I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. When Martuk was a child, he was unknowingly cursed by a golden god with immortality. He has a gift of seeing through the veil, having visions, and seeing ones soul. His land is ruled by a sickly king and he is called to speak with him. After the king’s demise, Martuk is forced to drink from the golden cup, he’s supposed to die. He sees his ancestors reaching for him then… He finds himself alive! This is how his journey begins.

Although a little slow in some parts, Martuk… the Unholy is a pretty good read. It spans thousands of years, so it’s also a semi-historical horror story. The violent scenes were pretty graphic, so this novel certainly isn’t for the sensitive stomachs. But if you can get past that, this book has awesome “wow” moments. You connect with Martuk immediately and sympathize with his desire to die. I know lots of people in today’s society wish they could live forever. But this book looks at the harsh reality of it. You may garner fantastic riches but what’s the point of it all if you have no one to share it with? Definitely a great October read!
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