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A thoroughly entertaining mix of history, politics and good old-fashioned Lovecraftian cosmic horror. ‘The Resurrectionists’ is a great, slightly pulpy read. It’s incredibly gory and wildly violent, but also rich in atmosphere and historical detail. Hawley is a good protagonist, determined, principled and relatable; but it’s the thoroughly evil villains that steal the show. Lots of fun and I’m looking forward to the next book. ( )

Is historical sci-fi horror a genre? It should be. And The Resurrectionists by Michael Patrick Hicks is the perfect example of said genre. It’s a fast read, but every page is packed with detail and descriptions that will linger long after the book is closed. The concept of the book is horrifying, as all good stories are. The gore is used to perfect effect and is extremely well-written. I’m very excited to see where this series goes in the future.

I received a free e-copy of The Resurrectionists by Michael Patrick Hicks from Net Galley and High Fever Books in exchange for my review. ( )

Short and fast paced, THE RESURRECTIONISISTS delivers!

Salem Hawley is a free black man ever since helping the Colonies fight against the British. Now he is helping Americans battle against creatures of the cosmos. Doctors are trading in flesh, not only to further their science but to triumph in their nefarious efforts to bring forth these aforementioned creatures. Do any of Salem's actions make his make life as a black man at that time any easier? No, no they do not. Will he be able to help his fellow citizens fight an enemy most have never seen? If he does, will he survive the fight? You'll have to read this to find out!

There's a lot going on here for such a short novel. Clashing personalities, clashing cultures, a city in fear, cosmic frights and real life ones as well. Somehow, the personality of Hawley stands out as a shining example of good and hope, while most of the doctors come off as exactly the opposite. It amazed me how well these characters were drawn, considering how much page time they each were given.

I definitely recommend this book. I had previously sworn off books that are part of an unfinished series, however, I couldn't help but give in to this one-just look at the cover and you'll know why.

Recommended! (I can't wait for the next book!)

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it.* ( )

The Resurrectionists is an amazing novella filled with a complex mix of body snatching, murder, "The Old Ones", and Frankenstein themes. Set in the days just after the American Revolutionary War, Salem Hawley fought and successfully won his emancipation but is reluctantly drawn into another horrific battle where there is so much more at stake on a cosmic scale. This short introduction to a new series is mindbending, gory, and has the subtle atmospheric flavor of the Lovecraftian world. Oh, did I mention the tentacles? I cannot wait to see how the series plays out. ( )