“In the fifth and last volume of the Fourth Talisman series, the worlds of the living and the dead collide in a final confrontation that will leave Nocturne and Solis forever changed….
Three talismans adrift.
Two mad kings.
One poisonous crown.
As dark forces gather at the Rock of Ariamazes in Samarqand, Nazafareen discovers that there are worse places than the afterlife. The twisted creature pulling the Vatras’ strings is holed up in the deepest level of the Dominion—and only she has the power to follow him there, though at the potential cost of her own soul.
Prophecy claims the three daeva clans must unite to face their greatest enemy again, but two of the talismans have vanished and the third is a child more used to skulking in the shadows than leading an army. Meb the Mouse might be their last hope—if anyone bothers to take her seriously.
And within the confines of the Rock, a dying king makes a pact with the devil, setting in motion a chain of events that could spell doom for friends and foes alike.
WARNING: This book contains twists and turns, richly deserved comeuppances, shocking revelations, knock-down, drag-out fights, obsessive stalkers, some very nasty monsters…and, of course, true love.”
Inferno by Kat Ross is the final installment of the awesome Fourth Talisman series. Nazafareen chases Farrumohr into the depths of the Dominion. Darius makes a deal with the Drowned Lady, following after Nazafareen. At Samarqand, Shahak makes the mistake of opening the Rock to Gaius and his Vatra, putting all of the residents, including Javid and his family at risk. To save himself and those he cares about, Nicodemus takes on a terrible burden. It gives him better access to Gaius, but at great cost. As Gaius raises an army, can the talismans come together?
Like the previous books, Inferno follows multiple people, though fewer POVs, as the characters begin to come together again. Action condenses down to the Rock, in Samarqand. I loved seeing each of these characters we’ve followed through five books truly blossomed. I was touched to see the depths of Nico’s loyalty and protectiveness. He really has become my favourite character! I still love Javid though. I’m so glad that things ended up well for these two- one dragged into this whole mess by accident, and the other misled into a crusade not his own.
War erupts, centered in Samarqand, with the talismans taking on Gaius and his Vatra, supplemented by monstrosities summoned by King Shahak. Other Vatra, not allied with Gaius, turn up, giving aid to the other daeva clans. They’ve no love for the man responsible for the harsh exile imposed on the entire Vatra clan.
I fell in love with this series, and read it before I’d ever heard of the preceding Fourth Element series. Now I can finally read that series! I didn’t want to get confused, so I waited. What I really hope, though, is that maybe another series with the daevas is in the works. fingers crossed
***Many thanks to the author for providing an ecopy in exchange for a fair and honest review. Reviewed for XPresso Tours
Through the course of reading this series, I developed a bit of a fan cast. 🤣🤣
Rehka Sharma- Nazafareen
Benedict Cumberbatch- Nico
Jared Padalecki- Culach
Jensen Ackles- Darius
Domitia- Bitsie Tulloch
Jason Isaacs- Gaius
