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The Clock Man
Eric Lahti creates eight brand new tales of magic, mystery, horror and just plain mayhem. From the dusty shelves of a forgotten gas station to a graffiti tagged alleyway on another planet come a series of quests, epic battles, and good old fashioned mystery interlaced with the paranormal.
The Clock Man and Other Stories shows the world as seen through the eyes of the bogeyman, a talking gun that knows far too much, and a man eating a fried tarantula. Read it with a friend or read it alone, but be sure to leave a light on.
The Clock Man and Other Stories shows the world as seen through the eyes of the bogeyman, a talking gun that knows far too much, and a man eating a fried tarantula. Read it with a friend or read it alone, but be sure to leave a light on.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2015
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Eric Lahti
21 books46 followersEric Lahti grew up looking for UFOs and buried treasure in northwest New Mexico. Unfortunately, he never found either of them. Or maybe he did and he's just not telling. He did find some good stories to tell at parties about lights in the skies and gold in the ground, though. When he's not writing, he's programming and practicing his Kenpo. He's also an active blogger, waxing philosophical about a range of topics from writing, to martial arts, to politics and religion. Frankly, he fancies himself something of a Renaissance geek about a wide variety of things. In addition to his current books, Better Than Dead is going to be published relatively soon-ish.
He also runs a blog at Eric Lahti
You can also visit his website that he updates intermittently, check out his Twitterific Tweeting or visit him on Facebook
He also runs a blog at Eric Lahti
You can also visit his website that he updates intermittently, check out his Twitterific Tweeting or visit him on Facebook
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January 10, 2016
"Like every other senator, Bedfellow feels slightly dirty after intermingling with the people he claims to represent."
- Awaken.
The Clock Man is the key part of a delectable sandwich, a cocktail of explosive tales that are as addictive as they are compelling. Entering the world of this author, especially in this collection, requires perhaps more than one read.That's why my rating is around 4.5 stars. There's enough five star awesomeness in this book to round it up though.
The Clock Man is by far the longest story, almost reading like a mini-novel in itself. I'm glad the author decided to add other gems in here, the David Lynch / Oliver Stone-esque 'Zona Peligrosa' (you can just feel Leonard Cohen and Charlie Weathers eeking out the soundtrack).
I read the stories in order, and the opener 'Exceeds Expectations' certainly does that.
Awaken brings us back into the world of the Henchmen, the author's prior works, and it's a welcome addition. It's like the author is saying 'this story is for everyone who loved Henchmen'.
Near to the close is 'Eve', a nod to one of the major characters in the Henchmen series. I thought this one would be stronger than it turned out to be. Perhaps if you haven't read Henchmen you will enjoy this segment all the more.
There's a poetic quality to this author's writing punctuated with snappy dialogue and a believable narrative. Add to that the author's talent for the descriptive - you have a sense of your surroundings even when you're lost. If I ever find myself in a desert without a compass, I'm bringing Eric Lahti along for the ride.
- Awaken.
The Clock Man is the key part of a delectable sandwich, a cocktail of explosive tales that are as addictive as they are compelling. Entering the world of this author, especially in this collection, requires perhaps more than one read.That's why my rating is around 4.5 stars. There's enough five star awesomeness in this book to round it up though.
The Clock Man is by far the longest story, almost reading like a mini-novel in itself. I'm glad the author decided to add other gems in here, the David Lynch / Oliver Stone-esque 'Zona Peligrosa' (you can just feel Leonard Cohen and Charlie Weathers eeking out the soundtrack).
I read the stories in order, and the opener 'Exceeds Expectations' certainly does that.
Awaken brings us back into the world of the Henchmen, the author's prior works, and it's a welcome addition. It's like the author is saying 'this story is for everyone who loved Henchmen'.
Near to the close is 'Eve', a nod to one of the major characters in the Henchmen series. I thought this one would be stronger than it turned out to be. Perhaps if you haven't read Henchmen you will enjoy this segment all the more.
There's a poetic quality to this author's writing punctuated with snappy dialogue and a believable narrative. Add to that the author's talent for the descriptive - you have a sense of your surroundings even when you're lost. If I ever find myself in a desert without a compass, I'm bringing Eric Lahti along for the ride.
February 18, 2016
Reading Eric Lahti's work is, I think, the literary equivalent of taking the "red pill" from the Matrix series.
Fresh off reading the two books (so far) of Lahti's "Henchmen" series comes this collection of short stories, all of which seem to tie in, however ephemerally, to the strange world that exists within the pages of that series.
For me, it's refreshing to delve a little deeper into the mindsets and backgrounds of characters who by their nature are all that forthcoming, and this book gave me that opportunity. But it also opened me up to a whole new world, a world where magic and technology are one and the same - most specifically, in "The Clock Man", which is by far the longest story of the bunch. We meet Felix Crow, a former corrupt cop and very much an anti-hero that we still somehow root for, who is shanghaied into murdering the Clock Man, the keeper of all magic on this strange world (Aluna). But, just like in those gumshoe stories of old, nothing is ever THAT simple. And since this is the product of the Byzantine labyrinth that is Eric Lahti's mind, I wouldn't expect it to be.
There were times when I did feel a little befuddled, but in those cases, I just hunkered down and kept reading. Whether you understand WTF is going on or not sometimes has to take a back seat to enjoying the man's writing. And there is a LOT to enjoy here.
Fresh off reading the two books (so far) of Lahti's "Henchmen" series comes this collection of short stories, all of which seem to tie in, however ephemerally, to the strange world that exists within the pages of that series.
For me, it's refreshing to delve a little deeper into the mindsets and backgrounds of characters who by their nature are all that forthcoming, and this book gave me that opportunity. But it also opened me up to a whole new world, a world where magic and technology are one and the same - most specifically, in "The Clock Man", which is by far the longest story of the bunch. We meet Felix Crow, a former corrupt cop and very much an anti-hero that we still somehow root for, who is shanghaied into murdering the Clock Man, the keeper of all magic on this strange world (Aluna). But, just like in those gumshoe stories of old, nothing is ever THAT simple. And since this is the product of the Byzantine labyrinth that is Eric Lahti's mind, I wouldn't expect it to be.
There were times when I did feel a little befuddled, but in those cases, I just hunkered down and kept reading. Whether you understand WTF is going on or not sometimes has to take a back seat to enjoying the man's writing. And there is a LOT to enjoy here.
April 16, 2018
This is the first book I've read by Eric Lahti. Not only do I like his writing style, but I like his characters and the world he's created. It's quirky, it's familiar while still retaining its alienness, it's violent, sarcastic, and completely entertaining. Each of the stories was interconnected but had its own feel, and though I haven't read any of Lahti's other work, I gather that this flushes out some of the characters in The Henchmen books. Looking forward to diving deeper into Aluna.
April 12, 2016
Evil, magic, and so much more weave through multiple worlds . . .
Each story in this collection stands alone but also gives you a subtle glimpse into the next. It’s like sitting at the edge of the universe and watching events unfold in different worlds, where underlying themes travel from one reality to another.
The first story, Exceeds Expectations, hints at the driving force that governs these other worlds.
For me, the core here is a created, but manipulated, balance of good and evil. A game, maybe, to amuse someone, or something, higher up the chain.
Throughout the book, evil shows itself in different forms across the realities, but my favorite is Coco, a preternatural bogeyman programmed to slaughter targeted victims. Coco has no conscience, asks no questions. Coco just does what he’s designed to do. And he does it well.
This bogeyman moves through shadows between different realms, always a half step ahead of those who discover the carnage left behind. An unstoppable nightmare. Or maybe not. In another world, there is a man, once mortal, who is now something “other.” He hunts Coco, his weapon of choice a nondescript gun that integrates with his thoughts and begins learning him.
Magic and fantasy flow right alongside the evil. The hub of this flow is apparent in “The Clock Man,” where the want-to-be controller of all has lost his humanity, morphing into a machine. The reluctant Felix Crow, a man with too many flaws to count, just might be the only one who can take the Clock Man down.
If you crave an escape into surreal worlds, The Clock Man: and Other Stories will definitely take you there. No one spins the magic quite like Eric Lahti. Loved this book!
Each story in this collection stands alone but also gives you a subtle glimpse into the next. It’s like sitting at the edge of the universe and watching events unfold in different worlds, where underlying themes travel from one reality to another.
The first story, Exceeds Expectations, hints at the driving force that governs these other worlds.
For me, the core here is a created, but manipulated, balance of good and evil. A game, maybe, to amuse someone, or something, higher up the chain.
Throughout the book, evil shows itself in different forms across the realities, but my favorite is Coco, a preternatural bogeyman programmed to slaughter targeted victims. Coco has no conscience, asks no questions. Coco just does what he’s designed to do. And he does it well.
This bogeyman moves through shadows between different realms, always a half step ahead of those who discover the carnage left behind. An unstoppable nightmare. Or maybe not. In another world, there is a man, once mortal, who is now something “other.” He hunts Coco, his weapon of choice a nondescript gun that integrates with his thoughts and begins learning him.
Magic and fantasy flow right alongside the evil. The hub of this flow is apparent in “The Clock Man,” where the want-to-be controller of all has lost his humanity, morphing into a machine. The reluctant Felix Crow, a man with too many flaws to count, just might be the only one who can take the Clock Man down.
If you crave an escape into surreal worlds, The Clock Man: and Other Stories will definitely take you there. No one spins the magic quite like Eric Lahti. Loved this book!
March 23, 2017
This superb collection presents eight stories which could all work on its own but become even more interesting and deeper as a whole. They are connected not only with one another but also with Eric’ Lahti’s novels, just as different worlds overlap in the most magical ways in this author’s work. It’s a unique blend of east and west, martial arts and magic and so much more.
Eric Lahti often creates fascinating characters with superhuman skills and subhuman morals. My favorite character was Coco, a monster designed to kill boys. In the beginning of the chilling story we can truly feel for Coco’s victim, but it’s also interesting to observe how Coco later develops strange feelings it was never meant to have. From a clash of different kinds of magic new things are born and I could not but marvel at the author’s impressive imagination.
Another story I truly enjoyed was Eve. It shows us Eve, the character from Henchmen and Arise, in a different situation. It explains her origin, which was one of the greatest mysteries in those books.
It’s also interesting to observe Lahti’s view of Odin and Pagan demigods. The demigods may appear to be powerful from a human point of view, but they face the same problems as we do -- they are expected to follow rules or face unpleasant consequences. This almost archetypical idea of more powerful beings who choose to disobey their boss is presented exceptionally well here thanks to Eric Lahti’s gift to describe fight, both physical and mental. The author is a master story-teller with a deep understanding of magic and martial arts.
Eric Lahti often creates fascinating characters with superhuman skills and subhuman morals. My favorite character was Coco, a monster designed to kill boys. In the beginning of the chilling story we can truly feel for Coco’s victim, but it’s also interesting to observe how Coco later develops strange feelings it was never meant to have. From a clash of different kinds of magic new things are born and I could not but marvel at the author’s impressive imagination.
Another story I truly enjoyed was Eve. It shows us Eve, the character from Henchmen and Arise, in a different situation. It explains her origin, which was one of the greatest mysteries in those books.
It’s also interesting to observe Lahti’s view of Odin and Pagan demigods. The demigods may appear to be powerful from a human point of view, but they face the same problems as we do -- they are expected to follow rules or face unpleasant consequences. This almost archetypical idea of more powerful beings who choose to disobey their boss is presented exceptionally well here thanks to Eric Lahti’s gift to describe fight, both physical and mental. The author is a master story-teller with a deep understanding of magic and martial arts.
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May 11, 2016This collection of short stories takes you deep inside the worlds of the author, Eric Lahti’s multiverse. The largest Star there belongs to the Henchmen, but this book is more like an asteroid belt of associated stories orbiting it close by. It reminded me of similar collections written by Philip Dick. They are all written similar in a similar vein and each could be expanded into a full novel.
It is like the Clockmen is the author’s scratchpad, to see which next area of space he can concentrate on exploring. My vote goes to Wilford Saxton in the story, the Hunt. This is a really entertaining story using a very clever way of bringing out inner dialogue. I won’t give a spoiler here, but trust me. This story must have been the springboard that convinced the author to write separate novel about Saxton, which I intend to read next.
Zona Peligrosa was another favourite. I like the antagonist Jack. He looked like 'Arnie' in my mind. He had a killer line which was so Schwartzenegger: " I would have been here sooner but I couldn’t find the toilet paper."
I particularly liked the writer’s style of mixing fact and fiction together in the opening to draw you first into a realistic world which then takes the red pill and heads down the next rabbit hole. I stayed fully onboard for the whole story which was a journey as surreal as any of Carlos Castenedas’.
The Protectors was a good short story and ‘Awaken’ was also well written, but Exceeds Expectations didn’t grab me so much. Another story, Eve featured the boss lady from Henchmen, and the Clockmen of course was the main story featured in the book.
All in all, clockmen is an interesting ride through the Lahti multiverse, and possibly provides some clues as to where his particular brand of storytelling is planning to take you next, of Gods and monsters and henchmen tooled up and always ready for a fight.
It is like the Clockmen is the author’s scratchpad, to see which next area of space he can concentrate on exploring. My vote goes to Wilford Saxton in the story, the Hunt. This is a really entertaining story using a very clever way of bringing out inner dialogue. I won’t give a spoiler here, but trust me. This story must have been the springboard that convinced the author to write separate novel about Saxton, which I intend to read next.
Zona Peligrosa was another favourite. I like the antagonist Jack. He looked like 'Arnie' in my mind. He had a killer line which was so Schwartzenegger: " I would have been here sooner but I couldn’t find the toilet paper."
I particularly liked the writer’s style of mixing fact and fiction together in the opening to draw you first into a realistic world which then takes the red pill and heads down the next rabbit hole. I stayed fully onboard for the whole story which was a journey as surreal as any of Carlos Castenedas’.
The Protectors was a good short story and ‘Awaken’ was also well written, but Exceeds Expectations didn’t grab me so much. Another story, Eve featured the boss lady from Henchmen, and the Clockmen of course was the main story featured in the book.
All in all, clockmen is an interesting ride through the Lahti multiverse, and possibly provides some clues as to where his particular brand of storytelling is planning to take you next, of Gods and monsters and henchmen tooled up and always ready for a fight.
December 22, 2015
The Clock Man: and Other Stories by Eric Lahti is an excellent collection which both stands on its own for new readers, but also fleshes out the world of Henchmen for those who have been keeping up with the author. Eight stories make up this collection, which takes Lahti’s imagination and share it out with readers.
All of the stories feel like they can live and breathe within the same universe of interconnected worlds, which is no mean feat. Lahti opens by providing us with a glimpse into the broader universe that he’s been working in and some background as to how it truly functions. He then moves right into the story an old “friend”, Wilford Saxton, the government foil who somehow survived the end of Arise, setting the stage and providing an exciting glimpse into Lahti’s next book.
Of course, the real gem of this collect is “The Clock Man”. Here, readers are introduced to a new character. Felix Crow, and a new world that is somehow connected to our own. Felix is a classic noir character, but placed in a neo-wuxia setting that mixes Eastern and Western themes with great success. My only criticism is that “The Clock Man” while a complete tale, felt like it had the potential to be its own novel, and spin out more of the universe that Lahti is operating from.
Lahti is an excellent storyteller and he weaves together his characters and his worlds into a convincing tapestry. Each story stands well on its own, but also adds to an ever-expanding universe that will make readers eager for more.
All of the stories feel like they can live and breathe within the same universe of interconnected worlds, which is no mean feat. Lahti opens by providing us with a glimpse into the broader universe that he’s been working in and some background as to how it truly functions. He then moves right into the story an old “friend”, Wilford Saxton, the government foil who somehow survived the end of Arise, setting the stage and providing an exciting glimpse into Lahti’s next book.
Of course, the real gem of this collect is “The Clock Man”. Here, readers are introduced to a new character. Felix Crow, and a new world that is somehow connected to our own. Felix is a classic noir character, but placed in a neo-wuxia setting that mixes Eastern and Western themes with great success. My only criticism is that “The Clock Man” while a complete tale, felt like it had the potential to be its own novel, and spin out more of the universe that Lahti is operating from.
Lahti is an excellent storyteller and he weaves together his characters and his worlds into a convincing tapestry. Each story stands well on its own, but also adds to an ever-expanding universe that will make readers eager for more.
March 26, 2016
As a person who isn’t keen on topics like magic, myths, or the paranormal, it takes better than your average fiction to hold my attention in those areas. Why then did I choose to read a collection of stories in the knowledge they would lean in that direction?
Faith in the author’s storytelling is the simple answer. I read widely and Mr Lahti is one of a few who have given me the confidence to do so. Having read ‘Henchmen’ and ‘Arise’, I knew I liked his down to earth style.
Imagery, dialogue, characterisation, suspense, and a wide range of emotions are blended in these stories which carry a tenuous link. In one story a child’s rational fear is the catalyst which brings a simple plot and some dialogue to a point where the reader is compelled to take a greater interest. Adults shrug off things that go bump in the night – but children believe.
In this collection, I believe Eric Lahti has left novels aside to experiment, and for me at least the results are conclusive, and positive. It was a good decision and it will earn him fans.
My favourite individual tale was ‘The Protectors’, but that said, I believe Mr Lahti could stretch ‘The Clock Man’ story to novel length with ease.
If you are about to buy into this book, apart from setting out with an open mind, I would suggest keeping the collection for a day or weekend when you’re free. Why? You’ll feel the urge to move on after each story.
Faith in the author’s storytelling is the simple answer. I read widely and Mr Lahti is one of a few who have given me the confidence to do so. Having read ‘Henchmen’ and ‘Arise’, I knew I liked his down to earth style.
Imagery, dialogue, characterisation, suspense, and a wide range of emotions are blended in these stories which carry a tenuous link. In one story a child’s rational fear is the catalyst which brings a simple plot and some dialogue to a point where the reader is compelled to take a greater interest. Adults shrug off things that go bump in the night – but children believe.
In this collection, I believe Eric Lahti has left novels aside to experiment, and for me at least the results are conclusive, and positive. It was a good decision and it will earn him fans.
My favourite individual tale was ‘The Protectors’, but that said, I believe Mr Lahti could stretch ‘The Clock Man’ story to novel length with ease.
If you are about to buy into this book, apart from setting out with an open mind, I would suggest keeping the collection for a day or weekend when you’re free. Why? You’ll feel the urge to move on after each story.
December 29, 2015
I've read this one in one sitting, after a previous book by the author was on a free promotion.
Quite a range of horror stories: different locations, styles, sub-genres and character predicaments. I liked the stories with subtle horror better but they were all pretty compelling. Great story telling, wonderful world creation and excellent suspense.
Quite a range of horror stories: different locations, styles, sub-genres and character predicaments. I liked the stories with subtle horror better but they were all pretty compelling. Great story telling, wonderful world creation and excellent suspense.
January 17, 2016
I really enjoy Eric Lahti’s work. His ability to tell a good tale is really quite exceptional. In the book, The Clock Man: and Other Stories, we get a few stories. Although one, and I suspect two, will dovetail into the Henchman series.
Out of the stories in the book, its namesake, "The Clockman" was, by far, my favorite. It focuses on a former corrupt (but they all are in this story), police officer. I won’t give too much away here because I hate spoilers, but needless to say, in the mind of Mr. Lahti, nothing is ever as it seems, even if the characters don’t know it yet. I expect to see great things out of, Felix Crow, the central character from story.
Felix is pulled into a world where he is being essentially forced to do something, granted, he is promised that he will be well rewarded, but he is still told to do it or die. He wisely choses to do this thing (again, no spoilers), and he is embroiled in a mystery that brings him face-to-face with an epic adversary. Mr. Lahti is very good at describing the scenes his characters are in. Authors must be good at that aspect of the game of risk turning their readers off. He does the world building piece masterfully without skimping on well-developed characters.
Felix has a host of other characters in the story which appear and help him out. One of these is his companion Chan. Chan, appears in another story and I suspect we will see more out of Chan as well.
Eric is a dystopian writer and even if the story seems normal, it is a safe bet it won’t be for long. Just sit back and watch it happen! For those of you, like me, are not a big fan of the dystopian movement, don’t be turned off! The character building will have you completely engaged and while the worlds are the rough and tumble lives of the quintessential dystopia, it all works well. The worlds work. Granted, not the way we are used to, but they work.
The other stories are as masterfully written as The Clockman, and totally worth a read. You will get a good sense of where the world of Eric Lahti is going to be taking us in the next few years. I cannot wait. That is my only big criticism … I want to read more!
Out of the stories in the book, its namesake, "The Clockman" was, by far, my favorite. It focuses on a former corrupt (but they all are in this story), police officer. I won’t give too much away here because I hate spoilers, but needless to say, in the mind of Mr. Lahti, nothing is ever as it seems, even if the characters don’t know it yet. I expect to see great things out of, Felix Crow, the central character from story.
Felix is pulled into a world where he is being essentially forced to do something, granted, he is promised that he will be well rewarded, but he is still told to do it or die. He wisely choses to do this thing (again, no spoilers), and he is embroiled in a mystery that brings him face-to-face with an epic adversary. Mr. Lahti is very good at describing the scenes his characters are in. Authors must be good at that aspect of the game of risk turning their readers off. He does the world building piece masterfully without skimping on well-developed characters.
Felix has a host of other characters in the story which appear and help him out. One of these is his companion Chan. Chan, appears in another story and I suspect we will see more out of Chan as well.
Eric is a dystopian writer and even if the story seems normal, it is a safe bet it won’t be for long. Just sit back and watch it happen! For those of you, like me, are not a big fan of the dystopian movement, don’t be turned off! The character building will have you completely engaged and while the worlds are the rough and tumble lives of the quintessential dystopia, it all works well. The worlds work. Granted, not the way we are used to, but they work.
The other stories are as masterfully written as The Clockman, and totally worth a read. You will get a good sense of where the world of Eric Lahti is going to be taking us in the next few years. I cannot wait. That is my only big criticism … I want to read more!
February 24, 2016
Aptly named, Eric Lahti's The Clock Man consists of numerous short stories fitting together to spin a collectively larger and even more beautiful story. A few of the stories give background and insight into characters developed in Henchmen and Arise. Others detail a new and unique magical realm. The perspectives and voices of the characters are unique and diverse, with other reflecting Lahti's established Henchman toughs: from a young female executive, a small child, the whirs and clicks of a sleeping house, the unlikeliest of heroes, to the legendary boogeyman. I thoroughly enjoyed this work; both exciting and adventurous and laugh out loud funny at times. I can't wait to devour what comes next.
April 16, 2016
Readers who know Eric Lahti will love this book, new readers will certainly go in search of more titles. I was spellbound by the style and content. Eight stories of varying lengths and totally different. The narrative was excellent, in the first story Exceeds Expectations I felt disoriented but the main character handled her situation far better than would have! The Clock Man story was also excellent and lenghtier that the rest. I can't pick out a 'favourite' if push came to shove I would have to say it is the story titled Awaken. I am a fan of the author's other titles Arise and Henchmen and in Awaken, wit and excellent writing is evident.
March 20, 2021
Lahti is totally out of his mind. But that's a compliment. You have to be a bit off to write 'Not-High' Fantasy. Since I am a 'Not-High' writer myself I can confirm insanity as a precondition. His imagination is extraordinary and his style straightforward and readable.
The only odd aspect to his stories is that they never quite end. They finish instead 'open ended'. Except for the eponymous 'Clock Man'. Is this a deficiency? Perhaps not. As a reader I get to imagine my own ending.
So if you like 'Loopy'get yourself a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!
The only odd aspect to his stories is that they never quite end. They finish instead 'open ended'. Except for the eponymous 'Clock Man'. Is this a deficiency? Perhaps not. As a reader I get to imagine my own ending.
So if you like 'Loopy'get yourself a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!
February 9, 2017
Some people have minds that criss-cross between reality and the undefined areas of thought and conception That normally cannot be communicated This short story collection bounces around in one of those undefined areas but has found life in the furtile imagination of Eric Lahti. Great stories that still have glimpses of reality even though they are surrounded by magic and the far reaches of the universe. Truly unique and stimulating.
October 5, 2016
Growing up, I was never much of a short story anthology reader and this was due to always stumbling upon full length novels I wanted to read. As such, my experience with them has been limited but not to say nonexistent. Most times I’ve just never been able to get into an anthology which has made me quite cautious of picking one up. In this case, my mind has been changed because after discovering the crafted (or perhaps to throw in a pun and say coded) world of Eric Lahti, I’ve been blown away. Magic and mayhem as promised and also a little hint of the detective/film noir vibe as one reads.
I was a little worried going in since I knew the short stories were tied to Eric’s main series “Henchmen” but these worries were soon dispelled as I continued reading. While each story stood alone, it was part of a greater mythology which the more I read, the more I began to understand and the more intrigued I became. I can therefore recommend as someone who has not read any of the other material in the series that this anthology is a great starting point.
I was a little worried going in since I knew the short stories were tied to Eric’s main series “Henchmen” but these worries were soon dispelled as I continued reading. While each story stood alone, it was part of a greater mythology which the more I read, the more I began to understand and the more intrigued I became. I can therefore recommend as someone who has not read any of the other material in the series that this anthology is a great starting point.
March 21, 2016
I am already a massive fan of Eric Lahti's books Henchmen and Arise so loved the opportunity to read more of these characters. This anthology contains eight standalone stories that follow the same magic and mayhem of the novels in Lahti's unique madcap style. They’re a great introduction to the weird and wonderful world of Henchmen for anyone who hasn't yet read any of Lahti's books. Reading any of these stories feels like being dropped into a surreal landscape and transported through an alternate reality where magic and violence rules. With witty dialogue and explosive action, the good guys are the bad guys and the bad guys are downright evil. Each story has whetted my appetite for finding out more about the characters, all of which are super cool. I look forward to future novels in this series.
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