Content Advisory: This book is intended for mature audiences and contains graphic violence.
There are beings that live a shadow's breadth from our reality. They are the dreams and nightmares of humanity, the ancient seeds of fairy-tale and superstition.
These are the Immortals, creatures of magic that should live forever... and they are fading.
When a horror two thousand years dead returns to contemporary England, creatures long thought lost to myth and legend collide in a scramble for survival that could tumble civilisation back into the dark ages of blood and death.
A Tolkienesque grimdark fantasy based in both a modern day city and vast supernatural worlds. If you like the idea of a drunken elf with a shotgun, an ancient warrior with a chainsaw and a whole host of violent supernatural beings you'll love Immortals' Requiem!
Grímnir Vafthrúdnir
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Voted "Book Of The Year 2018" by the members of OnlineBookClub.org
"Any reader who loves fiction, fantasy, adventure or thrills should absolutely read Immortals' Requiem!"
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The author's world creation abilities are simply second to none and his descriptions of the Immortals and their lands are incredible and interesting. I am so pleased to be able to recommend this book, and look forward to reading more from the very talented author, Vincent Bobbe, in the near future!
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"This book is hard to put down! It’s a rollicking ride on a terrifying adventure."
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Vampires, zombies and shapeshifters, oh my! Immortals’ Requiem is a fun read of supernatural fantasy that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Vincent Bobbe weaves modern day reality with a bloody, harsh fantasy. He makes a supernatural take-over of our world seem possible!
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"Immortals’ Requiem is a book that I enthusiastically recommend to fantasy readers."
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Vincent Bobbe is a gifted storyteller - the ease with which he explains events is flawless. His descriptions of different scenes are exceptionally vivid, and his world-building ability is remarkable. I pictured the settings with absolute clarity, and it has been a long time since I have felt so involved in an original world.
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Craig Minto
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An Immortal Adventure
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Elane
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Vince Bobbie has a talent few have!
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Bubblekisses
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Magical destruction at it’s finest!
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Ash P Reads
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Vincent Bobbe great new author to keep an eye out for.
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Jon
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Dark fantasy, meets zombie, meets modern life
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Teresa Jeacocke
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Guts, Glory, Immortals, Elf’s, and Humans, Awesome Read
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Lisa Briskey
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This is a great fast-paced fantasy and adventure that will keep you reading until the end.
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KaosMagpie
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Descriptions so real, you feel like you’re there
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Sammy Davison
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This Pathfinder Got Lost In The World Of Immortals’ Requiem
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Marilyn Hertel
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Every good read!
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David Watson
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Awesome Epic fantasy
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Charlie Kluttz
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Entertaining
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This book draws you right in.
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Josh
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Mike Whitfield
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Absolutely loved it!
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ConnieS56
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Take a bit of fantasy, some cheeky Tolkien or C.S. Lewis, throw in a dash of Pratchett or Douglas Adams, a dark Anne Rice, stir
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Lil
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Awesome imagery and imagination displayed in this story!
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A tremendous story. Immortals’ Requiem is a book that I enthusiastically recommend to fantasy readers.
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Bubblekisses
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Amazing Read!
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Chloe Panchishin
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This Pathfinder Got Lost In The World Of Immortals’ Requiem
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Tammy R
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For Mature Readers (18+)
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Daisy
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I loved reading this book
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Stacey Brewster
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Couldn’t put it down
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Considering that it was free, I was pleasantly surprised.
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A Beautiful Reading Experience
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Get a dictionary
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Bettye McKee
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A fantastical imagination
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R. S. Leergaard
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Buckle up and get ready for a new take on old legends.
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Gina Putvain
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A delightful adventure!
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Andrew Soulsby
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A new story right up any readers street.
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Lesley Jones
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The story flowed perfectly from start to finish and included every element for a perfect fantasy novel.
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This book is hard to put down! It’s a rollicking ride on a terrifying adventure.
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Mamta Madhavan
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The fantastical elements, along with suspense, violence, and intrigue, will pull readers in and make the book a compelling read.
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Gisela Dixon
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This is a book that fans of horror or pure fantasy fiction will surely love.
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Tracy A. Fischer
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Any reader who loves fiction, fantasy, adventure or thrills should absolutely read Immortals’ Requiem!
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K.J. Simmill
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Brace yourself because the past really is coming back to haunt us, and it has big plans.
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Ruffina Oserio
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I am not a fan of supernatural stories, but I was gripped from the start by Immortals’ Requiem!
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The novel opened with a bang and you are literally sucked in to the story!
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Ray Simmons
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A great plot, interesting characters, and the feel of all human history as a setting make Immortals’ Requiem a great read!
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About The Author
“Vincent Bobbe is nearly forty years old. When he was about ten, he tripped on an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel and fell into his own brain. He's not quite managed to climb out yet, because the things that found him in there keep clawing him back in. He's happily married with two young children and lives in Manchester, England. His wife is horrifically allergic to pretty much everything, so he doesn't have any pets. This suits him.”
Immortals Requiem was a new experience for me to read. I have little
experience of reading anything in this genre.
If you enjoy fantasy or J.R.R Tolkien and his like, then this book would
really please you. A very imaginative and skilled author; Mr Bobbe explores the world’s of fantasy and the supernatural vividly.
This is an original novel and although not my usual choice of reading, the story is intriguing and has been written with remarkable imagination and with professional care.
I started this book. because the cover and storyline were very compelling Vincent Bobbie has a way with words so that you are transported to the world he has created. His descriptions are so vivid and real you “feel” the emotions his characters fell. It was a tad to graphic for me, but for a horror fan it would be FABULOUS!!
Immortals’ Requim was a very fascinating read! The story unfolds by the different characters that are creating it. It flowed seamlessly from character to character without the reader getting lost. Strong characters and plot. While this is not my usual genre of reading I thouroughly enjoyed it.
The story is a roller coaster of emotions and takes the reader on a journey or magic, fantasy, comedy, fear, happiness, love, death and destruction. Plus so many more!
It is a very well written book and I’m left wondering if there will be another in the future. The ending points that way but one can never be sure. I really hope so!
This is a must read if you enjoy magical realms, elves, zombies, vampires and other creatures of the night. The Author is well versed which makes for great reading! Two thumbs up! Be warned that this us a book for mature audiences only!
A surprisingly entertaining read from a first-time author. It was a tiny bit difficult to put this book down and go about my day. The characters are elaborate and complex. The plot intricate and well planned. You cannot even guess who is going to be around at the end of the book which for me was refreshing because I tend to second guess things like that. Personally, my favorite characters were Mark and Cam. And the identity of the Satyr was a wow moment for me. There is so much going on in this book, but the pace and chapters are set in such a way you won’t get turned around or confused about what is going on.
I wasn’t entirely sure what I was expecting when I went into this book, however I really enjoyed the manner in which it combined roman history, pagan beliefs, fairy tale creatures, and a modern world. The idea of a series of magical races living in the seelie and unseelie courts diminished by the success of humanity and struggling to change – an idea that must be difficult for creatures that are used to stability, makes for an extremely good read. I found that the characters were built extremely well helping to draw me into the story. The price is very low for such a high quality book, I’d be more than happy to purchase a similar book for more.
The book is very action orientated and has some very dark themes so younger audiences might wish to apply some discretion before purchasing.
I’d highly recommend if you enjoy dark fantasy with a heavy helping of modern day life, and just a touch of zombie.
This fantastic read had me enthralled from the first page to the very last. While there are many characters in this book, Grimnir, Mark, Cam, Rowan, The Maiden of Earth and Water, just a few of the good Mortal, Immortal, and Elfin, that conquer the evil that is brought forth from millennia past.
It’s got violence, the guts and glory type. Great descriptions without being sickly. It has an awesome plot that sucks you in even though I feel sorry for the side characters that are introduced only to be killed off so quickly. Poor Tabitha, her existence of eternal reincarnation, I am glad she was oblivious to this fact. For Jessica, the on-duty police officer that finally realizes she needs a life, she gets to drive a Lamborghini….. I’ll leave that one for you to read about.
Then, of course, you have the bad guys. Mostly Elfin, Immortal, and Demon breeds but you love to hate them. Cu Roi, is the main bad guy. He believes himself to be a demon-like god. The Miracle Child, born of two factions Elfin races that should never be anything but enemies. He should just learn to stay dead. That’s my opinion.
Anyway, I cannot wait for the next installment, either a sequel or a spinoff from this book. Sooner the better.
They thought evil was vanquished long time ago. But they were wrong. Now the fate of mankind rests in the hands of Camhlaidh, an elf who drinks, Mark, who is immortal, Grimnir, and other humans and elves. Can they put aside their differences long enough to fight the evil one, Cu Roi and save the world?
I was drawn into the world of Immortals Requiem from near enough the first page. The writing style gives an excellent and immersive description into the gritty details of real life mixed with the wonder of ancient and terrifying magic.
The characters are fleshed out and each chapter builds a picture of the events happening to the key characters as the events build the story narrative.
An immersive and interesting read.
I have never read a first book that is as well written as “Immortals Requiem”, and I am not referring to the literacy of the book alone. It is obvious that the author, Vincent Bobbe, took a great deal of time to ensure that it is clean of misspellings, typos, poor grammar or usage, and for the first time in a long time, I had to use the dictionary to be certain I was getting the exact meaning of some unusual words. . .every well done. Often first books are so simply written that except for adult content, they could be read by 5th or 6th
Graders. It is refreshing to read a book that leaves no doubt that it is written for adults, and no erotica! Sometimes it seems as author inserts a vividly erotic scene that fits neither the story line, nor the character’s involved.
I also appreciated that the characters spoke in a way that fit with their time and place, for instance wanted to pass as human, so he spoke in the manner the English men spoke in the pubs he frequented. Likewise, the tattooed man who dropped in from a very different time spoke as he spoke back in that time and place and had trouble now and then mentally translating Cam’s speech.
The “magic” was so believable, that at time it almost curdled my blood. It was horrific, scary and gory; but fitting to the character portrayed.
The flow of the book is smooth and the reader knew what each character was doing at any given time, if he/she was involved in the scene being covered. Not easy to do with so large a cast of characters.
All in all I enjoyed the read every much. I found it interesting when I read about the bonus shorts, because I did indeed wonder what the police were doing while all the blood letting and burnings were going on, just as Vincent thought his readers might.
The world we live in is not what it seems. There’s a hidden world within our own where magic is real and all the creatures from our dreams and nightmares exist. Giants, elves, zombies, werewolves, vampires, dragons and wizards are real but they are dying.and so is the world’s magic. There are some that are trying to stop the magical apocalypse but a new problem makes worse.
Things get complicated when a giant returns to take over the world after supposedly being dead for 2,000 years. There is hope as a mythological warrior appears to hunt the giant. As the streets of Manchester turn red with blood it’s up to a few magical creatures to save both realities and find a way to keep magic alive.
My description for Immortal’s Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is not very good. This book is more complex then just saying it’s an apocalypse story. If I have any complaint about this book it was that it should have been divided into two books. The characters are deep and they all have their own tales to tell and its fascinating to see how each story fits into the big picture. While reading this book I found myself feeling compassion for the villains as I was rooting for the heroes to succeed. For instance when you get to know the main villain in the story you see that he is pure evil but at the same time you see what others want to use his him for. I felt sorry for him because I thought that this guy had no other choice then to be a villain.
Some of the other characters have great stories as well such as Mark Jones who became immortal and found that it wasn’t what he thought it would be. At times in the story you want to hate Mark because he’s a murderer but as you hear more of his story and his lost love you feel for him. Another great character is Grimnir. Grimnir is a warrior but you see how out of place he is in the modern world, he tries to complete his quest and come to terms with the fact that his whole life was dedicated to one thing and he doesn’t know how he would fit in the world otherwise. At one point Grimnir sees a horror movie and its funny to see how he reacts to it and uses what he saw in his quest.
My favorite character is Cam the elf, you see this character go through a total metamorphosis. He starts as a manipulative drunk but becomes a hero as he has to deal with hardship. The harder things are for him the more he wants to do the right thing. He’s a drunk in the beginning because he knows his race will be dying off in the near future. In my favorite scene in the book his father points out that even though their destruction is imminent they have to keep on trying to survive because by giving up you show that you are afraid to live. Words to live by.
Immortal’s Requiem is .an epic fantasy adventure novel with elements of horror, dark humor and some amusing references to Lord Of The Rings thrown in for good measure. What I admired most in this book was how the story starts off simple and expands as it adds each character’s own sub plots to it like a jigsaw puzzle. Vincent Bobbe has created a broad mythological Universe with a lot of possibilities for future stories. If you love fantasy novels this is a masterpiece that you don’t want to pass up.
From the moment I began reading I wanted more. I loved the way the story unfolded and how the characters were developed. Going from one character’s moment stopping and going to another character’s moment through me at first, but as the story unfolded I easily adapted and appreciated the author’s choice. I have already told one of my friends about this book and look forward to more from this authors.
I was lucky enough to be offered a pre-release copy of this book. I get a lot of these offers, most of which I turn down (and many I take but never finish or review) since I read only for my own pleasure, but the premise of this one intrigued me. I am so glad I did take it because this is an excellent book, probably one of the top three I’ve read this year and I’m a voracious reader. This book took me longer to read than most, and although it is a big book, mostly that is because there is so much information being presented. There are things in most books that my mind subconsciously picks up as filler and I zip right through it. Nothing like that here; I read and enjoyed every single word.
First, the plot. It’s a fairly standard save the world premise. However, it is never staid, hackneyed or predictable because of a couple factors. First, the mandatory subplots. All the characters have their backstories, motivations and subplots. These aren’t just minor plots occupying the same time and space; saving the world means slightly different things to different characters, so that the protagonists might prevail in ways that represent a loss to some. Think Vietnam: the Americans want to stop the spread of Communism, the Vietnamese want to preserve their freedom (along with their power and their lives), the French want their colonial possessions and hegemony back. Not really the strange bedfellows vibe here because of the severity and immediacy of the threat, but the author makes these discongruent aims too clear to ignore.
The second issue keeping fresh the plot is that the author quickly and firmly establishes that this isn’t your child’s fairy tale. Neither is it yours, or even your parents’. This harkens back to a much earlier ethos where the good guys might not win at all, and certainly not with the stereotypical death or two. This is a true life and death struggle, a battle to the knife with quarter neither given nor expected. It’s a brutally violent book, although I never felt that the violence was gratuitous or war porn.
The setting is high though scarce magic modern dark fantasy, specifically England (for a very logical reason), and it’s well done. Elves are an intriguing mixture of traditional and modern, and other fairy races run from stereotypical minor to tongue in cheek to very interesting takes on ancient legends. There’s not room for more than cursory glimpses of most, leaving plenty of meat for later, less high stakes or alternate time/space work, but there’s always enough detail for them to play their part. Unlike a lot of modern urban fantasy, none of this juxtaposition seemed jarring or illogical to me. Especially in the last quarter of the book, the setting literally came alive for me, like watching a movie. Yet at the same time, the necessary description never caused the action to lag for me. Well done indeed.
There’s a reasonably large cast of characters spanning millennia, which usually leaves me struggling to keep up with who’s who. I did not have that issue here. The characters were vividly drawn and had clear, reasonable motivations, so I could place each in her proper place without any struggle. I thought each reacted totally appropriately for that character’s backstory, motivations, situation and, well, character. I also found all the characters to be quite interesting. None, including the main villain, seemed at all stereotyped or two dimensional.
Pacing is where many inexperienced authors have issues, but I found the pacing here to be very well done. There are slow times – there have to be slow times to keep an action-heavy book readable – but once the main plot begins to unfold its last act, both the reader and the characters are aware that the danger doesn’t stop increasing. Earlier sections, which serve mostly as the setup and expose, have their own action which also feeds into the characters’ or plot’s development, so nothing feels like filler or less than essential.
All in all, this is an excellent book and would make a hell of a movie. Highly recommended to any adults not hyper sensitive to violence.
Immortals Requiem
Take a bit of fantasy, some cheeky Tolkien or C.S. Lewis, throw in a dash of Pratchett or Douglas Adams, a dark Anne Rice, stir together and add a slight seasoning of George R. R. Martin and you might come up with something remotely similar to this book. Confused yet? I definitely was, particularly after the prologue which is quite heavy on the fantasy. You are then flashed forward to a rather ordinary guy doing rather decent ordinary things until things start to go sideways.
For the first few chapters you just have to take it on faith that everything will come together and you will understand most of what’s going on before too long.The violence in the book is, however, quite graphic, so if you’re the squeamish type you might want to think about it prior to purchase.
The way things eventually do come together and guessing how that may happen is half the fun of the book so I won’t reveal it here. Overall the book held my attention quite well and I was eager to return to it each evening. Our characters make some valliant quests, make new friends all with the looming apocalypse as a dark backdrop. There are some fun little Easter eggs or in-jokes ref1erencing other books and pop culture.
As for the nuts and bolts, the story is well written with only a few nondistracting grammatical errors, a style that is very good at depicting a scene without calling on too many adjectives and metaphors.
I would reccommend this book to anyone who’s a fan of action fantasy and anyone who might be curious as to what might happen if you threw zombies, immortals, elves, vampires, shapeshifters, werewolves, and London (or Manchester I should say) into a single story. There’s a very satisfying ending (I hate cliffhangers). However, a tiny thread is left dangling to build upon for a sequel, leaving the door open.
I’ll be honest and say this isn’t the very best book I’ve ever read, but it was a pleasant distraction, entertaining and involving, and I would definitely recommend it to fantasy fans.
This is a saga about the beginning of the end of time – for both human and other races. The Immortal’s Requiem is a death sword that was made and has been used for over 2 millennia to destroy Immortals in an act of misguided vengeance. In this story, you have humans nd Immortals working together to save the world from destruction from a “God-like demon”. It’s a power struggle between good and evil. The telling of the story is unusual because it is character driven. This story incorporates love and hate; failures and successes; greed and commitment; and personal character growth. There’s a lot of gore and killing. And there’s acceptance and recognition of the value and good of “Others”. I gave it 4 stars because I felt it moved to slowly in the beginning and because ***EDITED BY JSP – POTENTIAL SPOILER REMOVED***. Readers who enjoy fantasy sagas will enjoy reading this book.
I am so sad that this book is finished. It has given me a book hangover that I feel will last a while. What an amazing ride Mr Bobbe has taken me on with this tremendous story. Immortals’ Requiem is a book that I enthusiastically recommend to fantasy readers.
Two thousand years ago, an evil existed in the world. Known to some as the miracle child, Cú Roí was the product of two different fairy races. He was a blight on the world, existing only to destroy. He was finally defeated by the fairy Grímnir, who was tasked solely for the purpose of slaying him, and whose lifeblood was tied to Cú Roí’s. Fast forward to modern day Manchester. A man walking home at night is brutally attacked in the street. While lying on the ground waiting for death to claim him, he witnesses the resurrection of the monster slayer, Grímnir. His coming back to life means only one thing… that Cú Roí has returned.
Camhlaidh is an Elf who, more times than not, is inebriated. On an evening out at his favourite pub, Cam’s drinking marathon is interrupted by an enormous man covered in dragon tattoos. The man introduces himself as Grímnir. Cam, being a disgraced Elf, has no idea the magnitude of what Grímnir’s presence means. The two set out on a journey to find the answers that Grímnir seeks. Along the way, they encounter every type of creature imaginable, and some that are completely inconceivable. Between Cam, Grímnir and a host of humans, Elves, immortal men and Ifrit, they need to come together to vanquish Cú Roí one last time. But can all these races band together to accomplish this mammoth task?
Firstly, a warning: do not read this book if you have a problem with a lot of people dying. There is serious collateral damage throughout the story, and I would not recommend this book to anyone who is violence-averse. Although, I felt that the carnage and bloodshed were a crucial part of what made this story authentic. A lot of authors throw violence into their books because they think they need to, but I felt the agony with every inflicted blow throughout this story.
It helps that Vincent Bobbe is a gifted storyteller – the ease with which he explains events is flawless. His descriptions of different scenes are exceptionally vivid, and his world-building ability is remarkable. I pictured the settings with absolute clarity, and it has been a long time since I have felt so involved in an original world. Bobbe has a great way of personifying objects in order to bring the reader right into the story. One such example is, “The swollen sun was making its lazy dip towards the horizon, and its golden face held a blush that coloured the world.” How lovely?
Although the prologue is set in 500 BC, I love that the story actually only spans over five present days. The chapters are all told from perspectives of characters in the book. This type of narration can be so tricky. I often find that when a book is written this way, I have trouble remembering who the chapter belongs to. But that was definitely not the case here. Toward the end of the book, it wasn’t even necessary to look at the chapter heading. The characters were so intricately designed that I felt no trouble knowing which perspective each chapter was written from. And the characters were vast. Bobbe has introduced every kind of fantasy creature to his tale. This includes Elves, Ifrit, zombies, vampires and weird tentacled dog-like creatures called Barghest. What I really enjoyed, though, was that none of these creatures was conventional. They all belong in Vincent Bobbe’s magnificently created realm.
Enough gushing. I am unashamedly a fangirl. I happily give Immortals’ Requiem 4 out of 4 stars . The editing of this book is superb, and I found almost no errors at all. I tried to come up with aspects that I would have improved on. There were none. In fact, I could have written a few more paragraphs on other features that I loved! I would, however, not recommend this book to a younger audience. The language is colourful and the violence is extreme. It is very clearly meant for adults. But otherwise, every fantasy reader should get into this one. You’ll thank me for the recommendation.
Immortals’ Requim was a very fascinating read! The story unfolds by the different characters that are creating it. It flowed seamlessly from character to character without the reader getting lost. Strong characters and plot. While this is not my usual genre of reading I thouroughly enjoyed it.
The story is a roller coaster of emotions and takes the reader on a journey or magic, fantasy, comedy, fear, happiness, love, death and destruction. Plus so many more!
It is a very well written book and I’m left wondering if there will be another in the future. The ending points that way but one can never be sure. I really hope so!
This is a must read if you enjoy magical realms, elves, zombies, vampires and other creatures of the night. The Author is well versed which makes for great reading! Two thumbs up!
This book is very well written. However, I do not recommend this for young readers, as there is a rape scene and graphic cannibalism. Apart from that, it seemed disjointed at first, but then it starts to pull togather. This more fantasy/horror then just fantasy. I don’t do spoilers except what I have already stated. There is not one strong character, but several of them.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be fascinating and stimulating. The way the author wrote the characters made them real and I could see myself falling into this book and joining them on this quest. I highly recommend reading this book to anyone that enjoys side by an adult fantasy.
This book is written in what I call lyric prose. It inundates the reader with a flow of words from an extensive vocabulary. It provides the best in a reading experience as the action plays out in detailed images in the reader’s mind. The plot and characters are extremely original as many in the cast are supernatural. The book provides alternative worlds accessible from the earth through fairy rings. The characters are developed in depth, with even the non-humans very real and engrossing. The main characters evolve through the story as a result of their experiences in a realistic manner. Elements of the story are extremely violent as the battle is joined between godlike creations of the fairy world. Fortunately the destruction occurs in Manchester, England, unnoticed by anyone but the author. I definitely plan to let this cool and read it again.
I haven’t finished the book just yet, so I’m giving a review on what I’ve read so far. So far the book has a somewhat good story line. But what I’m not liking is the fact that some of these names given to the charactors are very hard to pronounce, and on top of that some of the words that are being used; I have to stop and look them up, as I have never heard of them. Grant it I’m almost 39 years old and I have been to college, but really! To have to stop every few paragraphs just to look up the meaning of a word is very frustrating.
I was asked by the author to read and review this book. Although this is not a genre I usually read, I found the story quite entertaining.
The storyline is mostly about battles and conflicts between immortals, elves, various categories of fairies and other magical and otherworldly creatures, and the undead.
The author is very skilled at descriptions, and each scenario is presented in such vivid detail that you can picture the scene. I really liked the characters (some more than others) and their varied skills and abilities.
You will either love or hate the ending. I thought it was perfect.
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I’m not all that sure ‘lively’ is a word normally applied to zombie stories, but in this case it’s accurate. This is definitely a lively tale that combines the legends of zombies, vampires, the siddhe (Elves), and other fae creatures of myth and lore in new and interesting ways.
It might be a bit confusing for some at first—a lot of characters are introduced in short order and the timeline shifts from the ancient past in the prolog to the present—but the story sorts itself out quickly and sticks with the characters once they’re all familiar.
Strangely spelled names aside, the characters and the plot line are well developed, and the descriptive passages are . . . well . . . descriptive. There’s a bit of humor woven in as well. Not quite the snarkiness of Jim Butcher or the weirdness of Terry Pratchett with his wisdom hidden inside, but welcome humor nonetheless. It works.
Suffice to say that while I’m not normally a fan of zombie/vampire/werewolf stories, Immortals Requiem captured my attention from the beginning and held it all the way to the conclusion.
This one is well worth the price of admission.
RSL
N.B Because there are no half-stars here and I rarely give any story 5 stars (that would mean the story is perfect and cannot possibly be improved), I would give this 4.5 stars or better if I could.
This book for me was truly an adventure. It is similar in style to some of my all time fav. authors and I must say I’m quite awed at how well Vincent’s writing stands up to authors I’ve been reading for years.
Before I continue with why I enjoyed Immortals Requiem, I want to say that my only critique would be the number or characters. For myself, there were too many main characters and it made it confusing throughout the book remembering who was who. However, this book was so good it didn’t stop me from continuing on to the end.
The entire book was packed full of so much action that I couldn’t put it down, not easy to accomplish yet, Vincent did and did it marvelously. The attention to detail and in-depth descriptors of the characters, monsters, emotion, scenery, etc in many cases tends to become nothing but a filler, but not in this case. Well done.
Vincent is an artist, visionary, and quite a skilled author. I look forward to reading more of his work in the future.
Gina
In Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe, there are creatures that only live in our nightmares. The bloodthirsty, vicious creatures that lurk in the recesses of our imaginations. An immortal beast thought vanquished two thousand years previously has returned, emerging from the ground, and its sole aim is to fulfill its destiny. When there is a spate of grisly murders on the streets of modern-day England, it throws people into turmoil. No one is clear who or what is carrying out these heinous attacks. A cruel and sadistic shapeshifter named Cu Roi is determined in his quest. He must be stopped before he destroys civilization. Cam and Grimnir are the only hope, but will they be willing to sacrifice their lives in order to destroy this powerful force?
Vincent Bobbe has managed to create such a rich story filled with myth and legend, shapeshifting, and folklore. All the characters have been meticulously crafted with detail, especially Cam and Grimnir who are original and authentic. The colourful and detailed descriptions to set a scene are some of the best I have ever read. Vincent Bobbe has also captured the art of building suspense and terror in the reader. The story flowed perfectly from start to finish and included every element for a perfect fantasy novel. The last chapter was absolutely flawless and the Epilogue was a great addition to the story. If you enjoy the supernatural, fantasy or myth, then this is a must-read. This is my first, but not my last fantasy novel, thanks to the author.
Vampires, zombies and shapeshifters, oh my! Immortals’ Requiem is a fun read of supernatural fantasy that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go.
Modern day England is beset by creatures and horrors thousands of years old who have come back. They were the stuff of mythology, or so people thought. The author, Vincent Bobbe, makes you feel as if your safe, familiar world could be set upon at any moment by unbelievable horror.
He weaves modern day reality with a bloody, harsh fantasy. This book is hard to put down! He makes a supernatural take-over of our world seem possible.
Well-written and recommended for mature fans of supernatural fiction and urban fantasy. It’s a rollicking ride on a terrifying adventure.
Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is a gripping horror story laced with fantasy, based in Manchester in the UK where immortals, the creatures of magic, are slowly fading into myth and legend. The question of their survival is important and though they are said to be immortal, they are slowly losing ground. Their return can be fatal to society and will lead to civilization ending in bloodshed. The story picks up when they make their return to Manchester and spread their horror through blood and death.
Grimnir, the tattooed man, and other immortals show humans their dark side with gruesome and horrific killings. Whether it is Mark, Sam, Sarah, or others, their strange experiences make readers curious to know more. All the characters in the story have been portrayed strongly and the humans expose their vulnerable side when compared to the immortals, who are ruthless and unapologetic when it comes to killing and doing away with the humans that get in their way. The introduction of the characters is so strong that they will remain etched in the minds of readers.
The story has many layers to it and the author’s descriptive narration makes the scenes vivid to readers. The eeriness in the story with its vampires, supernatural world, zombies, and other horrific creatures makes it intriguing and scary. The story is a blend of fantasy, horror, and the paranormal, and the immortal, fearsome creatures make the plot violent in many places. The fantastical elements, along with suspense, violence, and intrigue, will pull readers in and make the book a compelling read.
Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is a dark fantasy novel that spans several eras and millennia. The tale is about beings that are supposedly “immortal” or at least can live for an indefinite amount of time under certain conditions. The story opens with a grisly scene of mutilation and danger around 500 B.C. Here, we are introduced to these strange beings and their ways. The story then moves to different time periods as we learn about the “Horror” that could destroy the Immortals if unleashed. What happens is a race against time in today’s England where the will to survive collides with dark forces of the occult and “dead who have come alive” among other things.
Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is more than just a fantasy novel. It contains elements of the horror genre which include violence, corpses and mutilation, as well as elements of the supernatural or the occult. Along with that is a fast-paced thriller with plenty of adventures. In that sense, the book is a mix of genres and the writing style seamlessly blends different styles. Although I found some of the scenes to be quite gruesome or violent, the overall story is well crafted and the characters are interesting. I also thought that the various timelines in the book was a nice touch which allows the reader to “travel in time.” This is a book that fans of horror or pure fantasy fiction will surely love.
In an interesting and exciting new work of urban fiction by author Vincent Bobbe, Immortals’ Requiem is a book that many will find difficult to put down once they have begun it. Follow the story of a reality quite different from our own, but just beyond our reach, a reality in which beings who live forever, the Immortals, find they are dying, even though they are supposed to live forever. When they realize that they are running out of time, they breach the wall between their world and ours, desperately seeking a way to save their immortality. When they arrive on the scene in modern day England, however, and the people of our world realize just what they need to do in order to achieve what they are seeking, an epic battle for the very survival of civilization ensues, and no one is sure who will be victorious.
I very much enjoyed Immortals’ Requiem. Author Vincent Bobbe has done a great job of creating a unique, scary and exciting tale about what would happen in a clash between humans and the magical beings long thought a matter of myth. The author’s world creation abilities are simply second to none and his descriptions of the Immortals and their lands are incredible and interesting. Any reader who loves fiction, fantasy, adventure or thrills should absolutely read Immortals’ Requiem. I am so pleased to be able to recommend this book, and look forward to reading more from the very talented author, Vincent Bobbe, in the near future!
Magic was dying and anyone who cared to look could see it. Just as herbs had lost their potency, so too had magic lost its power. Beings born to live with such things still walk the land, a mere shadow of what they were or could have been. But these beings are lost to legends and myths, few know they still walk among us, and fewer believe they even existed. But something is about to happen that will open everyone’s eyes. A being, thought to have been slain two thousand years ago, appears bleeding and impaled upon the street, and as the evil that is Cú Roí is reborn, so too is Grímnir, the one who is destined to hunt him. The streets of Manchester have never been so dangerous, and humankind has never been so close to discovering the truth and being forced to take their place in a new order. War is coming and no one is safe.
Written around the events of a tightly knit plot, Vincent Bobbe’s Immortals’ Requiem follows a small cast of characters, from the cursed to the corruptible and those in between. The threat to Manchester is such that a meeting of worlds is expected, and we follow the perspectives of several key people as they discover their destiny, their part in what is to come. There is great dialogue, each fitting to the characters’ own distinct personalities. The gradual build up of tension and the sometimes horrific scene setting describe this novel as a cross between urban and dark fantasy. There are places of this world and time, and places before, as well as those unseen by mortal eyes. The threat is real and time is running out. Brace yourself because the past really is coming back to haunt us, and it has big plans.
Vincent Bobbe’s Immortals’ Requiem is a book that will leave readers shivering with goosebumps, looking over their shoulders, feeling haunted, but the charm is irresistible. A supernatural story featuring compelling characters like Sam, Cú Roí and his minions, Grímnir, the tattooed man, the giants and the Barghest, a tale in which humans are in mortal conflict with supernatural beings on the verge of extinction. Their course of action becomes a nightmare that will haunt humans, starting with the tattooed man.
Vincent Bobbe writes with a unique voice, a powerful tone, and prose whose beauty is timeless, evoking images that reflect the setting of this gruesome tale. Here is one such image: “The tattooed man’s dead body was torn to shreds, his bones cracked and splintered, the marrow sucked into worm mouths, his flesh stripped and scattered. Then the Barghest sloped back into the forest, eager for fresh meat.”
And then watch the way in which the author creates contrast: “Guiltily Sam had thought of his wife of three years. Tabby was a petite woman with long black hair and a wonderfully wide smile. She was shy and kind and generous. . . but Annalise exuded a sultry miasma. Her hot eyes charged the air around her and her smile oozed lazy sexuality. Annalise was a vision that grabbed the libido and simply wouldn’t let go.”
I am not a fan of supernatural stories, but I was gripped from the start by Immortals’ Requiem, especially the dark world which it invites readers to enter, the awful creatures of eternity, and the brave men who fight to preserve humanity. The plot is beautifully woven and the dialogue is enticing. This is a great success in the supernatural genre and horror fans will find it interesting.
Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe is an urban fantasy involving a race against time. You will be taken into the world of magic where anything and everything is possible. The creatures from your nightmares are real; they just don’t appear to you when you are looking. They are immortal creatures destined to live forever, and they silently rule a part of us that we never want to see. But something has happened, these immortals are dying and quickly. There is a bigger entity that scares even these immortals. This is a powerful creature that has these immortals now looking for a sanctuary and, in their haste, they could destroy humanity for good. If these immortals could die, can this creature perish too? And if it can, who will come forward and become the Savior of all?
This is rather an intriguing novel. I loved the notion of the immortals and how they gelled well with the characters and the story. The novel opened with a bang and you are literally sucked right into the story. Opening with a supernatural character ensured that I was hooked. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the mood of the novel. I enjoyed the dialogues and the ramblings of the mythical characters. It showed a different side of the story and a glimpse in their character development (of sorts). Plus, it was very well written. Bobbe did a great job with creating a superb novel that I would share with my friends.
If you like history-spanning tales of magic, power, and feuds, then you should pick up a copy of Immortals’ Requiem by Vincent Bobbe. This particular chapter in the tale begins around 500 B.C. but in truth we are kind of coming in around the middle of the story. I get the feeling this thing actually started back when Man was only a gleam in God’s eye. Two powerful creatures, tied together until death separates them, skip through time wreaking havoc as they go. One seems to be evil incarnate while the other is the dedicated soldier whose mission it is to stop him. There will be a lot of human collateral damage before this epic struggle is resolved.
I like this type of novel, where immortals move through time with their own urgent agendas. Vincent Bobbe sprinkles this epic novel with enigmatic gods, ruthless villains, and driven warriors. We get glimpses of life before Christ, and the expanding Roman Empire before the battle resumes in modern Great Britain. A great plot, interesting characters, and the feel of all human history as a setting make Immortals’ Requiem a great read. If you have a weekend with nothing planned and you just want to lose yourself in a good book, then this is exactly the kind of book to get. You can lose yourself in it. It will actually feel as if you took a very long vacation … far, far away.