The Van Helsing Paradox
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Publisher Description
"A gal has to look out for herself, after all."
Clara Grey's parents once said that the world was a dark and dangerous place. There was more truth than fiction in those words. There were things that lurked in the shadows which defied the laws of nature: perversions that fed on the dead, terrorised the living, or escaped the chill touch of the grave.
Clara is a member of the Tower, a religious order of hunters who work outside the confines of the Church. As keepers of the arcane, her order takes an active role in countering such threats. Alas, the life of a hunter can be short, and many go missing before they are ready to serve. So, what does it take to succeed against all odds?
Explore Clara's origin, a child born before the dawn of the twentieth century. Witness her rigorous education, how she faces adversity, and how she fights in the Great War to become the derringer-wielding flapper she is.
Throughout her tale, keep in mind: No matter the threat, a gal has to look out for herself, after all.
Customer Reviews
The Van Helsing Paradox by Evelyn Chartres
The Van Helsing Paradox is an intelligently written tale that appeals to a much broader audience than the typical “fantasy” or “horror” enthusiast. The story incorporates just enough 1920’s slang and historical references to give it a true period feel.
Evelyn Chartres, the mysterious and elusive French Canadian author, juxtaposes wit and humor with the horror of creature slaying. References to the Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables as well as the blockbuster film Indiana Jones provide a window into Evelyn’s brand of humor. This whimsy only serves to further emphasize the terror-filled bloodbath in which the main character finds herself immersed.
Clara Grey, the female protagonist, is an intriguing blend of tough vampire slayer and sensitive young woman struggling to find her way in a world of hidden perils. The author weaves a complicated story of adversity and triumph that allows the reader to believe Clara’s evolution as a huntress in an exclusive order operated in secret by the Catholic Church.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. From Clara’s modest beginnings as a child of a coal miner to her formation as a deadly huntress, the story kept my attention. If anything, I longed for more…