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debdebtig's review
5.0
I loved The Age of Apollyon and was hoping for a great sequel. Mr. Carver did not disappoint! Black Sun picks up where Age left off. Right in the middle of the hell on earth where Satan rules and anarchy prevails. Black Sun continues with the edge of your seat reading style from the first book. If you haven't read the first book in the series you'll want to get both of them so you don't need to pause. Incredibly written and breath taking visualization a that will keep you reading and begging for the next book to be released. I was disappointed when it ended only because I know it will be some time before the next book arrives. Fantastic 5 star novel, once again Mark Carver hits it out of the park. Love love love this book.
Disclaimer: This book was received as an early review copy.
Disclaimer: This book was received as an early review copy.
sitheach's review
4.0
‘Black Sun’ is the second book in ‘The Age of Apollyon’ trilogy by Mark Carver, and I have to say that in terms of quality I feel it not only equals, but probably surpasses that of the excellent first book.
I won’t risk giving away any spoilers by commenting on the events in the story. All the elements I enjoyed from book one are carried through to the sequel, with a very high standard of writing, intelligent storyline and well thought out world. This is quite a short novel but there’s no filler here. It is fast paced and a definite page turner. It seems more of a thriller than the first book and also has a bit more of a darker tone to it. The story has a more thoughtful side too though and I felt that older characters were given more depth as the story progresses, as well as some interesting new characters introduced. Patric in particular becomes a more sympathetic character and someone I felt I could identify with. I really enjoyed the finale and the ending manages to complete a main part of the story whilst setting things up brilliantly for the final part of the trilogy.
If you enjoyed the ‘The Age of Apollyon’, you will not be disappointed by the sequel. I hope to see a lot more by Mark Carver in the future.
I won’t risk giving away any spoilers by commenting on the events in the story. All the elements I enjoyed from book one are carried through to the sequel, with a very high standard of writing, intelligent storyline and well thought out world. This is quite a short novel but there’s no filler here. It is fast paced and a definite page turner. It seems more of a thriller than the first book and also has a bit more of a darker tone to it. The story has a more thoughtful side too though and I felt that older characters were given more depth as the story progresses, as well as some interesting new characters introduced. Patric in particular becomes a more sympathetic character and someone I felt I could identify with. I really enjoyed the finale and the ending manages to complete a main part of the story whilst setting things up brilliantly for the final part of the trilogy.
If you enjoyed the ‘The Age of Apollyon’, you will not be disappointed by the sequel. I hope to see a lot more by Mark Carver in the future.
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