Author: K.D. Keenan
Authors website: http://theobsidianmirror.net/
Genre: Urban fantasy
ISBN: 978-1-940820-16-3
Name of reviewer: Linda M. Duyanovich
Publisher: AEC Stellar Publishing
Reviewer's rating: 5 stars
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Format:
Paperback
“The
Obsidian Mirror” is an urban fantasy based on New World mythologies and legends.
It’s an action-packed page-turner, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
There are plenty of tense moments and some really evil bad guys, but it’s all
enlivened by the author’s ability to weave humor throughout the drama.
I enjoyed the well-rounded characters—especially Fred, who’s a mannegishi (sort of a Native American leprechaun). Fred’s a greedy, irresponsible little thief, but you’ll wind up loving his brand of goofy innocence. Chaco, another supernatural character, is another of my favorites. Chaco is kind of a lech, but he’s so cheerful and good-natured that he never offends.
The action mostly takes place in modern-day Silicon Valley, and at the heart of the story is how an evil Aztec/Mayan god takes advantage of modern technology to execute his dark plans. For those familiar with Silicon Valley or Northern California, you will recognize the locale and the culture of the Valley. If you aren’t familiar with this area, take my word for it—the local color is dead-on accurate.
There’s a friendship that forms among three secondary female characters that I particularly enjoyed. None of the three are acquainted before the story begins, but as it unfolds, they form a sort of sisterhood that I found very appealing. I found myself believing in their role in the story and cheering them on.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It has basically everything I love in a story: characters I care about, action, drama and humor, all tied up with creative storytelling that has enough unexpected twists and turns to keep me interested—and make me genuinely sorry when the story ends. I hope there’s a sequel."
I enjoyed the well-rounded characters—especially Fred, who’s a mannegishi (sort of a Native American leprechaun). Fred’s a greedy, irresponsible little thief, but you’ll wind up loving his brand of goofy innocence. Chaco, another supernatural character, is another of my favorites. Chaco is kind of a lech, but he’s so cheerful and good-natured that he never offends.
The action mostly takes place in modern-day Silicon Valley, and at the heart of the story is how an evil Aztec/Mayan god takes advantage of modern technology to execute his dark plans. For those familiar with Silicon Valley or Northern California, you will recognize the locale and the culture of the Valley. If you aren’t familiar with this area, take my word for it—the local color is dead-on accurate.
There’s a friendship that forms among three secondary female characters that I particularly enjoyed. None of the three are acquainted before the story begins, but as it unfolds, they form a sort of sisterhood that I found very appealing. I found myself believing in their role in the story and cheering them on.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It has basically everything I love in a story: characters I care about, action, drama and humor, all tied up with creative storytelling that has enough unexpected twists and turns to keep me interested—and make me genuinely sorry when the story ends. I hope there’s a sequel."
MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
You can reach K.D. Keenan at kdkeenan@theobsidianmirror.net and learn more about her at:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1sA84Iv
Website & Blog: http://bit.ly/Obsid
Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbObsid
Twitter: @silverbough
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22039676-the-obsidian-mirror
Noveltunity: http://www.noveltunity.com/profile/Mannegishi
Google+: Google.com/+KathyKeenan
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1sA84Iv
Website & Blog: http://bit.ly/Obsid
Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbObsid
Twitter: @silverbough
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22039676-the-obsidian-mirror
Noveltunity: http://www.noveltunity.com/profile/Mannegishi
Google+: Google.com/+KathyKeenan
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