HELLBOUNCE
The most important thing to me when it comes to books is an engaging plot. Let’s put a needle in that for now and begin with the craft itself. Wow. This guy has talent. Serious talent. Putting aside genres and other pigeonholes, Hellbounce is an extraordinary feat of writing. It pulls you in, mangles your emotions and pushes your senses to the brink, and when you’re done, you need a drink and a good night’s rest. With the lights on.
Which brings me to the plot. Any plot would seem believable under this writer’s treatment. Combining elements of fantasy with every-day normality seriously taxes your ability to put down the book to meet your usual human needs. Like getting food or a reassuring hug.
Okay, so this is not a genre I usually read. Truthfully, reading this was mentally exhausting. But see, here’s the trouble. Somewhere along the line, the characters went from ‘just believable’ to ‘downright real,’ and so did the story. And I care about what happens next. Strike that. I NEED to know what happens next. Sigh. So I sit and wait for the sequel, feeling just a little bit brainwashed. But in a good way.
Interested in finding out more about the author? Check out my recent interview with him here.
