Raven’s Peak by Lincoln Cole is a book that I am glad I stumbled across. The book follows two main characters, Abigail and Haatim, who are on an unlikely journey together to a quiet mountain town where there have been reports of strange happenings and people acting crazy. Along the way we learn about both their pasts and how they are connected to one another in the present as well. And Haatim discovers that demons are… real!? The book had a wonderful blend of supernatural, horror, and action. I was pleasantly surprised at the balance of these elements because they are all things I look for when picking out a book to read.

I read this book in only two sittings due in large part to how well the author can weave a story together. Each page reads with such ease that you can’t help but power through the story. The author does not write with fluff or wasted words. Cole gets to the point and delivers powerful paragraphs and never loses your attention. And it also helps the flow of a book when there are little to no typos and glaring grammatical errors. I applaud this book for being easy to read and follow.

The horror elements of this book are awesome. There are some particularly gory and descriptive scenes and characters that make you cringe. Just when the story might seem to stray a little into the dark fantasy or supernatural, something gruesome happens to pull you right back into sheer terror. I thought the author did a wonderful job of creating a sense of panic for the reader throughout the book.

Abigail, one of the main characters and Hunter in the story, is quite the complex character. Just when you think you have her figured out she throws you a twist and reminds you not to get to comfortable. For any fans of the TV Series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, she has many qualities that liken her to Faith, the rebellious slayer. She is quick on her feet and has layers of sass and attitude. But at the end of the day you know that she just wants to do the right thing.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. This book did not get the full 4 star rating because it just did not pull me in deep enough to think. This book was an entertaining and fast-paced read, but a lot of that has to do with the fact that there was not a lot beneath the surface of the words. And there’s nothing wrong with that! This story did exactly what it set out to do: it captivated my interest and has me ready to find out what happens next in this journey in the following books in the series!