A serial murderer stalking rainy Cthulhu Gardens is stalked himself by a botanical creature.
September 13, 2017
X-Ray Rider 3: Mileposts on the road to childhood's end (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
Jonesing for a drive-in theater and a hotrod El Camino?
It’s the dawn of the 1970s and everything is changing. The war in Vietnam is winding down. So is the Apollo Space Program. The tiny northwestern city of Spokane is about to host a World’s Fair. But the Watergate Hearings and the re-entry of Skylab and the eruption of Mount Saint Helens are coming…as are killer bees and Ronald Reagan.
Enter ‘The Kid,’ a panic-prone, hyper-imaginative boy whose life changes drastically when his father brings home an astronaut-white El Camino. As the car’s deep-seated rumbling becomes a catalyst for the Kid’s curiosity, his ailing, over-protective mother finds herself fending off questions she doesn’t want to answer. But her attempt to redirect him on his birthday only arms him with the tool he needs to penetrate deeper—a pair of novelty X-Ray Specs—and as the Camino muscles them through a decade of economic and cultural turmoil, the Kid comes to believe he can see through metal, clothing, skin—to the center of the universe itself, where he imagines something monstrous growing, spreading, reaching across time and space to threaten his very world.
Using the iconography of 20th century trash Americana—drive-in monster movies, cancelled TV shows, vintage comic books—Spitzer has written an unconventional memoir which recalls J.M. Coetzee’s Boyhood and Youth. More than a literal character, ‘The Kid’ is both the child and the adult. By eschewing the technique of traditional autobiography, Spitzer creates a spherical narrative in which the past lives on in an eternal present while retrospection penetrates the edges. X-Ray Rider is not so much a memoir as it is a retro prequel to a postmodern life—a cinematized “reboot” of what Stephen King calls the “fogged out landscape” of youth.
Want to go for a ride?
It’s the dawn of the 1970s and everything is changing. The war in Vietnam is winding down. So is the Apollo Space Program. The tiny northwestern city of Spokane is about to host a World’s Fair. But the Watergate Hearings and the re-entry of Skylab and the eruption of Mount Saint Helens are coming…as are killer bees and Ronald Reagan.
Enter ‘The Kid,’ a panic-prone, hyper-imaginative boy whose life changes drastically when his father brings home an astronaut-white El Camino. As the car’s deep-seated rumbling becomes a catalyst for the Kid’s curiosity, his ailing, over-protective mother finds herself fending off questions she doesn’t want to answer. But her attempt to redirect him on his birthday only arms him with the tool he needs to penetrate deeper—a pair of novelty X-Ray Specs—and as the Camino muscles them through a decade of economic and cultural turmoil, the Kid comes to believe he can see through metal, clothing, skin—to the center of the universe itself, where he imagines something monstrous growing, spreading, reaching across time and space to threaten his very world.
Using the iconography of 20th century trash Americana—drive-in monster movies, cancelled TV shows, vintage comic books—Spitzer has written an unconventional memoir which recalls J.M. Coetzee’s Boyhood and Youth. More than a literal character, ‘The Kid’ is both the child and the adult. By eschewing the technique of traditional autobiography, Spitzer creates a spherical narrative in which the past lives on in an eternal present while retrospection penetrates the edges. X-Ray Rider is not so much a memoir as it is a retro prequel to a postmodern life—a cinematized “reboot” of what Stephen King calls the “fogged out landscape” of youth.
Want to go for a ride?
X-Ray Rider 2: Mileposts on the road to childhood's end (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
Jonesing for a drive-in theater and a hotrod El Camino?
It’s the dawn of the 1970s and everything is changing. The war in Vietnam is winding down. So is the Apollo Space Program. The tiny northwestern city of Spokane is about to host a World’s Fair. But the Watergate Hearings and the re-entry of Skylab and the eruption of Mount Saint Helens are coming…as are killer bees and Ronald Reagan.
Enter ‘The Kid,’ a panic-prone, hyper-imaginative boy whose life changes drastically when his father brings home an astronaut-white El Camino. As the car’s deep-seated rumbling becomes a catalyst for the Kid’s curiosity, his ailing, over-protective mother finds herself fending off questions she doesn’t want to answer. But her attempt to redirect him on his birthday only arms him with the tool he needs to penetrate deeper—a pair of novelty X-Ray Specs—and as the Camino muscles them through a decade of economic and cultural turmoil, the Kid comes to believe he can see through metal, clothing, skin—to the center of the universe itself, where he imagines something monstrous growing, spreading, reaching across time and space to threaten his very world.
Using the iconography of 20th century trash Americana—drive-in monster movies, cancelled TV shows, vintage comic books—Spitzer has written an unconventional memoir which recalls J.M. Coetzee’s Boyhood and Youth. More than a literal character, ‘The Kid’ is both the child and the adult. By eschewing the technique of traditional autobiography, Spitzer creates a spherical narrative in which the past lives on in an eternal present while retrospection penetrates the edges. X-Ray Rider is not so much a memoir as it is a retro prequel to a postmodern life—a cinematized “reboot” of what Stephen King calls the “fogged out landscape” of youth.
Want to go for a ride?
X-Ray Rider 1: Mileposts on the road to childhood's end (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
Jonesing for a drive-in theater and a hotrod El Camino?
To the End of Ursathrax, Book Five in the Ferryman Pentalogy (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
"He refocused on Blotto just as the smile faded from the man’s lips and his mouth drew tightly closed, as if he were desperately trying to stifle a belch. His eyes shown suddenly wide and intense, yet their expression had not changed so much as become frozen in stasis. His shapeless body jerked once, his flesh seemed to roll as does water in a boat’s wake, and then his fat lips were parted by what first seemed his tongue, but was revealed to be a budding red rose, which emerged into the fire-light and blossomed its pedals, spilling blood onto the gangplank and filling the air with scent. Glancing to the hand with which the man gripped Rosethorn, Dravidian saw that she’d sprouted thorn-studded rose stems, which had penetrated Blotto’s beefy wrist and chewed their way through his body.
His heel lifted off the wood and his ankle seemed to lock with paralysis, and then his body listed to the right and he began to fall. The rose imploded as if growing in reverse, retracting into his mouth which fell shut with the clacking of teeth, and an instant later Rosethorn fell to the plank and Dravidian stooped to snatch her up. Blotto’s body fell into the void."
“Wayne Spitzer’s FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a tribute to the excellent writing of science fiction authors of the past; his precise and erudite language makes every chapter a pleasure to read. Spitzer’s underground water world demonstrates an incredible imagination which leaves the reader wondering just where this horrific future takes place. Is it our own planet that has become so twisted? Does the answer lie in the Latin location names? Has human nature changed so little that a single man can start a revolution and struggle with losing his focus over lust for a woman? THE FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a brilliant novel designed as a five-part serial. If the price of the five books seems steep, consider it an investment in the future writings of a fine new author whose future works will not disappoint.”
“This book is a great way to finish summer. A quick read with a lot of action, intrigue and questions that will be answered as I finish the Pentalogy. Spitzer has left the cage ajar and I will follow to The Tempter and The Taker!”
“The author has a way with visceral descriptions and imagery. While I don't generally read erotica, the fresh take on the concept of the ferryman and the coins was intriguing enough to pique my curiosity. The world building in this novella is excellent and is sort of reminiscent of the old 70's and 80's serials to me, which works well in this setting. Just because I personally don't care for sex scenes in my reading, I took a half star off for that, but that is not a reflection on the quality of the book, just simply a personal preference. Overall I'd say this was a 4.5 star effort, an excellent first outing for a new author!”
“Great entertainment! A regular guy (well, he used to be a regular guy....) and a woman with a run of bad luck are thrust together in a dystopian world. But even here, or especially here, the promise of love challenges the system. Sexy, plus intriguing and thoughtful!”
“I bought this for my girlfriend since she loves erotic fantasy/fiction. The cover art and summary looked great so picked up the first book. She loved the story and characters so much she purchased the rest of the series. I decided to give it read myself since I do a lot traveling and have a lot of time to kill. And I really enjoyed it, especially the world-building! Very original and I can't wait to see more from this author. Recommended to all erotic and fantasy fiction fans.”
“A dramatic odyssey of a fantastical, upside down world. Love, betrayal, personal anguish, power and triumph, this series is pure entertainment for the reader who wants to escape life for a while. Characters sail through philosophical riddles and react to impossible situations that make this a completely believable, yet fanciful, read. Steamy sex scenes not for the faint of heart.”
His heel lifted off the wood and his ankle seemed to lock with paralysis, and then his body listed to the right and he began to fall. The rose imploded as if growing in reverse, retracting into his mouth which fell shut with the clacking of teeth, and an instant later Rosethorn fell to the plank and Dravidian stooped to snatch her up. Blotto’s body fell into the void."
“Wayne Spitzer’s FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a tribute to the excellent writing of science fiction authors of the past; his precise and erudite language makes every chapter a pleasure to read. Spitzer’s underground water world demonstrates an incredible imagination which leaves the reader wondering just where this horrific future takes place. Is it our own planet that has become so twisted? Does the answer lie in the Latin location names? Has human nature changed so little that a single man can start a revolution and struggle with losing his focus over lust for a woman? THE FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a brilliant novel designed as a five-part serial. If the price of the five books seems steep, consider it an investment in the future writings of a fine new author whose future works will not disappoint.”
“This book is a great way to finish summer. A quick read with a lot of action, intrigue and questions that will be answered as I finish the Pentalogy. Spitzer has left the cage ajar and I will follow to The Tempter and The Taker!”
“The author has a way with visceral descriptions and imagery. While I don't generally read erotica, the fresh take on the concept of the ferryman and the coins was intriguing enough to pique my curiosity. The world building in this novella is excellent and is sort of reminiscent of the old 70's and 80's serials to me, which works well in this setting. Just because I personally don't care for sex scenes in my reading, I took a half star off for that, but that is not a reflection on the quality of the book, just simply a personal preference. Overall I'd say this was a 4.5 star effort, an excellent first outing for a new author!”
“Great entertainment! A regular guy (well, he used to be a regular guy....) and a woman with a run of bad luck are thrust together in a dystopian world. But even here, or especially here, the promise of love challenges the system. Sexy, plus intriguing and thoughtful!”
“I bought this for my girlfriend since she loves erotic fantasy/fiction. The cover art and summary looked great so picked up the first book. She loved the story and characters so much she purchased the rest of the series. I decided to give it read myself since I do a lot traveling and have a lot of time to kill. And I really enjoyed it, especially the world-building! Very original and I can't wait to see more from this author. Recommended to all erotic and fantasy fiction fans.”
“A dramatic odyssey of a fantastical, upside down world. Love, betrayal, personal anguish, power and triumph, this series is pure entertainment for the reader who wants to escape life for a while. Characters sail through philosophical riddles and react to impossible situations that make this a completely believable, yet fanciful, read. Steamy sex scenes not for the faint of heart.”
Black Hole, White Fountain, Book Four of the Ferryman Pentalogy (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
"The hologram faded away and a silence fell over the glade as Dravidian reseated himself upon the rock. Sthulhu remained respectfully silent. In his mind's eye Dravidian saw Pepperlung on the deck of their great dragger, The Vorpal Gladio, saw him glance over his shoulder at the prefect as his tone became grave: 'Beware, Dravidian. The bride is just sightseeing but Asmodeus is here for you. You are the only ferryman up for elevation this year. Watch yourself. There will be a test, surely.'
The ground trembled suddenly and the remnants of the cage rattled as a minor Ursaquake shook the glade, and the sun orb went from gold to orange. A horse whinnied in the distance and Dravidian looked out across Parvus’ homestead to see a great steed leap up in its corral. The slightest push against the dilapidated boards would have freed it—but the creature either did not know or did not care. The horse, however mighty, knew its place. It knew in its primitive yet tamed wiring what Dravidian, in his advanced and now liberated own, did not: that nothing lay beyond its cage that did not already exist in abundance within."
“Spitzer has a fun almost campy style that allows the reader to sit back and enjoy the ride. If you are looking for a good story with added layers of every man's dream girl as the main female character and a scary monstrous bad boy that turns out to not be so monstrous (as far as we know) -- then you might very well like this book series.”
“Read my friend's copy, and am pushing her to finish the series so I can read the rest! Loved the complex setting and the way the characters have to wrap their minds around what is real and what is propaganda. Feels true. (Still steamy!)”
“The Pierced Veil (The Ferryman Pentalogy Book 3) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer for me is a five star read. First time reading any of this authors work and I enjoyed it. I've read a lot in this genre and honestly this was different from the usual. The writing was fantastic and had me hooked from the very first page right up until the very end. The characters are superb and you get to know everything about them - so much so it's as though they are real people and you are experiencing their lives alongside them. Thrilling read from start to finish and I would highly recommend this book to anyone. I am really looking forward to reading more from this author. I loved the characters and the quirky relationships between them. I highly recommend this novel to all fans of the genre and this author. Would definitely recommend to all friends and family.”
“Lots of the ‘good stuff’ in this one. The characters explore their world and each other. LOTS OF CREATIVE FUN!”
“Spoiler alert: you just can't trust a man! The story takes a crazy turn and totally has me going. Definitely need to see how this one comes out!”
“In book four of the Ferryman Pentalogy, 'Black Hole, White Fountain' the stakes for Dravidian are increased as the loyalties of both himself and Shekalane are tested both toward each other and their factions as both politics and destiny swirl around them. Exciting, thrilling and erotic, this unique blend of science fiction and fantasy is well written and atmospheric, conjuring up some remarkable images. Everything is further expanded in the fourth chapter that fans of the series will devour.”
“If you are new to the Ferryman series do yourself a favor and go back to book one, Comes a Ferryman, and enter this thrilling saga that takes familiar elements from mythology and blends them with a compelling and seductive world that is both fantasy and sci-fi. Wow, what a ride! Really intense action, way too much suspense! WOULD MAKE AN AWESOME MOVIE! Make two versions, one for the kids, with the fabulous settings and adventures, and the other as written: hot, hot, hot!”
“Great world-building, compelling characters, hot sex, and themes and metaphors all over the place. Spitzer's really doing it, successfully. Exceeded my expectations, by far.”
The Pierced Veil, Book Three of the Ferryman Pentalogy (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
"He picked up one of the fur coats and helped her into it, then stroked the hair next to her temple, laying his head slowly back against the pillows. He gazed up at the gondola’s steel ferro (which loomed above them for the ship was right behind him and the flat-bottomed boat’s prow rested well above the waterline), and said, 'Take hold of my ship’s ferro, Shekalane. And hold on tightly.'
She looked at the great black and gold ferro, which pointed like a scimitar at the ceiling of the cavern, and its comb of seven tines, six pointing forward and one back, then back at Dravidian, whom she kissed before pushing herself up by her arms and, with the assistance of Dravidian’s big hands on her waist, gripped the topmost tines, the forward of which was etched with the word ‘Jaskir’ and the backward of which was etched ‘Novum Venum.’
She looked down at him as he hiked her frayed dress up along her dirty thighs and realized she was breathing far too heavy and fast, and tried to calm herself by observing the grotto around them, the piled treasure, the phantasmagoria of mushrooms. But then his cheek grazed the inside of her thigh and he began kissing her leg softly, and she surrendered all pretense to being in any sort of control."
“Wayne Spitzer’s FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a tribute to the excellent writing of science fiction authors of the past; his precise and erudite language makes every chapter a pleasure to read. Spitzer’s underground water world demonstrates an incredible imagination which leaves the reader wondering just where this horrific future takes place. Is it our own planet that has become so twisted? Does the answer lie in the Latin location names? Has human nature changed so little that a single man can start a revolution and struggle with losing his focus over lust for a woman? THE FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a brilliant novel designed as a five-part serial. If the price of the five books seems steep, consider it an investment in the future writings of a fine new author whose future works will not disappoint.”
“This book is a great way to finish summer. A quick read with a lot of action, intrigue and questions that will be answered as I finish the Pentalogy. Spitzer has left the cage ajar and I will follow to The Tempter and The Taker!”
“The author has a way with visceral descriptions and imagery. While I don't generally read erotica, the fresh take on the concept of the ferryman and the coins was intriguing enough to pique my curiosity. The world building in this novella is excellent and is sort of reminiscent of the old 70's and 80's serials to me, which works well in this setting. Just because I personally don't care for sex scenes in my reading, I took a half star off for that, but that is not a reflection on the quality of the book, just simply a personal preference. Overall I'd say this was a 4.5 star effort, an excellent first outing for a new author!”
“Great entertainment! A regular guy (well, he used to be a regular guy....) and a woman with a run of bad luck are thrust together in a dystopian world. But even here, or especially here, the promise of love challenges the system. Sexy, plus intriguing and thoughtful!”
“I bought this for my girlfriend since she loves erotic fantasy/fiction. The cover art and summary looked great so picked up the first book. She loved the story and characters so much she purchased the rest of the series. I decided to give it read myself since I do a lot traveling and have a lot of time to kill. And I really enjoyed it, especially the world-building! Very original and I can't wait to see more from this author. Recommended to all erotic and fantasy fiction fans.”
She looked at the great black and gold ferro, which pointed like a scimitar at the ceiling of the cavern, and its comb of seven tines, six pointing forward and one back, then back at Dravidian, whom she kissed before pushing herself up by her arms and, with the assistance of Dravidian’s big hands on her waist, gripped the topmost tines, the forward of which was etched with the word ‘Jaskir’ and the backward of which was etched ‘Novum Venum.’
She looked down at him as he hiked her frayed dress up along her dirty thighs and realized she was breathing far too heavy and fast, and tried to calm herself by observing the grotto around them, the piled treasure, the phantasmagoria of mushrooms. But then his cheek grazed the inside of her thigh and he began kissing her leg softly, and she surrendered all pretense to being in any sort of control."
“Wayne Spitzer’s FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a tribute to the excellent writing of science fiction authors of the past; his precise and erudite language makes every chapter a pleasure to read. Spitzer’s underground water world demonstrates an incredible imagination which leaves the reader wondering just where this horrific future takes place. Is it our own planet that has become so twisted? Does the answer lie in the Latin location names? Has human nature changed so little that a single man can start a revolution and struggle with losing his focus over lust for a woman? THE FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a brilliant novel designed as a five-part serial. If the price of the five books seems steep, consider it an investment in the future writings of a fine new author whose future works will not disappoint.”
“This book is a great way to finish summer. A quick read with a lot of action, intrigue and questions that will be answered as I finish the Pentalogy. Spitzer has left the cage ajar and I will follow to The Tempter and The Taker!”
“The author has a way with visceral descriptions and imagery. While I don't generally read erotica, the fresh take on the concept of the ferryman and the coins was intriguing enough to pique my curiosity. The world building in this novella is excellent and is sort of reminiscent of the old 70's and 80's serials to me, which works well in this setting. Just because I personally don't care for sex scenes in my reading, I took a half star off for that, but that is not a reflection on the quality of the book, just simply a personal preference. Overall I'd say this was a 4.5 star effort, an excellent first outing for a new author!”
“Great entertainment! A regular guy (well, he used to be a regular guy....) and a woman with a run of bad luck are thrust together in a dystopian world. But even here, or especially here, the promise of love challenges the system. Sexy, plus intriguing and thoughtful!”
“I bought this for my girlfriend since she loves erotic fantasy/fiction. The cover art and summary looked great so picked up the first book. She loved the story and characters so much she purchased the rest of the series. I decided to give it read myself since I do a lot traveling and have a lot of time to kill. And I really enjoyed it, especially the world-building! Very original and I can't wait to see more from this author. Recommended to all erotic and fantasy fiction fans.”
The Tempter and the Taker, Book Two of the Ferryman Pentalogy (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
"Shekalane looked at him with something akin to pity. 'You speak as if Ursathrax were a person. A lover, perhaps.'
Jamais laughed. 'I suppose that’s true. It is the hallmark of lonely people, to anthropomorphize. They do it to their pets quite frequently. But that is just one of her secrets … for while not a person same as you or I, she is, I believe, sentient. She is self-aware. Surely you have felt it, on those days when the leaves of the trees rustle even though there is no wind? She is alive … she has her moods and her trespasses, like every living thing. And also like every living thing, she is mortal. By which I mean she has a beginning, a middle, and an end, as do all things … and that, after five-hundred years, she is nearing her end.'
There was another long pause, and Shekalane looked at Dravidian, who said, 'No. That is not possible. The Lucitor would not have created something so frail and temporal …'
Jamais studied him for a beat. 'And yet the sky is falling, is it not?'"
“Spitzer has a fun almost campy style that allows the reader to sit back and enjoy the ride. If you are looking for a good story with added layers of every man's dream girl as the main female character and a scary monstrous bad boy that turns out to not be so monstrous (as far as we know) -- then you might very well like this book series.”
“Read my friend's copy, and am pushing her to finish the series so I can read the rest! Loved the complex setting and the way the characters have to wrap their minds around what is real and what is propaganda. Feels true. (Still steamy!)”
“The Pierced Veil (The Ferryman Pentalogy Book 3) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer for me is a five star read. First time reading any of this authors work and I enjoyed it. I've read a lot in this genre and honestly this was different from the usual. The writing was fantastic and had me hooked from the very first page right up until the very end. The characters are superb and you get to know everything about them - so much so it's as though they are real people and you are experiencing their lives alongside them. Thrilling read from start to finish and I would highly recommend this book to anyone. I am really looking forward to reading more from this author. I loved the characters and the quirky relationships between them. I highly recommend this novel to all fans of the genre and this author. Would definitely recommend to all friends and family.”
“Lots of the ‘good stuff’ in this one. The characters explore their world and each other. LOTS OF CREATIVE FUN!”
“Spoiler alert: you just can't trust a man! The story takes a crazy turn and totally has me going. Definitely need to see how this one comes out!”
“In book four of the Ferryman Pentalogy, 'Black Hole, White Fountain' the stakes for Dravidian are increased as the loyalties of both himself and Shekalane are tested both toward each other and their factions as both politics and destiny swirl around them. Exciting, thrilling and erotic, this unique blend of science fiction and fantasy is well written and atmospheric, conjuring up some remarkable images. Everything is further expanded in the fourth chapter that fans of the series will devour.”
“If you are new to the Ferryman series do yourself a favor and go back to book one, Comes a Ferryman, and enter this thrilling saga that takes familiar elements from mythology and blends them with a compelling and seductive world that is both fantasy and sci-fi. Wow, what a ride! Really intense action, way too much suspense! WOULD MAKE AN AWESOME MOVIE! Make two versions, one for the kids, with the fabulous settings and adventures, and the other as written: hot, hot, hot!”
“Great world-building, compelling characters, hot sex, and themes and metaphors all over the place. Spitzer's really doing it, successfully. Exceeded my expectations, by far.”
Comes a Ferryman, Book One of the Ferryman Pentalogy (Kindle Edition) by Wayne Kyle Spitzer
"The ferryman turned to face her and she quickly looked away—as if an owl had suddenly focused on her in the dark. Now that they’d reached the trunk of the river, he had relaxed the intensity of his rowing to a more casual pace, and was allowing the current to do most the work. (She didn’t dare risk activating the ring now!) Instead she looked at the floorboards, and after a few moments, remembered the book lying next to her. She reached toward it habitually—but froze when the raven cawed loudly and its red beam fell upon the back of her hand.
A tense moment followed in which she looked from the ferryman to the raven then back again as her fingertips wavered over the golden cover. Then the ferryman motioned with his head, and the raven’s light swung away and switched off. She picked up the book slowly and placed it on her lap."
“Wayne Spitzer’s FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a tribute to the excellent writing of science fiction authors of the past; his precise and erudite language makes every chapter a pleasure to read. Spitzer’s underground water world demonstrates an incredible imagination which leaves the reader wondering just where this horrific future takes place. Is it our own planet that has become so twisted? Does the answer lie in the Latin location names? Has human nature changed so little that a single man can start a revolution and struggle with losing his focus over lust for a woman? THE FERRYMAN PENTALOGY is a brilliant novel designed as a five-part serial. If the price of the five books seems steep, consider it an investment in the future writings of a fine new author whose future works will not disappoint.”
“This book is a great way to finish summer. A quick read with a lot of action, intrigue and questions that will be answered as I finish the Pentalogy. Spitzer has left the cage ajar and I will follow to The Tempter and The Taker!”
“The author has a way with visceral descriptions and imagery. While I don't generally read erotica, the fresh take on the concept of the ferryman and the coins was intriguing enough to pique my curiosity. The world building in this novella is excellent and is sort of reminiscent of the old 70's and 80's serials to me, which works well in this setting. Just because I personally don't care for sex scenes in my reading, I took a half star off for that, but that is not a reflection on the quality of the book, just simply a personal preference. Overall I'd say this was a 4.5 star effort, an excellent first outing for a new author!”
“Great entertainment! A regular guy (well, he used to be a regular guy....) and a woman with a run of bad luck are thrust together in a dystopian world. But even here, or especially here, the promise of love challenges the system. Sexy, plus intriguing and thoughtful!”
“I bought this for my girlfriend since she loves erotic fantasy/fiction. The cover art and summary looked great so picked up the first book. She loved the story and characters so much she purchased the rest of the series. I decided to give it read myself since I do a lot traveling and have a lot of time to kill. And I really enjoyed it, especially the world-building! Very original and I can't wait to see more from this author. Recommended to all erotic and fantasy fiction fans.”
“A dramatic odyssey of a fantastical, upside down world. Love, betrayal, personal anguish, power and triumph, this series is pure entertainment for the reader who wants to escape life for a while. Characters sail through philosophical riddles and react to impossible situations that make this a completely believable, yet fanciful, read. Steamy sex scenes not for the faint of heart.”
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