Synopsis
A feud between Gods.
A nation besieged by armies of man, and demon.
A man seeking redemption, and peace.
Kalfinar is a grieving addict. Once a decorated and respected soldier, he has been demoted and disgraced.
The relative peace of his half-life is shattered by the onset of chaos and war.
Tormented by visions, he is marked for possession, and hunted by demons.
Amidst the all-consuming ruin of a war between Gods, Kalfinar must lead the fight to defend a faith he has abandoned, and a nation that has disowned him.
Red Season Rising is the debut novel of D.M. Murray and marks the beginning of a new epic fantasy series.
Review
Boom, D.M. Murray’s debut book Red Season Rising is explosive, exhilarating, and bloody brilliant. I was enthralled and captivated by this exciting and absorbing story of fueding gods, demons, zombies, and our main protagonist, Kalfinar, who is looking for redemption from his past failures.
Red Season Rising is the first book in the Red Season Rising series, and it’s so good that it captures your interest from the very first page that flows beautifully and keeps you turning page after page with its engrossing content. The characters are so realistic and engaging, and the plot twists are quite exquisite.
If you love Joe Abercrombie, Anthony Ryan books, then you will absolutely love D.M. Murray’s writing, it’s fast-paced, full of fantastic witticisms, and good camaraderie between the characters in a very dark world. The worldbuilding and setting and plot are just brilliant, which brings you blood drenched epic battles between good and evil.
This is my first foray into D.M. Murray’s dark world, and it won’t be my last. He has an amazing talent and ability to engage his readers in getting lost in this beautiful dark story. Can’t wait to get stuck into book two because that ending just left with me with such a cliffhanger.
Kalfinar is our main protagonist and anti-hero. He has found himself on a road to redemption after being demoted after his wife and child died. He turns to the smoke to black out the memories, but his dreams are haunted by demons, pain, and darkness, which is becoming a reality.
There is a war coming. One God is sleeping, and the other is waking, bringing demons, monsters, plague, and a dead king who has risen who has his sights set on the man who killed him, Kalfinar. Can our Antihero finally become the once decorated officer he once was and banish his demons.
Read it to find out. You won’t regret it. A brilliantly and engaging fantasy story that all fans of fantasy should read. I very highly recommend…😁🔥🪓🛡🗡🏹
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