The Bringer of War is the sequel to The Shadow Chaser. You can see my review of The Shadow Chaser here.
By: Dylan Birtolo
Published by Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435729374 (isbn13: 9781435729377)
234 Pages
Genre: Fiction/Urban Fantasy
Product Description (from the back cover): The stand-alone sequel to The Shadow Chaser, an urban fantasy novel.
Three months have passed since Darien Yost learned that the world was not all he believed it to be – that underneath the surface of the world he knew, people exist with the ability to shift between human and animal form at will. These people, who have waged a secret war for centuries, now struggle for control over Darien’s destiny. Even among the shifters, he has a special power – one that they believe could tip the scales of balance.
Now, Darien and his friends are hunting the organization of shifters that tried to enslave him three months ago. Meanwhile, a renegade shifter with secrets tries to pull him away from his friends. She believes that together they could rule over all. Alone, their fates could be madness.
The General Review: Darien and friends are back again in The Bringer of War, a fast paced, suspenseful addition to The Shadow Chaser. The fantastical world of shape-shifting is explored deeper and friendships are tested while Darien learns what it really means to embrace his destiny.
Likes: Each chapter is told from a different character’s point of view. I enjoyed the different perspectives, it gives the story more depth and brings out characters personalities.
Like its predecessor, The Shadow Chaser, I really liked the descriptions and the flow of the novel. This author is an excellent writer, his words easily creating vivid mental pictures.
Dislikes: There are a few holes in the story. For example, a few times in the book Richard wanders off on his own and comes back with information or items needed, but the author never shares any details of his errands. I would have liked to read about what Richard was doing while away from the main characters and who he was meeting with.
Closing Comments: Although The Bringer of War was written as a stand-alone sequel, I recommend reading The Shadow Chaser first to understand the journey the protagonist has experienced.
Haven't heard of this series. Thanks for the great review. The cover is clever!
ReplyDeleteA stand-alone sequel, eh? Hmm. I like the cover from the first novel better than this one. Nice review!
ReplyDelete@Alyssa - Dylan Birtolo is an independently published author. You can check out more of his work at dylanbirtolo.com
ReplyDelete@Logan - I like the cover of the first novel better too!
This is the first I hear of this series. Great review! Apart from the holes in the plot, this one sounds pretty good. :)
ReplyDelete