One of my favourite authors, with The Cage of Souls being one of my favourite novels of all time.
The Elder Race was … okay.
A short novel, it almost read like a YA work. A bit of developed backstory, the obligatory trek, a final confrontation, but nothing really substantial. It read more like an idea for something that could have been the seed for something better, deeper, richer, longer. After finishing it, I almost wondered why he’d bothered. Don’t get me wrong: the pace, style, and characterisations were all up to his usual high standard but … why?
Fleecy Moss, author (as Nia Sinjorina) of the Folio 55 series (End of Girl, Undon, 4659) & Mudborn. Available on Amazon.
Folio 55 