3 out of 4 stars
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Raven’s Peak by Lincoln Cole was self-published in 2015; it’s the first book in the series. Do you believe in faith as the ultimate weapon against the supernatural? The tale is a fast paced thriller with numerous fight scenes and plot twists that seek to answer this question and more. Lincoln Cole weaves a complex thrilling tale of adversity, revenge, loyalty and determination.
The tale begins with a prologue about Arthur commonly referred to as the “Reverend”, who is languishing in a remote prison. The reason for his incarceration is not immediately defined but he truly believes in his conviction and is quite content with his conditions. He even considers his cold cell to be a safe haven. However, all this changes when a past colleague releases him to do a difficult assignment involving his adopted daughter. He agrees to take on the task seeking to both redeem himself of his dark past and also find out about his now lost daughter. This leads to an encounter with an incredibly powerful demonic entity with a thrilling outcome.
Haatim is having a hard time dealing with personal grief. Having recently graduated with a Theology degree, he questions the relevance of God’s existence given his internal strife. A confrontation with the demon-hunter Abigail will challenge his beliefs as he reluctantly becomes a player in a demonic conspiracy. Abigail is a member of the hunters’ order that serve and protect the Council of Chaldea against the supernatural. Her work involves eliminating and exorcising demons. She is a formidable hunter but is considered an outcast by her peers due to her dark past and also her current rebellious nature. This is evident when she partners with Haatim which is against procedure. However, the two eventually become a reliable combination as the story progresses.
This is a fast paced thriller with numerous fight and action scenes; with well-developed character profiles for the main protagonists. I particularly enjoyed Haatim’s character and how he overcame his inadequacies through faith. However, most of the antagonists were rather easy to beat; I would have preferred fewer long-drawn battles over multiple mini encounters.
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. There were few grammatical errors worth noting. Being my first book to read in this genre, I was easily impressed, it was quite an irresistible plot. I would recommend this book to everyone, particularly to fans of supernatural thrillers. Readers who do not enjoy demonic and other supernatural themes may not enjoy it.
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