A copy of Fear the Reaper was received from the author in a giveaway.


An angel walks into a beleaguered inn and walks out with the bartender Shell. Having been strong armed into hunting down a demon of death, four unlikely companions (and I do mean unlikely) begin a quest packed with all the exhilaration of a Blizzard video game cutscene.


A full on angel with a flaming sword enters town and nobody bats an eye. The grim seriousness of heavenly characters colliding with the detached snark of jaded peasants is a juxtaposition that works incredibly well. These little interactions bring a great deal of life to distinct characters who deserve far more space than a novella affords. Their journeys are satisfying and complete, but it's a good sign to be left yearning for more.


There's also an abundance of heavenly magics, gloom and wit, Fear the Reaper is a little novella with a big adventure fit snug inside its pages. Would definitely recommend. ( )