Official Review: Cult of the Eclipse by Winfield Winfield
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Official Review: Cult of the Eclipse by Winfield Winfield
Jaclyn Ellsworth is a distraught mother in a desperate search for her missing eleven-year-old son, Corey Archer. Adding on to her grief is her guilty conscience as she blames herself for her son’s predicament. Jaclyn was a chronic alcoholic and physically abused and punished her young son over the slightest mistakes. She thinks of herself as a negligent parent. Her search efforts steered her to Dourmsburg, a peculiar town with unusual inhabitants. In her interactions, she hears of Anthony Charles, a wealthy tech tycoon, who apparently possesses a secret gift of miraculous healing. She digs further to see if she can get any help from him in tracing her son. However, things follow a bizarre turn when she finds herself knee-deep in a dangerous cult with the strangest of practices. How far will she go to find her son?
Cult of the Eclipse by Winfield Winfield is an unconventional crime and mystery novel. It weaves in two distinct worlds of occultism and technology. Imagine a world where every technological device, including vehicles, is of a single brand and attributed to a single individual. There is an absolute lack of privacy, and everything you do is either filmed or secretly recorded whether you wish to or not. Jaclyn wades through this world as she tries to locate her son and face her past and demons.
Winfield vividly describes every scene and setting, allowing the reader to visualize the depictions and experience the unfolding story. The seamless character introduction and description enables one to recognize their physical features and personality traits, including some bizarre ones. The story begins with a curious introduction of Jaclyn and develops into a gradual unfolding of events. It is not your typical action-packed crime novel but has its fair share of captivation and horror.
My favorite aspect of the book is the in-depth character development and the fact that all characters are tied to Jaclyn’s past or present. Everyone she encounters has a clear and direct purpose or has a role that will be apparent as the plot develops. However, as much as I enjoyed the story, some scenes felt disjointed, and it took some effort to connect them and maintain the flow. Additionally, it would have been better if the chapters started on new pages.
I only found three grammatical errors, so it is correct to state the book is excellently edited. The language employed is intelligible and with creative use of metaphors and comparisons, making it a comprehensive read. Cult of the Eclipse highlights the sinister side of cults, the conviction of a mother’s love and a woman trying to get her life back on track. However, some concepts about the story are difficult to connect, including the transition of scenes. Additionally, I do not quite understand the conclusion, and I still have unanswered questions. Therefore, I give the book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. The book is suited for mature readers due to the level of profanity and the gruesome details depicted. Further, I recommend it to those looking for an intriguing and curious read.
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The book is given a great review. I'm not missing out on this one.