Sin Eater is the sequel to 2018’s Aching God. To try and see his daughter not as a child who needs his protection, but as the capable woman she had become. All my ramblings aside, Sin Eater is a worthy sequel to Aching God. I loved The Aching God. As of a couple months ago, he was still in the beginning stages of writing it so it will likely be a year or more before it is ready. Welcome back. From Auric’s POV, Sin Eater is about coming to terms with his failings, and prejudices. Grim and dark, but never "grimdark," funny, but never a "joke" and touching without being cloying. He’s found it again in the second of his Iconoclasts series. Title: Sin Eater (Iconoclasts) Author(s): Mike Shel ISBN: 0-578-50216-X / 978-0-578-50216-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Mike Shel Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU A little less self-contained, Sin Eater digs a lot deeper into the world of Hanifax. Their relationship, their different world view brought to mind my own relationship with my father, and the pretty recent realization of how differently we see the world and how far we’ve drifted from each other. Also, keep an eye out for book two of the Iconoclasts series Sin Eater sometime in the near future. Characters are well-fleshed out, rounded human beings. The first two chapters of Sin Eater are included at the end of Aching God. I was struggling, in particular, with Book #2s in series that could not recapture the magic of their predecessors. It is a book very rooted in 2019 sensibilities but not beholden to them in the least. And I’m here to tell you: Aching God was no flash in the pan. Sin Eater by Mike Shel. Mike Shel carries us once again to the Hanifaxan Imperium and treats us to another dark and disturbing tale. I've been waiting for this one for a while! As for Agnes, I really liked her. His debut novel, Aching God, was well received by fans of the fantasy genre and his new fantasy book for 2020, Sin Eater… Loved it. The first book, Aching God, is scheduled for an April 9th, 2018 release. If you are into adventurous epic fantasy, a world with ancient gods, artifacts, and secrets waiting to be discovered springled with a few political intrigues, then I think you should check the Iconoclasts series out. But hey, what’s late doesn’t hurry, and I finally got around to the audiobook. It was such a different and refreshing dark fantasy story that shed every trope that you can think of and carved out new and exciting ground. I have not started the series, just wondering if there is a 3rd book incoming ? Idols Fall is his third novel and completes the Iconoclasts trilogy. No one can accuse Mr. Shel of not having his prose down perfectly. Sin Eater takes place some months after the events in Aching God. Characters are well-fleshed out, rounded human beings. Gritty, brutal and somehow unforgiving, but a cracking good read. Mike began freelancing for Paizo Publishing’s Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in 2010. Sin Eater is a great story and is thought-provoking if you want to think about it. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. It shows how much Shel improved as a writer as he finds his footing within the story he wants to tell. Mike is the author of a dark epic fantasy trilogy entitled ICONOCLASTS. I quite like what he came up with, though it not exactly what I pictured, but I admit Bartholomew by The Silent Comedy really fits with the book. Do the ends justify the means? Grim and dark, but never "grimdark," funny, but never a "joke" and touching without being cloying. This series starts off with Aching God, which was a great read! This one...falls a bit short. A little less self-contained, Sin Eater digs a lot deeper into the world of Hanifax. Mike Shel carries us once again to the Hanifaxan Imperium and treats us to another dark and disturbing tale. Timy is reviewing Sin Eater, the second book in Mike Shel's Epic Fantasy series, Iconoclasts. With his tales and air of – sometimes rather “annoying” – mystery. There were some neat twists, especially toward the end, most of which I saw coming but they were still very satisfying in veryfying my suspicions. I’ll leave a better review later but quick thoughts. Shortly thereafter I pulled up a couch, popped open a hoppy adult beverage, and settled down for what I hoped was going to be another mesmerizing read. He's hard at work on the thrilling conclusion, IDOLS FALL. Before the Sin-Eater can harm Alice, she is rescued by Carnage, who allows the Sin-Eater … Armchair Traveling: Books Set in Every U.S. State. And a character from the past who brings a bit of gruesome twist into the equation. Shel really has a way with character portrayals though. Mike Shel, Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the second book in the Iconoclasts series, and as always I encourage you to start with book 1 in any series. But the city decays, poisonous disorder is rife, and whispered prophecy foretells of cataclysm and doom. This series always will have a special place in my tiny black and white heart. That right there should give you just some indication of the quality of storytelling that Shel brings to the table. Without spoiling it, it's like the first one but larger and better. I knew that Mike Shel's Iconoclasts trilogy was going to be one of my all-time favorites immediately following my read of the first book, Aching God. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of. Its sequel, SIN EATER, followed in 2019. It took forever to reach what I thought was the main 'quest' of the book and the denouement and conclusion felt very abrupt. That’s not saying these characters aren’t well fleshed out though. Which eventually leads to a mission he can’t refuse. By Dorian Hart. Where I had some issues was the pacing of the book. So when Mike offered me the opportunity to read an advance copy of his second installment SIN EATER, well I think I just about jumped out of my skin with excitement. This time I went with the audiobook, which didn’t make it any easier as I wasn’t really a fan of Simon Vance‘s narration. 291 likes. Emil GreggMichael EngelschwertStan CarterEmil Gregg(Impersonator)Prime Marvel Universe(Earth-616)Ethan DombluePrime Marvel Universe(Earth-616)Jim SharpPrime Marvel Universe(Earth-616)Sin-Eater(demon)Prime Marvel Universe(Earth-616) On the other, some of them don’t get nearly enough spotlight for us to get them to know well. Summoned by their no-longer human queen, Auric and Agnes are commanded to carry out an impossible task, one that can be accomplished only with the mysterious blade Szaa’da’shaela, gifted to Auric on a lunatic’s whim. Shel weaves life and spiritual battles into the characters of … Looking for books by Mike Shel? But these are pretty minor things and probably something that comes down to personal preferences. This book was pretty darn enjoyable, though with just enough flaws that I leaned into a 4 rating instead of a 5. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sin Eater keeps the stunning ambiance and atmosphere from the first novel and couples it with more complex characters and deeper world building. I'm really sorry to give this book only 3 stars. It was terribly predictable. Aching God by Mike Shel. With a turn of phrase, Mike Shel brings dimension into characters and wit into otherwise points of interaction among characters. His voice … I can't wait for the next entry in the series. The introduction of a new POV (Auric's daughter, Agnes) brings more depth to both main characters, and makes the shocking climax that much more poignant. I won a signed copy of Aching God from Reddit (and loved it). If so, have I got a book for you! Auric is summoned, he receives his mission, he gathers a crew, and they set out to fight an evil overlord. Without spoiling it, it's like the first one but larger and better. It definitely steps up from book one and opens up the scope of the story within the world, building up the foundation of something I expect to be a great ending to the trilogy. Sin Eater by Mike Shel is one of those books I was supposed to read ages ago. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Tracy, son Leo, and dog Neko. The blurb: A year has passed since Auric Manteo descended into the haunted depths of a Djao ruin to return a lethal artifact, only to face down a bloodthirsty, imprisoned god. His vocal talents were superb as always. Auric goes into retirement and intends to enjoy his remaining life with Hannah on his side. It's not a straight dungeon crawl type novel like the first and I found the pacing a bit off. Finally: I listened to this book on Audible, and loved the narration by Simon Vance. “I shall baptize you, sir, and my baptism will burn your folly and flesh away.”. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Tracy, son Leo, and dog Neko. Highly recommended! News and mumblings by and about RPG freelance writer Mike Shel. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Tracy, son Leo, and dog Neko. And I daresay, this is the real core of the book. Fun fact: Aching God, the first book in the Iconoclast series was one of the first books I reviewed for my blog. He has practiced as a psychotherapist for over 25 years. He wonders why you don't call more often. Stylistically it is spot on. He's currently writing the second, Sin Eater, and the third, Idols Fall, is in vague outline form. But this is purely a personal preference and in the end, did not affect my enjoyment of the book. With the inclusion of both Chalka and Qeelb, there is a strong message of acceptance within the pages. Sin Eater shook me from the book rut I’d been in for months. The United States of America is an awfully big place. So, I had to resolve to ask for help and Clayton Snyder rose up to the challenge. A year has passed since Auric Manteo descended into the haunted depths of a Djao ruin to return a lethal artifact, only to face down a bloodthirsty, imprisoned god. Can Auric and his daughter survive a journey fraught with blood, menace, and madness? SIN EATER Iconoclasts – Book II Mike Shel SIN EATER Copyright 2019 by Mike Shel This book is a work of fiction. Not the mission, the political intrigue we get to see more of, or any other plotlines. Even better than Aching God, Sin Eater has a fully-realised cast, Prophecy that doesn't stink, and hints of criticism that more artsy types lap up. He has practiced as a psychotherapist for over 25 years. He released his first novel, ACHING GOD, in 2018. Sin Eater-Mike Shel 2019-05-20 "I SHALL BAPTIZE YOU, SIR, AND MY BAPTISM WILL BURN YOUR FOLLY AND FLESH AWAY. I had my review copy sitting on my kindle for about 2 years now I think. He released his first novel, “One measure of wisdom is to know, as we are moved around the board, what the game is about.”, “When walking down the road, a wise man does not kick over every stone along his path. Not with Mr. Vance, though. and the gods. Don’t get me wrong, he has a nice voice and I liked how he portrayed the voices of different characters, but there is something in the way he narrates that took me a very long time to get used to. SPFBO: A Wind from the Wilderness by Suzannah Rowntree, Follow RockStarlit BookAsylum on WordPress.com, Cover Reveal: The Ruler of Chaos by Allison Rose, The Shadow Watch by S.A. Klopfenstein – Tour Encore, Cover Reveal: The Binding Tempest by Steven Rudy. This is where I also need to mention Chalka. Apologies! Geist: The Sin-Eaters Second Edition is the second version of Geist: The Sin-Eaters, updated to use the new rulesets as detailed in the Chronicles of Darkness. He is working on book 2, Sin Eater. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. So do yourself a favor and pick up ACHING GOD by Mike Shel. Mike began freelancing for Paizo Publishing’s Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in 2010. Only, duty – and most importantly the curiosity and thirst for knowledge – can call him back to Hanifax. ... Book 2 of the Iconoclasts series, titled Sin Eater, will be a day one purchase for me. It's not easy (I think) to switch from single POV to multiple POV, but the author pulled it off. Mike Shel's storytelling style is an obvious product of his time spent building and playing role-playing adventures. Mike Shel’s Aching God was one of my favorite books of 2018, so you can imagine my excitement at getting my hands on an ARC of its sequel, Sin Eater. Sin Eater doubles down on everything wonderful about The Aching God, Shel's 2018 debut. The depth and complexity of these two books is amazing for a rookie author. That right there should give you just some indication of the quality of storytelling that Shel brings to the table. It is a book very rooted in 2019 sensibilities but not beholden to them in the least. One of the most interesting things about Sin Eater is Shel‘s portrayal of Auric and Agnes’ relationship. Refresh and try again. 307 likes. Finally I get a protagonist who is likable, AND pragmatic. The first and second books, ACHING GOD and SIN EATER, are available now in digital, print format, and audiobook formats. There is a fairly large cast in Sin Eater, which is a two-sided blade. I had a clear idea of what mood/feeling/theme I was going for when I started looking for songs to match with Sin Eater, but I really couldn’t find anything. Is Sin Eater also releasing a print copy on 5/20, or just the E-book? Just different enough from "classic" fantasy to stand out, but familiar enough to go down like a sort of literary comfort food. Sensibly, we chopped it into states a long time ago. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. A boy stealing money for his family, a man and his sheltered sister are religious vigilantes. Aching God was one of the most unexpectedly great books I've read in the last few years. Joined by his daughter, Agnes, another Syraeic knight Sir Kennah, Belu’s priest Sira (whom I apparently really liked in book one, a pity we didn’t get to see her more here), a broken sorcerer Qeelb, and an ex thief Chalka they set out to visit the Oracle in Pember’s temple. Her subjects’ joy … Mike Shel is the author of THE ACHING GOD and SIN EATER, two Fantasy novels set in a world of danger, suffering and hope. I am so glad I happened upon these books, because I am enjoying them so much. All on top of a maturity rare for the genre and a slightly faster pace than its predecessor that makes it more adventure than tragedy. He has practiced as a psychotherapist for over 25 years. Mike's first book in his Iconoclasts series, Aching God, was one of my favorite reads from last year and is currently among the top 10 finalists in Mark Lawrence's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #4. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. But the central character remains to be Auric. (i'm once of THOSE people that likes to have the same edition/size book for the whole collection). Sin Eater is a fantastic sequel to Mike Shel's first novel, The Aching God. The smart, compassionate, kind, capable woman. Actually, it was one of the reasons that I have a blog in the first place. Sometimes it felt like it was dragging a bit, especially during the part they journeyed from Hanifax. Sin Eater is a fantastic sequel to Mike Shel's first novel, The Aching God. Sin Eater is the sequel to 2018’s widely praised Aching God and book 2 of the Iconoclasts Trilogy. First book in the Iconoclasts trilogy, Aching God is the debut novel of RPG adventure designer Mike Shel. Characters are well-fleshed out, rounded human beings. Sin Eater is the sequel to 2018’s Aching God. Here you go: Mike Shel is an author who is really making quite a name for himself in the self-published Fantasy stratosphere. Just different enough from "classic" fantasy to stand out, but familiar enough to go down like a sort of literary comfort food. The Sin-Eater later manages to track down and abduct Alice, taking her to his lair and implying that he is an undead Emil Gregg, the man who told Eddie Brock that he was the first Sin-Eater. Mike thinks that dress looks nice on you. A stunning sequel that takes everything I loved about the first book - intrigue, dungeon delving, and a protagonist you can really root for - to the next level. Mike Shel’s, um, iconic Iconoclasts trilogy continues with his second entry. I was terribly disappointed. Aching God had a very measured journey from one place to another and back again, and Sin Eater follows much the same route. There is a sweet spot in all good fantasy stories where world building and characterisation meet; Mike Shel knows that place well. Book Review: SIN EATER by Mike Shel is out now, and it's even better than ACHING GOD Review I don't often post reviews on here, but Mike Shel's ACHING GOD was one of the best books I read last year, and the sequel, SIN EATER (released yesterday! Can't wait for the third installment. Mike Shel, Indianapolis, Indiana. But I wouldn’t want to ruin your reading experience. If you're a fan of dungeon-delving, atmospheric fantasy, you really need to check out Iconoclasts. I have been impatiently waiting for the next book in this series for what seemed like an eternity on the heels of the amazing finish of Aching God. Now his daughter Agnes comes to bring him back to the capital with promises of hidden secrets finally revealed. Showing it to him that he has prejudices indeed, whatever he might have thought before. Mike's first book in his Iconoclasts series, Aching God, was one of my favorite reads from last year and is currently among the top 10 finalists in Mark Lawrence's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #4. Start by marking “Sin Eater (Iconoclasts, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I really liked the first in this epic series. Oh yes. Mike is currently hard at work on his epic fantasy trilogy entitled Iconoclasts. Again, my only complaint is that the trilogy is not yet finished. Buy Sin Eater (Iconoclasts) by Shel, Mike (ISBN: 9780578502168) from Amazon's Book Store. The author pulls no punches and this is not a twee 'elves and fairies' fantasy, so be warned. My problem was first, with the pacing, second, with the character of Agnes-- I just never grew to like or care for her, and finally, with the ending. The Details: Mike Shel is one of the more relatively unknown authors on this list, but that by no means is a comment on the quality of his work. He released his first novel, ACHING GOD, in 2018. Dark Worlds, Shards of Light. “It didn’t take long for them to conclude that the map expertly rendered by the … Amazing continuation of the trilogy. The Dungeon Crawl. Have you ever sat down to watch “The Wizard of Oz,” but wished that Dorothy was a Holy BladesWoman and instead of visiting a wizard, they’re off to murder an evil trickster god? Hooray for Mike! He is at work on his next novel, set in the same world, more than 200 years after the events of Iconoclasts. With a turn of phrase, Mike Shel brings dimension into characters and wit into otherwise points of interaction among characters. See all books authored by Mike Shel, including Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 5, and Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Irrisen, Land of Eternal Winter, and more on ThriftBooks.com. One never knows under which lurks a nasty spider, ready to squirt poison.”. And how Agnes defended his way of dressing as a woman when Auric complained about it. And can they pay the price demanded by a being every bit as evil as the Aching God? ... Its sequel, Sin Eater, followed in 2019. Sin Eater is even better. Since it’s been 3 years since I’ve read Aching God, the first book in the Iconoclasts series, it took me a bit of time to get back into the world Mike Shel built. Not nearly as good as the first book, and really, a bit of a slog to get through. We’d love your help. Its sequel, SIN EATER, followed in 2019. Review: Sin Eater by Mike Shel Review Sin Eater expands on the strengths of the first book, raising the stakes in this creepy, fantastical world while bringing us--and its cast of characters--closer to the truth that we'll have to face in the trilogy's finale. MIKE SHEL . When a beloved monarch falls ill and priestly magic and the best physicians fail to cure her, the clergy of an obscure god of thieves and tricksters save her life. Sin Eater keeps the stunning ambiance and atmosphere from the first novel and couples it with more complex characters and deeper world building. But be assured, there is a lot more going on than this short paragraph implies. Sin Eater is a fantastic sequel to Mike Shel's first novel, The Aching God. A bit late with my answer. I can't wait for the next entry i. This simplifies... To see what your friends thought of this book. Though, when the political intrigue came into play I admit I was a bit lost of who these people were and what this has to do anything with the plot – I’m sure there will be answers to this in the third book – but it came a bit out of nowhere after the tighter – plotwise – Aching God. "A year has passed since Auric Manteo descended into the haunted depths of a Djao ruin to return a lethal artifact, only to face down a bloodthirsty, imprisoned god. Nicely done. I loved how his friendship with Agnes was shown. On one hand, we have a diverse cast – quite literally. This is modern fantasy done right, and on the author's own terms. I can’t say I particularly connected with any of the characters, but she was probably the closest to it. I have been impatiently waiting for the next book in this series for wh. I kind of find it hard to believe these are Mike Shel's first books. ), is even better on so many levels. This raised the stakes and broke my heart a little, and I loved it all the more for it. Mike Shel is an author who is really making quite a name for himself in the self-published Fantasy stratosphere. I also felt a bit underwhelmed at the end, the end game was over a bit too quickly for my liking. Mike began freelancing for Paizo Publishing’s Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in 2010. Sin Eater. Now his daughter Agnes comes to bring him back to … Five stars, no question. Similar tale of adventure as the first with a bit more world building and overall story progression. Sin Eater expands on the strengths of the first book, raising the stakes in this creepy, fantastical world while bringing us--and its cast of characters--closer to the truth that we'll have to face in the trilogy's finale. Sophmore novel from the author in his Iconoclasts series. Without spoiling it, it's like the first one but larger and better. News and mumblings by and about RPG freelance writer Mike Shel. Mike was born in Detroit and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, oldest of three boys, the son of a firefighter and homemaker.

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