The God Hunters: A Gathering of Flowers by Mark Reed

Title: The God Hunters: A Gathering of Flowers *ARC 2/19*
Series: The God Hunters, # 4
Author: Mark Reed
Genre: Science Fiction/ Other Paranormal/ Mythology/ Paranormal/ Fantasy
Length: 286 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (February 19, 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.75 Hearts
Blurb: A powerful evil still lurks within the Expanse, and there is only one way to protect its citizens.

The Masters of Science and Technology are hell-bent on eliminating any advanced civilizations that threaten their authority. However, the truth behind their aggressive behavior is becoming widespread thanks to David, who masquerades as the Being of Light whenever he rushes in to save any worlds on the brink of destruction. Because of this, a considerable number of MST troops have broken away from their organization and are now acting as rogue agents to uphold their so-called good names.

One of the most dangerous weapons the MST has is Ahzoul—a powerful elemental. His corrosive spells have destroyed stars and poisoned entire worlds. But with the help of a distant galactic remnant, David and his companions have finally found a way to defeat Ahzoul.

David’s role as Keeper of the Citadel is synonymous with protecting the innocent, and that’s exactly what he means to do—no matter what the cost.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63476-738-5

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=7438&cPath=761

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is the fourth book in the Gods Hunters series.

This is the only book I have read in this series so far. The book starts out great. I loved the details of the battle scene though I felt it was extremely short compared to the focus on the characters relationships. It went the same pattern throughout so I was disappointed.

The story reads like you should already know who the characters are so there are not a lot of details about them other than their names and some characteristics. I felt this read more like a contemporary at times even though the story takes place somewhere other than earth, with a little of the other genres thrown in.

One thing that kept confusing me was why David kept referring to the colt brothers as his boys. His boyfriend was Doug one of the brothers but the rest had boyfriends so that left me shaking my head in confusion. One of things I did like was all the details regarding the battles, visions, other dimensions and worlds. It was simply breathtaking in their descriptions. I felt as if I was actually seeing what was being described.

The MST were bloodthirsty and dangerous. They did not care who they hurt or what they destroyed to achieve whatever goal they set out to do. Their lack of what I can only describe as compassion for others greatly angered me. I could not believe the lengths they went to, to obliterate all who stood in their way.

There are a lot of characters in this book, though I did not feel a connection to any of them, which help or hinder David in finding the four pillars.

All in all it was an o.k. read that was well written and has great potential to be even better.
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