Shadow of the Winter Moon

Book One of the Kraven Kronicles

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Pub Date 10 Oct 2022 | Archive Date 29 Oct 2022

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Description

Drunk … Scoundrel … Thief … Vagabond … Fool …

Reelum Hangs has been called many things, and at one time or other has resembled them all. Reelum, however, knows a dark and terrible secret—one that delves right to the heart of Kraven city.

Sharrock is a grisly veteran from the harsh lands north of the Riven Expense—a brutish man with a hard temper and harder reputation. When a business opportunity presents the seemingly simple task of locating Reelum Hangs and providing a solution to his money woes, Sharrock is set on a course that will forever alter his life.

Foul conspiracies that may threaten the very fabric of society will be uncovered. Scores will be settled, violence and mayhem unleashed, and bestial lusts unfettered to rampage without restraint. The notion of right and wrong, hero and villain, action and consequences will forever be skewed and tainted.

Welcome to the Kraven Kronicles …

Drunk … Scoundrel … Thief … Vagabond … Fool …

Reelum Hangs has been called many things, and at one time or other has resembled them all. Reelum, however, knows a dark and terrible secret—one that...


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Great many Thanks to Cam Sinclair and Net Galley for this book!

The overall story, the characters, and little twists that make you question what could happen.....next. all these things and more really had me enjoying this book!

I wouldn't totally classify this book as Grimdark, because it may make some folks shy away from a great story, that is just good old fashioned gritty, as any good sword and sorcery TALE.

Sharrock is a great overall character, who is ambiguous in his character because of who he is and what he's done, but his personal mission to watch after August, shows an endearing and humanistic side. I hope all is well with him....I can't wait for the next book to find out...

Lizard folk, old magic, seedy locations full of thief/assasins, secret pasts...all wound up in a great book will make any fantasy lover happy

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This book definitely had everything that would satisfy fantasy readers! It hit all my main checkmarks at least. Loved the writing the the characters. The story arch was very gritty and overall satisfying if you're looking for a little bit of sorcery and swordplay!

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This is the true definition of a grimdark fantasy. I was really intrigued by the title and loved the cover and the blurb made me want to read this.

The action takes place in the city of Kraven, where gangs and secret societies make the brutal rules people are forced to live by. There's a wide range of morally grey, and often exceedingly deplorable characters. I think the number of characters should have lent themselves better to a longer novel, as I felt I was only just getting to know some of them. However, I did enjoy the shorter chapters which make it a quick read.

Sinclair has a real knack of writing and I really felt the narrative flowed well. This book is extremely dark and there are lots of trigger warnings with this book. It's also a really bad idea to eat while reading this book!

I enjoyed this first novel and I'm looking forward to seeing how the series continues. Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for providing an arc in return for an honest review.

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Shadow of the Winter Moon is a dark, gory novel featuring plenty of trigger warnings to ward off the weak.

If you’ve never read a grimdark novel before, I suggest you look a bit more into other reviews or trigger warnings before continuing. I enjoy a good dark fantasy, but even this had me cringing or uncomfortable at certain parts.

The main character is likable enough, being just morally grey enough to be sexy and cool. I did appreciate the detail in scenes where swordplay is featured, always enjoying that dark and gritty action that comes with dark fantasy.

Overall, this book is very dark, very gory, and incredibly cool. I’ve recommended this book to my boyfriend who also enjoys dark fantasy and I look forward to seeing what he thinks!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this e-ARC, I’ll keep an eye out for this author from now on!

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