{"id":3944,"date":"2015-05-04T10:54:24","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T14:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/?p=3944"},"modified":"2015-05-04T10:54:24","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T14:54:24","slug":"book-review-the-final-transmission-by-brian-f-h-clement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/book-review-the-final-transmission-by-brian-f-h-clement\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: The Final Transmission by Brian F.H. Clement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Final Transmission<\/em> <\/a>by\u00a0Brian F.H. Clement
\nDamnation Books, 2013
\nISBN: 978-1629291109
\nAvailable: paperback, ebook<\/p>\n

The Final Transmission<\/em>\u00a0is what I call a kitchen sink book. The story\u00a0follows occult detective Benoit Michaud as he investigates the deaths of a group of cultists and their victim, and the consequences of those deaths. The first-time author has thrown all his ideas and flights of fancy into this brief novel. As a result it is cluttered, creating a surreal blur of frantic scenes. In this case, that works to his advantage, to heighten the sense of urgency and set a relentless pace that will keep the reader glued to the narrative.<\/p>\n

Equal parts horror, science fiction, and detective novel, the story defies easy classification, and that is part of its charm. With a rich, diverse cast, anchored by Detective Michaud, Clement does an excellent job of creating unique voices and near-cinematic exposition that lends to the overall atmosphere of fear and dread.<\/p>\n

While there are missteps, this is a fine first novel and one I would suggest without reservation, especially if occult detectives are your cup of tea. Recommended.<\/p>\n

Contains: occultism, adult situations, violence<\/p>\n

Reviewed by Bob Freeman<\/p>\n

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The Final Transmission by\u00a0Brian F.H. Clement Damnation Books, 2013 ISBN: 978-1629291109 Available: paperback, ebook The Final Transmission\u00a0is what I call a kitchen sink book. The story\u00a0follows occult detective Benoit Michaud as he investigates the deaths of a group of cultists and their victim, and the consequences of those deaths. The first-time author has thrown all<\/p>\n

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