{"id":1984,"date":"2017-08-10T15:23:29","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T22:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/valianthosting.ca\/clients\/daemon\/?p=1984"},"modified":"2017-08-10T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T22:30:05","slug":"book-review-mason-dixon-monster-hunter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screamingpages.net\/?p=1984","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: Mason Dixon – Monster Hunter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title: Mason Dixon – Monster Hunter (Kobo<\/a>)
\nAuthor: Eric Asher
\nPublisher: Falstaff Books
\nPublication Date:\u00a0April 2017
\nISBN: 9781386361268
\nLanguage: English<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/strong> 3.5\/5<\/p>\n

I first encountered Eric Asher’s writing through his Vesik series. This first novella in the “New Templars” series introduces us to Mason Dixon<\/a>, monster hunter and YouTube “star” along with his\u00a0trusty childhood friend, videographer Emma.\u00a0\u00a0 The story starts with a slightly violent bang and quickly shifts to later time in Mason’s life. Unfortunately, it’s done in such a way that it feels like there’s a disjointed gap in the storytelling. Over the course of a few pages, the reader can piece together elapsed time and changes to the character’s work and behaviour. At times this effort seems a bit too much to ask of a reader who hasn’t fully invested in the character or been fully immersed in the world Asher is attempting to build. Don’t be discouraged. Stick through this section and it’ll be worth it; cliff-hanger ending and all.<\/p>\n

Caveat:<\/strong> I’ve yet to figure out what the “New Templars” referenced in the novella’s title relates to. I suspect it’s in reference to his employer(s) and hope this will become\u00a0 clear in a future story.<\/p>\n

End verdict:<\/strong> If you enjoy the humour of Kevin Hearne’s or John Hartness’ writing styles, you’re bound to enjoy the Mason Dixon series.\u00a0 The novella is a quick, fun romp and excellent jello for the mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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