Lee Ross knows there is something different about her. She dreams nightly of a man she longs for and then wakes up with unexplained bruises, bruises that disappear too quickly to be normal. Who is this man of her dreams? Is he friend or foe? And where is this desolate world she keeps remembering?

Shiloh Walker is one of the masters at world building. Her words paint vivid pictures that draw the reader into even a world as complex as Ishtan, the world Lee finds herself in. The inhabitants of Ishtan are in a fight for their very lives with Anqar, a world run by Warlords who want to enslave the women. Ms. Walker provides a very helpful glossary to help readers acclimate themselves to the vastness of these other worlds and their residents. Be forewarned, however, as the world Lee finds herself in is a harsh, even brutal, one at times.

The characters of THROUGH THE VEIL simply beg for more books so the stories of the secondary characters can be told. Lee and Kalen are very strong main characters and the love that grows between them is a powerful one. But who doesn’t want to know more about the secondary characters, particularly after the revelations at the end?   

THROUGH THE VEIL is a darkly compelling tale. Fans of dark fantasy will appreciate the rich world Shiloh Walker has created, along with the various magics and the caste system that affect her characters. Once again, Shiloh Walker delivers a superb story!

Reviewed by Debbie

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Posted April 2008