Hammer to Fall

“Hammer to Fall is a work in the urban fantasy, adventure, and supernatural action subgenres and forms the second novel of the ‘Uncommon Bonds’ series. Penned by William E. Noland, it is best suited to the general adult and mature YA reading audiences. In this exciting series continuation, we pick up right where Playing with Fire left off and explore the new reunion of old friends Lotte Schwarz and Eric Schneider. Now facing even more dangers and otherworldly problems than they ever had in high school, these intrepid heroes must figure out the source of the ancient threat that looms to destroy everything they know.

“William E. Noland has a real knack for exciting pacing and suspenseful structure in his storytelling, and that keeps this fantastic tale rolling with twists and turns to keep you hooked until the end. I loved that the central characters have had some time apart to grow and readjust, when all of a sudden, fate throws them together yet again, which made for interesting dynamics and emotional investment. The plot stands up well on its own as an independent read, but it also has plenty to enhance the inventive worldbuilding and paranormal and mythological concepts of the first novel too. I enjoyed the cultural differences and attitudes that Lotte brings to the storytelling. Overall, I recommend Hammer to Fall to fans of the existing series and the series for readers seeking fast-paced, well-penned, atmospheric supernatural adventure.”