOR A CURE...
A NOVEL FOR FANS OF MEDIEVAL FANTASY.GOOD REVIEW