For those of us who read the final book in the Rachel Morgan story line, The Turn is a welcome return to her world that we have been looking forward to. This official prequel sets up the very machinations that lead to the near extinguishing of humanity and the re emergence of those who have hidden from them for so very long. Here are the bare bones of the future Hollows and its denizens and how it all came to be.
Being a Dark Elf and a woman is an obstacle in a world where both are considered inferior. Unfortunately for Trisk being both and having a bitter rivalry with the young Kalamack, things just couldn't be worse. Unless you take into account the decimation of their species. Both are vying to save the Elves from extinction, but there are events happening with those in power and nothing is as simple as it may seem. These two will become pawns in a game that is far beyond their understanding, and as one creates a hope for the world, the other will destroy it in his need for revenge and glory.
A human lab will create a new virus to incapacitate enemies without killing them and Trisk will create a genetically modified tomato that will help to feed the world but Kalamack will be the cause of both combining to form a plague that will take the humans of the world until they are on the precipice of extinction. As Trisk fights to stop the plague, Kalamack will deceive every step of the way to make sure she is blamed for the disaster, even if he has to kill to do so.
As their struggle plays out the Paranormal communities across the world must decide whether or not to help save humanity or stay safely in the shadows and watch it die. However as the death toll rises it becomes more apparent that without humanity it is only a matter of time before their world starts to implode in on itself. There are some who know exactly what will happen; that is just what they want.
With the first appearance of characters we've come to know along with those we meet for the first time, this is a perfect addition to the background story. It is a satisfying stand alone as well. Finally, we can truly understand the depth of fear that one single tomato on Rachel's window ledge really represents. Grab yourself a bowl of tomato salad and sit down with this satisfying addition to The Hollows.
Being a Dark Elf and a woman is an obstacle in a world where both are considered inferior. Unfortunately for Trisk being both and having a bitter rivalry with the young Kalamack, things just couldn't be worse. Unless you take into account the decimation of their species. Both are vying to save the Elves from extinction, but there are events happening with those in power and nothing is as simple as it may seem. These two will become pawns in a game that is far beyond their understanding, and as one creates a hope for the world, the other will destroy it in his need for revenge and glory.
A human lab will create a new virus to incapacitate enemies without killing them and Trisk will create a genetically modified tomato that will help to feed the world but Kalamack will be the cause of both combining to form a plague that will take the humans of the world until they are on the precipice of extinction. As Trisk fights to stop the plague, Kalamack will deceive every step of the way to make sure she is blamed for the disaster, even if he has to kill to do so.
As their struggle plays out the Paranormal communities across the world must decide whether or not to help save humanity or stay safely in the shadows and watch it die. However as the death toll rises it becomes more apparent that without humanity it is only a matter of time before their world starts to implode in on itself. There are some who know exactly what will happen; that is just what they want.
With the first appearance of characters we've come to know along with those we meet for the first time, this is a perfect addition to the background story. It is a satisfying stand alone as well. Finally, we can truly understand the depth of fear that one single tomato on Rachel's window ledge really represents. Grab yourself a bowl of tomato salad and sit down with this satisfying addition to The Hollows.
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