The Demons Rising by Andrew S. M. Berger | Book Review ~ $10 Gift Card ~ Meet the Author | #Fantasy
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Book Details
The Demons Rising by Andrew S. M. Berger Published by Tellwell Publishing on April 27, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 252
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsA heart blackened by time, now reserved for hatred and despair. Vengeance—achievable through reaching the afterlife and gaining ultimate power—is the only way to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for justice. But, when a resurgence of hope blurs the line between retribution and madness, the blackened heart seeks to preserve what beauty is left within its grasp.
Neeksus had hopes of life, until death seemed the only path. A voice beckons him to commit a final atrocious act: he must take the lives of as many individuals as possible, as well as his own. Once in the underworld, all will be made clear.
A boy named Gabriel suits the requirements for Neeksus to attain his goal, residing in an earlier time and among space separate from the Milky Way. This boy holds a single hope: a girl dear to him, belonging to a fate worse than death.
Neeksus can save her, but only if the boy kills and collects countless souls. Many will die, who will be sacrificed in Neeksus's quest for revenge...
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Excerpt from The Demons Rising
From my birth, my mind sped on a track leading to one moment. I saw my beloved, as I sat crying by her bedside, her protruding belly a sign of our attempt at creation. A voice reminiscent of my beloved spoke of revenge, all I needed to do was listen. She spoke of a forbidden ritual: if I followed certain steps I could destroy not only the creator of the underworld, but the creator of life.
I told myself it was madness and chose to ignore the voice. The tear-soaked nights added up to yearlong fissures within my heart. Nothing remained for me in life and overtime I submitted to the madness. Corporeal existence made me into an imp of a man, and that is how destiny shaped me. The hands dragged me deeper into the catastrophic depths of fiery despair while shaping me. It was as if the flames from the explosion still licked at my body. I felt like a comet entering Earth’s atmosphere, burning away bit by bit to reveal the truth within.
My mind tried its best to keep up with my descent. It fragmented, the force moulding me taking it for its own greedy purpose. My memories of life were gone as I felt tiny toes touch ground. I obtained a universally used method of speech, but otherwise the feelings of emptiness welled within me. I heard screams sneaking beneath the door to this shoddy, dimly lit room. Every basalt rock held mirror-like qualities.
A crackling robotic voice spoke overhead. “Welcome to your new home. Your designation is Neeksus. Your past lives no longer matter here. Your crimes in your most recent life have earned you a sentence of approximately 205,930,080,792 seconds to be spent toiling on the 1,838,504,130,040,750th layer of the afterlife. These numbers will mean little to you but be aware once your sentence has ended you will be reborn around the time of your most recent death in what we hope will be a rehabilitated soul.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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My thoughts on The Demons Rising
“The Demons Rising” by Andrew S. M. Berger is a gripping tale that delves into the depths of a heart consumed by hatred and the pursuit of vengeance. The protagonist, Neeksus, driven by an insatiable thirst for justice, seeks to achieve ultimate power in the afterlife to satiate his desire for retribution.
However, as hope emerges from unexpected quarters, the line between seeking justice and descending into madness becomes increasingly blurred. Berger masterfully crafts a narrative that explores the dichotomy of darkness and beauty within the human soul, drawing readers into Neeksus’s complex journey of self-discovery.
The novel weaves together two timelines, intertwining the lives of Neeksus and a young boy named Gabriel. Neeksus’s harrowing mission involves collecting countless souls to save a girl dear to Gabriel from a fate worse than death.
The story presents a unique premise that captivates from the outset. While the narrative occasionally becomes slightly overwritten, it does not impede the overall reading experience. In fact, the carefully constructed tension steadily rises throughout the book, reaching its climax in the final chapters. The action-packed sequences and thrilling adventures keep readers engaged as they witness Neeksus and Gabriel’s struggles against the forces of darkness.
“The Demons Rising” navigates the realms of fantasy, the paranormal, and the supernatural with skill, appealing to readers who appreciate stories of vengeance, redemption, and the eternal battle between good and evil. With its unique premise, abundance of action and adventure, and a gradual build-up of tension, the book offers a captivating reading experience that keeps audiences eagerly turning the pages.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Andrew S. M. Berger
Bio from Andrew S. M. Berger
My desire to write is an extension of my personal love for colorful and imaginative storytelling. Along the way, I developed a longing to discover a path to reclaim the world which once held so much beauty. Opening the minds of the masses seems the only way. My mind is a dark sanctuary, which may be of benefit.
I live on Vancouver Island. My greatest influences are The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien, The Chronicles of Narnia by C S. Lewis, and The Gunslinger series by Stephen King. Plus the works of Akira Toriyama.
My free time is spent with my wife and son, getting out and seeing the world, and playing music. With everything I strive towards, making time to write was difficult, but I want more. I attended the school of imagination and graduated top of my class. I also have a certificate in bookkeeping, so I know about good books—even if those books are numerical non-fiction. Seriously speaking, I began writing in my high school creative writing class, after being told I had unrivaled creativity. The desire and journey to be one of the greats had begun.
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Full Tour Schedule:
August 14: Gina Rae Mitchell
August 14: Our Town Book Reviews
August 21: The Avid Reader
August 28: The Faerie Review
September 4: Candlelight Reading
September 4: Country Mamas With Kids
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This sounds like a really good book.
spooky
Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The Demons Rising, the synopsis and excerpt have intrigued me and I am looking forward to reading this story myself
I liked the excerpt.
This book has a very striking front cover.
Thank you for hosting!