Blackfire Rising
A collected edition of Elizabeth Donald's Blackfire series featuring military horror.
This compilation brings together the existing Blackfire stories into one physical book. It follows Sara Harvey as she confronts Cold Ones and other monsters born from unethical scientific trials. The narrative focuses on the consequences of trying to engineer better soldiers, which instead unleashed undead horrors upon the world. Donald’s writing explores the personal cost of this endless war, highlighting the loss of allies and the persistent danger posed by creatures that hide in shadows. The stories are linked by Sara’s repeated return to the Blackfire conflict, creating a cohesive arc of survival against supernatural odds.
Published in 2025 by Falstaff Books, this volume sits within the contemporary American horror genre. It draws on traditions of military sci-fi and gothic supernatural fiction, focusing on the aftermath of unethical scientific endeavors that breach natural boundaries.
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Readers who appreciate the intersection of military science fiction and supernatural horror will find this collection compelling. It offers a continuous narrative arc following Sara Harvey as she battles Cold Ones and other undead horrors born from failed soldier-engineering experiments. The book is ideal for those interested in institutional failures and the personal costs of endless warfare against shadowy entities. Fans of grim, relentless conflicts where allies are lost to persistent supernatural threats will enjoy seeing these previously published stories united into a cohesive survival story.
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Elizabeth Donald effectively compiles her Blackfire series into a single volume, creating a sustained exploration of military horror and gothic dread. The narrative succeeds in portraying the disastrous results of unethical scientific trials, where engineered soldiers become sources of undead horrors rather than efficiency. By focusing on Sara Harvey’s relentless struggle against Cold Ones, the book delivers a grim tone that emphasizes survival against supernatural odds. This collection best suits readers who follow long-running character arcs involving institutional betrayal and persistent danger. It is less suitable for those seeking lighthearted fantasy or standalone tales, as the atmosphere remains consistently heavy with the weight of loss and ongoing conflict.
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