2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards Silver Medal for FantasyHank Jensen doesn’t believe in monsters—at least not the horror movie kind.Hank is one of New York’s best criminal profilers and loves his job. But when he meets the Bristol Butchers, all that changes. He chases the pair of cannibals in spite of the disabling curse they cast on him, and in spite of their threats to his … on him, and in spite of their threats to his family. When he catches up to them, his horror begins. They claim to be gods, and they change into monsters before his eyes. Unable to stop them, the battle leaves him sick, despondent, broken. His career is at an end. His only respite is his family.
Years later, the Butchers return to make good on their threats. When his family disappears on Halloween night, Hank knows he must not give in to his disability, and he must not wait for others to intercede. The time for accepting the limits of his curse ended the moment the pair of twisted cannibals kidnapped his family.
When the evil duo flees across a shimmering portal into the mythical worlds of the Norse Sagas, Hank must follow. But they have the power to raise monsters, mythical beings–even the dead–to block his path. How can he, a broken mortal, overcome gods? How will he overcome his disability, his doubts?
If he fails, he will never see his wife or son again.
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Yes, Errant Gods compares favorably to Stephen King’s Dark Tower series, and yes, Mr. Vick’s work holds up well to that of LL Tolkien. All share the Great Quest, which on the face of things, appears seems fantastically unlikely to succeed. Yet the heroes persist.
I also sense an echo, in Vick’s Hank Jensen (possibly the most sympathetic protagonist I can think of since Danny Torrance in the Overlook Hotel), of Bill Hodges in King’s Mr. Mercedes cycle. They seem to share the same wounded, damaged, relentless persistence in their journeys, despite how implausible success may seem. I just don’t see that kind of doggedness portrayed — and so well — very often.
Then there are the “Bristol Butchers”, two of the most appallingly horrifying, just plain evil-with-a-capital-E antagonists I have ever encountered. And that’s just chapter one. Plenty more to come, never doubt it..
In short, Vick sucked me into the dark and detailed world of this story in less than two chapters and never let me go until the very last pages. The path from here to there was strange indeed, spanning worlds and dimensions, peopled with beings of unknown heritage and abilities.
Fortunately, this is only Book One. Book Two can’t come out soon enough for this fantasy/horror fan.
This book caught me by surprise.
When I first started reading it, I made the mistake of thinking it was going to be a cop drama/ police procedural,but was quickly shown the error of my ways.
THhe author was wicked, throwing me about like a rag doll as I was ripped away from my perceptions and thrown face first into a horror fantasy novel of epic.Norse proportions.
The novel is full of humour, banter and feats of great strength, both of mind and body.
If you love or desire to have an idea of Norse legends, then this is a great primer for you.
Reading what I suspect may be his first novel shows me some of the tribulations the author himself suffers on a daily basis, which is something I can identify with, which reads true.
You want to know a really good reason to buy his books, those true bookworms among you?
They’re big, baby! Each book is a monster! I’m talking around 600 to 700 plus words per novel. Now, that’s a feat.
When I really enjoy a story, I don’t want it to end, but a big book is a satisfactory solution.
On top of that, there are four tomes that make up this story as well as a short story that is a bridge between the first two books, a.sort of a prequel/explanation to flesh out (no pun intended) the storyline.
Grab this book and sink your teeth into it (pun intended).
This is a fantastic epic adventure that is well written and just draws you into the story straight away! Filled with action, adventure, dragons, shapeshifters and Norse gods I was on the edge of my seat, holding my breathe, fingers crossed, hoping and praying that Hank our hero would defeat the gods in their evil and terrifying world!
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The goes have done back to destroy mankind and this time they are after his family. He had been hurt and disabled but now he needs to try to stop the gods from destroying his family. Can he keep his family safe? Can he defeat them?See if he can
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A rollicking adventure starring a hero with rheumatoid arthritis. Amazing!
Errant Gods does not disappoint! Having been compared with Stephen King’s Dark Tower series, which I loved, I would say the comparison is beyond accurate. Errant Gods has an excellent format of moving back and forth through time to explain background details to provide the historical background of the characters and plot, and he does it in such a seamless way, the past becomes the present. The story is solid and the plot original, one that draws you in from the very first chapter. The story is action packed and keeps you turning pages long into the night. A thrill ride which is also welcomingly humorous. Plenty of room in the character and plot to find a moment of normalcy to add a realism to an otherwise mystical tale. One welcome contrast to The Dark Tower Series is the LACK of confusing, overwhelming details that my beloved Stephen King has a habit of employing. This book is eloquent in its formation and doesn’t waste a word. Action scenes are vivid and unrelenting as well as unpredictable. The portions of “action downtime” are well used to establish plot and develop characters. These characters are extraordinary! Their personalities and physical descriptions are multidimensional. From the introduction of each, you will find a desire to know them deeply, and the author accomplishes this with perfection giving you just enough to envision them physically and know their personality while leaving a bit for the imagination and further development along the pages of the narrative. I will give no spoilers, but I highly recommend this book, the first in the Blood of the Isir Series. This is a MUST READ series!
Errant Gods, Erik Henry Vick’s 1st book in the Blood of the Isir series, is an adventure on the grandest of scales! The storyline is fast-paced and unique, filled with adventure, intrigue, and danger. The characters are endearing and well developed. The setting is highly creative, taking place not not only on earth, but in other rhelms as well. The nature and inhabitants of each new rhelm demonstrates a well-versed imagination. Can’t wait to continue with the series and see where the story goes!
I was pleasantly surprised it was an excellent read.
This was different and while not a happily ever after it was a good read. The characters and worlds were detailed and there were some twists and somehow will they do it moments as the book worked through…..when is book 2?
I can’t wait for the sequel!!!!
I really liked this book. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. The only thing that I could complain about is (well two things) I could have benefited with pronunciations of some of the character names. Also am not very familiar with Norse mythology and felt left out on some of the scenarios.
Brilliantly written!!! Another wonderfully entertaining read that kept me on the edge of my seat and had me thinking back to the monsters under my bed. Great read!!!
Had a diffult time reading it- very little excitement in current text, too much in the past
I’d like to like this novel more. However there are numerous plot lines and so much Nordic myth that is difficult to incorporate that it seems to much to balance in the narrative.