PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Any fan of mythology and good old fantasy will greatly enjoy this novel. Keenan manages to hook the reader from page one, throwing in some unusual characters (and tropes), mixing it up with a villain that has a brand new bag of toys. I won't spoil - but it is a new take on the whole good vs evil fight. I love the fact that Keenan picked Meso-American mythology - and rocked the world with it. She clearly knows her stuff and has the potential to take on seasoned authors with her mastery of language and modern twists on some of the most awesome fictional gods around. Looking forward to the sequel. --Ryan Attard, author of Firstborn A riveting blend of ancient myth and modern intrigue. Supernatural thrills, corporate espionage and great characters make for a thrill-ride read! --Gail Z. Martin, author of Reign of Ash Native American mythology is often understated and you can never find enough of it in Fantasy Literature. But don't worry, K.D. Keenan is here to fix that with The Obsidian Mirror. What makes the author so special? Well, let's just say that her best childhood friend was a Native American skull, which she received when she turned six. Show me a better qualification and I'll eat it! And before you ask, yes, she did return the skull to its proper place when she got old enough to know better. The story turned out so well and it is so rich in detail that one can almost suspect the author learned more than a few tales from said skull. Add a little bit of Voodoo to the mix and you are well on your way to an all-star American pantheon, echoing Neil Gaiman's American Gods in a most interesting manner. Oh, and for all that the author won't admit it, The Obsidian Mirror has tons of humor. This is skillfully done, with the jokes lurking in the backdrop, tiptoeing behind the text and seldom breaking the surface of the mirror. More often than not you will recognise the joke the same way scientists recognise dark matter - by its effect on the surroundings rather than by its blatant presence. --Sorin Sociu, author of The Scriptlings
