Eric T. Knight's "Watching the End of the World"

Title: Would You Survive?

Watching the End of the World by Eric T Knight

Reviewed by K. Royce

2/21/16

4:00 p.m.

Reality TV has become a huge part of society and anyone looking to get rich quick should look no further than an audition. A group of contestants, five men and 5 women, signed up thinking they were traveling to Madagascar to participate on a show in which Survivor meets The Real World. However, on their way to the island there is a major terrorist attack, the island closes its borders, and the contestant’s plane crashes in some jungle in Africa. These contenders now must survive while watching the rest of world crumble.

This book has a plot that once you think you have figured it out, you probably have, however, the twists are still there. The story is well-written and it is a page turner throughout, not once slowing down. From start to finish the reader will be captivated. Although the plot is not too unexpected, honestly, it is just that good. My adrenaline did not slow down until I read the last word.

Eric Knight has written a novel that if it ever were to become a reality I would be terrified and yet enthralled. The ideas he presents in this read speaks to the very nature of society, as it is today. We are desensitized to horrific acts, we can’t turn away, like a bad car wreck you have to keep looking. While it was not a mystery book nor that difficult to deduce where they plot was heading, the ideas presented are very intriguing. It could be seen as a glimpse into the future of TV if the right people and the right prices are involved.  With all the dystopian and zombie apocalypse movies and books filling the shelves this book was a great change of pace. It was a good dose of reality.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy!

K. Royce

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