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Hidden Elements: Book II of The Devil's Bible Series
It is 1646 and the Thirty Years’ War is raging. While Europe teeters on the brink of annihilation, the mysterious cabal known only as The Rapture enters the final apocalyptic stage of their plan to bring about the Second Coming of Christ. Only the Sons of Brabant, and their bawdy Irish allies, have the skill and daring to stop them. But first, the companions part ways, each seeking a piece of the puzzle that has set Europe aflame. For they must gather and destroy the Seals of the Devil's Bible before the Rapture can unleash their cataclysmic force. Whoever holds the Seals controls the future of the planet... Can Willem, Isabella and Leo put an end to their brother’s madness, or will Reinald achieve his perverted goal, destroying mankind in the process?
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2015
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June 16, 2016
The Sons of Brabant ended with the three main characters, Willen, Leopold, and Isabella, in the victorious aftermath of a battle, though still exiled from their homeland. But all is not well in 1646 Europe, besides the obvious- the last few years of the Thirty Years War. The Rapture, a sinister cabal trying to bring about the end of the world, is gaining strength, and the three siblings, along with their Irish allies might be the only ones who can stop it.
With the help of four unlikely allies, the Irishmen, along with Isabella, set off on four quests, in an attempt to stop The Rapture, while Willem and Leo carry on leading their mercenary band.
While I enjoyed Book One in this series, a lot of it was build-up, really setting the stage for the almost non-stop action in this sequel. Let's just say, I enjoyed myself tremendously. Bolan has written a fantastic action-adventure tale, and seamlessly interweaves the various storylines.
The four quests-into the depths of an abandoned Bohemian mine, to the top of an alpine peak, to the bottom of a leviathan-ridden mountain lake, and into an active volcano- were all nail-bitingly exciting. On top of that, there is a fantastic battle at the gates of Augsburg, which had me at the edge of my seat throughout.
One of my few quibbles with Book One was Isabella's storyline: I felt she didn't have enough to do. Well, that's been remedied, and in spades. I absolutely loved Isabella's journey, complete with romance and adversity aplenty.
As in the last book, the story builds up to an appearance by some familiar historical figures, which is always fun. But even though The Sons of Brabant succeeded in their quests, the trouble is far from over. A number of important characters remain in jeopardy, and the really bad guys still look unbeatable. I'm looking forward to the final book!
With the help of four unlikely allies, the Irishmen, along with Isabella, set off on four quests, in an attempt to stop The Rapture, while Willem and Leo carry on leading their mercenary band.
While I enjoyed Book One in this series, a lot of it was build-up, really setting the stage for the almost non-stop action in this sequel. Let's just say, I enjoyed myself tremendously. Bolan has written a fantastic action-adventure tale, and seamlessly interweaves the various storylines.
The four quests-into the depths of an abandoned Bohemian mine, to the top of an alpine peak, to the bottom of a leviathan-ridden mountain lake, and into an active volcano- were all nail-bitingly exciting. On top of that, there is a fantastic battle at the gates of Augsburg, which had me at the edge of my seat throughout.
One of my few quibbles with Book One was Isabella's storyline: I felt she didn't have enough to do. Well, that's been remedied, and in spades. I absolutely loved Isabella's journey, complete with romance and adversity aplenty.
As in the last book, the story builds up to an appearance by some familiar historical figures, which is always fun. But even though The Sons of Brabant succeeded in their quests, the trouble is far from over. A number of important characters remain in jeopardy, and the really bad guys still look unbeatable. I'm looking forward to the final book!
June 7, 2016
One of the things I loved about the first book was the fact that it was mostly military fiction, with the emphasis on the military tactics used in the skirmishes/battles of the Sons of Brabant. In this book, there is just one or two small battles, so the story was missing the military element that made the first book so enjoyable.
There is a bit more romantic drama than the first book. There is nothing wrong with it, but I just felt that some of it detracted from the awesome action of the story. It could have focused on the sibling relationship without introducing a love interest for the female protagonist. For many readers, it will be something they enjoy A LOT, but those scenes lost my interest.
As for the rest, the story was AWESOME. It went from military fiction to more of a classic fantasy adventure--a search for the Four Seals that was incredibly creative. The story was very well-written and absolutely enjoyable. The added characters of the Irish Fianna warriors made it so much better, as it gave us more people to focus on than the three siblings. On the flip side, it did detract from what I thought was the core element of the book: the relationship between the two brothers and their sister.
Action scenes: awesome. Historic elements: awesome. Intellectual/philosophical discussions: awesome. Character development: good. Description of settings and locations: awesome.
All in all, an EXCELLENT book!
There is a bit more romantic drama than the first book. There is nothing wrong with it, but I just felt that some of it detracted from the awesome action of the story. It could have focused on the sibling relationship without introducing a love interest for the female protagonist. For many readers, it will be something they enjoy A LOT, but those scenes lost my interest.
As for the rest, the story was AWESOME. It went from military fiction to more of a classic fantasy adventure--a search for the Four Seals that was incredibly creative. The story was very well-written and absolutely enjoyable. The added characters of the Irish Fianna warriors made it so much better, as it gave us more people to focus on than the three siblings. On the flip side, it did detract from what I thought was the core element of the book: the relationship between the two brothers and their sister.
Action scenes: awesome. Historic elements: awesome. Intellectual/philosophical discussions: awesome. Character development: good. Description of settings and locations: awesome.
All in all, an EXCELLENT book!
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