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The Rose by PD Alleva






When I read and reviewed Golem by PD Alleva, I knew that I would need to read everything else he has written. Alleva has a unique and stylish way with words. He can write a beautiful horror sci-fi novel and give you all the dark feelings you crave. Just like in Golem, in The Rose, Alleva uses similes to describe emotions and scenes throughout the story. 


“Something was missing, something that didn’t connect, like a river that slammed into a dam with no means to connect to the water on the other side.”


In book one of The Rose duology, it is 48 hours after World War III has ended. Underground there is a civilization that preys on humans. These creatures are tired of living underground and are getting anxious to go above ground and be at the top of the food chain. There is no end to the evil and torture to get what they want.


Meanwhile, Phil has been given a job to find a woman who plays an important role in the fate of humanity. Soon he has found her, but not for very long. After Sandy Cox is taken to a compound, Phil begins his search to find and rescue Sandy. The Drac have something else in mind for Sandy, unaware that Phil is making his way to her. What ensues is a fast, bloody, and visceral story. 


The good guys and bad guys are relatable, I can sympathize with both sides. The world building is perfect, I can visualize the rooms, the compound and the above ground buildings. The torture scenes are so detailed that you can easily form a mental image and feel the pain and suffering.  As the book builds to a crescendo, the ending is both surprising and epic. 



I am eager to start book two, the ending of this story was so unexpected and pure genius. 

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