Eric T. Knight's "Wreckers Gate"

Title: Among the Sand Dunes

“Wreckers Gate” by Eric T Knight

Reviewed by B. Smart

9/27/15

8:03 p.m.

What if you were the one who started the apocalypse? How would you feel if everything you’ve ever known was about to be destroyed and you had no idea how to stop it? Wreckers Gate follows four different characters thrown into a world of chaos after Qarathian soldier Wulf Rome, who later becomes king, accidentally releases a vengeful god from his “unbreakable” prison when Rome retrieves a magical axe from its ancient cradle. Will the heroes of the novel save their world from Melekath and call back their long lost goddess? Or will they fall victim to their worst nightmare?

Author Eric T Knight masterfully combines both religion and tradition, clashing the two with magic and nature by building a world that is beautiful and unique, yet familiar and captivating. His powerful imagery of what is real and imaginary enthralls the reader, sucking them into each of the characters’ heads and letting them empathize with each of their perspectives. Wreckers Gate has a fascinating plot, unforgettable characters, and a vast world that readers can immerse themselves in. But don’t venture too far into the spirit world of Pente Akka, for you may not return.

Wreckers Gate is not a book for the squeamish or the fainthearted. It contains a copious amount of violence and detailed war imagery that may not be suitable for some young adult readers. This novel reads heavily with a male perspective, even in the female characters’ points of view which may be unappealing to some. Additionally, it contains an excess amount of exotic and unusual names that may confuse the reader.

However, if you like Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings, you will love this novel.

I give “Wreckers Gate” 4 out of 5 stars.

Cheers,

B. Smart