Disintegration
A digital-only collection of nine short stories, all written by Simon Williams
Many of them defy attempts to shelve them in a particular genre, but all contain elements of speculative fiction, horror, dark fantasy or sci-fi.
Reviews
“Brilliantly constructed stories and exquisite writing.”
“Thought provoking, unsettling and very atmospheric.”
“Disintegration is a bit of a departure from Aona in subject matter, but Simon Williams's clear, lyrical prose remains. There aren't casual words strewn about in this collection, each line resonates with the kind of craftmanship necessary to achieve maximum effect. The stories themselves are sometimes dreamlike, but if you let yourself be lured into the hypnotic rhythm of the language, you'll find yourself moved by the result.”
“Nine bad dreams that stayed with me like haunting music.”
“I was so taken by the opening sample available on the on-line reader that I bought the paperback. This is an intricate and thoughtful piece of work, well-crafted and detailed. ”
“It's a rare modern fantasy series that manages to present both a rich, vivid world while also creating characters that are both relatable and likeable. Simon Williams accomplishes that and more with Oblivion's Forge. The sense of foreboding and impending drama permeates each page and keeps the reader wanting to know where the book will take us.”
“Beautiful and evocative narration, multifaceted characters and a complex storyline that demands the readers' attention... it is not your typical fantasy "good versus evil" kind of book. Dark, raw and brutal, there is no sugar coating or romanticism in Oblivion's Forge, but a harsh reality that for the fantasy genre is quite rare and refreshing.”
Read Review here“This novel had me enthralled from as early as the sample pages. It's rare to find such treasures and Simon Williams' series works will be among those I follow from today forward. It was well paced action with lyrical description and a plot well crafted.”
“Lyrical at times, often gritty, the prose is propulsive... the world is evoked with style and verve. Welcome Simon Williams to your bookshelf. You won't be disappointed.”
“Simon Williams has constructed a compelling and believably fantasy world in Oblivion's Forge. This novel manages to evoke the sense of wonderment that is achieved by Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings while also managing to create something entirely new.”
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