Universal Creativity May 2015 Issue | Page 6

Book Review: A Dead Man’s Tale by K.R Patterson A Dead Man's Tale is a must read! This incredible dark fantasy novel by K.R. Patterson is suspenseful and will lure readers deep into a world of unknowns. A young man learns that the reason he never gained approval from his father was because he wasn't his father's real son. He's the son of a pirate whom his mother had run off with and now he wants one thing more than anything. To gain the approval from the father he thought was his. In order to gain the approval he wants, Stefan Wishart goes on a guest to kill his pirate father. And there's one way to accomplish that. With a magical item that granted his mother what she wanted, he too decides to use it to grant his wish. Except there is always a price when using magic. And Stefan will soon learn the hard way. Readers will be awed by K. R. Patterson's talent when it comes to writing a compelling story unlike any other. A dark world with many what's if's will keep readers hooked for a lifetime. This story is one that readers everywhere will fall in love with. Stefan is the character who will never be forgotten. And with time rushing against him, readers will be taken captive as they read on to find the answers. Will Stefan beat the already ticking clock from his consequence or will he lose everything he knows once more? Overall, I rate this novel a five out of five stars.