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The Daring Show Review, June 22, 2011
When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, "Come!" I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. Revelations 6:7-8 NIV
It seems that I never thought I could read 2 books in a week. But when the stories are as intriguing and drama filled like the ones I read, it is very easy to do. MPire: In Search of the Lost and MPire: Death Cometh had my neighborhood burning and household items hitting the floor all by themselves, literally. Now although I don't believe in the supernatural so to speak, I do believe there are things out of our control that we can't explain.
And this is where these books and its main character come in. After falling in love with Mallory Haulm and his soul searching 4th horseman status known as Death. I've determined I need to get my life in order. Or at least put it in alignment with something. Many of the reviews of this series so far have talked about the story but I've found the characters are far more entertaining than the storyline.
Those brave enough to have read the book of revelations, have an idea about the story of Armageddon, but TL James has brought a humanistic side to the key players of that story. She has given them trials and tribulations and even the occasional question of doubt.
Mallory Haulm is searching for his soul and is the taker of other souls. He doesn't take his charge lightly but he doesn't understand why he can't walk away from it. He is bombarded with childhood disasters, whorish tendencies and his occasional sexual preference indecisiveness. But all in all, his external persona is magnificent and is a very realistic character as we all know those that LOOK well put together on the outside and are a wreck waiting to happen internally.
His brother Marek another character driven by guilt is quite mixed on the emotional front. He is the horseman of War, but when it comes to his baby brother he is all love.
Marc is Pestilence and is one evil bastard, while Marlon is Famine and is the only underdeveloped character of the book. And Malcolm, the father of one but the hater of all, he is the precious 4th horseman that will not relinquish himself to his son because he knows he will be a dead man if he does.
This book is full of quick wit and comedic dialogue. However if you are not comfortable with twisting religious ideology, homosexuality, murder, incest, and profanity, then you may want to select another book, like crochet.
But I highly recommend this series because it's fresh and fast paced. Armageddon is approaching and everyone needs to be prepared for battle. Knowing your role is no longer enough, you have to be able to defend it. Do you know what side you will sit on?
'"It's amazing how you can walk through life and not know anything." From MPire Death Cometh-Mallory Haulm
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Highly Recommend!, June 13, 2011
I couldn't wait to read the second installment in The MPire series! Mallory has a very important position in his family. He found out in book one that he is one of the four horsemen -- death. His job is to collect souls and decide where to send them -- heaven or hell. The weird things is that he never believed in God, but that has definitely changed. The problem is though that in order to do his job fully, he has to replace the current person in the position of Death which is his father. His father is supposed to step down, but he doesn't want to.
I found out some very surprising things about Mallory's past. At a very young age he had to deal with something very terrible. This comes out in this second book, and I was very surprised to find out who was actually behind all of it.
T.L. James has a way of writing that really grips you from beginning to end! The characters are unforgettable. Her writing is unique!
I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment in the MPire triology and highly recommend it! I am very excited about read the next book to see what happens next!
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Not Your Average Paranormal Suspense Thriller, May 17, 2010
(Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4.5 Stars)
Deciding to put his own company on the back burner and immerse himself completely in the family business, Mallory Haulm has almost no clue of the surprises that await him in his new "position." You see, Mallory's "family business" isn't exactly a burgeoning franchise or industrial corporation - rather, he's one of the biblical Four Horsemen, and as Death, he's charged with the duty of collecting human souls, ultimately determining who's destined for Heaven or Hell. Though he's stronger and considerably more powerful than most, Mallory has a difficult time adjusting to his new life, particularly due to the haunting childhood memories from which he can't escape. Furthermore, he holds a scandalous secret, which, if revealed, has the potential to destroy his and countless other lives. In light of such extreme adversity, time will only tell which ultimately proves stronger: Mallory's loyalty to his brothers, or his devotion to his own personal ambitions...
Taut, compelling, and supremely original, The MPire: Death Cometh is not your average paranormal suspense thriller. In it, author T.L. James weaves a curious mix of sci-fi, romance, and page-turning mystery to create a highly entertaining tale of epic proportions. Through well-developed characters and intersecting plotlines, James presents a fantastical world rife with enough creativity to plumb the full depths of the imagination. In remarkable fashion, she invokes the reader to suspend disbelief long enough to become completely engrossed in Mallory's otherworldly adventures, all the way up to the shocking conclusion.
The second installment in a dynamic new series, The MPire: Death Cometh is a powerhouse read sure to leave readers craving more.
Chelsea Perry
Apex Reviews
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