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"Four dominions" eBook was published in 2018 and was written by Eric Van Lustbader (https://www.ericvanlustbader.com). Mr. Van Lustbader has published nearly 50 novels. This is the third novel in his "The Testament" series.
I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence, Mature Language, and Mature Situations. The story is set in contemporary times. The primary characters are Emma and Bravo Shaw who have recovered the Testament of Lucifer.
Emma disappears and Bravo tries to locate her. He finds himself recovering from an unexpected encounter. Bravo avoids his followers and continues his search for Emma. They encounter the fallen angels that have been predicted as the End of Days. If they fail, then it will be the end of humanity.
I thought that the 10.5+ hours I spent reading this 368 page fantasy were interesting. I have read a lot of Van Lustbader over the years. Some of his novels fall into the 'strange' category and this is one of them. This novel read well enough as a stand alone read, but I would suggest reading the three novels in the series in order. I had read the prior novel, "The Fallen", and it helped understand this novel. I think that part of my reaction to this novel is that I am not a fan of angels and demons in my reading. The chosen cover art is OK. I give this novel a 5 out of 5.
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3rd Installment in this very intriguing series. I find that as the series progresses I'm get more invested in the books and the over-arching plot. The first books I did find a bit hard going but I feel more settled in the world and have everything aligned...I think!
Emma has been acting weird since they managed to remove the malign force that was inhabiting her. But their new found aunt, who is the same age as them almost, knows that something is amiss. When Emma succumbs to the voice in her head and falls down a deep hole morally, Bravo has his work cut out - save Emma, the word and unfurl all the mysteries that his family have been involved in over the decades.
It was a bit hard going with the action going to and fro through time, but it did at least clear up a few mysteries. But just as one thing is nailed down more plots and skullduggery emerge! Leviathan is the biggest of the bad and his minion, who had infected Emma, well I found myself well not liking him as such but not wanting to send his demon ass back to hell either! Enemies are becoming allies and new battleplans will needs to be drawn!