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sjgomzi's review
5.0
Oh my god! I loved the first installment of this series, The Resurrectionists, but man oh man was I not prepared for the Cthulhu sized epic scale that this series rises to, in this gory, action packed, balls to the wall insane second installment. So many of the things I love are included here; historical fiction, Lovecraftian monstrosities, kick ass battle scenes, and a flawed but more than capable protagonist who you can’t help but root for.
I’ve always loved the Mythos that Lovecraft created, and Hicks, playing with so many of Lovecraft’s toys, makes this Mythos his own here, taking all the best parts and ramping them up to insane levels. The battle scenes, especially the one taking place at sea, were some of the best I’ve ever read. And a giant shoutout and great big high five to Hicks for being one of the very few authors that can turn my stomach and still manage to shock me. I will probably never eat eggs ever again. Don’t ask. You don’t want to know. Trust me!
I’ve always loved the Mythos that Lovecraft created, and Hicks, playing with so many of Lovecraft’s toys, makes this Mythos his own here, taking all the best parts and ramping them up to insane levels. The battle scenes, especially the one taking place at sea, were some of the best I’ve ever read. And a giant shoutout and great big high five to Hicks for being one of the very few authors that can turn my stomach and still manage to shock me. I will probably never eat eggs ever again. Don’t ask. You don’t want to know. Trust me!
evavroslin's review against another edition
5.0
This book starts off quite ominously and perilously for the protagonist, Salem. He is disturbed by visions of a mysterious pyramid. For those who read the first book and thought they wanted more Lovecraftian vibes, they're in luck because this sequel contains that type of material in spades. The writing is strong, the characters memorable, and overall i enjoyed it.
alwroteabook's review against another edition
5.0
A short review for a short book, but well worth a read. Here's the review link - https://www.alwroteabook.com/2020/05/28/borne-of-the-deep-by-michael-patrick-hicks/
thomaswjoyce's review against another edition
4.0
Picking up right where book one leaves off, we are instantly thrown into the continuing adventure of Salem Hawley. The cosmic horror continues as he ventures to Arkham, Mass. But all is not as it seems and he is soon up to his neck in acolytes, "deep ones" and otherworldly monstrosities. Great pacing and terrific action, as well as a strong protagonist, make for a wonderfully exciting read. Onward to the daunting and mysterious Black Rock!
biblio_beth's review against another edition
4.0
NetGalley provided ARC.
Again, another fabulous story. Historical horror, who knew I would enjoy it? Hicks continues the story of Salem Hawley in a most Lovecraftian way.
Again, another fabulous story. Historical horror, who knew I would enjoy it? Hicks continues the story of Salem Hawley in a most Lovecraftian way.
charshorrorcorner's review
5.0
After the events in THE RESURRECTIONISTS, Salem Hawley is on a quest to find Al Azif, the mysterious grimoire stolen at the end of that book. Now, prepare yourself for a rip-roaring ride to Arkham!
In a horse drawn carriage on the way to find the book, Salem deals with racism and other problems. Even though he is a free man, he doesn't command much respect. Once he arrives at Arkham, he meets a mysterious woman named Louise LaMarche. Together they will have to face the most serious threats yet, namely, Dagon and the Deep Ones. Will he and Louise be able to find Al Azif? If so, will they find it in time to prevent Dagon and the others from overtaking Arkham? Lastly, will Salem and Louise survive? You'll have to read this to find out!
BORNE OF THE DEEP features some of the best battle scenes I've read in a long time. I thought a lot of blood was shed in the first book, but this one goes entirely off the rails. Salem is a brave, brave man to stand strong against what Dagon has in store. Fans of Lovecraft will recognize these names and see them brought to life more vividly than I've ever read before, and that includes Lovecraft's writing itself!
With a great historical background, and the integration of cosmic horror to boot, (most better than the original, [sorry, Lovecraft]), there is no way this series could fail to please or satisfy serious horror readers. I initially rated this 4 out of 5 stars, but after thinking about it overnight, I boosted my rating to the full 5. I couldn't have asked for anything more-other than the next book be released. Right now!
Highly recommended!
Kindle copies available now, just in time for social distancing! https://amzn.to/2Qr0r7I
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it!*
In a horse drawn carriage on the way to find the book, Salem deals with racism and other problems. Even though he is a free man, he doesn't command much respect. Once he arrives at Arkham, he meets a mysterious woman named Louise LaMarche. Together they will have to face the most serious threats yet, namely, Dagon and the Deep Ones. Will he and Louise be able to find Al Azif? If so, will they find it in time to prevent Dagon and the others from overtaking Arkham? Lastly, will Salem and Louise survive? You'll have to read this to find out!
BORNE OF THE DEEP features some of the best battle scenes I've read in a long time. I thought a lot of blood was shed in the first book, but this one goes entirely off the rails. Salem is a brave, brave man to stand strong against what Dagon has in store. Fans of Lovecraft will recognize these names and see them brought to life more vividly than I've ever read before, and that includes Lovecraft's writing itself!
With a great historical background, and the integration of cosmic horror to boot, (most better than the original, [sorry, Lovecraft]), there is no way this series could fail to please or satisfy serious horror readers. I initially rated this 4 out of 5 stars, but after thinking about it overnight, I boosted my rating to the full 5. I couldn't have asked for anything more-other than the next book be released. Right now!
Highly recommended!
Kindle copies available now, just in time for social distancing! https://amzn.to/2Qr0r7I
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it!*
sjgomzi's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god! I loved the first installment of this series, The Resurrectionists, but man oh man was I not prepared for the Cthulhu sized epic scale that this series rises to, in this gory, action packed, balls to the wall insane second installment. So many of the things I love are included here; historical fiction, Lovecraftian monstrosities, kick ass battle scenes, and a flawed but more than capable protagonist who you can’t help but root for.
I’ve always loved the Mythos that Lovecraft created, and Hicks, playing with so many of Lovecraft’s toys, makes this Mythos his own here, taking all the best parts and ramping them up to insane levels. The battle scenes, especially the one taking place at sea, were some of the best I’ve ever read. And a giant shoutout and great big high five to Hicks for being one of the very few authors that can turn my stomach and still manage to shock me. I will probably never eat eggs ever again. Don’t ask. You don’t want to know. Trust me!
I’ve always loved the Mythos that Lovecraft created, and Hicks, playing with so many of Lovecraft’s toys, makes this Mythos his own here, taking all the best parts and ramping them up to insane levels. The battle scenes, especially the one taking place at sea, were some of the best I’ve ever read. And a giant shoutout and great big high five to Hicks for being one of the very few authors that can turn my stomach and still manage to shock me. I will probably never eat eggs ever again. Don’t ask. You don’t want to know. Trust me!
kiastillreadsandwrites's review
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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