Vincent Garton (Age 12)

 Hello, I have just finished reading Wormwood and, of course, I have read Shadowmancer earlier. I must say that I loved both the books, and have strongly recommended them to my friends. Unfortunately, both books take quite a while to get into but the second halves are always fantastic. I particularly liked Shadowmancer's ending, which I will not spoil, but I like the idea of the Keruvim, etc. Wormwood is also a fascinating book, partly because 'Wormwood' is also directly biblical. The Nemorensis is also a fascinating concept. Do the principles in one book apply to the other (ie does Riathamus exist in both books?) ? I cannot wait for the last book to come out. The imagery of the beginnings of both books was great, but I think you (you referring to G.P. Taylor) should expand upon the characters' personalities, unless parts of the personality are deliberately left out for effect. The language is quite fitting, and both books are thrilling. I think you should continue writing books after this.

  Hi Graham, I first heard of you on the Johnny Walker
Show on Radio 2, I was intrigued so I bought the book
and eventually got round to reading it on holiday last
week, I was enthralled by it, absolutely excellent. So
much so I've just been out and bought Shadowmancer,
I've great expectations of this and cant wait for your
next one.
Congratulations and all the best.
Ian Storey
(Bury, Lancashire)

Wormwood

G.P. Taylor

Reviewed by Matt Adcock

I always try to read at least one book a month – and this year I’ve kicked off with a book entitled ‘Wormwood’ which details the events around the coming of a world-killing comet called ‘Wormwood’. Prophecy and magic mix in this 18th Century, London based tale as characters struggle to contend with some seriously weird and wonderful events. Ghosts rub shoulders with angels, witchcraft runs rampant and brutal killers return from the dead – absinth is used to entrap innocents, seedy old men chase teenage virgins and demons stir up all sorts of trouble. As you can probably tell, it’s written by a Christian author: G.P Taylor who also wrote Shadowmancer. Taylor is a vicar who turned author in his late 30’s and is now a millionaire thanks to the film rights being sold to his books… Which is exactly the route I plan to follow in the coming years so stay tuned (apart from the vicar bit)…
Did you know ‘wormwood’ – the bitter drug is rumoured to have grown in the trail of the serpent in the Garden of Eden? Or that it is also the name of the comet foretold in the book of Revelation (chapter 8 verses 10-11)…

Darkmatt Rating: öööö (tasty)

 This review is online (on my blog): http://darkmatt.blogspot.com/

Kind regards

Matt Adcock
PR and Marcoms Manager

  I was repeatedly towards the book, Wormwood while browsing through the bookstore.  I purchased it and so happy I did.  I can't put it down, and now I must purchase Shadowmancer.  I stayed up well into the night reading this book.

Thank you,

Kelly Kater

North Pole, Alaska

I have just finished reading Wormwood, which I would not have purchased at all if I hadn't gotten a great discount. I was surprised and pleased to find the writing much improved over that in ShadowMancer.  Wormwood is still a little too disorganized for my liking and the Christian teachings really so very disguised, but Wormwood is certainly a much better read than ShadowMancer.

At this stage I still have to say that I prefer the Harry Potter series for their Christian principles even though those principles aren't put forth almost as Biblical quotes.

Write #3. I'll certainly give it a try.

Amy

Wormwood was the best book I have ever read, next to Shadowmancer. Truly there is something extraordinary about Mr. Taylor's books. The characters etched themselves into my mind, and a week after I had finished reading the book, they were still floating around inside my head. As soon as I read it from the library I went and bought it and read it again and again. The writing is so vivid, that the book never gets dull. It is filled with fantasy and magic and also spiritual things. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

JJ Harris

  Hello!  Just wanted to say:  WOW!  Wormwood was an excellent book... it's too bad I didn't know Shadowmancer came before it.  I don't know if Shadowmancer will still be as exciting as it sounds since I've already read its successor, but I'm sure I'll love it as much as I loved (and still do) Wormwood.  But there is one thing that confused me:  Why were most of the chapter titles in Latin?  And what do they mean?

Thanks again for the awesome book and can't wait until #3 hits the stores!

Kyle Shaw

I'm reading "Wormwood" at the moment and enjoying every bit, but I would love to know what the latin phrases mean. I am currently learning latin phrases such as "Non timetis messor" (Don't fear the reaper) and would be pleased to know what you're phrases say so I could learn them. Thank you. ^^

Blain (16)

I  have  read  Wormwood  all  the  way  through  and  found  it  lived  up  to  its  fabulous  predecessor , although  the  plot  was  much   more  complex . I  was  interested  to  know  that  Pyratheon [one  of  my  favourite  characters  from  Shadowmancer] had  a  big  sister , in  the  form  of  Yerzinia/Hezrin . Agetta  Lamian  had  a  rather  obvious  surname , but  what  the  heck . I  hope  we  haven't  seen  the  last  of  Hezrin  yet , after  her  rather  spectacular  exit [poor  old  Lord  Flamberg] and  of  course  Bonham  will  be  back  to  cause  havoc .

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Tom. E. Barter

I just got done reading Wormwood and I would have to say it was great. The ending was better than in shadowmancer, however Shadowmancer caught my interest in the first chapter, when Wormwood didn’t really seem to hook me until the fifth chapter. Overall G.P. Taylor has improved as a writer in this book. His talent to describe the surroundings as well what is going on has greatly improved. I am still waiting for a hand to hand battle between Abram and an fallen angel. Maybe the next book which I can’t wait for it to comes out. I wish G.P. Taylor the best of luck with the first two books and the future ones to come. May God bless you, and that many people are reached for His Kingdom.

Tim Greene