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The Purifier's Tale

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'The Purifier's Tale' was so full of description, it was as if I were hiding in the trees, observing the Purifier and his mighty beast. It was fascinating to witness the transformation the Purifier endured to become who he really is, not only physically, but mentally as well. Not only was the courage evident in the Purifier to acknowledge the change, it was also evident in the human who guided him to his destiny. I enjoyed reading this short story.

I read this wonderful tale of a world gone to the monsters, the same day I read another book by Gregory Bernard Banks - The Summoner.

They are set in vastly different, but equally compelling, worlds. They also have much in common, so I'm writing my first 'twin' review.

The Purifier's Tale is everything you could want in a dark fantasy epic.
A fully realized world where the Addam`s Family would feel right at home.
Deadly creatures with a well developed cultural mythos.
Suspense and paranoia of living in a totalitarian state.
Romance, drama and betrayal and a touch of the messianic.

What's not to like?
A short story with all the makings of a Dracula type epic.
So why only four stars?

Because even though I enjoyed every page of The Purifier`s Tale, I did so in a constant state of disappointment.
I wanted to know more about the interesting cast of characters.
Delve deeper into the rich culture that Mr. Banks created.
Take my time with the plot and not rush to completion.

In short, I wanted Mr. Banks to give me more.
In my opinion, Banks is one of the strongest writers in Fantasy Fiction working today. I'm just waiting for him to transition from the comfort zone of short stories - to the expanded horizons of epic novels.

Read The Purifier`s Tale, you won't be disappointed, though you may be left craving more (blood).