Review: The Ancient Ones rule the earth...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 3, 2013
Mirror of the Nameless presents a more overt version of a Lovecraftian universe; instead of the monstrous Ancient Ones being dormant and working their will through dreams and visions, in this novella three of them are physically present on Earth and for all intents rule it.  Citizens must deal with these deities occasionally running amok and killing thousands of people.Our protagonist is a typical resigned, nihilistic person (in this world, who wouldn't be?), but is roused from his stupor when he finds out his daughter is in danger.  His hopeless quest to find and save her allows the reader to see more of the world and even find some people who are determined to fight back.Luke Walker has created a chilling alternate world and the plot didn't disappoint either, right up to the ending.  I only wish this had been a full blown novel.  I see endless possibilities in this universe and hope he revisits it.