Review: Things are not always what they seem!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2013
*I was gifted a copy by the author in exchange for an honest review*S(a)TAN (Crimson Shadow) by Nathan Squires is one of those short introduction stories that leaves you wanting to read the full length novel (which I am in the process of reading because I just couldn't help myself).  With his immense writing talent & colorful descriptions the author gives you just enough of a glimpse into the character's world that the compulsion to find out what happens next is too great.  In my mind, I thought I had a strict policy about giving 5 stars to books that were under 50 pages but in good conscience I could not give this book 4 stars.As far back as he could remember, Stanley Ferno, had loved going to church.  It was a place that gave him comfort - a feeling of belonging to something greater.  He thought of the church members as extended family and Father Hover as a father figure in his life.  But, all that started to change as Stanley matured and began to discover that things are not always what they seem.  He began to question his Faith and after a witnessing his mentor, Father Hover, commit a horrendous act, he left his home and everything he knew and loved behind.After weeks of aimlessly wandering from place to place Stanley's life changed in an instant.  Facing sudden death at the hands of a Therion or changeling, Stanley questions his sanity and prepares to die a horrible death.  However, he is saved by a mysterious and very pale stranger - a vampire named Joseph Stryker.  Stanley quickly decides that this is where he is destined to be and spends many years amongst the Odin Clan - learning their ways, testing the limits of magic and forging lifelong bonds.Read this amazing prequel to Crimson Shadow Noir and fall in love with the author's words.