Devil's Call deserves to be published. It builds its world in the dusty and unforgiving grit of a country in its primal infancy. Like the best Cormac McCarthy works, there's and unflinching, simple tone that never turns away from its harsh reality. Two reasons why this resonates with me so far more than even Blood Meridian: I like the feminine voice narrating this world, and I absolutely love the use of witchcraft replacing the traditional six-shooter. The reluctance of the narrator also gives it an intimate feel along the lines of High Noon. I also like the slow reveals and the steadily sauntering pace that is ever building tension. J. Danielle Dorn's world feels real and authentic, right down the spell-crafting, which is usually where most writers make it downright ridiculous or too vague to be plausible. J. Danielle is a talented writer, and I can't wait to read more!
