Review: Read "Black!"  You won't be diappointed!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2013
"Black--Canto I of the Nephilim Codex" by Charles Colyott is a wonderful book that appeals to all ages of Fantasy/Horror lovers.Although the story is focused around high school seniors, there is nothing juvenile about the plot, the subject matter or the writing.  The main character, Tommy, takes life more seriously than most 17 year-old boys, thanks to Wang Fu training by his Taoist monk great-grandfather, from whom he learned much more than just martial arts.  He is respectful, honorable, loyal and deals with most situations with a maturity far beyond his years.  These are rare qualities in a boy his age, and I was happy to see them.  But Tommy isn't a pansy, either, and neither is his best friend, Bruce, who seems like a real horn-dog, but actually shares these same qualities with Tommy...they're just not evident at the get-go.Tommy, Bruce and a few of their friends are drawn into battle with evil supernatural beings, and the story does not have a happy ending...yet.  But you do get another of Mr. Colyott's incredibly exciting cliffhanger endings, that makes me want to cheer him then beat the crap outta him for leaving me in a misery of wanting more and wondering just what the hell is going to happen next.Bravo, Mr. Colyott!  And thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and imagination with the world.  I can't wait for Canto II of the Nephilim Codex.