Review: From beneath the waves comes death
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
In "Leviathan," the second of Vaughn Heppner's Lost Civilizations series, hero Joash realizes some of his abilities as a seraph. A seraph is a true believer, whose abilities are strengthened by knowledge and faith in Elohim. This fantasy takes place in what the author describes as a pre-cataclysmic world before the oceans overrun civilization. Interesting concept certainly. Much of the tale takes place on the water with the giants, led by a first-born horror that combined formerly celestial blood with a sabretooth, tear up our human heroes. They do so with a horror called from beneath the waves. Lord Uriah pulls out an amazing save, and Joash continues to persevere with his beloved Adah and companion Herreck. This is great sword and sorcery and highly original. And Heppner makes great villains. The reader can get into their heads and relate. Mimir, the giant, is one such character. He plays a very pivotal role.