Review of Beating Death: Witch Hunters

[Mary Ngoma 2]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Beating Death: Witch Hunters" by Sean O’Banion.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Beating Death: Witch Hunters by Sean O’Banion is a fast-paced modern fantasy novel following Robert O’Banion, a former Navy serviceman with a force field and the ability to fly as he fights the good fight against a corrupt military figure, Colonel Nick Shavers. In order to stop the destruction of the world as they know it, Robert and his supernatural allies fight against government corruption and alien technologies. The supernatural world, modern political conspiracies, and futuristic technology blend seamlessly into a brilliantly original fantasy novel. He fights alongside three of the most powerful witches in the world, who are Jolie, a criminal defence attorney; Emily, an FBI profiler; and Greta, a neurosurgeon. With unexpected mythological and religious allies including Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), Lilith, and Gaia, the story escalates into a large-scale battle between good and evil.
What I liked most about this book is how original it is. The way it combines mythology, paranormal activity, and dark humour is refreshing. I also appreciated how intelligent, powerful, and independent the female characters are portrayed.
How the book uses sarcasm and humor to talk about real-world issues like environmental degradation and corruption is amazing.
What I didn't find appealing about the book was how the story often takes off into tangents that slow down the main plot and feel somewhat irrelevant. Additionally, the mind-to-page structure, instead of a more traditional one, is rather destracting.
Regardless of the tangents and writing style, I really enjoyed reading this book.
I rate Beating Death: Witch Hunters 4 out of 5 stars. While I’m not giving it a perfect score due to the many tangents, the unrestrained creativity and overall scope of the story are undeniably brilliant. I recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy supernatural thrillers with strong female representation and engaging political intrigue.

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Beating Death: Witch Hunters
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