Martuk ... The Holy [NOOK Book]

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In a crowded Left Bank cafe, an immortal man sits, the phantoms crawling near, the heat of their whispers stinging his cheek ...

and Martuk ... The Holy begins.

One thousand years before the birth of Christ, a golden god damns Martuk with a kiss. In a land ruled by a wounded king, life everlasting steals...
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Martuk ... The Holy

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Overview

In a crowded Left Bank cafe, an immortal man sits, the phantoms crawling near, the heat of their whispers stinging his cheek ...

and Martuk ... The Holy begins.

One thousand years before the birth of Christ, a golden god damns Martuk with a kiss. In a land ruled by a wounded king, life everlasting steals his mortality from the bottom of a golden cup. Finally, generations later, a Messiah who has the power to heal breaks under the weight of Martuk's demons, stumbling to his death defeated by darkness.

From his home in modern Paris, he writes, his memories lush, his words evocative. Revisiting his impossible life, he vents his rage and shares his loneliness. From bloody battles with a demon he cannot escape to the ghost of a beauty who haunts him still, this is his story.

This is Martuk ... The Holy.
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Editorial Reviews

Parent's Little Black Book
"Mr. Winn has presented us with a novel that is both classically written, with all attention to the details of the craft, and a story that leaves the reader in awe of its scope"
Papyrus Independent Author Reviews
“ ... a very dark and fantastical tale where angels and demons blend together; where violence and sexuality are entwined and madness and clarity are confused.”
Amazon.com
" ... provocative title ... provocative writing ... Holy takes on a whole new meaning in this novel by an author who manages to keep you thinking, guessing, wondering, and most importantly...reading to the very end."
Amazon.com
"... with enough shocks and twists and turns to delight those who enjoy darker tales, Martuk ... The Holy is a fantastic read"
Amazon.com
"The characters and narrative are unforgettable ... [Mr. Winn] is the new master of a genre he is making his own. Bravo!"
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940014756273
  • Publisher: Jonathan Winn
  • Publication date: 6/5/2012
  • Series: Martuk ... The Holy , #1
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 446
  • Sales rank: 552,469
  • File size: 831 KB

Meet the Author

Screenwriter, playwright, actor, and now author, Jonathan Winn was born in Seattle, WA, and currently divides his time between the East and West coasts.

Martuk ... The Holy is his first book.

Feel free to visit him at http://martuktheholy.com
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  • Posted June 27, 2012

    Martuk... the Holy is an outstanding book!

    If you appreciate truly excellent writing, definitely give this book a read. Be forewarned, though.. it is dark and twisty. It will take you places you don't expect, and then it'll do it again. Hang on to your hat, because it's a helluva ride.

    I remember thinking, when I read the description, "Mmmm... this sounds yummy!" Man oh man, was I right about that! What a lovely treat to sink my teeth into. Yum.

    I don't want to give spoilers, nor offer yet another description when that's already available. I just want to say that if your personal reading preferences mean you like a book with some meat to it now and then (because I like some easy, fluffy reading sometimes, too), then definitely do NOT pass this one up. Make some "Me Time" to curl up and dive headlong into Martuk's world, to sort through his thoughts and experiences, to ride with him on his journey. This is an author who knows how to take you cleanly out of this world, to captivate and hold you where he wants you, to make you hear, see, smell and feel everything as though you are literally right there. For example... In every dusty scene of this book, I was constantly sipping water, unable to get enough, because I was so completely *there*... and all that dust made me very thirsty.

    I think I found a whopping two typos in the entire novel. Even with my penchant for long reading bouts, speedy reading and intense interest, it took me 3 days to read this book in my spare time... this is NOT a novella. What a joy to read such a cleanly edited book! What a pleasure to enjoy the skill and talent of this author!

    Thank you, Jonathan Winn, for writing this book. I'm so glad I read it. It's an amazing story, and it's told beautifully. The depth of characters, of detail for surroundings and new scenes gave me a running movie in my head, stunningly directed. You have a gift with language that I truly appreciate.

    Yummy indeed.

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