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Gothic Dark Tale: The Legend of Voyager by Kalòs is a dark and mysterious tale of good versus evil, love versus hate, and humanity’s continual search for meaning. Seneslaus Iulius Taranis faces a thousand years of existence due to a pact signed by his father, the Dacian King Diurpanus. Although he is fortunate to have the love, understanding, and wisdom of a wonderful mentor in the Atlantean master Deceneus, that support was only to last for thirty-seven years before he was faced with a journey of discovery with only his one true faithful companion beside him, the beautiful Arabian stallion Fu’Ad. Set between 37 BC and 963 AD, the pair roam the earth encountering strange lands, mysticism, lust, weird dreams, and illusions, always ultimately seeking the right to die. The story will uncover the deepest and darkest mysteries of the cosmos, creation, evolution, and the ascent of humanity. Ultimately, it is a journey of redemption for Seneslaus, humanity, and you, the reader.
Every once in a while you come across a book that knocks you out of your earthbound apathy and simple daily existence. Gothic Dark Tale is such a story; author Kalòs will challenge all your senses, and preconceptions, and stimulate your mind in unexpected ways. The author is a true master of the written word and much of the prose is almost poetic in its descriptive beauty. I found myself marveling at the intensity of color and sensory overload generated by the narrative. I particularly appreciated that many of the encounters Seneslaus and Fu’Ad experienced on their journey were rooted in historical happenings and were readily identifiable. The inclusion of historical philosophical thought emphasized the believability of the adventure and Seneslaus’ journey. I found myself wondering just how I would react when faced with the certainty of a thousand years of existence and how I would have coped with the many trials placed in the hero’s path. I also loved the search for a utopian-style land that he attempted to create. The illustrations are absolutely superb and add to the enjoyment of the narrative. This is one of those stories that begs for a second reading to ensure nothing of value was missed the first time around. Any book that makes a reader think and ponder as much as this one did is well worth a highly recommended rating.