James Daniels

I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first one. I thought the first one had a smoother feel to it. It still offered up plenty of violence and horror. Remember if you are reading this series you are reading pulp. LIke a Doc Savage only with gore. Again, the book did enough to keep me satisfied and moving forward to the next installment.

I really like the premise of this series of novella's. An ongoing series dealing with Matthew Cahill, recently deceased then brought back to life, and his exploits with the evil Mr. Dark, along with attempting to find out why he has been brought back. But I found there was just a certain something lacking. I don't really know if I would class this as horror either, more an action series with really high levels of gore thrown in for good measure. A good horror story leaves me feeling scared, show more and this didn't.

However I found myself suitably intrigued that I read all three, and have every intention of carrying on reading more books in this series. But for those people out there who are looking for horror novels, this probably isn't for you. And anyone who doesn't like lots of gore? What I want to know is what are you doing looking in the horror section on Amazon?

I like the idea of different authors pitching in with their stories, and the idea of these short novellas carrying on in an ongoing series. I love the concept of that, but don't feel too many authors succeed with it.

I enjoyed it, but felt because it lacked that certain something, and certainly wasn't what I expected as a something classed as horror, I struggled to give it more than 3 stars. But like I said earlier, I am intending to carry on reading them, so it can't be all that bad. Intrigued by what I've said? Give it a try, and if you go in with low expectations you can only be pleasantly surprised. show less

AUDIBLE VERSION:

The Viking's Bride by James and Aasne Daniels is an interesting audible version of this book. Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins.

A great story full of action, romance, humor, with an intriguing cast of characters. I think the narrator did a great job with the different characters. A bit slow in places, such as the village life, but it picks up quickly. An interesting tale of the age of the Vikings. Aisling and Cormac make an interesting match. Enjoyable and show more satisfying audible.
"I voluntarily received a complimentary copy, however, these are my honest opinions. I was in no way required nor compensated to write a review."

Rating: 4
Reviewer:AprilR show less

THE DEAD MAN: RINGS OF KNIVES by James Daniels,Lee Goldberg, and William Rabkin is an interesting paranormal novella.This is the second in "The Dead Man series",but can be read as a stand alone. It is fast paced,action paced, a quick read that is full of surprises. Matt is who after being dead for three months,found and is now alive has a secret (gift) although,I am sure he does not call it a gift.For he sees in evil in people as decaying bodies,pus draining sores on their faces and other show more nasty and bad smelling things. Matt is out to found out the truth of good vs evil.He believes if he can found out who Dr. Dark really is he will be able to find out the truth.He really doesn't know if he is good or evil.I myself vote for good.While on this journey takes him to a mental facility,a "nuthouse" in every sense of the word, he will find that evil is in all of us.For he finds more evil here than he thought possible.He try to save not only himself but also a young teenage girl,who they are trying to defile.This is a fast paced,action packed,thriller with paranormal,a little fantasy and a lot of evil.It is sure to please any and all thriller,action,suspense,fantasy and paranormal readers.While this is a quick read packed into a huge story it will have you wondering what is next.This book was received for the purpose of review from the Kaye Publicity and the author details can be found at Createspace and My Book Addiction and More. show less