I won a print copy of Blackwing (Raven's Mark #1) by Ed McDonald in a Goodreads Giveaway.
Blackwing (Raven's Mark #1) is the first book in the Raven's Mark series (kind of obvious from the title eh?). This book was right up my reading alley; post-apocalyptic dystopian hard-core kill 'em all, let God sort them out, action.
Our hero, Ryhalt Galharrow is for sure a great action hero. Besides taking cursing to a completely new plane, his twisted morality and unswerving dedication to duty (whoever is paying him), we see a one note character slowly revealed as a more complex individual than even he would probably like to admit.
Surrounding himself with the lowest scum his society has to offer he (of course) becomes the last best hope for humanity. He is irreverent, angry, arrogant, devious, vicious, loyal and absolutely deadly.
Blackwing is hilarious in an anti-societal vein. Galharrow sees the stupidity of those whose tune he dances to. I particularly enjoyed that he often voiced the sarcastic comments that I was thinking while reading. The argument can be made that it is a story of redemption. I think that is being overly generous. He is who he is, and is good with that.
Lots (I mean LOTS) of language, sexual references, graphic violence. Hard to tell if the "good" deities are all that good. But, the best thing I can say; In my opinion, Blackwing (Raven's Mark #1) by Ed McDonald is a great escapist, no apologies, politically incorrect, fun read. Enjoy!
Mike
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