Author Richard Lee Byers credits his love of Edgar Rice Burroughs fiction with inspiration for this great tale of atrocity and the path to retribution. ERB would approve. While much of Burroughs' work has been imitated (and often), this is a clean, fresh look at the style, setting (a la Pathfinder) and character development that are hallmarks of the classics.
A strong, capable female protagonist is a plus, even as her self-doubt nearly cripples her at times. Aided by the nearly-blind shaman from another Realm of the Mammoth Lords Tribe, she has a journey of place and spirit that will see her triumphant or dead. Alien landscapes allow you to discover the horrifying creatures of the Darklands along with her.
What more could you possibly want in a good read? HIGHLY recommended.
