Sex, sexuality, ecology and spirituality are the themes that burgeon and wither in an almost seasonal cycle throughout this vivid, flawed, but ultimately successful audiobook.
Set in rural southern Appalachia, Prodigal Summer divides itself into three main story lines, each helpfully labeled—‘Predators’ chronicles the turgid love affair between a wildlife specialist and a hunter; ‘Old Chestnuts” [...]
Voltaire once wrote that “Anything too stupid to be said is sung.” I’d agree with that statement if I could add ‘that’s profound but is’ after ‘Anything’. I’d especially agree with it with regard to love. True, stupid love lyrics that lack profundity abound, but that’s not really what I’m after. A large part of [...]
Read MoreI confess a bias on this one. Daniel is a friend, a former WFC roommate, and one of authors I admire most. That said, I have no doubt that anyone serious about fantasy will adore his work.
If you you’ve read A Shadow in Summer, Daniel’s first novel, you’ll know his style is poetic without pretension. [...]
