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Into the Void: A Dark Fantasy Detective
When magic is reborn, not every step toward the truth brings salvation � sometimes it leads straight into the void. ❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮� ❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯
A unique blend of traditional detective story and dark fantasy.
A deadly threat from magical creatures.
A tense atmosphere surrounds a small village where a traitor is hiding.
And the heroes' main weapon is their deduction.❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮� ❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯
The beginning of a new dramatic tale, unfolding right before the reader's eyes.
After three men are brutally slaughtered near the forest lake and a fourth vanishes, suspicion and fear grip the tight-knit peasant community. Sandra, the daughter of the missing hunter, refuses to accept that her father is lost forever. Armed with her intellect and the help of a visiting guest, the witch Yosephine, she uncovers a terrifying truth—something beyond human comprehension is stalking the village of "Trails."
“Everyone wants to keep living in fear, waiting for that creature to get tired of the forest and come to the village.�
Yosephine gently placed her hand on Sandra’s right shoulder and said, as softly as she
“We will find the one who did this.�
Solve the mystical murder in "Trails" alongside Sandra and Yosephine, and follow the difficult fate of characters whose lives are at risk of ending at any moment.
18+
A unique blend of traditional detective story and dark fantasy.
A deadly threat from magical creatures.
A tense atmosphere surrounds a small village where a traitor is hiding.
And the heroes' main weapon is their deduction.❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮❮� ❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯❯
The beginning of a new dramatic tale, unfolding right before the reader's eyes.
After three men are brutally slaughtered near the forest lake and a fourth vanishes, suspicion and fear grip the tight-knit peasant community. Sandra, the daughter of the missing hunter, refuses to accept that her father is lost forever. Armed with her intellect and the help of a visiting guest, the witch Yosephine, she uncovers a terrifying truth—something beyond human comprehension is stalking the village of "Trails."
“Everyone wants to keep living in fear, waiting for that creature to get tired of the forest and come to the village.�
Yosephine gently placed her hand on Sandra’s right shoulder and said, as softly as she
“We will find the one who did this.�
Solve the mystical murder in "Trails" alongside Sandra and Yosephine, and follow the difficult fate of characters whose lives are at risk of ending at any moment.
18+
380 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2024
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November 25, 2024
An enthralling blend of dark fantasy and paranormal detective fiction that dives right into the heart of its mystery. Three, maybe four, men are murdered in a tightly-knit community where everyone knows each other, and the chilling reality that the murderer is one of their own creates an atmosphere of distrust and dread that lingers over the entire book, adding a psychological layer to this well-told fantasy.
Our detective, Sandra, is personally invested in the case; one of the victims is her father. She sets out to find the truth, but her investigation takes a dramatic turn when she pairs up with Yusa, a mysterious and unpredictable woman who shakes up the entire community. Yusa’s arrival sparks suspicion among the residents, leaving everyone wondering not only who the murderer is, but also what deeper forces might be at work. Yusa’s character is simply wonderful, and her dynamic with Sandra adds much-needed humor to the dark narrative. The banter and reluctant camaraderie between these two create a powerful bond that drives the story forward, and the colorful cast of secondary characters keeps the story from dragging.
The author’s style, while unique, sometimes jerks around in a way that can be confusing, yet I do appreciate the originality and the way the story was told, but it did take some getting used to.
A quote from early in the novel stayed with me as I read through to the shocking conclusion: “A true person is not only someone who can achieve their life’s goals. It’s someone who, no matter what, can ensure the happiness of their family and loved ones. It’s someone who has the strength to help their neighbors and be an example for them.� Given the character who says these lines, the irony is almost haunting by the end.
Into the Void is a rich, layered fantasy that skillfully blends elements of mystery and suspense. For fans of dark, character-driven detective stories with a fantasy twist, this novel is sure to be a wonderful ride.
Our detective, Sandra, is personally invested in the case; one of the victims is her father. She sets out to find the truth, but her investigation takes a dramatic turn when she pairs up with Yusa, a mysterious and unpredictable woman who shakes up the entire community. Yusa’s arrival sparks suspicion among the residents, leaving everyone wondering not only who the murderer is, but also what deeper forces might be at work. Yusa’s character is simply wonderful, and her dynamic with Sandra adds much-needed humor to the dark narrative. The banter and reluctant camaraderie between these two create a powerful bond that drives the story forward, and the colorful cast of secondary characters keeps the story from dragging.
The author’s style, while unique, sometimes jerks around in a way that can be confusing, yet I do appreciate the originality and the way the story was told, but it did take some getting used to.
A quote from early in the novel stayed with me as I read through to the shocking conclusion: “A true person is not only someone who can achieve their life’s goals. It’s someone who, no matter what, can ensure the happiness of their family and loved ones. It’s someone who has the strength to help their neighbors and be an example for them.� Given the character who says these lines, the irony is almost haunting by the end.
Into the Void is a rich, layered fantasy that skillfully blends elements of mystery and suspense. For fans of dark, character-driven detective stories with a fantasy twist, this novel is sure to be a wonderful ride.
December 3, 2024
In a small village isolated from the rest of the world by a deep forest, four men go on a walk to a lake and three are found brutally murdered the next day their bodies ripped apart. Whilst the village grieves the wife of the one missing man lies ill in bed and his daughter, Sandra refuses to believe her father is dead. Erden, the village leader, realises there is more going on here than just wild beasts or murder. He seeks the help of Yosephine, a woman with magical powers, one of which is to appear ever-youthful. It is she who warns the village that the murders are the work of supernatural beings which will return and devour them all if the one who summoned them is not found - someone who must be one of their own.
The book then tells the story of detective work as Sandra and Yosephine work together in a race against time to identify who it was. The final revelation is shocking and the violence and horror that precedes it is very dark.
This is a really strong story, with powerfully presented characters but sadly the whole is often flawed by the writing. I am guessing it is a translation as some of the phrasing is humorous for how inappropriate it is.
I think if this book were given some love by a good editor it would amazing reading. As it is I can recommend it to those who enjoy an engrossing dark fantasy tale but are not too phased by writing issues.
For me, this is hard to rate as the writing is three stars but the story is five, so I shall settle on four.
The book then tells the story of detective work as Sandra and Yosephine work together in a race against time to identify who it was. The final revelation is shocking and the violence and horror that precedes it is very dark.
This is a really strong story, with powerfully presented characters but sadly the whole is often flawed by the writing. I am guessing it is a translation as some of the phrasing is humorous for how inappropriate it is.
I think if this book were given some love by a good editor it would amazing reading. As it is I can recommend it to those who enjoy an engrossing dark fantasy tale but are not too phased by writing issues.
For me, this is hard to rate as the writing is three stars but the story is five, so I shall settle on four.
November 29, 2024
There's a strong hook for this novel: within a small community, three locals are murdered, and a fourth has disappeared without a trace. The killer might be a member of their (seemingly) close-knit community, and the characters don't know who to trust. It's a blend of dark fantasy and detective work, following Sandra, the desperate daughter of a vanished hunter, who refuses to accept that her father is dead. She soon becomes mixed up with Yosephine, a mysterious and unpredictable witch. The reader then understands that darker, supernatural influences might be at play. It's a nice concept for a novel, but I'd suggest the author work with an editor and polish up this draft. The excessive adverbs, often-stilted prose, and occasional typos don't do the story any favors. And I'm probably in the minority at this point, but I'll never feel that f-bombs fit with medieval-ish fantasy locations. Readers looking for dark, character-driven detective stories set in a fantasy world might be more forgiving of my gripes, however.
October 17, 2024
Pleasantly surprised. When my wife showed me this book by a debut author, I was skeptical, but after reading the first few chapters, I got hooked on the story and the characters. Even though I've read only half of the book, I can already say that I'm enjoying the unique blend of The Witcher, Agatha Christie, and the author’s distinctive style. I’m very glad that my wife knows the author and drew my attention to this work. It’s an honor to leave the very first review for Into the Void, and I hope that Haus Lake will delight us with more stories in the future.
December 9, 2024
Moody and evocative of the Wylde Wood of European cultural memory, this scary story has a terrific setting and premise. For people who read mostly for plot, I think it will be a very enjoyable book. I tend to read as much for the language--the word choices, sentences, dialog--as for the plot, so I had a bit of trouble. I kept wanting to edit! A good book for people who like mysteries and dark fantasy.
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