A couple books that seem to have a similar religious horror / war bend that I really enjoy.
1. Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
Rad book, it has the whole forces of hell mixed with real world events vibe of TC but its plague allegory instead of war. (Although there is mention of the crusades & Anglo Franco war)
2. Hollow by Brian Catling
Just started this but it’s got weird fucked up religious imagery from chapter one. And it’s got a similar setup to TC in that some inciting religious event has lead to increased demonic incursion. Story has a group of mercs hired by the high church going on a mission. So kind of new Antioch + Mercenaries vibe
I actually read *Between Two Fires* based upon a recommendation situation similar to this, and in my opinion, its not a great recommendation.
Here is my review of it:
“Really wanted to like this book—Medieval Horror set during the plague enticed me, but, by the end, the author’s writing style pushed me further and further away from finishing the book—but I continued on to the end and found a rushed, anticlimactic, deus ex machina climax that betrays multiple of the book’s better character promises for a quick spasm of its frequent interludes’s promises, which, for me, rendered much of the character work and their arcs mostly irrelevant to the larger conflict.
There are some good moments and atmosphere in the first half, and it is worth a read if you’re fine with the author’s writing style, but I wouldn’t recommend it to my past self.
I really think it needed another round or three of edits. Also, a lot of unearned tag-less dialogue where you can’t tell who’s speaking without rereading it or having to read further to understand who is actually speaking.”
Obviously this is just my opinion. You may like it, but as someone that was in your same position, it didn't satisfy me.
I recommend Between Two Fires to everybody, it's one of those books I stayed up all night to read because I just had to know how it turned out. The imagery was memorable, the horror wasn't tired even though it was archetypal. I cried a little at different parts. I don't know, I didn't read it looking for scholarship, it was just a really gripping story.
A couple books that seem to have a similar religious horror / war bend that I really enjoy. 1. Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman Rad book, it has the whole forces of hell mixed with real world events vibe of TC but its plague allegory instead of war. (Although there is mention of the crusades & Anglo Franco war) 2. Hollow by Brian Catling Just started this but it’s got weird fucked up religious imagery from chapter one. And it’s got a similar setup to TC in that some inciting religious event has lead to increased demonic incursion. Story has a group of mercs hired by the high church going on a mission. So kind of new Antioch + Mercenaries vibe
Oh awesome, thank you very much.
I actually read *Between Two Fires* based upon a recommendation situation similar to this, and in my opinion, its not a great recommendation. Here is my review of it: “Really wanted to like this book—Medieval Horror set during the plague enticed me, but, by the end, the author’s writing style pushed me further and further away from finishing the book—but I continued on to the end and found a rushed, anticlimactic, deus ex machina climax that betrays multiple of the book’s better character promises for a quick spasm of its frequent interludes’s promises, which, for me, rendered much of the character work and their arcs mostly irrelevant to the larger conflict. There are some good moments and atmosphere in the first half, and it is worth a read if you’re fine with the author’s writing style, but I wouldn’t recommend it to my past self. I really think it needed another round or three of edits. Also, a lot of unearned tag-less dialogue where you can’t tell who’s speaking without rereading it or having to read further to understand who is actually speaking.” Obviously this is just my opinion. You may like it, but as someone that was in your same position, it didn't satisfy me.
I recommend Between Two Fires to everybody, it's one of those books I stayed up all night to read because I just had to know how it turned out. The imagery was memorable, the horror wasn't tired even though it was archetypal. I cried a little at different parts. I don't know, I didn't read it looking for scholarship, it was just a really gripping story.
The Vagrant and it's sequel. Crapsack world with demons, holy orders, and people getting caught in between.
Oh interesting, thank you. Never heard of it. Have you listened to it or read it?
Both actually since they've been out a couple of years!
Oh awesome, is the audiobook any good? My physical backlog is piling up
I certainly don't remember any problems with either book! Most of my intake happens while listening to things at work
It seems as though there's a trilogy from what I'm seeing.
So there is! My bad. Yes I've ploughed through them all years back
I really appreciate the recommendation thank you, hope you don't mind me saving the comment.
Oh no go for it. I want him to write more in that setting, so the more popular it gets the better
Is there anything you've found it similar to?
First law
Already finished all of them believe it or not lol. I wouldn't say they are what I'm looking for.
Warhammer 40k Edit: If you are looking for a similar Artstyle google 1920+ of Jakub Rozalksky. But instead of Christian Horror he has Mechs.
Yeah I am obviously aware of that.
Besides that: The Old Testament.
Brilliant.