Review: Is dark fantasy just not dark enough for you?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2012
Then feast your eyes on Coveting Bloodshed, a darker than black slab of sword&sorcery; soaked in Lovecraftian nightmares.The description gives you the info you need so I'll keep this review general. This book is simply a non-stop orgy of everything that makes fantasy and sword&sorcery; cool. From demigods to vulture men to insane tests of strength, this book has everything a s&s; fan could want. The book is relentless, from almost the start it's an incredible running battle of world shattering proportions. I could see how that may turn some people off and I do exaggerate a tad but there is some good character development and world building in between the bloodshed. Von Draukenhaus is a truly interesting anti-hero and I'm glad to see his story continues in the sequel. And who doesn't love an insane, drug addicted, illusionist harlequin who makes The Joker look downright stable?I came across this book purely by accident as it passed through my recommendations list and I'm glad I went with my gut and picked it up. It's a fun novel with a relentless pace and I look forward to digging into the rest of the series. For those action addicts craving a non-stop thrill ride I couldn't possibly recommend this book enough.Though I didn't review it Mr. Heath's other novel, Against the Drimlith, is an excellent read for those who like their sword&sorcery; with a slower and more character driven, yet no less exciting, pace. I'd love to see more of those characters too.I can comfortably add Christopher Heath to my ever-growing list of indie authors who know how to deliver a killer story. He's definitely worth watching.