The Whisper That Replaced God by Timothy Wolff SFINCs2 Book Review
- Tabitha Tomala
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This review is part of the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS). SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”. This is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. It’s a sister competition to both SPFBO and SPSFC, and it highlights greatness in the novella format in all areas of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc.).
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Blurb for The Whisper That Replaced God
Murder is just, so long as it serves the crown.
Hidden behind a mask and with a dagger in his sheath, Mute serves the crown with pride. A fair life, if not a monotonous one. But his next contract nicks too close, for murder within a brothel is always nasty business, especially the one which Mute frequents. The brothel his Dorothy works, his Dorothy who awaits Mute and only Mute. Surely none would dare touch her, for if they did, royalty or not, they would fall to Lord Mute, the Silent God's chosen one. They would scream…
And not a sound would be heard.
The Whisper That Replaced God Book Review
As the royal assassin, Mute does the jobs no one else will for his brother, the king. Armed with the power of the Silent God, he can silence those around him, making his job all the easier. It’s a power he has long been shunned for, and he’s built a life that enables him small joys. A life many find him crazy to be living. And one that leads him to make a choice that will change everything.
The Whisper That Replaced God has an unreliable and unlikeable main character. Mute has been through quite a lot in his life, and adjusting to his view of the world can be difficult. Yet the story is written in a way to slowly reveal the truth of Mute and his reason for his way of living. It can be a confusing read at first, but keep reading as all will be explained in good time.
The writing style is where this novella shines. The words are elegant and help paint the society Mute has been exposed to. Showing quite a different type of character for a royal assassin. Mute’s internal dialogue will also at times make the reader chuckle as he has no shame in calling others out in his mind.
While this one wasn’t a novella for me, I can see how others would enjoy Mute’s journey. He has a sardonic type of humor and a tragic upbringing. His path throughout The Whisper That Replaced God will at times be bleak, yet darkly humorous.
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