Gail Z. Martin

A Darkhurst Novel

Scourge

Gail Z Martin

Epic new fantasy from the bestselling author of The Summoner. In a city beset by monsters, three brothers must find out who is controlling the abominations. The city-state of Ravenwood is wealthy, powerful, and corrupt. Merchant Princes and Guild Masters wager fortunes to outmaneuver League rivals for the king’s favor and advantageous trading terms. Lord Mayor Ellor Machison wields assassins, blood witches, and forbidden magic to assure that his powerful patrons get what they want, no matter the cost. Corran, Rigan, and Kell Valmonde are Guild Undertakers, left to run their family’s business when guards murdered their father and monsters killed their mother. Their grave magic enables them to help souls pass to the After and banish vengeful spirits. Rigan’s magic is unusually strong and enables him to hear the confessions of the dead, the secrets that would otherwise be taken to the grave. When the toll exacted by monsters and brutal guards hits close to home and ghosts expose the hidden sins of powerful men, Corran, Rigan and Kell become targets in a deadly game and face a choice: obey the Guild, or fight back and risk everything.

Natalie Sypeck 

This is the first horror themed book I’ve ever read and dang did it leave me hopeless at times. The story kept me interested the whole time though. I felt the final battle scene was a bit rushed, especially considering how long the book is. But other than that I thought it was a good story, a good change in scenery compared to my usual reading habits. Interested where it goes from here.

Nickie Mohler

The Valmonde brothers are undertakers. Not only do they bury the dead, their rituals also prevent the spirits from coming back as ghosts, or worse, ghouls. I liked the idea for the book, and the brothers, but it just didn't come together for me. I received a copy from Net Galley.

Manon van Heumen

I just couldn't get into this. It felt kind of repetitive, and sadly it wasn't for me.

Scourge A Darkhurst Novel

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