The Crimson Fathers is the sophomore novel of the sci-fi fantasy series The Deiparian Saga. In this installment, we follow former Witchfinder Malachi Thorne as he not only fights for his country’s liberation from the oligarchy he once served but from their new ally—a resurrected circle called the Crimson Fathers, who harbor dark magic and plan to cast dominion over the Deiparian people. Kingrea has a true talent for writing characters any reader can feel passionate about, whether they love them like a family member or want nothing more than to see them taken down. It’s rewarding to read from the perspective of a newly epiphanized Thorne—someone we can really root for as the hero of this post-apocalyptic chaos. My favorite characters, however, were new friends of the resistance, Tua’Ahtaki, a skilled outdoorsman indigenous to the Tex’ahn lands, and Amelia Sloan, the benevolent witch Teska finds and trains. They are instrumental in building the resistance and bringing this magical adventure to life. While The Crimson Fathers is a page-turning, fantastical thriller, it holds a message of fortitude and hope in the face of an ever-oppressive authority. An immortal theme that reflects the past yet is timely in our present. The Deiparian Saga has the makings of a modern classic series and is sure to enchant and inspire any reader!
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The Crimson Fathers by J. Todd Kingrea
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