Friday, September 8, 2023

"Catacomb" by J. F. Penn




I am not a big fan of horror or fantasy but I make a huge exception when it comes to J.F. Penn. Not only does she write beautifully well she incorporates mystic, old customs, a bit of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and other good things in her stories. What is not to like.

In her latest she brings us deep into the catacombs of Edinburg where an ancient evil waits. Each year, the Grendsluagh, a prehistoric monster, demands a human sacrifice in exchange for the city’s prosperity. Emily is this year’s sweet meal, till her father, Walker Kane, an ex-military search and rescue officer, comes to save her. With the help of urban explorer and mythology daredevils this team of adventurers delve deep into Edinburg serpentine catacombs.....Chilling moments from then on...what an exciting read.

This stand-alone action-adventure novella (130 pages or so) is a thrill to read even with its horror sequences. This fast-paced and spellbinding story is so vividly said that one setting it took to finish this fantasy I was too absorbed with what was going on to let go. My preferred scenes are the monsters they needed to confront before reaching their target, the Grendsluagh, kill him or get kill but Emily must be saved....

“Catacomb” is a race against time and a gripping adventure.

Well-done Ms. Penn and thank you for this ARC

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