The Hourglass and the Darkness

by Kyle L. Elliott

The Hourglass and the Darkness is a story that sets the distant past on a collision course with the present. Ancient rivalries are thrust into the modern landscape - irreversibly altering the lives of those thrown into the middle of the angelic war.The tale opens on a day set far, far into the past; the day the planet breaks and a global flood covers the earth. It was a world full of violence, ruled by fallen angels and their children from the incredible city of New Enoch. A city unlike any other before or after, upon her might rested absolute authority and power.Here, in the present, ancient divisions have grown ever deeper. It has been said many times, "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it." Four thousand years after the fall of New Enoch, the world has long forgotten and is again full of violence and strife. Once again, history is ready for convergence.But in small town Alberta, all Jake wanted was his mother back and another drink. Words like "quantum entanglement" and "antediluvian" meant nothing to him. He moved back out west to get away from the chaos and pick up the pieces of a broken life. What he found would change him forever.After returning to his childhood home, Jake was still reeling from the recent loss of both his mother and his career. While trying to settle into the familiar surroundings of his youth, a disturbing discovery pulls him into the middle of an ancient war between the spiritual forces of good and evil.Unsettling nightmares and an obsessive curiosity send Jake deeper and deeper into the angelic conflict until his notion of reality begins to unravel and bend. Angels and devils, high technology and ancient hatreds create the backdrop for an epic story of hope and betrayal.

266 pages, Paperback

Published August 19, 2020

Reviews

[Richard New · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the novel The Hourglass and the Darkness by author Kyle Elliott, I found a wonderful story encompassing a fictional time before biblical history. Then the story jumped to modern times where it continued. Overall, this novel carries forth a remarkable idea—sorry, no spoilers.

The one problem this reviewer had with the book is the glaring method of its story telling; ninety-five percent is told to the reader with the remaining five percent shown. Telling has the problem of placing distance between the reader and the story. Nothing is direct and emotions are distant. Showing, as in dialogue between characters, places the reader inside one of the character’s heads where the story is shown through the senses of said character. This provides a closer, more personal and emotional connection to the character. Showing is more enjoyable for the reader.

The Hourglass and the Darkness is clean and adventurous. Violence is mentioned in the narrative, but it remains distant for the most part.

[Victoria Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Found it held my attention so well, I vould not put it down. Even almost forgot to pick my kid up from school. I don't read very often but read this book one day. Also read book 2 and 3 in one day. I found myself in an exciting adventure filled with plot twists. Can not wait to read book 4 which I've been told should be out soon.

[Tim Peterson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was not for me. I made it 3/4 of the way through then decided it wasn’t worth finishing. The story jumped around way to much and I had trouble following what was happening.

[Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once I realized that this book was initially written as a movie...it all made sense! Would love to see this on film. Looking forward to book 2!