The Blackwood Curse 1: Queen of Corruption
A veteran chases his friend across dimensions to stop a goddess awakening.
The protagonist returns to Woodhill after Iraq, only to find Alistair Blackwood obsessed with ancient gods and other worlds. He meets Mora Fee, who studies unreal particles and cross-dimensional physics. Together they pursue Alistair through the multiverse to prevent him from waking a monstrous goddess. The story questions how much of a person remains human after such travels. It blends military experience with supernatural stakes and scientific theory.
This novel sits at the intersection of contemporary urban fantasy and speculative science fiction. It draws on the tradition of cosmic horror where ancient entities threaten modern life. The setting moves from the familiar American town of Woodhill to abstract other worlds.
📝 Description: The Blackwood Curse 1: Queen of Corruption
💎 Our verdict on The Blackwood Curse 1: Queen of Corruption
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who enjoy genre-bending fiction that successfully mixes military experience with supernatural conflict will find much to appreciate here. Those fascinated by the collision of mundane reality and cosmic horror will gain a unique perspective on the fragility of human identity. Fans of cross-dimensional physics blended with ancient gods and otherworldly threats will value how the story questions how much of a person remains human after such travels. Additionally, individuals seeking an urgent, fast-paced plot centered around preventing a catastrophic awakening rather than slow-burn dread will discover an engaging narrative structure moving from personal reunion to existential threat.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Melissa McCann crafts an intense narrative grounded in the tension between everyday life and cosmic dread. The story excels at establishing high stakes through the potential loss of self and home as the protagonist pursues Alistair Blackwood across the multiverse alongside Mora Fee. By pairing a veteran's grounded military background with unreal particles and cross-dimensional physics, the novel offers a fresh spin on urban fantasy and science fiction concepts. While readers seeking traditional gothic atmospheres without modern scientific explanations may find the tone unfamiliar, those who appreciate high-urgency speculative fiction will find it a compelling read that examines the profound cost of interdimensional travel.
📖 Read on the blog
📖 From the series “Blackwood Curse”
✍️ More books by this author Melissa McCann
🏛 Books from this publisher Melissa McCann
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
