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I Call Him HIM
In a Post-Apocalyptic World, a warrior and his family are driven underground, fighting for their very survival.
When they do emerge, the futuristic planet they discover is very different from the one they left behind. Ruled by an evil presence which dominates and controls what is left of mankind, Earth has been reduced to a violent place of darkness, grief and destruction.
I call him HIM follows the journey of this unnamed warrior as he loses both his family and his mind. As he hits rock bottom, all he can think of is his insatiable yearning for revenge until he meets a young girl called Angelica who shows him the true power of faith. Her youth, innocence and strength of character remind him of everything he has lost and the things that really matter.
But as the armies of the world rise up for the ultimate battle of good versus evil, can Angelica help him regain his sanity and rediscover himself before it is too late?
Author Scott W. Kimak takes the classic theme of good and evil and gives it a modern twist in this inspiring tale of the importance of keeping your faith in the bleakest of circumstances.
When they do emerge, the futuristic planet they discover is very different from the one they left behind. Ruled by an evil presence which dominates and controls what is left of mankind, Earth has been reduced to a violent place of darkness, grief and destruction.
I call him HIM follows the journey of this unnamed warrior as he loses both his family and his mind. As he hits rock bottom, all he can think of is his insatiable yearning for revenge until he meets a young girl called Angelica who shows him the true power of faith. Her youth, innocence and strength of character remind him of everything he has lost and the things that really matter.
But as the armies of the world rise up for the ultimate battle of good versus evil, can Angelica help him regain his sanity and rediscover himself before it is too late?
Author Scott W. Kimak takes the classic theme of good and evil and gives it a modern twist in this inspiring tale of the importance of keeping your faith in the bleakest of circumstances.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2021
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Scott W. Kimak
8 books258 followersScott Kimak is the bestselling author of the "I call him HIM trilogy. He is also a history teacher and Kung Fu master. He came up with the story “I call him – HIM” when he was a teenager but failed miserably to put pen to paper. It took nearly forty years for him to make a second attempt. This time the words flowed unrestrained. Mr. Kimak lives in Harlingen Texas with the love of his life Diana and their six annoying pets.
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January 26, 2020
Post nuclear war book, where demons are running wild and using humans as slaves, a band of men killing as many demons as they can and HIM with seemingly super human powers with some badass martial arts moves, wander the devastated country. A seemingly normal confrontation with a group of demons attacking a village turns their world upside down, who is this little girl and what has fate in store for them now. Brilliant first novel by a new author, i seriously recommend to anyone who likes something different, it is dark in places and has some gruesome scenes, but this book really shows the human spirit and what we’re capable of in the face of evil.
February 26, 2020
I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I volunteered to pre-read and review this debut author's work. I was working on overcoming a SIX MONTH reading slump and wasn't quite sure I was ready to read the words of someone just emerging on the scene. After a quick Google search of the title I call him Him and Scott W. Kimak, I was rewarded with a small tidbit of what this book would hold, the author's writing style, and a new lease on reading.
I dove in head first not knowing too much about what exactly I was diving into.
I read until I fell asleep the first night. And every day for the following week, I was so inspired to read, to figure out where the story was going, and which action-packed scene was waiting for me on the next page that I took every opportunity I could to read during the day each quiet moment I had during the day and fell asleep reading more the same night until I got to the last few chapters.
All of a sudden, despite the mystery driving me to absolutely devour this book, I didn't want the book to end. I didn't want to find out who He was, or how the story concluded. I just wanted to fully enjoy that I was fully enjoying reading again and that I had no idea what was going to happen next.
This book gave me hope for the future of distopianistic novels all the while highlighting the lesser written form of battle - the deciplined and fine art of kung-fu.
I dove in head first not knowing too much about what exactly I was diving into.
I read until I fell asleep the first night. And every day for the following week, I was so inspired to read, to figure out where the story was going, and which action-packed scene was waiting for me on the next page that I took every opportunity I could to read during the day each quiet moment I had during the day and fell asleep reading more the same night until I got to the last few chapters.
All of a sudden, despite the mystery driving me to absolutely devour this book, I didn't want the book to end. I didn't want to find out who He was, or how the story concluded. I just wanted to fully enjoy that I was fully enjoying reading again and that I had no idea what was going to happen next.
This book gave me hope for the future of distopianistic novels all the while highlighting the lesser written form of battle - the deciplined and fine art of kung-fu.
January 28, 2020
The world is collapsing. People are dying. No one is safe.
A warrior must protect his family at all costs. When that slips away, he is left with anger and pain. He sees no hope, no future, no nothing. To avenge his family he must do what he does best. He must slay those who seek to destroy HIM and humans. Year after year, death after death, he seeks his revenge. Then he meets her. The girl who will shake him to his core. The girl with so much faith. How can one girl break a mighty warrior? How can one small girl shatter his heart all over again?
Good Vs Evil, who will win in this epic battle for humanity and faith?
Only time will tell......
A warrior must protect his family at all costs. When that slips away, he is left with anger and pain. He sees no hope, no future, no nothing. To avenge his family he must do what he does best. He must slay those who seek to destroy HIM and humans. Year after year, death after death, he seeks his revenge. Then he meets her. The girl who will shake him to his core. The girl with so much faith. How can one girl break a mighty warrior? How can one small girl shatter his heart all over again?
Good Vs Evil, who will win in this epic battle for humanity and faith?
Only time will tell......
March 28, 2020
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
I really enjoyed this good vs evil story. Right from the start, the way it was written with a kind of 'sparseness of information', drew me in completely.
You don't know who the 'HIM' is in the title, and that's what I mean by the 'sparseness'. There are very few characters to contend with, so you get to know them pretty well. Too well, sometimes. All except HIM.
He's a warrior who only lives for revenge and death. He slays any demons he comes across without hesitation and without any fear for himself. Until he saves HER (my capitals). A little girl who, for some reason, causes a very unearthing, physical and mental reaction in HIM.
I feel that this story embodies a very human ideal and it is beautiful in its simplicity. I am loathe to write any more as I don't want to spoil it for future readers, but I could probably write an essay about it. I loved the ending.
I chose this book from a selection via Booksprout, and voluntarily read and honestly reviewed it. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this good vs evil story. Right from the start, the way it was written with a kind of 'sparseness of information', drew me in completely.
You don't know who the 'HIM' is in the title, and that's what I mean by the 'sparseness'. There are very few characters to contend with, so you get to know them pretty well. Too well, sometimes. All except HIM.
He's a warrior who only lives for revenge and death. He slays any demons he comes across without hesitation and without any fear for himself. Until he saves HER (my capitals). A little girl who, for some reason, causes a very unearthing, physical and mental reaction in HIM.
I feel that this story embodies a very human ideal and it is beautiful in its simplicity. I am loathe to write any more as I don't want to spoil it for future readers, but I could probably write an essay about it. I loved the ending.
I chose this book from a selection via Booksprout, and voluntarily read and honestly reviewed it. All opinions are my own.
July 19, 2020
I was pretty eager o dive into this book when I volunteered to read and review it and looking back, it was a great book to pick up.
I call him HIM is a post apocalyptic action novel that revolves around faith, loss, decisions, consequences, friendship, true evil, and finding the strength to overcome evil and its temptations. The overlying message that sprung to me most was "faith should endure grief and loss."
The author has a unique writing style that jumps multiple POVs while still maintaining pace perfectly throughout the story. The climax was written perfectly and the conclusion left room for additional books in this series while closing out the arc the book was following.
This book would be perfect for YA and adult readers of dystopian religious fiction.
I call him HIM is a post apocalyptic action novel that revolves around faith, loss, decisions, consequences, friendship, true evil, and finding the strength to overcome evil and its temptations. The overlying message that sprung to me most was "faith should endure grief and loss."
The author has a unique writing style that jumps multiple POVs while still maintaining pace perfectly throughout the story. The climax was written perfectly and the conclusion left room for additional books in this series while closing out the arc the book was following.
This book would be perfect for YA and adult readers of dystopian religious fiction.
May 17, 2021
The evil that resides in the world comes alive in this book. The demons might be fictional, but the story is insightful. Him, A kung fu master, has to fight the demons in a post-apocalyptic world. He would have met his nemesis until the demons discover that when humans have been forced to stop praying, one beautiful girl keeps praying. She believes in God. What would the demons do about it? How would her prayer save him and destroy the demons? Find out in this action-packed book.
I enjoyed the book and decided to interview the author on my channel, Literary Pleasures. Watch the interview here.
https://youtu.be/GixWTc0g8rU
I enjoyed the book and decided to interview the author on my channel, Literary Pleasures. Watch the interview here.
https://youtu.be/GixWTc0g8rU
June 4, 2021
Excellent Read!!
This book is well worth the time and money. Once I started it, I could not put it down. It kept me on the edge of my seat until 3am! I am starting the next book in the series, asap!
This book is well worth the time and money. Once I started it, I could not put it down. It kept me on the edge of my seat until 3am! I am starting the next book in the series, asap!
June 21, 2022
Faith is a powerful tool!
In this post apocalyptic world run by demons, faith might be the only tool to tip the balance.
Demons have over run the world after nuclear war. Run by the overly charismatic leader.
Story follows a powerful warrior and his two side kicks, a little girl who still holds faith in god, and a powerful king fu master, as they try and change their stories and help the human race.
Interesting story, can’t wait to see what happens in the next couple books in the series.
Exciting, with some pretty interesting twists.
In this post apocalyptic world run by demons, faith might be the only tool to tip the balance.
Demons have over run the world after nuclear war. Run by the overly charismatic leader.
Story follows a powerful warrior and his two side kicks, a little girl who still holds faith in god, and a powerful king fu master, as they try and change their stories and help the human race.
Interesting story, can’t wait to see what happens in the next couple books in the series.
Exciting, with some pretty interesting twists.
October 3, 2020
DNF at 45%. Too many POVs. Some are in 1st person, some in 3rd but without apparent reason. Past/present switches aren’t well defined and I found myself flipping between chapters trying to get a sense of the timeline for various events. There were a lot of things that seemed purposefully vague but, for me, without enough intrigue to keep me invested.
This author’s writing style just isn’t for me.
This author’s writing style just isn’t for me.
August 9, 2020
Here is my review of “I call him HIM” by Scott W. Kimak
Masterpiece, is that a word I can use? When reading a book what do you consider a masterpiece? For me it’s a book that I can’t put down. A book that moves me and yanks me emotionally to my limits. And that is exactly what Mr. Kimak does in this phenomenal read. He has created a futuristic world as grim as you can possibly imagine. It is a dark and horrific place filled with sorrow. I hope to God it isn’t a foreshadowing of things to come. With all the crazy things happening in our world today it has left us with different opinions on politics and religion, but one thing I am sure all of us have in common is the love for our family. But what would happen if that was torn away? How would it impact you? Could it change you into something else?
This is the dilemma facing HIM. He is an unnamed warrior that never speaks. No one knows his name and that’s why they simply refer to him as “oh that’s him over there.” He is a man lost in pain, slipping deeper and deeper into darkness. The only thing he lives for is revenge. But then something happens. He meets a very special little girl and everything starts to change. Is he her savior or is she the one saving him?
Mr. Kimak has masterfully turned the written word into an art form to show you the bond between these two characters. You can visualize his pain and the love that he has for this child. I’m not ashamed to say that this book made me cry, but it also made me laugh. There is a side character named Bill that is absolutely hilarious, adding a needed element of joy to punch a hole in the darkness. There are two other characters that also play major roles and you easily fall in love with.
The main theme of this book is hope and I think that’s something all of us need in our lives in 2020. No matter how bad things may seem or how hopeless the future may look, we can’t give up. That’s what the characters in this book teach us. They live in a place a thousand times worse than we can imagine but they don’t lose faith. Sometimes just one little girl can make a difference and show us the way.
As I said in the beginning, I couldn’t put this book down. I read the entire thing from cover to cover in one day. I didn’t want to stop to eat. I didn’t want to stop to sleep, and I didn’t. My body begged for sleep but I wouldn’t listen. I told myself “Just one more chapter and then I’ll go to bed.” But one chapter turned to two, and two into three, and the next thing you know I was approaching the finish. I had to know what was going to happen. In the seventy years I’ve been on this planet, I’ve never had a book do that to me. So yes, I can say without doubt it’s a MASTERPIECE.
Masterpiece, is that a word I can use? When reading a book what do you consider a masterpiece? For me it’s a book that I can’t put down. A book that moves me and yanks me emotionally to my limits. And that is exactly what Mr. Kimak does in this phenomenal read. He has created a futuristic world as grim as you can possibly imagine. It is a dark and horrific place filled with sorrow. I hope to God it isn’t a foreshadowing of things to come. With all the crazy things happening in our world today it has left us with different opinions on politics and religion, but one thing I am sure all of us have in common is the love for our family. But what would happen if that was torn away? How would it impact you? Could it change you into something else?
This is the dilemma facing HIM. He is an unnamed warrior that never speaks. No one knows his name and that’s why they simply refer to him as “oh that’s him over there.” He is a man lost in pain, slipping deeper and deeper into darkness. The only thing he lives for is revenge. But then something happens. He meets a very special little girl and everything starts to change. Is he her savior or is she the one saving him?
Mr. Kimak has masterfully turned the written word into an art form to show you the bond between these two characters. You can visualize his pain and the love that he has for this child. I’m not ashamed to say that this book made me cry, but it also made me laugh. There is a side character named Bill that is absolutely hilarious, adding a needed element of joy to punch a hole in the darkness. There are two other characters that also play major roles and you easily fall in love with.
The main theme of this book is hope and I think that’s something all of us need in our lives in 2020. No matter how bad things may seem or how hopeless the future may look, we can’t give up. That’s what the characters in this book teach us. They live in a place a thousand times worse than we can imagine but they don’t lose faith. Sometimes just one little girl can make a difference and show us the way.
As I said in the beginning, I couldn’t put this book down. I read the entire thing from cover to cover in one day. I didn’t want to stop to eat. I didn’t want to stop to sleep, and I didn’t. My body begged for sleep but I wouldn’t listen. I told myself “Just one more chapter and then I’ll go to bed.” But one chapter turned to two, and two into three, and the next thing you know I was approaching the finish. I had to know what was going to happen. In the seventy years I’ve been on this planet, I’ve never had a book do that to me. So yes, I can say without doubt it’s a MASTERPIECE.
September 22, 2020
This book was really well crafted. I liked the way the story was built from a variety of perspectives. You start out with "The other guy", and the story comes together through flashbacks, and differing character point of views.
I read a lot of post apocalyptic stuff, and I think I expected a generic tale. This was not that. I found this to be unique, and interesting.
Also, I'm hooked. I read the sneak peek of the next book. If that full book would come out soon, that would be great....
I read a lot of post apocalyptic stuff, and I think I expected a generic tale. This was not that. I found this to be unique, and interesting.
Also, I'm hooked. I read the sneak peek of the next book. If that full book would come out soon, that would be great....
May 30, 2024
A post apocalyptic story with great potential and an intriguing idea but.... it has many plot holes and other rookie fails. I understand that this is the author's first novel and I can tell that he did indeed put a great effort in it. Maybe with a better editing process some of these fails would be avoided.
Still, I did enjoyed it for the most part, don't know if I'll continue with the second book, though...
Still, I did enjoyed it for the most part, don't know if I'll continue with the second book, though...
October 4, 2022
A terrifying view of the future. They finally emerge from underground following nuclear wars, to find a more terrifying future than they can have imagined. Demons now rule, and destroy all humans in their paths. One man is seeking revenge for the destruction of his beloved family, but will he lose his humanity through this revenge. He meets a young girl, who believes in god, and that her faith will sustain them to survive. But at what cost.
August 11, 2020
Looking forward to the next one 🗡
May 28, 2021
And we have the second 5 star read of the year... Guys this book it's the best Good VS Evil epic fight that I've read in a while. I literally read this book in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down... and it was hard because I didn't want it to end.. it was that good.
It's a post apocalyptic world where you need to fight to survive.. Demons rule and humans have lost all faith and become slaves.. All but her. Then we have HIM, and we know very little about HIM for a good chunk of the book.. just his need for revenge and his slow fall into darkness until he crosses paths with her... and it works perfectly this slow unraveling of his identity and dilemmas...
This book was action packed, funny enough I felt like reading an anime at times and that's a plus for me...It might have been because of the use of martial arts during the fights or just the flow of the action sequences but I can say it was very well written.
This book was gritty, dark and yet it has funny moments to light it all up ... and a hopeful (and a slightly religious one if that's something you would enjoy -- I didn't mind it in this case-- ) undertone that you will journey through right along with our protagonists. Other thing that I was ecstatic with was that this arc of the story (it's just book one in a series) gets resolved but it also leaves us with enough fodder for the next installments.
I hope that my review conveys what a great read this was without any spoilers.. you should just jump right in and live the experience yourself..
It's a post apocalyptic world where you need to fight to survive.. Demons rule and humans have lost all faith and become slaves.. All but her. Then we have HIM, and we know very little about HIM for a good chunk of the book.. just his need for revenge and his slow fall into darkness until he crosses paths with her... and it works perfectly this slow unraveling of his identity and dilemmas...
This book was action packed, funny enough I felt like reading an anime at times and that's a plus for me...It might have been because of the use of martial arts during the fights or just the flow of the action sequences but I can say it was very well written.
This book was gritty, dark and yet it has funny moments to light it all up ... and a hopeful (and a slightly religious one if that's something you would enjoy -- I didn't mind it in this case-- ) undertone that you will journey through right along with our protagonists. Other thing that I was ecstatic with was that this arc of the story (it's just book one in a series) gets resolved but it also leaves us with enough fodder for the next installments.
I hope that my review conveys what a great read this was without any spoilers.. you should just jump right in and live the experience yourself..
October 6, 2020
There's a lot of hoopla over this book, but it didn't resonate for me. While the idea is good--if somewhat derivative...shades of Fist of the North Star and every wandering samurai movie and Charles Bronson loner anti-hero flick--overall, the book didn't work for me.
One, the POV switched a lot during the novel. While that probably didn't bother other readers, it bugged me no end. The font switched as well, which was a kind of WTH moment for me. But the biggest problem was the exposition...more tell than show. Craploads of narrative. It made an otherwise shortish novel drag on, especially during the action scenes, some of which were well done, and others that were maddeningly slow.
Even the characters were 2D and non-relatable. The HIM of the story...simple flashback to his family being murdered, his vow of silence, his skill with weapons....mentions of God being pain and yada yada yada...
Meh. I specialize in action novels, and they always move fast. This outing was glacially slow in places, and almost became a DNF, but I soldiered on and got done with it. If there's a sequel, doubtful I'll go for it, although other readers might. I gave it 2 stars, only because I rounded it up from a 1.5 rating.
One, the POV switched a lot during the novel. While that probably didn't bother other readers, it bugged me no end. The font switched as well, which was a kind of WTH moment for me. But the biggest problem was the exposition...more tell than show. Craploads of narrative. It made an otherwise shortish novel drag on, especially during the action scenes, some of which were well done, and others that were maddeningly slow.
Even the characters were 2D and non-relatable. The HIM of the story...simple flashback to his family being murdered, his vow of silence, his skill with weapons....mentions of God being pain and yada yada yada...
Meh. I specialize in action novels, and they always move fast. This outing was glacially slow in places, and almost became a DNF, but I soldiered on and got done with it. If there's a sequel, doubtful I'll go for it, although other readers might. I gave it 2 stars, only because I rounded it up from a 1.5 rating.
August 1, 2020
The book was really a mixed bag for me.
I really liked some parts of the story like the fighting styles, the mystery of the 'Him' and some of the supporting characters have really good backstories that I want to see more of. I haven't read a ton of dystopian science fiction and I found the premise of the story very interesting. The story had good pacing for the most part.
However, there is a lot to improve too. At times the prose feels a bit unpolished due to slightly too much exposition being delived through telling instead of showing. The fighting and battle scenes had a lot of potential that could've been explored more. This book would've had a higher rating if the ending felt more satisfying. It felt a bit Deus Ex Machina in the last few pages.
All that being said, the world the authour has designed is really cool and we've only seen a small part of it. There is a lot of potential in this story. So, I'm looking forward to read the next one to see how the story continues to develop and improve.
I really liked some parts of the story like the fighting styles, the mystery of the 'Him' and some of the supporting characters have really good backstories that I want to see more of. I haven't read a ton of dystopian science fiction and I found the premise of the story very interesting. The story had good pacing for the most part.
However, there is a lot to improve too. At times the prose feels a bit unpolished due to slightly too much exposition being delived through telling instead of showing. The fighting and battle scenes had a lot of potential that could've been explored more. This book would've had a higher rating if the ending felt more satisfying. It felt a bit Deus Ex Machina in the last few pages.
All that being said, the world the authour has designed is really cool and we've only seen a small part of it. There is a lot of potential in this story. So, I'm looking forward to read the next one to see how the story continues to develop and improve.
August 28, 2021
I've heard the hype about this book for quite some time, and I must say it doesn't disappoint. Action packed from the first page to the last, but also a touching story about loss and mental health. The main character Him is a nameless warrior consumed by grief, hell-bent on revenge. With his mind splintered, his only hope from falling into darkness is a little girl with mystical powers.
The story is a little confusing in the beginning, but once you realize who the main character actually is, it all comes together. Imagine Stephen King's the Gunslinger with Swords instead of a pistol, but make him darker like the Punisher, and you have this thrilling mysterious warrior. I couldn't put this book down. It is an amazing and exciting ride and I can't wait to dive into book number two.
Warning - the book has some profanity, tons of gore, and some creepy parts. I wouldn't let young children read it.
The story is a little confusing in the beginning, but once you realize who the main character actually is, it all comes together. Imagine Stephen King's the Gunslinger with Swords instead of a pistol, but make him darker like the Punisher, and you have this thrilling mysterious warrior. I couldn't put this book down. It is an amazing and exciting ride and I can't wait to dive into book number two.
Warning - the book has some profanity, tons of gore, and some creepy parts. I wouldn't let young children read it.
March 19, 2021
Author Scott W Kimak, takes the classic theme of good and evil and gives it a modern twist in this action-packed tale of the importance of keeping hope in the bleakest of circumstances. HIM, is a giver of hope with a twist of revenge.
August 30, 2021
Gag. A silly story of good and evil and the power of “faith” preachy god filled shite.
August 26, 2020
3.75 Stars rounded up.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is rendered a new sequel of sorts, 70 years later in a dystopian Houston...
The author's short martial arts thriller in the aftermath of nuclear devastation, offers an intriguing plot with Christian overtones, caricatured protagonists including a formidable swordsman and a child with the power of prayer, and what could be anime themes. A few chapters establishing more foundation to the plot would have been useful.
A quick interesting read, commendable but abbreviated effort (which I gladly read at the author's request).
N.B. I feel that giving this novela a rating below 4.0 does not do justice to the endeavor and creativity of the author. But the liberal use of profanity and tasteless puerility that objectify women will knock off rating points and will turn off any enthusiasm the content of the book may otherwise generate.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is rendered a new sequel of sorts, 70 years later in a dystopian Houston...
The author's short martial arts thriller in the aftermath of nuclear devastation, offers an intriguing plot with Christian overtones, caricatured protagonists including a formidable swordsman and a child with the power of prayer, and what could be anime themes. A few chapters establishing more foundation to the plot would have been useful.
A quick interesting read, commendable but abbreviated effort (which I gladly read at the author's request).
N.B. I feel that giving this novela a rating below 4.0 does not do justice to the endeavor and creativity of the author. But the liberal use of profanity and tasteless puerility that objectify women will knock off rating points and will turn off any enthusiasm the content of the book may otherwise generate.
August 24, 2021
This epic post apocalyptic tale follows a mysterious warrior fighting the demons who are terrorizing the world. This is a quintessential good verse evil tale, but also includes faith, hope, and some paranormal influences. This story was well written and the characters well defined. The action will have you at the edge of your seat. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes post apocalyptic fantasy thrillers.
May 4, 2022
Post apocalyptic setting with a demon conqueror, monster hordes, human slaves and heroes. What else could you want in a fantasy epic? The twist at the end is worth reading the whole book for. Loved it. And now on to the next in the trilogy. Well done, super read. Highly recommended.
July 26, 2020
This is a dystopian tale, ripe with demons and their evil master, after a nuclear holocaust. The vegetation is mostly dead, the wildlife is scarce, and the demons are plentiful. Him, played by a superhuman with two swords and a horse is a demon slayer extraordinaire. Unfortunately, he’s not infallible.
Saints, for lack of a better description, are tortured for their belief in a distant God. These folks are a sorted lot that comes in all ages and sizes. Their faith sustains them as well as gets them dissected and turned into martyrs.
The demons use humans held in slavery by holding hostages to ensure there are no unexpected uprisings. However, humans in the future, like those in the past love freedom and come up with clever ways to free themselves and others.
The book is tight with tension and suspense and even though there’s the inkling that good will triumph over evil a reader won’t be disappointed as he’s invested in the different side characters, some used as levity props and others as tools of empathy.
If you like dystopian fantasy, swollen with nail-biting battles, this book is for you, and the story is yet to be fully told as we look forward to the next in the series.
Saints, for lack of a better description, are tortured for their belief in a distant God. These folks are a sorted lot that comes in all ages and sizes. Their faith sustains them as well as gets them dissected and turned into martyrs.
The demons use humans held in slavery by holding hostages to ensure there are no unexpected uprisings. However, humans in the future, like those in the past love freedom and come up with clever ways to free themselves and others.
The book is tight with tension and suspense and even though there’s the inkling that good will triumph over evil a reader won’t be disappointed as he’s invested in the different side characters, some used as levity props and others as tools of empathy.
If you like dystopian fantasy, swollen with nail-biting battles, this book is for you, and the story is yet to be fully told as we look forward to the next in the series.
June 6, 2022
For me personally this is more like a 3.5 but I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt because I am biased and don’t want my bias to tarnish this too much. Unbiasedly it is a strong story; it is simply not a story for me.
From the moment you begin reading it has a strong raw and gritty feeling, which I am fairly certain is purposeful. Personally I prefer a polished feel. It also goes back and form from a first person prospective and a third person, which I don’t care for.
Okay, to move away from technique this story carries a strong message about how important belief is, whether that belief is in yourself or a higher power. It’s a quick read with several well thought out characters, each with a powerful belief in justice. If you have a few hours to spare check it out, it’s not a long read. It’s a nice short read between longer books.
From the moment you begin reading it has a strong raw and gritty feeling, which I am fairly certain is purposeful. Personally I prefer a polished feel. It also goes back and form from a first person prospective and a third person, which I don’t care for.
Okay, to move away from technique this story carries a strong message about how important belief is, whether that belief is in yourself or a higher power. It’s a quick read with several well thought out characters, each with a powerful belief in justice. If you have a few hours to spare check it out, it’s not a long read. It’s a nice short read between longer books.
August 15, 2022
Loved the narration of Scott Glennon
This book takes you into a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has lost all hope and the fight between good and evil weighs favourably towards evil.
Our main character is a warrior who only lives for revenge and death. He slays demons, who are using humans as slave, he comes across without hesitation and without any fear for himself. Until he saves a little girl who, for some reason, causes a very unearthing, physical and mental reaction in HIM.
This book takes you into a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has lost all hope and the fight between good and evil weighs favourably towards evil.
Our main character is a warrior who only lives for revenge and death. He slays demons, who are using humans as slave, he comes across without hesitation and without any fear for himself. Until he saves a little girl who, for some reason, causes a very unearthing, physical and mental reaction in HIM.
March 5, 2021
Combining a quick pace with believable dialogue, the first-person narration has personality from the prologue onward, and builds tension with precise description. Though the perspective shifts, and we get many varied views of the skewed world of the book through the well-rounded characters, it remains a breakneck reading experience.
Mystery suffuses the setting and immerses the reader in a perspective outside history, with persistent signs of collapse intruding upon the characters' awareness. The dark propulsion of the plot recounts the disturbing behavior of the enigmatic HIM and adjacent, key characters.
The writing style is compulsively readable thanks to the short chapters and frequent, action-filled twists. With a mix of motivation and desperation, the characters act in unpredictable, but always entertaining ways.
In the cinematic horror moments, the subtle world building is richly explored, and there's never a slow moment. A couple snide moments sprinkled in undercut the dark, brooding tone of the narrative, and offer a relatable commentary.
The desolate world depicted makes for awe-inspiring set pieces, while switching viewpoints chapter by chapter offers new insights into the demon-haunted land, also showcasing realistic scenes of intimate lives and experiences, only to reveal dark intentions and the deeply flawed human nature underlying it all.
One is made witness to evil and intense battles, while progressing through this strange and compelling framework. The torment of men and demons who in some ways resemble one another may not be to everyone's taste, but they make for an intriguing and quick read.
Mystery suffuses the setting and immerses the reader in a perspective outside history, with persistent signs of collapse intruding upon the characters' awareness. The dark propulsion of the plot recounts the disturbing behavior of the enigmatic HIM and adjacent, key characters.
The writing style is compulsively readable thanks to the short chapters and frequent, action-filled twists. With a mix of motivation and desperation, the characters act in unpredictable, but always entertaining ways.
In the cinematic horror moments, the subtle world building is richly explored, and there's never a slow moment. A couple snide moments sprinkled in undercut the dark, brooding tone of the narrative, and offer a relatable commentary.
The desolate world depicted makes for awe-inspiring set pieces, while switching viewpoints chapter by chapter offers new insights into the demon-haunted land, also showcasing realistic scenes of intimate lives and experiences, only to reveal dark intentions and the deeply flawed human nature underlying it all.
One is made witness to evil and intense battles, while progressing through this strange and compelling framework. The torment of men and demons who in some ways resemble one another may not be to everyone's taste, but they make for an intriguing and quick read.
December 31, 2020
Though this is not the kind of material I usually read, Scott kindly asked me to take a look at his first book that was published mid-2020. Please note my review covers only the sample material downloadable from within Amazon's "look inside" feature.
This post-apocalyptic, action packed thriller is an easy, fast read, even for me who is typically a slow reader. I liked the prologue. Thereafter, for the intended atmosphere, while the images are well laid out I find for my taste the writing is a bit dry, akin to reading an essay or someone's recalling of a dream. Regarding the characters, a good deal of development took place just in the short section I have. For what it's worth, I found the bits of foul language distracting and feel this takes away from the quality of the piece. I'm not a prude by any means and what's within is very mild. I'm just trying to suggest there are other, more robust word choices, I feel, to get across the points needed to build the characters.
If you live and breathe dystopian stories with warriors, demons and distraught (or hopeful) characters in the age old good vs. evil battle, want to sample one and/or enjoy supporting eager, new writers please do take a look at "I call Him HIM". The sample download certainly gives enough material for you to decide whether you'd like to opt for a full copy.
This post-apocalyptic, action packed thriller is an easy, fast read, even for me who is typically a slow reader. I liked the prologue. Thereafter, for the intended atmosphere, while the images are well laid out I find for my taste the writing is a bit dry, akin to reading an essay or someone's recalling of a dream. Regarding the characters, a good deal of development took place just in the short section I have. For what it's worth, I found the bits of foul language distracting and feel this takes away from the quality of the piece. I'm not a prude by any means and what's within is very mild. I'm just trying to suggest there are other, more robust word choices, I feel, to get across the points needed to build the characters.
If you live and breathe dystopian stories with warriors, demons and distraught (or hopeful) characters in the age old good vs. evil battle, want to sample one and/or enjoy supporting eager, new writers please do take a look at "I call Him HIM". The sample download certainly gives enough material for you to decide whether you'd like to opt for a full copy.
May 25, 2021
I've heard a lot about this book and wanted to find out what all the hype was. I wasn't disappointed and I really enjoyed this book. Man it is exciting and keeps you interested from one chapter until the next. The story shows you a really dark and dreary possible future ruled by demons, but it also gives you a ray of hope to hang onto too. I had a hard time putting it down and can't wait to read the next one.
August 15, 2021
Oh. My. Freaking. God. Whoever gave all these 4 & 5 star "reviews" must have never read another book before. The first 90 pages were a 2, these last 80 -- ugh. Filled with preaching some bastardized form of God versus Satan accompanied by impossible feats of juvenile wish-fulfillment entwined with all the horrific tropes of gratuitous gruesomeness imaginable whilst tripping over mind-bogglingly inane incongruities. Logistically, physically, literary-ly in need of major major help. This might possibly have worked as oral storytelling around the fire over a few nights, but that's about it. Pale echo of King's THE STAND and McCammon's SWAN SONG.
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