Glenn G. Thater has written an amazing novel.
In his foreword, Thater introduces us to the legend of Angle Theta. He is a character cited in a number of ancient writings, and is the stuff legends are made of. Theta is larger than life, enigmatic, and a formidable character unafraid to fight evil.
At a terrible time in the Kingdom of Lomion, there is an evil presence destroying people and land. A group of people, including knights, sorcerers, and the mysterious Angle Theta, go to find out what is going on. It turns out there is a portal opened, allowing evil entities to travel back and forth from their dimension to the kingdom.
This is a fate of such dynamic proportions, literally the fate of mankind weighs in the balance.
Who is Angle Theta, and what is his stake in this battle?
What if those who once were benevolent dieties/entities decided to do a 180 degree turn, and become evil ones? What happens if one of their greatest knights refused to turn evil and made it his life's destiny to destroy the evil that was trying to darken the world and create chaos? Is this great knight the champion of Light Angle Theta?
Harbinger of Doom is an epic battle of good and evil. A powerful ancient entity who fights to stop evil from corrupting the world.
Harbinger of Doom is an amazing read that draws you into the swords and sorcery theme, and Thater's writing has you in the heat of battle, and leaves you wanting more of this epic story. One thing I found especially helpful was the appendix where the book's characters, names and roles are listed - this was invaluable to be able to understand the story as we become familiar with the situations in the book.
My curiosity is peeked by the legend of Angle Theta. He reminds me a little of Moorcock's Lord Elric of Melnibone, who struggles with his own issues of good and evil.
For those of us who love to read of knights in armor and legends of long ago, and an age where magic is the norm, you will enjoy Thater's Harbinger of Doom as much as I.
ellen george
Harbinger of Doom by Glenn G. Thater, ISBN 978-1438214436, CreateSpace Publishing, review by ellen george
