Monday, October 8, 2018

[Book] Shadow Path by William Maxwell

The thing I like the most about this book is its esoteric understanding of the occult. The author has clearly done his research from the obscure but accurate representations of Christianist philosophies to the interesting references of Enochian. The two lead characters are human, dynamic and have a believable character arc and the villain leaves just enough intrigue that you can see what would make him a monster.

In his authors note, William explains this is his first novel and it shows. The novel is technically perfect without spelling or grammar errors but does drag a bit between the first third and midpoint of the book but it picks up once you finally understand what the stakes really are and that this is not some "oh they are really in an asylum" style work.

I recommend reading this if you are a fan of murder and the occult and apparently this book is on the hit lists of White Supremacists which is a bonus. Given how Nazis are portrayed in the book I can see why they don't like it. A very solid read and very glad I purchased it.

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