Carved from Stone and Dream (#2)
In T. Frohock’s thrilling sequel to Where Oblivion Lives, Diago Alvarez, his husband Miquel, and their son Rafael are separated while fleeing Franco’s Spain…
1939: As Los Nefilim scramble toward safety in France, Nationalist assassins stalk their leader, Guillermo. Through the treacherous frozen Pyrenees, Diago protects his general with the unique abilities of his daimonic heritage, even as he worries he’ll lose control of the darkness within him. But when a trap springs and Los Nefilim’s record of covert operatives falls into enemy hands, Diago and Guillermo must retrieve it, whatever the cost.
Their pursuit leads them to a pocket realm deep within the Pyrenees, where they discover Diago’s family are hostages held by Guillermo’s brother, Jordi. Jordi has found a means to boost a nefil’s fighting prowess, and plans to overrun Europe with the armies of Spain and Germany. To prevent such a future, Diago finds that his morals, which once possessed clear lines, fade to shades of gray, but he’ll put everything he is into saving his family and protecting his comrades … even if he risks losing himself.
Reviews
“Frohock seamlessly blends fantasy and WWII history into a heart-wrenching story of war in the action-packed second Los Nefilim novel.”
“Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone, but readers will enjoy the depth of the characters more if they read Where Oblivion Lives first. Recommended for fans of dark fantasy, supernatural beings interacting with humanity, and spy stories.”Library Journal
“Frohock charts her own path between the genres, drawing on many, subscribing to none — an innovator of style more than a follower of fashion. There are glimpses of urban fantasy, of horror, of historical fantasy, as well as a big enough dose of tense action for a Hollywood blockbuster, but ultimately CARVED FROM STONE AND DREAM is a unique and rewarding pleasure that defies categorisation.”
[S]olid, thoughtful and beautifully stark writing that doesn’t waste a word or pull a punch.”
“What I will forever love about these books are the strength of the characters, the importance placed on their bonds with each other and the strength they draw from each others love […] The writing as per usual is beautiful. It pulls you right in and brings the story to life with a colourful intensity. The characters and the setting are so wonderfully drawn. Frohock has created something truly brilliant and it’s always such a joy to inhabit this world (even when it hurts).”
“Excellently written (Frohock’s best work to date), potent, powerful, and memorable.”