Those Who Go Forth into the Empty Place of Gods
Author: Curtis M. Lawson and Doug Rinaldi
My Review and Thoughts:
Wowzers what a trip. Truly original and imaginative all
wrapped up into one awesome read.
Now the plot is out there and so dead on perfect that you
can’t help but be thoroughly entertained by it. Your main character is Brewster
Gilligan. Now Gilligan was on a game show quiz and he answered with what he
thought was the right answer, because the phrase he used was from a little bit
of trivia that his dead grandfather had given him, but he answered wrong and
for Brewster, it’s like the end of the world. Now it seems simple, but what
happens next is so far weird and awesomely strange that it grabs you and sends
you on a wild reality. What happens, that’s right you guessed it, the phrase
has unleashed immortals who now have one goal, and that is to hunt down Brewster
Gilligan.
This story is weaved with a perfected clarity that all good
stories have. It sticks with you and most of all you become somewhat giddy at
how over the top brilliant it is. I love the way your main character is
created and displayed. I love the plot; its totally different. I love the
complex intensity of it.
Both authors created memorable moments that have lingered
with me. I read this in one setting and found myself returning to several spots
that I highlighted to read again. There are so many moments that stand out that
one could write several pages on it’s total originality and over the top beauty
that it is.
If you haven’t read Lawson then you are losing a true
reality of writing and imagination. I have honestly not read anything by
Rinaldi until now. But Both are equally brilliant in weaving a perfection in
written form. I have read Curtis Lawsons work but not Rinaldi, but that it
easily going to change. I am glad to be introduced to his style and both
authors created a brilliant story plotted with unique concepts.
Not really part of the review of the story but I have to
mention the awesome artwork cover. It’s so different yet stands out and grabs
you with all it’s weird reality. You pause, amazed and dumbfounded at it. It
makes you think. It creates questions and it makes you question just what it
is. Matthew Revert did an awesome job on the cover. It makes the reading all
the more enjoyable, dark and strange.
This is a perfect short horror creation of a spiraling plot
that weaves it’s core deep into your mind and never lets go. A brilliant unique
horror that leaves all it’s wonderment bleeding off the pages.
Wild, weird, bizarre perfection. A ride like no other. A powerful little deep and dark story of imagination and intense horror.
Wild, weird, bizarre perfection. A ride like no other. A powerful little deep and dark story of imagination and intense horror.
I also have to mention you do get an awesome introduction by
Jared Collins another fantastic part of the book. I think everything about this
92 page novella is something to praise, remember and buy to display on your
bookshelf.
This is one of those stories you can't help but talk about with someone. I wanted someone around that had read it, so I could converse. I wanted to take notes and say do you believe that, did you read that, what did you think, all those talkative realities wanted to burst out from this short little majestic gem.
This is one of those stories you can't help but talk about with someone. I wanted someone around that had read it, so I could converse. I wanted to take notes and say do you believe that, did you read that, what did you think, all those talkative realities wanted to burst out from this short little majestic gem.
Would I Return to: I already have, rereading over several spots. This is so unique that you can't help but return to it.
Would I Recommend: Absolutely. If you haven't read these two authors, seek them out and spread the glory of true imaginative storytelling. Those Who Go Forth into the Empty Place of Gods is in my viewpoint a must read.
Final Four Words: Unique, Weird, Brilliantly executed.
My Rating: 5 out of 5