Sean Randall reviewed Past imperative by Dave Duncan (The great game ;)
Review of 'Past imperative' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
"This is August Bank Holiday weekend, Inspector! England is closed."
what an absolutely delightful blend! A superb mix of the English crust with a world of Gods and miracles. The weaving back and forth between worlds zooms up the tension admirably, leaving one in turns desperately frustrated yet so eager to carry on.
"The universe ought to be more logical, and an armed geriatric nun was carrying things altogether too far."
There are echoes of the Seventh Sword series here, particularly in the ways of the Gods and in some of the supporting characters, but these worlds are very much their own and the gateways between them perilously thrilling. The build-up was handled very well, and if the ending did seem to come at something of a rush, it's evident that there's more to enjoy.