Life on the shores of Lake Seneca in the former colony of New York is idyllic—the white colonists live in peace with their Onondowaga neighbors. But the peace is a fragile one… bring a native tracker to the scene of the crime. John brings a respected warrior and childhood friend, Donehogawa, who claims the murderer is a demon.
It’s a pronouncement that some of the white men can’t accept, and they blame the murder on one of the native tribesmen. John believes Donehogawa is telling the truth but is holding something back.
John is trapped between two cultures and two belief systems, yet he knows the truth must lie somewhere in between. Can he manage the white villager’s anger and the native’s fears? Can he and Donehogawa save both peoples from the evil that stalks them from the cover of the forest?
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Strong characters, deft development. Makes me want to delve into the series.
They are from different backgrounds but they get on well and they will soon have a crime scene. One says it is one thing and the other listen but there are people who disagree until it appears. It demands come the impossible from them. What will they do? Will they be able to live with what they choose? See if they will
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Wendigo. Erik had me at the title. I have Demon King from Erik, as it came highly recommended from JZ Foster, but simply haven’t gotten around to reading it yet. Then I spotted this as a freebie on amazon the other day and snagged it and boy am I glad I did.
Simply put; I love all things Native American Folklore. Their creation stories and their creatures are fascinating and the Wendigo has always struck me as a more terrifying werewolf. A human made evil into a demonic shape shifter. A skinwalker always in disguise.
This tale follows John Black as he tries to help his Native American friend (whose name I will not be able to spell) O. A wendigo has returned to extract vengeance after being banished years ago.
Fantastic writing, great use of suspense and build up really put this over the top for me. Can’t wait to dive deeper into this series!
This is the first book of Mr. Vick’s that I have read. I did not realize that this was the second book to a series until I was already a few chapters in. At the beginning, I was a little bit lost, but Mr. Vick told the tale so well that I was able to know and understand what had previously happened without having to read the first book (which I will go back to read). Erik Henry Vick introduces us to a world where Norse mythology and dark magic interweave. Wendigo grabbed my attention and kept me engrossed. Wendigo is full of gods and creatures of Norse legend, interacting with rune-weaving, shape -shifting and black magic characters. The plot is engrossing and keeps you on your toes and guessing what will happen next. The characters are very well written and the way that they interact with each other is spellbinding. If you like Stephen King and fantasy woven with mythology, then this book is completely for you. Thank you Mr. Vick for introducing me to a new mythical world. I look forward to what happens next. I received a free e copy of Wendigo by Mr. Vick via Booksprout, and this is my honest opinion.
Wendigo, a novella in Erik Henry Vick’s Blood of the Isir series, is a good introduction into the life of John. It can be read anytime during the series, but I enjoyed it the most after book two.
The book jacket claims this book, the first in The Blood of the Isir series, to be “unputdownable” which is not even a word but completely accurate! I began this book at midnight and stayed the course till it was done. It is absolutely riveting! The imagery is so complete in its construction you feel the breath of the Wendigo on your neck and all the hairs stand straight up. You can see the Onondowaga Braves’ club so clearly; it seems you have become part of each brave as you leap and wield. The time it takes for the musket-loading, in the hands of our protagonist, swells to hours in the mind, the sweat of the brow, trickling down the middle of the back, so vivid in the mind’s eye, as I screamed in my head “Faster, Faster!” The fear is palpable; you are alongside a battle that cannot be won and every once of your being is rigid, on edge. The smell of blood and vision of the Warrior Braves’ body torn literally limb from limb brings bile to the back of the throat. The story moves swiftly and not a word is wasted in transporting you within it.
The character development in such a short beginning to the series Blood of the Isir, more a novella, is simply outstanding! The arrogance of the Captain is palpable, the hatred of “Heathens” not unlike the hatred that pervades today. The integrity of our protagonist is well established and consistent from the first. His honest face of sharp Early-Anglo heritage in the land of the Iroquois is trustworthy and energized as he seeks the villain of the story. His best friend, of the Onondogawa People, is resplendent in the simplicity of his beautiful hair and skin, simple moccasins and fur clad body, as I visualize him. He sits upright and tall in his saddle with the pride of a People long gone, yet he is brought to life further with his light humor and knowledgeable persistence.
I can say no more without spoilers and I also do not provide “book reports” as some reviewers believe is necessary. My intent is to leave you with a hunger, a deep-rooted desire to fall into this story as I did. Wendigo is THE ABSOLUTE BEST story I have read in quite some time. The imagery is simply genius and I move now to the rest of the series, expecting great things. Reviews suggest this series is on par with Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. I honestly believe, after reading King’s entire series and comparing with this brief introduction…Erik Henry Vick is destined to be better than King. I await every opportunity to dive in with bated breath…literally.