Review of Warden of the Dark: The Wrath of Ira

[Kigen Valarie]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Warden of the Dark: The Wrath of Ira" by A.D. Lewis.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Detective Tori Reyes and Eric Walker were partners working in the same department. However, once Eric goes missing, Tori works hard to solve the disappearance mystery. Fast forward to one year later, and Eric has not been found. His case has gone from missing person to most likely dead.

Meanwhile, we learn that there is a prisoner who has been released from a heavily guarded prison constructed by the Paradigm and is known as The Dark. The escaped prisoner, Mr. Finch, is a creature whose greatest pleasure is devouring the essence of innocence. Mr. Finch had waited for this opportunity for a century, and he already had a plan for what he was going to do among the humans this time. Concurrent to his release, strange things start happening, and Detective Reyes is left wondering if things would have been different with Eric around and if he is still alive.

Warden of the Dark: The Wrath of Ira by A. D. Lewis is a thriller that begins with action, and I was immediately drawn into the book. Divided into several acts, the author introduces different characters in each act, seamlessly connecting them to prior events. The book has characters that are well-developed, entertaining, and fit the narrative perfectly (both mortal and immortal). The main character, Eric, is well represented. Through Tori's account, readers gain a deeper understanding of Eric’s character and principles.

A. D. Lewis revisits key scenes from different characters’ viewpoints. This was an aspect I loved since it encouraged deeper understanding of what had happened rather than redundancy. I experienced Tori's first case with Eric both from her perspective and from Eric's perspective, thus filling in the information I may have missed from Tori's account. Revisiting these scenes from a different angle was often the highlight of reading this book.

The author’s unique imagination is evident when it comes to the setting, the characters, and the plot. The prison from which Mr. Finch escaped was unique. I have read books about prisons in other dimensions, but the author provided a detailed description of this prison that made me understand why the prison houses the creatures that it does. Mr. Finch's plan was also original. Although I did not get to the end of what his plan entailed, as it was not revealed at the end (and I hope there is a sequel), the direction it took and actions involved are original and unpredictable.

I give Warden of the Dark: The Wrath of Ira by A. D. Lewis 4 out of 5 stars. It is a thriller that perfectly captures the abuse of power and the nature of humans while still being entertaining. It increasingly adopts a horror tone as it progresses, and it is hard to put it down. The only negative aspect I noted is that there are numerous grammar issues. Although spread throughout the book, they are minor and do not affect the overall impact of the book. I would also recommend a better cover that is well illustrated.

I recommend Warden of the Dark: The Wrath of Ira to all readers who enjoy science fiction, horror, and thriller books.

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[Kibet Hillary]

Warden of the Dark: The Wrath of Ira by A.D. Lewis sounds really interesting, and I am wondering whether Eric is still alive. My curiosity is also piqued to know what happens after the release of the prisoner. Many thanks for this amazing review, @Kigen Valarie.