The Faustian Host

The Faustian Host (Apocalypse Signs, #1)
by David Becker

Published March 15, 2012

This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Plymouth Rock is bleeding. Day has turned to night. Hundred-pound hailstones level buildings. The small town of Clement seems cursed, and the residents know who's to blame: the new kid, Tony Marino.

After losing his family and his home, 14-year-old Tony is forced to move from Florida to Massachusetts to attend Kalos Academy, an unconventional school for gifted children. Strange things begin to happen the day he arrives, and soon stories of plagues, monsters, and mystical objects surround him. Refusing to believe superstitions, Tony struggles to explain the occurrences logically, until he comes face to face with a satanic cult determined to bring about the end of the world.

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First, let me just say: WOW. 

This book was nearly impossible to put down. I'd have read it in one sitting if my schedule had allowed. As it is, it took me just over a day. I have to say, I hadn't noticed when I started the book that it was the first in a series, and by half-way through, I was really hoping there would be more books to follow.


Great characters, better plot, and some twists I didn't see coming (with as much reading as I do, I can almost always figure out where things are going) had me thrilled.


I highly recommend this book. (If you like Henry Neff's The Tapestry series, you'll enjoy this!) Kudos to Mr. Becker. He's an author to watch!


5/5 stars