Review of Devine Enquiries

[Ngozi Onyibor]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Devine Enquiries" by Martin Hull.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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After fighting a bloody and intense war between vampires and humans, Demon Devine was more than content living a relatively modest and leisurely life with his trusty dog, Gizmo. All that changed, however, when one day, an unlikely visitor, a vampire named Sam, came asking for his services. Devine made his mark during the war for his unusual speed, skills, and the number of vampires he killed. So he was surprised that a vampire would want anything to do with him, knowing who he was and what he did. However, some kids have been disappearing recently, and the most recent disappearance is the daughter of the vampire lord. The vampire lord believes Devine is the only one who can find the missing kids. But if vampires are not responsible for the disappearances, who is and why?

I found the premise of Devine Enquiries by Martin Hull utterly intriguing. It is a modern fantasy novel wound around characters with distinct capabilities and realms with unique sceneries, which makes the plot rich and immersive. The story explores themes of human greed, the quest for immortality, and how far people are willing to go to get what they want.

By far, the characters are the novel's mainstay. They are diverse in appearance, mannerisms, and abilities, and each person brings a distinct flavor and charm to the narrative; they complement each other brilliantly. I love it when authors incorporate animals into their stories and find creative ways to make them integral parts of the plot rather than just pets. Hence, Gizmo was my favorite character.

That said, the beginning of the book was challenging to grasp, as the explanations of the creatures and realms didn't quite make sense until much later in the narrative. Spreading out the details throughout the book instead of making them standalone explanations would have made the opening chapters easy to comprehend.

Despite the quibble previously noted, I still enjoyed reading the novel. I found the premise and execution entertaining. Sadly, the errors I spotted while reading prevented me from rating it higher than 4 out of 5 stars.

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[NetMassimo]

A fantasy mystery with a man accepting a job as a detective by an unexpected client is an intriguing premise. Despite the challenges concerning the various creatures, this seems like an engaging novel. Thank you for your great review!