Written by My Middle-earth Member, Ian.
As a fan of Shamus Young‘s earlier work, I was looking forward to his new book The Witch Watch, a story set in Victorian-era England with magic. In this alternate reality, the said arcane arts are forbidden by the British government and the church. An organization called the “Witch Watch” is tasked with keeping magic users in check. In an attempt to resurrect their dead master, a cult accidentally brings back the wrong guy–a man named Gilbert. In addition to being on the run from those hunting him (practically everyone), and coming to terms with being [un]dead, Gilbert finds he has to uncover a mysterious new threat to the land he calls home.
Compared to a lot of self-published books that can be found on the interwebz, The Witch Watch is a polished and solid piece of work that is worth your time. The story is pretty straightforward, but it goes… to continue reading, click here.
