Sepulchral Earth: The Long Road by Tim Marquitz

Posted: 07 March 2010 by Tyson Mauermann in Labels:
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Sepulchral Earth: The Long Road by Tim Marquitz


Format: Ebook 50 pages
Tim Marquitz'z Website

Two years after the furious dead rose up to murder the living, the remnants of mankind face a brutal extinction. Wretched and broken, trading humanity for life, the survivors suffer under the inevitable shadow of death.

Aided by friendly spirits, the necromancer Harlan Cole wages war against the merciless forces of the undead. Driven to bring peace to the souls of his wife and daughter, Harlan vows to return the dead to their graves, or join them trying.

Last week, when I reviewed Mr. Marquitz's Armageddon Bound, review here, I received an email from the author and he attached a preview of the ebook Sepulchral Earth: The Long Road as a thank you for the review. Since I enjoyed Armageddon bound it did not take me too long to get to his latest work.

Sepulcharal Earth is a new spin on the zombie tale. While the zombies in Marquitz's world are no less deadly. They are also especially drawn to his main character who also has a spirit to help guide him throughout the story. Harlan Cole is a necromancer and one with a troubled past as he has lost his family to the zombie threat. He has vowed to end his family's torment and rid the world of the zombie plague. While I only got a sneak preview of the story. I was hooked right from the start. Harlan Cole and his spirit companion professor Cornelius are an interesting duo, combine that with zombies, swords, and a little bit of runes and you have an interesting tale.

While I only got a taste of Sepulchral Earth I can tell you that I want more. Sepulchral Earth contains everything you want in a zombie book. It is a cross between Resident Evil and the movie Demon Knight. A smart hack and slash zombie book. This one has peaked my interest and I hope you give it a chance as I plan on sticking with this series. If you enjoy zombies and Peter V. Brett's The Warded/Painted Man this is right up your alley.

2 comments:

  1. Seak (Bryce L.) says:
    March 8, 2010 4:44 PM

    I really liked it too. Can't wait for the rest of the novella.

  1. Tyson says:
    March 8, 2010 4:50 PM

    Saturday was a good day finished Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Sepulchral Earth and Avempartha. Could not put Sullivan's book down and tore through it. Book 3 is next and I am going to be sad to see the end as the fourth book isn't out yet.

    As for Sepulchral Earth, seems like it will be a great book and an interesting marketing scheme on the ebook. As with all Marquitz endevours I will be sticking with it.