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Written on Aug 7, 2015
While the Conquering Dark and its predecessors are plot driven - it is the unique and colorful characters that truly bring this tale to life. Simon is brilliant even if he is sometimes a little stubborn. *snort* Kate Anstruther our beloved alchemist is fearless. The aid she gives Simon had me holding my breath. Malcolm MacFarlane monster-hunter and heart of the group makes me smile and I know the descriptions do not quite match but I see him as cleaner looking version of Hagrid from Harry Potter. Geek girl, Penny Carter is another favorite with her impressive gadgets. Our werewolf Charlotte and Imogen, Kate’s sister, impressed me and did a fine job of assisting our crew.
The action was intense as Gaios’ minions create chaos when they attack the royal coronation. Our courageous heroes pursue them and mayhem ensues. The climactic last battle has the team working together to save all of Britain. The scenes are vivid and I bow to these authors. Their ability to bring the scenes to life gave me thrills. I could smell the fire, taste the fear and hear the war cries. One particular scene involving a dead man hanging from a tree was creeptastic. If you appreciate world-building and thrive on the details you will quickly become lost within these pages. The gadgets, villains and city sprang to life before my eyes. It was brilliant and quite the adventure.
Nothing makes me happier than a series arc having a satisfying conclusion. Nothing felt rushed and if anything, I was saddened that this is the end of our journey. After finishing the trilogy, I lay in bed and dreamed of new obstacles for our motley crew.
Nicholas Guy Smith added an extra layer of enjoyment to the tale. His voices he created for our characters brought them to life. His ability to deliver the snarky banter between the crew and the creeptastic tones of the villains gave me goosebumps.
Audio provided by publisher This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer