Review by prowlingivy -- The Hand Bringer
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Review by prowlingivy -- The Hand Bringer
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Hand Bringer" by Christopher J. Penington.]
We are all going to fall in love at some point in our lives or we already are. Hopefully, these emotions will be reciprocated and end up in matrimony with the ultimate reward of family. This joy is however denied Peter Hadrian; the protagonist in Christopher J. Penington’s, The Hand Bringer. He not only loses his unfaithful wife but also his only son Stephen, on the same night. But the gods have something else in the plan. With his first encounter with the highly contagious vampirism virus victim, Alexandru; he is pulled into the world of the ASA alongside his only best friend, Luke. Will Peter get his son back? Will he get a second chance at love? Why is the ASA interested in two mere cops? We follow their journey back into medieval Romania and back as we try to get answers to these questions.
The Hand Bringer is action-packed with a great plot. Considering the time the author took when writing the book, I must say it was a well-conceived idea. His characters are well developed with relatable flaws. The hero, Peter is physically invincible but with a myriad of insecurities. His companions do not disappoint either. They are all chivalrous knights even within the courts of Dracula, the impaler. The concepts of jealousy and competition between the foreigners and the local knights are an interesting addition.
From the plot, it’s evident that the author put in a good amount of work into the research in medieval Romanian history. The battle with the Ottoman Turks is also captured in great detail giving us the front row seats in an epic adventure. The author also captured the character of Dracula so well bringing into focus his numerous flaws. His cruelty, tyranny, and hunger for power top my list.
I loved the action aspect of the novel as well as the cultural aspect that went with it. The intermingling of reality and superstition was so flawless you’d catch your breath. I would recommend the book to anyone who loves historical fiction. This would also make a great read for romance readers as well as teenagers to the greater adult audience. In summary, I personally think it has something for everyone.
I rate it a 4 out 4 stars. This is because despite the few errors within the book they hardly distract one from appreciation the storyline. Every word is so well placed and description so enlivened you cannot put it down once you start on it. The book would make a great gift and if I had enough copies I’d gift them to my friends. I commend the author on the wonderful job he did with this book.
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The Hand Bringer
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We are all going to fall in love at some point in our lives or we already are. Hopefully, these emotions will be reciprocated and end up in matrimony with the ultimate reward of family. This joy is however denied Peter Hadrian; the protagonist in Christopher J. Penington’s, The Hand Bringer. He not only loses his unfaithful wife but also his only son Stephen, on the same night. But the gods have something else in the plan. With his first encounter with the highly contagious vampirism virus victim, Alexandru; he is pulled into the world of the ASA alongside his only best friend, Luke. Will Peter get his son back? Will he get a second chance at love? Why is the ASA interested in two mere cops? We follow their journey back into medieval Romania and back as we try to get answers to these questions.
The Hand Bringer is action-packed with a great plot. Considering the time the author took when writing the book, I must say it was a well-conceived idea. His characters are well developed with relatable flaws. The hero, Peter is physically invincible but with a myriad of insecurities. His companions do not disappoint either. They are all chivalrous knights even within the courts of Dracula, the impaler. The concepts of jealousy and competition between the foreigners and the local knights are an interesting addition.
From the plot, it’s evident that the author put in a good amount of work into the research in medieval Romanian history. The battle with the Ottoman Turks is also captured in great detail giving us the front row seats in an epic adventure. The author also captured the character of Dracula so well bringing into focus his numerous flaws. His cruelty, tyranny, and hunger for power top my list.
I loved the action aspect of the novel as well as the cultural aspect that went with it. The intermingling of reality and superstition was so flawless you’d catch your breath. I would recommend the book to anyone who loves historical fiction. This would also make a great read for romance readers as well as teenagers to the greater adult audience. In summary, I personally think it has something for everyone.
I rate it a 4 out 4 stars. This is because despite the few errors within the book they hardly distract one from appreciation the storyline. Every word is so well placed and description so enlivened you cannot put it down once you start on it. The book would make a great gift and if I had enough copies I’d gift them to my friends. I commend the author on the wonderful job he did with this book.
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The Hand Bringer
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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