Review: A little less K-Rad, but still fun.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2012
This installment in THE DEAD MAN series is a good quick read, but isn't quite as elaborate or intriguing as several past entries.  However, it would make a nice starter if picked up without looking at any of the other books.  The proper elements are stressed and Matt is certainly a focus, with explanations how he got to be our protagonist and why he carries his axe as well as giving us a proper villain in K-Rad.The return of Mr. Dark in this installment actually works against it in my opinion.  Way back in the first installment I wondered if the character could feel a bit to "Spawn" Lite. Giving him a Martini and having him cheer against Matt (without going anywhere with past plot strings about what Matt is to do with Mr. Dark) made it feel like Nightmare On Elm Street, the court jester years of part 4 and on.Hardin's writing is fast paced and nicely done, and I'm looking forward to him taking another axe hack at my favorite series, as well as the next adventure!