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Published: June 13, 2011
Words: 5,047 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458033697
Description
Young Nathaiu frets over the journey of his dead parents in the afterlife. When an old man comes to town peddling an incense said to lead the dead straight to the holy father, Orotar, Nathaiu buys a pouch of the stuff. When he burns the incense at his evening prayers, he discovers the nature of the old man's magic.Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.
Tags
vampire, horror, fantasy, magicAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Carine Engelbrecht
on Jan. 31, 2012 :
Worried about the souls of his deceased parents, Nathaiu seems an easy mark for a trickster-like trader in arcane incense. When he follows the accompanying instructions to the letter, however, he finds the results are not quite what he had anticipated. There are layers within layers, when one deals with those from worlds beyond this one. Told with emotional authenticity and absorbing detail, the story succeeds in drawing you in within the space of a mere ten pages and the conclusion will stay with you a good while after reading the last word. This is definitely a recommended read for anyone who enjoys tales of fantasy and magic.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Daniel Swensen
on Nov. 15, 2011 :
A macabre story remniscent of somewhere between a Hammer film and the old E.C. comics. Dark divinity, gruesome mystery -- what more could you want from a monster story?
(review of free book)
Review by:
Mackenzie Brown
on Oct. 19, 2011 :
A skilful slant on the ageless vampire theme. Cleverly plotted and carefully crafted, you can almost feel the hunger of the careworn characters, whether it is food or blood they crave. Ron Leighton is a master at creating a world none of us would wish to inhabit and wringing every drop of plot out of the short story framework. This is a writer who I predict will transfer his work with great skill and style to the broader canvass of a novel.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Pamela Lyn
on Aug. 15, 2011 :
I love monsters who behave like...well...monsters. This take on vampires takes you back to the old school creatures that were to be feared. Good, quick and enjoyable read.
(review of free book)
Review by:
estruda
on July 12, 2011 :
This is a very riviting story you can allmost taste the atmosphere you feel as though you are actually in the streets with them ,has you on the edge of your seat, i absolutely loved it ,beautifully written and very descriptive.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Ron Knight
on June 24, 2011 :
Excellent flow, descriptions, dialogue, and entertaining storytelling. ~ Ron Knight
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Tessa Jones
on June 17, 2011 :
These vampires definitely do not sparkle! Ron Leighton has given us a gritty, unromantic look at one of the oldest evils to inhabit the earth. I'm still shivering...
Highly recommended.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Infinity Dreamt
on June 16, 2011 :
If you're into vampires and want a fresh, but grounded in an older time take on them, this short story will give you a good spook. I'm very interested to see if Ron Leighton's upcoming novel will have the same effect. I will be carrying extra lights around until then.
(reviewed the day of purchase)