The Repository

& #65279;THE REPOSITORY was a bit of a different read for me. I believe that it would be called, dark fantasy. Not that I don't like dark fantasy. I do. I just don't get to read it often enough. Adam gives us the standard evil characters but adds an air of"anything is possible" that is very charming. Once I'd picked it up and started to read, I couldn't put it down until I was finished.First off, the cover. Yes, I do notice those things. I love good cover art and THE REPOSITORY has excellent cover art. Kevin Murphy, the cover artist, and Neil Seltzer, cover design, have put together the perfect package that could sell this book on looks alone.Though THE REPOSITORY is not the sort of book that has to get by on looks alone. THE REPOSITORY is a wonderful read. Thrilling. Enthralling. You will find yourself under a spell as Adam Niswander cleverly weaves you into his story. And what a story it is! I suppose that you want a bit of a peek. Okay, open the pages and you will find; an ancient fellowship, an evil witch, a gifted and kind man, Lucifer himself, and Ambrose Bierce. Just imagine. Can you? Well, if you can, you are Adam Niswander.You are going to want this one. If you don't, I picked up a thing or two when I went to New Orleans and I just might have to demonstrate.Buzzy

THE REPOSITORY is one of those books that you can't put down until you find out how it all turns out, and once it's over you wish it wasn't. This is a real page-turner, with a background of epic scope, characters that are simultaneously larger than life and all-too-human, and incredible pacing. Niswander tells a great story and he tells it well. His prose enters into poetic beauty during the Wormwood-like chapter introductions, attributed to Ambrose Bierce in the form of a report to his dark master. And on top of everything else, the item itself is very handsomely made. This is a book that fans of fantasy and horror will be doing themselves a disservice to miss

The Fellowship founded by Merlin consists of magicians dedicated to keeping Lucifer from destroying humanity. Over the past millennium, many dedicated individuals battled the evil minions of Lucifer. Though always victorious, the Fellowship members know their biggest fight is always the next war because a loss means the end of mankind. The powerful witch Urthane la Voisen, a former resident of Hell, has been slowly eroding the organization for years. One of her mightiest successes was killing the sibling of Josiah, the librarian who maintains all the known books on magic. However, Urthane failed to slay the unborn child of Josiah's sister-in-law. When he was born, Randall was abandoned on the courthouse steps. He grows up in an orphanage. The lad has magical powers, but lacks formal training in their use. When a catastrophe strikes, the Fellowship turn to Randall as their only hope to defeat Urthane. THE REPOSITORY is a fascinating but chilling account of the eternal battle between Good and Evil. Adam Niswader, author of the Shaman Cycle, has created a fine work filled with interesting heroes and delightful villains. The story line is so taut that readers will believe Mr. Niswader is chronicling real events including those of the future. This novel is simply great story telling.Harriet Klausner