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2.5 AVERAGE
2.5 AVERAGE
I was given an advance release copy via NetGallery for this book.
The premise of Hellwegs Keep is awesome. "FbI detective investigates crime in space."
After that great start the book goes downhill. I think a major flaw is splitting the main two characters. There isn't really a reason that the FBI agent could also not be a paranormal investigator.
Also the name of the character adds meaningless confusion, why call someone Lunar when you are on a space base?
There are some really clunky/chringy sentences in this novel
"One last thunderous clang, steel grating and screeching like the coitus between ship and station would destroy both.".
"The pilot informed Kendra that Lunar didn’t have room in her personal transport for their equipment so they’d waited for the bigger bird and Lunar would fly her own and meet them below.".
"The scent of thieves oil overpowered the bleachy smell.". I have no clue what thieves oil is.
I can honestly say that I recommend no one read this book, unless they are reading a weird book ironically.
The premise of Hellwegs Keep is awesome. "FbI detective investigates crime in space."
After that great start the book goes downhill. I think a major flaw is splitting the main two characters. There isn't really a reason that the FBI agent could also not be a paranormal investigator.
Also the name of the character adds meaningless confusion, why call someone Lunar when you are on a space base?
There are some really clunky/chringy sentences in this novel
"One last thunderous clang, steel grating and screeching like the coitus between ship and station would destroy both.".
"The pilot informed Kendra that Lunar didn’t have room in her personal transport for their equipment so they’d waited for the bigger bird and Lunar would fly her own and meet them below.".
"The scent of thieves oil overpowered the bleachy smell.". I have no clue what thieves oil is.
I can honestly say that I recommend no one read this book, unless they are reading a weird book ironically.
Reading the synopsis I was hopeful that I’d get a novel that would stick with me. For some reason I kept thinking it would go Event Horizon on me and just go completely crackers but that’s not what I got. This was not the best thing I’ve read all year. If I’m reading a novel that’s set in the future then why are there product placements that feel distinctly 20-years ago? Stereotyped characters. Bland writing. Difficult to finish.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I received a copy for review through NetGalley.
FBI agent Kendra Omen and a team of paranormal investigators with unique talents travel from the planet Terra to one of its moons Zeta One. They need to investigate the disappearance of a group of miners from the titanium mine below the surface. They become haunted by horrifying visions and what they find in the caverns below the mine is a nightmare in itself.
The characters in Hellweg's Keep are all very memorable whether likable or not. Most are likeable, especially the leader of the group Kendra. The dread and tension is set right away in the first part of the book. Then the team goes subterranean and the claustrophobia helps to boost those feelings through the roof. I am a huge fan of science fiction horror and this was the scariest I have read so far. I would recommend looking up content warnings before reading if you need to. There is one major one.
I recommend this novel to those that are looking for a psychological claustrophobic space adventure with vivid nightmare fuel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexism, Suicide attempt