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Kerebos

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Mr. Prata again unsheathes his pen with great success.

The rich tapestry which he weaves in Kerebos shows us a frighteningly real glimpse of a time not so long ago, and a world we are grateful we know only via his novel.

In the prequel you clearly see the assembly of our anti-hero. Prata is masterful in his piece-by-piece construction. I tried hard for days to construct this character with famous persons from history and pop culture, but alas was unable to do it. Kerebos is unique unto himself.

This book was recommended to me by a friend who enjoys fantasy genre and i'm grateful he did so. However, if you enjoy psychology, social psychology, historical fiction, and action-adventure you will love this novel.

Hope this review helps!
MJC

I read Kerebos a while back. The reason I'm writing this short review is because I can't seem to grasp is why this book has so far only two reviews and is barely known at all. Not only is it better than Dream of Fire, which was by the way great, it is absolutely amazing for many reasons, the following being a few.

One, Prata's masterful story draws us in to his novel smoothly. This is the story about how Livios, a simple farmer, becomes the feared man known as Kerebos Ikar. We observe a boy become a man trough the path of evil thus finding himself in many difficult situations of conscience. Philosophy, ethics are naturally sown into the fabric of the novel, adding depth to a genre that has been dying of late. Two, the world is rich, the characters are vibrant. Presented with the politics, culture and history of Pangea, the world is alive, compelling, original. That being said, this is not Tolkien lite, but heavy Prata. The last bit was a compliment. Three, the military aspect of the novel is brilliant. The action isn't burdened by unecessary sequences. It is graphic, concise and to the point. I'm not saying that the book is a blood fest because it isn't. The action isn't intrusive or over the top. In one word, it is epic.

Prata is an author to look out for. He is a gem among the widespread rubbish of today's world. I will certainly buy any other book that he writes and I hope it is soon. In other words, just buy the book.

This book was a wonderful read.

The story, written as a "prequel" to Dream of Fire, tells the tale of how Livios Rapax came to be the tortured soul known as Kerebos. Although a companion to Dream of Fire, the book stands well on it's own - although if you haven't already read Dream, you'll be quick to get a copy just to see where the story goes.

In a genre where writers feel compelled to create extravagant, complex worlds and back-stories, Mr. Prata uses a mix of places, names, and philosophies from history and myth, blending them in a way that makes his world a unique yet familiar place. This allows the reader to almost instinctively understand the setting without making it predictable.

I found this book to be a compelling page-turner with intense action and smooth character development.

For those that enjoy Fantasy, and are looking for something fresh, this book is highly recommended!