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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
Josh Reynolds’ Monmouth’s Giants, a Casefiles of the Royal Occultist anthology from 18th Wall Productions, collects together 13 tales of monsters, magic, occult history and stoic British nerve. In 1920s London the position of Royal Occultist, a sort-of-policeman tasked with investigating occult crimes and mysterious goings-on, is held by the impeccably dressed if slightly bumbling Charles St. Cyprian, with the valuable help of apprentice/assistant (depending who you ask) Ebe Gallowglass. Over the course of these stories the pair battle all manner of mysterious creatures and disreputable characters, getting by on bravery, ancient knowledge, a stiff upper lip and just a little bit of luck.
This is unashamed pulp fiction, wearing its influences on its sleeve, and while some stories hit the mark better than others, all told it’s a fun, entertaining, satisfying anthology. You could certainly read this cover to cover in one go, but it’s probably best enjoyed by dipping in and out and enjoying one or two at a time. If you like your occult fiction dark, pulpy and witty, tipping its hat to early classics of the genre and even borrowing a few fictional (or even real life) characters to play with, then chances are you’ll find lots to enjoy in this anthology. Hopefully it’s just the first of many to come.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/06/06/casefiles-of-the-royal-occultist-monmouths-giants-josh-reynolds/
This is unashamed pulp fiction, wearing its influences on its sleeve, and while some stories hit the mark better than others, all told it’s a fun, entertaining, satisfying anthology. You could certainly read this cover to cover in one go, but it’s probably best enjoyed by dipping in and out and enjoying one or two at a time. If you like your occult fiction dark, pulpy and witty, tipping its hat to early classics of the genre and even borrowing a few fictional (or even real life) characters to play with, then chances are you’ll find lots to enjoy in this anthology. Hopefully it’s just the first of many to come.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2020/06/06/casefiles-of-the-royal-occultist-monmouths-giants-josh-reynolds/