The story concludes…

In a world the same, yet MORE than ours……

A year after Havoc journeyed to Epiphany, she returns with her half-sister, Daiyu, who accepts the job of managing the Absinthe nightclub, intelligence front for the ‘Council of Mythical Beings’.

At last, they uncover the secret of McAllister’s barn. But who is Incy, the undead but strangely endearing entity who attaches herself to Daiyu?

Meanwhile, on a dig commissioned by the mysterious Tetonova Consortium, Kai Rosslyn, Dyami’s archaeologist descendent, makes a discovery that will allow the past to reach into the present with devastating consequences.

With the help of new friends and lovers, the sisters must stop the consortium from succeeding in their mad plot to alter the status quo between humans and the others hidden in humanity’s midst, a conspiracy that threatens the existence of all.

A gripping page-turner packed with twists and turns; this fantasy thriller questions the very nature of reality……

KATHERINE BLACK REVIEW

It would be easy to write pages and still not cover all of my thoughts about this excellent book. It’s an epic, world-building, well-researched novel covering the lives and intent of almost every mythical creature imaginable—and it is unbelievably well executed.

This is the second in a series, written from multiple POV aspects. We are back in the Wild West. Mix that with enthralling love story aspects, vampires, werewolves and enough cryptids and fae to make your head spin and you might wonder if you’ve been slipped a Mickey by some cheeky Hixie. This book shouldn’t work. Heck, the supernatural hints in Book 1 alluding to this story shouldn’t have meshed either—a typical Western story mixed up with a pair of half-sisters way in the future rooting out the magical and mystical—but it did.

And while this book couldn’t be more different in character and plotlines, it follows on beautifully, revolving in current times around the Absinthe nightclub. The world-building is brilliant (see The Eternal Traveller by the same author) and Huber has the imagination, methodology and skill to carry it off. The cast of rich characters is second only to the beautifully articulate language of the writing. Some of the Fae want to live in peace, some have other politics and agendas. A few of them are out for world domination and all-out destruction. Havoc and Daiyu have their work cut out. And they all have their intricate story to tell as we follow them and the girls. Even Wild Cass Devlin and her beloved Joe aren’t forgotten as lovers of Book 1 will find out.

What makes this captivating is the balance between tension and heart. The dialogue is sharp, the conflicts authentic, and the resolution leaves enough mystery to entice readers for more in book 3. Fans of the growing series will be enthralled, and new readers will be inspired to explore Book One. A must-read for anybody who loves fae, cryptids, gripping narrative and emotional depth. And I haven’t even mentioned Incy.
Brilliant.

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About Helen Huber

Born in London to Irish parents, Helen Huber is the author of the ‘Eternal Traveller’ and the ‘A Town Called Epiphany’ duology. Though book three is in the pipeline, the first two are a standalone duo. A bibliophile and collector of vintage action figures, Helen also dabbles in photography and computer graphics, and enjoys painting and sewing. She lives with her husband and pets in a Surrey village, and has invented stories all her life.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2024

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This book has everything! And I mean EVERYTHING. From every conceivable mythical being, to romance, to espionage, to the overthrowing of government agencies.
The story is complex, and very long, so this is not the type of book to start unless you have the time and mental capacity to read it. If you’re looking for an easy reading book to dip into when the mood strikes, this is not the read for you. But if you like a meaty book with a complex story then definitely look no further.

If you’ve read A Town Called Epiphany, this book does follow on from that one in a sense, but it is much different to the first book. I’d even go as far as to say this is a completely different genre.

I found the writing style enjoyable, and the story had a lot of action. But even though I enjoyed the book, I did sometimes find it difficult to keep up with the large cast of characters.

By the end of the book, all loose ends are tied up nicely, and even though there is a satisfying conclusion to every thread, the ending leaves an opening for another sequel.

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ANTHONY HULSE

Epic masterpiece!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2024

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Havoc returns to Epiphany with a strange offer to manage the Absinthe nightclub, an establishment consisting of mythical beings. She is joined by her half-sister Daiyu and they encounter a host of strange mystical creatures; some who have an evil agenda. Having read the first installment, I did not expect this. A contrast from the first, this was compulsive reading. Such an imagination to create an extensive array of outlandish characters; some frightening and others adoreable. A wonderful blend of mystery, fantasy, romance, and horror. Beautifully written and I look forward to the next installment.

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Karl Wiggins

A Wonderful Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 July 2024

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I am in awe of Helen Huber

I’ve never really been a fan of metaphysical books, but this one simply grabbed me. I couldn’t put it down. The story must have been so much fun to write, yet alone research, because it involves a whole pot pourri of mythical beings. We’ve got vampires, werewolves and Magi. We’ve got Hixies, which are mixed-race mythical beings, carrying a heritage of humans and water nixies, or water naiads, to give them their proper term. We’ve got selkies, mythological creatures that can shapeshift between seal and human forms. And various other Fae folk including nompics, once considered a cross between a gnome and a pixie, but who – like ‘mongrel’ dogs who’ve now developed into their own breeds (Cavachon, Cockapoo, Labradoodle) – are now known as a species in their own right. And then we’ve got elves and faeries and satyrs and trolls and Mimicras, who are goblins who can become invisible by mimicking their environment. I’ve probably missed loads, and I can’t imagine how Helen Huber kept track of them all. They must have completely taken over life!

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