The Demon of Histlewick Downs Douglas J Bornemann Books
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As an apprentice in his father’s shop catering to clients requiring high-end devices suitable for enchantment, young Thoren Theratigan is convinced his life is comfortably mapped. However, when tragedy causes his predictable world to crumble, only one man, a stranger, reaches out to help. When their roles are reversed, Thoren naturally leaps at the chance to return the favor. He will soon discover that choice could cost him everything—including his very soul.
The Demon of Histlewick Downs Douglas J Bornemann Books
I would heartily recommend The Demon of Histlewick Downs. That’s especially true at the modest Kindle Edition price! This might best be thought of as a magical mystery, and it was in that light that I enjoyed it very much. Though there are periods of action, the reader will most spender her time wondering who, or what, the demon is. The lead character, young Thoren Theratigan, or “Flinch” as he his called by many of the other characters, is in a slightly better position to figure out that mystery than the reader is, which makes him a good guide through the story.Flinch’s familiarity with what we might call magic and the Church calls “Phrendonic heresy” comes from his father’s business; but Flinch cannot cast spells himself. He has to rely on his wits and character to get him through the challenges he faces, though he does have some help from a pocket watch that would be described as loquacious if anyone but Flinch could hear it.
I enjoyed this story principally due to two things: (1) the system of magic or Phrendonic heresy that I was curious to learn more about; and (2) the characters who were (with one or two exceptions) not painted in two-dimensional terms. As for the first virtue, I wanted to learn, for example, how stoppering a tiny bauble in an airtight jar could keep a demon from materializing. I didn’t read the glossary of magical terms until I’d finished the book, but it helped make sense of much of what I’d read earlier. It makes me want to hear more about Phrendonic magic, a promise I presume future installments in the “Dreamweaver” series will keep. As for the second virtue, I was grateful that all the major characters were painted as having complex objectives. The good guys were not all good (with the possible exception of Flinch) and the bad guys are not all bad (with one minor exception).
If I were to offer two minor quibbles, they would relate to the characters’ speech and the ending. Though I’m capable of suspending disbelief when reading fiction about alternate realities, the characters in DoHD fairly frequently speak in a contemporary vernacular that can be a bit jarring. The ending of the story itself was really very satisfactory; unlike most books slated to be part of a series, this one does not leave the reader with no resolution as to the story she’s just read. But I did feel as if the epilogue was just a little too tidy. These are minor problems, though, and did not detract from my enjoyment to any appreciable degree.
I’m looking forward to more of Mr. Bornemann’s work.
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The Demon of Histlewick Downs Douglas J Bornemann Books Reviews
I could not put this book down
There were no concerns about like or dislike because there was nothing not to like
The Demon do Histlewick Downs is an interesting story. It doesn't go where you think it will and doesn't end like you'd think it would. Very enjoyable read.
I loved the book and the scenes were great and the people played their roles amazingly and I loved the book very much.
Wow, this is one fun read! It's a little difficult at first because the magic is so different from other stories, but that makes it unique. Once you get started its hard to stop. You have to know what's going to happen next!!
In an age where most teens can't think past their phones and their hormones, the hero is refreshingly intelligent, able to think on his feet, and actually becomes the hero needed in this story. A great foundation for future novels.
A fast-paced adventure story that delights with excellent use of language and extraordinary (but very human) characters. Except for one. The pocket watch featured on the cover is a hoot! And definitely not human. But what a voice it has. And what an attitude! Very clever, as is the whole book. Super debut. Hope to see next book in the Dreamweaver Series soon.
The Demon of Histlewick Downs, the new novel by Douglas J. Bornemann, opens on the shop of Thoren Theratigan's father, known far and wide for the objects he fashions for supernatural designs. He's primarily a craftsman, but also versed in magical theory although not a practitioner himself. Young Thoren has amassed a foundation of knowledge about talismans, wands, and spells from working in the family business. When his parents are taken away under suspicion of heresy, he sets off on their trail, armed only with this fragmented training and a mysterious talking timepiece, in a quest to save them and many others falsely accused. His ensuing adventures are fraught with danger and mystery, but the book also opens the reader's mind to contemplations about the coexistence of reason and magic, and the ramifications when one embraces both.
Bornemann's debut is impeccably written and richly imagined, accented with humor, buoyed with intrigue, and powered by relentless action. The rich cast of characters keeps the reader guessing at every turn. In Bornemann's city of Caprian, a world of shifting alliances and unpredictable magic, one can never be sure of motivations or aims. The story builds to a thrilling ending which satisfies and yet--fans will be happy to note--leaves a ray of light leading to the next book in the series.
--Mary Vensel White, author of The Qualities of Wood
I would heartily recommend The Demon of Histlewick Downs. That’s especially true at the modest Edition price! This might best be thought of as a magical mystery, and it was in that light that I enjoyed it very much. Though there are periods of action, the reader will most spender her time wondering who, or what, the demon is. The lead character, young Thoren Theratigan, or “Flinch” as he his called by many of the other characters, is in a slightly better position to figure out that mystery than the reader is, which makes him a good guide through the story.
Flinch’s familiarity with what we might call magic and the Church calls “Phrendonic heresy” comes from his father’s business; but Flinch cannot cast spells himself. He has to rely on his wits and character to get him through the challenges he faces, though he does have some help from a pocket watch that would be described as loquacious if anyone but Flinch could hear it.
I enjoyed this story principally due to two things (1) the system of magic or Phrendonic heresy that I was curious to learn more about; and (2) the characters who were (with one or two exceptions) not painted in two-dimensional terms. As for the first virtue, I wanted to learn, for example, how stoppering a tiny bauble in an airtight jar could keep a demon from materializing. I didn’t read the glossary of magical terms until I’d finished the book, but it helped make sense of much of what I’d read earlier. It makes me want to hear more about Phrendonic magic, a promise I presume future installments in the “Dreamweaver” series will keep. As for the second virtue, I was grateful that all the major characters were painted as having complex objectives. The good guys were not all good (with the possible exception of Flinch) and the bad guys are not all bad (with one minor exception).
If I were to offer two minor quibbles, they would relate to the characters’ speech and the ending. Though I’m capable of suspending disbelief when reading fiction about alternate realities, the characters in DoHD fairly frequently speak in a contemporary vernacular that can be a bit jarring. The ending of the story itself was really very satisfactory; unlike most books slated to be part of a series, this one does not leave the reader with no resolution as to the story she’s just read. But I did feel as if the epilogue was just a little too tidy. These are minor problems, though, and did not detract from my enjoyment to any appreciable degree.
I’m looking forward to more of Mr. Bornemann’s work.
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