The action and plot twists in this trilogy take incremental jumps as the books progress while never overwhelming the story. All of them have their own personalities and they are in line with what we know of their histological/mythological stories. There's a mix of immortal and mortal personae such as an Indian god, a Judeo-Christian devil, African mythological creatures, etc. Plus it all makes sense and then some - The cast is a big one but it's expertly handled. This is done on such an expert level as he's able to tie in different mythological entities as different avatars of the same immortal. Let's start out with what's unique about this story: - The author expertly and uniquely amalgamates all the world mythologies in to a syncretic & authentic mix. This trilogy is as unique as they come as Dyrk Ashton as breaks all genre rules and yet makes this story work. The trilogy was completed last year and all three titles were expertly narrated by Nik Magill. I've been a fan of Dyrk Ashton's since I first got my hands on the first Paternus book.

Along the way, Fi and Zeke discover they, too, have strengths of their own - though they come at a cost neither may wish to bear.įrom Africa to Asgard, to an invisible island in the Pacific and the Bone Road of a forgotten realm, Fi and Zeke must come to grips with who and what they are - and accept what they are becoming: wielders of ancient and dangerous powers, warriors, and maybe even heroes. The final battle of the world’s oldest war has begun.įi and Zeke aid Peter in his globe-trotting quest to seek out the remaining Firstborn, uncover the enemy’s plans, and gather the warriors of old. In order to survive, they must join up with powerful allies against an ancient evil that’s been known by many names and feared by all. When a local hospital is attacked by strange and frightening men, Fiona Patterson and Zeke Prisco save a catatonic old man named Peter - and find themselves running for their lives with creatures out of myth and legend hounding their every step. Highly, highly recommended.” (Novel Notions)Įven myths have legends. The Paternus Trilogy is a powerhouse urban fantasy that explores the very edge of possibility of what this subgenre can offer, and it is glorious. All three books in the critically acclaimed, award winning series, The Paternus Trilogy, together in one digital box set.ĭescribed as American Gods meets The Avengers, Paternus combines myths from around the world in a modern story of action and intrigue that is “urban fantasy on the surface, but so much more at its core!”

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