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Read moreFeathered Quill
Eye of the Moon is an absolutely amazing novel set in 1977 in a small town in New York State. This first book by author Ivan Obolensky is full of wonderful and quirky characters, very descriptive writing, and lots of twists and turns. Given that there is so much going on at every moment, it is very impressive that the novel is so perfectly woven together. This is a must-read for anyone out there who loves a great mystery with an exciting and complex plot. Set mostly in a palatial estate...
Eye of the Moon
Feathered Quill
Dark of the Earth, the third book in the Eye of the Moon series by Ivan Obolensky, is an amazing (as always) novel and an excellent continuation to this riveting series. The boys are back along with all of our favorite characters and some new ones who, while they are not ones that we will love, definitely make the story more interesting. As Dark of the Earth opens, one of our favorite boys, Johnny, has had a terrible accident and is in the hospital in a coma. Unsure as to whether or not...
Dark of the Earth
Midwest Book Review
Dark of the Earth is a psychological mystery that deftly blends reality and the occult, and is replete with more unexpected plot twists and turns than a Texas tornado -- all leading to a surprising and memorable conclusion. A fun read from cover to cover for readers with an interest in metaphysical, supernatural, and visionary novels, Dark of the Earth is especially recommended for community library collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that Dark of the Earth is also...
Dark of the Earth
Jane Ubell-Meyer/Bedside Reading
Ivan Obolensky's third novel, Dark of the Earth, is a riveting page-turner that is beautifully woven and crafted. It captured my imagination from the very beginning. The first two books, Eye of the Moon and Shadow of the Son, set the stage for an enthralling narrative that has now reached new heights with this third installment. Dark of the Earth takes readers on a turbulent ride of emotions, interweaving multiple interconnected tales that keep you on the edge of your seat. From the...
Dark of the Earth
Midwest Book Review
A deftly crafted and simply riveting gothic mystery by a master of the genre, Ivan Obolensky's Eye of the Moon is especially and unreservedly recommended for community library Mystery/Suspense collections
Eye of the Moon
Reader Reviews
Read moreHélène Laurendeau
I found this novel so captivating I couldn't put it down. In this intricate and original plot, the reader is transported into a world of paranormal pursuits, high finance, and castle life, filled with colorful yet complex characters. The author skillfully combines a great sense of humor with insightful reflections on life and the human psyche, providing great entertainment as well as food for thought! A compelling sequel to "Eye of the Moon".
Shadow of the Son
Lyn Blair
There were so many parts of Shadow of the Son that I truly enjoyed, more than what I'm highlighting here, but I also don't want to spoil the story by saying too much. First of all, what a brilliant title, Shadow of the Son. The use of "son" implying its homonym "sun" was clever, making the title memorable, but beyond that it carried the theme of the story. In the first book, Eye of the Moon, while Percy told the story from his point of view and in that sense the story revealed a lot about...
Shadow of the Son
Richard Hopper
Shadow of the Son, which I loved, is a great complement and sequel to Eye of the Moon, Ivan Obolensky's debut novel. It has most of the same characters, shares the Rhinebeck on the Hudson setting, and resolves some of the key questions that dangled over the reader after reading Eye of the Moon. Key augmentations came in Shadow of the Son from filling in many personal histories and raising the profile of that inimitable couple Stanley, the butler, and Dagmar, the cook. In the sequel, each...
Shadow of the Son
Patricia Alireza
Once again, Ivan Obolensky has managed to grab his audience in the continuing story of Eye of the Moon, woven around the characters reunited at Rhinebeck. In this sequel, Shadow of the Son, surrounded by the magical culinary gifts of the wonderful Dagmar and the wisdom of Stanley, we explore loyalties, friendship and family ties that test the depths of character of our protagonists. Wonderfully written, it touches on different aspects of human nature in an intuitive manner one can...
Shadow of the Son
Kathy Braceland
Ivan Obolensky's novel Shadow of the Son should come with a warning label to let the reader know to not make any other plans once they open the book. I found it completely engaging and didn't want to put it down—so, I didn't. It absorbed me and I was delighted with my adventure page after page. I felt like I was in some secret club by being privy to the private conversations between the characters. My favorite of those were with Johnny and Percy who have such an unbreakable bond between...
Shadow of the Son