A thoroughly well-imagined story in an elegantly described fictional world.
What do you do when everything falls apart? Jespar Dal’Varek likes to turn the page. And if things go awry again? No problem. Turn another page. The story begins with Jespar on a new page in his life. He receives a lucrative but mysterious invitation that takes him to the tropical paradise of Kilay. Before Jespar can get a handle on the ins and outs of his new venture, chaos erupts and he barely survives a stealthy attack. Between buried anguish and present horrors, Jespar faces multitudinous demons, both within and without.
Dreams of the Dying is a smartly written fantasy novel that teases at psychological thriller. It’s difficult to imagine that this story, this brilliant world, is based off of a game and not the other way around. There is so much depth in the conception of the landscape, the myriad of characters, both major and minor, as well as the wondrous fantasy elements. And then there is the well-conceived and meticulously cared for plot. Nothing is wasted as Nicolas Lietzau guides readers on an intense journey of both the mind and soul.
Spanning only a few days, this story touches on mental illness, while featuring an important mission, unique abilities available to a select few, and a perfectly flawed protagonist. If you adore a thoroughly well-imagined story in an elegantly described fictional world, you’ll love Dreams of the Dying: The Dark Corners of Our Minds.
