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Book Review of The Dark River (Fourth Realm, Bk 2)

The Dark River (Fourth Realm, Bk 2)
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The Brethren continue to control civilization through a computerized information system, the Vast Machine, and a host of offshoot surveillance technologies. Opposed to the Brethren are the Travelers, an ancient clan with the mystical ability to slip in and out of several dimensions.

The Travelers are guarded by Harlequins, a warrior cast with sharp swords and ferociously lethal skills. In the Cain and Abel story at the book's heart, the quest of two Travelers, brothers Gabriel and Michael Corrigan, to find their legendary father has split them irrevocably: Gabriel fights for the forces of good, Michael has turned to the dark side.

A love story featuring Gabriel's beautiful, deadly but conflicted Harlequin bodyguard, Maya, adds human interest to an often superhuman tale, and Gabriel's out-of-body journey.

Hooked, Hooked, Hooked. What else is there to say. Have all 3 books. Daughter wants to read them. With everything going on in the world it will make you think about going off the grid. Highly recommend!!

P.S. John Twelve Hawks is not the real name. The writer lives off the grid and a voice scrambler when talking to his editor.