Review: terrific paranormal suspense
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2012
WINTER PREY had me riveted from the very first page. It's both suspenseful and character-driven, with enough twists and turns to keep me guessing until the very last page. Set against the frozen beauty of the Northwind, an evil paranormal entity called a "windigo" stalks its prey. Kymbria and Caleb are both fighting personal demons of their own, but they unite in their struggle against the windigo and their desire to save Kymbria's people from a gruesome death. Secondary characters--Niona, Kymbria's mother, Nodinens, an elderly wise woman, and Keoman, a Mide--are all fully developed and add to this richly textured story. The relationship between Kymbria and Caleb builds slowly against the backdrop of the hunt for the monster. The author has carefully researched Native American lore and I was fascinated by the wealth of detail and the skillful way it was woven into the plot. The importance of family and tribal affiliations and a sense of connectedness to the earth are recurring themes throughout the book. The dialogue is crisp, the characters are beautifully drawn and the suspense is of the "white knuckle" variety. T.M. Simmons is a master story-teller and I look forward to more dark paranormal suspense from this gifted author.