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    A Road of Blood and Slaughter

    By David Hunter

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    Relentless, fast-paced action set in a pitiless world of swords and sorcery where only the most ruthless and most cunning may hope to survive.
    Follow the calculating and lethal Artemo, called the Killer of Men, and the brutal but charismatic Horsa, self-styled Man of Honour, as they carve intertwining paths through lands where acts of despicable evil are performed in pursuit of noble goals and where heroism is likely the last resort of a fool. They have loyal friends and deadly enemies, though friendships may prove dangerous and enemies turn useful allies, at least for a time: lovelorn and dashing Melas; steadfast and calm Sighere, the song-singer; Antileon, the ambitious and reforming Young King; Nestor the sinister and disturbing sorcerer-philosopher – these are only some of those whose fates will depend on the shifting loyalties and fortunes of Artemo and Melas.

    No less dangerous than the men are the women: the witch-queen Hecate in her covering of living serpents; decadent and sensuous Zolyana, proud princess of the ancient City of Sin; virtuous, beautiful but pragmatic Xanthippe; the alien prophetess Nyarla – all have crucial parts to play.

    Sinister sorceries and fell monsters abound, though perhaps the greatest horrors are born in the minds of men.
    This is a road like no other. Dare you travel?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid Hunter
    Release dateJun 12, 2013
    ISBN9781301218967
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    A Road of Blood and Slaughter
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    David Hunter

    David Honaker (pen name "David Hunter") is a husband, father/-in-law, and grandfather. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, guinea pig, and blue-eyed cat. Born and raised in the United States he lived in Brazil, later spending a few months in the sovereign and independent State of Israel. These and other life experiences heightened his love of, and respect for, different cultures and beliefs while contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex religious-geo-political issues impacting our world. He continues to be a student of major world religions with a focus on the four Abrahamic faiths (Judiasm, Christianity, Islam, and Bahá'í), geopolitics, languages, physics, mathematics, and all things "geek." David masterfully interweaves many of his passions, coupled with current world events, into his books Relatively new to literary circles, he has already been compared to authors in similar genres such as James Patterson for Suspense and Espionage and Isaac Asimov for Science Fiction. His first book in the "Pendulum of Time" thrillogy, "Kill Them Wherever You Find Them," is hailed as a, "... work of pure genius combining the best of Thriller-Suspense with believable Science Fiction in a manner never before seen. Through the 'Pendulum of Time' trilogy the author has created an entirely new category of writing!"

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    • 4/5
      With A Road of Blood and Slaughter, author David Hunter delivers what the title promises. Expect brutal military fantasy infused with political intrigue and eldritch sorcery. Highly recommend for Conan fans.Part 1) Organized Crime Meets Cthulhu:The book is divided into 4 parts, the first sets the brutal tone for the novel, introducing us to the rogue-royal Artemo and the Viking-esque Horsa in a Sword & Sorcery adventure. Artemo takes center stage and is known as the Killer of Men, so don’t expect him to be a chivalrous tour guide. Immediately, we understand the title is apt, as we are thrown onto a road literally filled with blood and slaughter. Fragile alliances are constantly formed and broken amongst criminals & governors; the occurrence and outcome of betrayals & loyalties are sometimes difficult to predict. Part 1 mixes political intrigue, with vivid battles, and Lovecraftian-inspired magic. With this introduction you should expect more brutality, and you’ll get large doses of it. Part 2 & 3) A Bloody Tour:Part 2’s introduction will likely be disorienting (especially if you haven’t read the Author’s Note on Goodreads). Tucked into the headline is a change in year (rewinding ~14yrs). Given the abundance of names, and vast survey of lands, this time-shift further encumbers the reader. On the plus side, Artemo continues as our primary protagonist, though Horsa emerges too. The frequent alliance/betrayal routine continues. At this juncture, you will want to know if it is worth stretching your memory to comprehend it all; it was a risk I took, and I am glad to report that the story does converge pleasantly in the last Part. For fans of the fantasy genre, it is obviously that the fantasy world is modelled after a European centric continent much like Robert Howard (Conan creator) conceived. Still, a map or index would have been helpful since the books pays homage to every culture and corner of the world (Kush, Amazons, Vikings, Egypt, etc.). Generally this middle section has less sorcery, emphasizing bloody, “realistic” battles. Amongst the warring, there is a compelling, heroic last-stand of a King; and Horsa raids a tomb in splendid, horrific fashion.Part 4) A Thrilling End:With plenty of epic adventures and diverging plotlines, readers should be comforted knowing that the author does bring it all back together at a pleasant pace. Also, the amount of monsters and sorcery ramps up, which also makes this more pleasing as a fantasy read. Quibbles :• Although most of the sudden betrayals & fragile-alliances are explained/justified, there are several that seemed implausible enough to distract • A lack of Index & Map• The Author’s Note found on Goodreads should be in the book (apparently it is included in the Paperback version, just not in the eBook)• The non-chronological order may alienate readers. Despite it making sense from a design perspective (i.e. it introduces the key characters and sets the tone better than if chronologically arranged), it is not abundantly clear as a first-time reader that time shifts.• A lead character has a frequent habit of “tongue clicking” which occurs abundantly enough to swamp other traits