Blurb:
Katrina’s
still haunted by her encounter with the Headless Horseman - the night
he beckoned to her. Now he has risen again, slashing heads and
terrorizing the quiet countryside.
Her
only joy during this dismal darkness comes when Ichabod Crane, a
gorgeous young man from Connecticut, moves to Sleepy Hollow and their
attraction turns to romance.
When
the Horseman marks Ichabod as his next victim, Katrina, despite
dangerous efforts to save him, sees no other choice than for them to
flee.
But the Horseman awaits. Now it’s up to her to sever the horror and alter the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Review:
This
was the second novel that I've read by Dax Varley and once again, she's
blown me away. The writing style is intelligent, easy to follow, and
conducive with the setting. Although this novel is based around the time
of the Revolutionary War, the characters are relatable and very
entertaining. I was completely enthralled from the first page, and on
the edge of my seat as the mystery unraveled.
After
rereading Irving's tale, which was actually influenced by an Irish
legend known as The Dullahan, I thoroughly enjoyed the route the author
took with her version of the Headless Horseman and the inhabitants of
Sleepy Hollow. There are several noticeable influences from other
versions of the classic, but that does not take away from this story at
all. Varley has turned the incorrigible Katrina into a loveable heroine,
the lanky Ichabod into eye candy, and has manifested the Headless
Horseman into a real being that is feared by all. The supporting
characters are compelling as well, making this novel flow with
incredible ease.
As
expected, this author has done justice to a tale that has haunted many
for centuries! This novel is romantic, scary, thrilling, and even
comical at times. A story for YA and adults, I highly recommend this book!
About the Author:
When
Dax Varley isn’t reading, she’s slinging words onto a page. She lives
in Richmond, Texas with her husband and a half-dozen imaginary friends.
