A Fantasy to Watch: A Review of the Watchtower

My Book Review of The Watchtower:









I was pleasantly surprised reading The Watchtower by Darke
Conteur.  I expected a reasonably
interesting fantasy novel, a short and quick, agreeable read.  What I got was a highly crafted, delightfully
intricate book, entangled in a dark and a fascinating fantasy world populated
with captivating characters.




The book starts with
the character of Martin Cunningham, who is looking for a job and getting a bit
desperate.  This job urgency is what
brings him to Terin Global, a not-at-all typical place of employment.  Once hired, he slowly gets dragged into a
dangerous and strange world.




One of the best aspects of the book is Martin’s
point-of-view, which goes from, “okay these guys are quirky” to “I can’t
believe this is happening” without ever seeming forced or out of step.  As a reader, you identify with Martin and are
drawn into the story as he is wrenched from his comfortable beliefs and faced
with another reality.




The plot is fast-paced, but never sacrifices continuity or
believability in favour of keeping the action moving.  The reader receives just enough explanation
and back-story to construct the fantasy, without breaking the authenticity of
the real world setting.  The Watchtower is a first-rate urban
fantasy and I highly recommend it.




The Watchtower is available at:  Amazon, Smashwords, Kobo, and B&N Nook 

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