Tuesday 2 June 2009

FANTASY REVIEW: Living with Ghosts - Kari Sperring


BOOK BLURB:

This highly original, darkly atmospheric fantasy novel immerses readers in a world where ghosts and other malevolent spirits seek entry into mortal realms - invisible to all but those who are not entirely human themselves. Drawn into the ancient city of Merafi, yet barred from entering by an ancient pact sealed in blood, these hungry haunts await their opportunity to break through the magical border and wreak havoc on the city's innocent denizens.

And as a priestess and prince weave a sorcerous plot to shatter the pact and bring ruin on Merafi, only a failed assassin-priest who is now a courtesan, a noble lord married into the ruling family of Merafi, an officer of the city guard, a woman warrior who was the former lover of a now-dead lord, and the ghost of that lord himself stand between Merafi and the tidal wave of magic that may soon bring ruin flooding down upon the city.


REVIEW:

Originally coming across Kari on a Wonderlands, I was intrigued by her premise so when we recently interviewed her (here) we decided to read and review her tale. What is presented to the reader is a tale of epic scope that brings the flavour of Dumas with an emotionally charged story accompanied by classical worldbuilding. It won’t be to everyone’s tastes but if you love a tale that concentrates on the feelings and emotional aspect of the characters then this is a book for you. Well written with the authors enthusiasm clearly coming through the tale its definitely a story that will remain with you long after the final page is turned.

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