The Summoning - A Supernatural Dark Fantasy (Shadow World)
Adam Parker, a student working at an archaeological dig in Scotland, makes an astounding find: an ancient artifact, made of metal, heavier than gold, depicting a creature unknown on Earth. Is it a representation of a god, or a demon? Adam finds the answer quickly enough, but what he discovers thrusts him into an ancient war that threatens to take not only his own life but also those of many others. This is a  solid, well-crafted horror story; the book is chock-full of creepy atmosphere and foreshadowing,  thought it’s rather lighter on character development. We like Adam, but we never really connect with him on an emotional level. Still, horror fans will certainly be entertained by the story, which will remind some of the works of Graham Masterton. --David Pitt