A review by sashahc
The Helios Syndrome by Vivian Shaw

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I’ve given up on four books in a row (my life’s too short to be a completist) , so it’s a relief to have read one I enjoyed.   “The Helios Syndrome” by Vivian Shaw is about a iconoclastic freelance necromancer who has a gig as a consultant to the National Transportantion Safety Board, investigating mysterious plane crashes.  It’s a bit quirky, a little spooky, a tad queer and very good.  I deeply hope Vivian Shaw writes more stories with this character.

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Content Warnings

I’ve given up on four books in a row (my life’s too short to be a completist) , so it’s a relief to have read one I enjoyed. “The Helios Syndrome” by Vivian Shaw is about a iconoclastic freelance necromancer who has a gig as a consultant to the National Transportantion Safety Board, investigating mysterious plane crashes. It’s a bit quirky, a little spooky, a tad queer and very good. I deeply hope Vivian Shaw writes more stories with this character.