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A review by vinaybourai
The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson
3.0
The Tomb is the second installment in the Adversary cycle after the [b:The Keep|62571|The Keep (Adversary Cycle, #1)|F. Paul Wilson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1386925088s/62571.jpg|3354329]. The story is not a continuation of the previous book and follows a different protagonist.
Jack is a repairman who masquerades as an appliance repairman to the world. His real job is as a shady illegal person who can help with matters relating to the criminal world. Gia is a former love interest with a daughter from a failed marriage. Other characters include Kusum and Kolabati(sic) from West Bengal in India and other minor characters.
One major issue I had with the book was reading it as an Indian. While the author may have made inadvertent errors, it is difficult not to cringe at them while encountering basic mistakes. Kusum and Kolabati are not Bengali names, nor is the turban worn in Bengal. Also "Hindutvu"(sic) is not target for right wing nationalists and demons are called "Rakshash" not "Rakoshi". I think this is due to an inherent bias in me as a reader but these additions do not hamper the story in any way.
Jack starts off the book with an appointment with an Indian diplomat, Kusum, who needs his help in recovering an artifact that was stolen from his mother. Jack reluctantly agrees even though he has to accept another case related to his former girlfriend Gia. Gia's rich aunt has disappeared without a trace and the police are unable to help. Due to his previous experience with a British officer ,Jack is recommended to both the incidents. Jack finds and returns the artifact on time and gets to meet Kolabati, Kusum's Sister. A quick chemistry develops between them and this seems to irk Kusum. Gradually the story moves forward telling us about the past of both Jack and Kusum. After about halfway into the book, the real demons appear and the story moves at full speed. Jack encounters the demons and finds out the Gia's daughter Vicky might be the next target. He has to move quickly to save Vicky's life while finding out more secrets about the Indian siblings.
The book is recommended for fantasy and horror lovers that like to read light action.
Jack is a repairman who masquerades as an appliance repairman to the world. His real job is as a shady illegal person who can help with matters relating to the criminal world. Gia is a former love interest with a daughter from a failed marriage. Other characters include Kusum and Kolabati(sic) from West Bengal in India and other minor characters.
One major issue I had with the book was reading it as an Indian. While the author may have made inadvertent errors, it is difficult not to cringe at them while encountering basic mistakes. Kusum and Kolabati are not Bengali names, nor is the turban worn in Bengal. Also "Hindutvu"(sic) is not target for right wing nationalists and demons are called "Rakshash" not "Rakoshi". I think this is due to an inherent bias in me as a reader but these additions do not hamper the story in any way.
Jack starts off the book with an appointment with an Indian diplomat, Kusum, who needs his help in recovering an artifact that was stolen from his mother. Jack reluctantly agrees even though he has to accept another case related to his former girlfriend Gia. Gia's rich aunt has disappeared without a trace and the police are unable to help. Due to his previous experience with a British officer ,Jack is recommended to both the incidents. Jack finds and returns the artifact on time and gets to meet Kolabati, Kusum's Sister. A quick chemistry develops between them and this seems to irk Kusum. Gradually the story moves forward telling us about the past of both Jack and Kusum. After about halfway into the book, the real demons appear and the story moves at full speed. Jack encounters the demons and finds out the Gia's daughter Vicky might be the next target. He has to move quickly to save Vicky's life while finding out more secrets about the Indian siblings.
The book is recommended for fantasy and horror lovers that like to read light action.