Review: Unique Storyline
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2014
The Aliomenti Saga is quite possibly one of the most intriguing stories I've read in years. I have only read the first three books so far but I have purchased the fourth and will start it shortly.The story is about a secret society which is organized in the 11th century. The members, predominately male, have developed physical and mental powers, including immortality, beyond that of normal humans. They use their powers to their advantage in growing what becomes a worldwide conglomeration of financial institutions.There is a dark side though, the members must swear four draconian oaths, the violation of which can mean death by the Aliomenti assassin.The protagonist, Will Stark, fights against these oaths and the leadership of the Aliomenti as head of the Alliance. A group who wants to open these supernatural gifts for the betterment of mankind.The story is gripping, brutal and at times humorous. The only problem or feature that didn't ring truev is in the third book, Ascent of the Aliomenti, which takes place in the 11th century. The language begins with many examples of old English phrasing and vocabulary but quickly transitions to modern English without any explanation. While the modern English is easier to read and understand, the usage loses some of it's authenticity and in my opinion, detracts from the story.It's for this reason alone that I only gave the books four stars.The story is immediately interesting and held my attention from beginning to end. Not many books do that. You'd be wise to give this a try.