Review- Grim Fate by Nicho Young

Grim Fate is the story of paranormal investigator Marcus Grimm being called into the home of a family who recently experienced the death of their wife and mother. The father has noticed strange occurrences since her death and is concerned that whatever is occurring may harm his children. Well-versed in situations where children are abused by their parents, and feeling ill at ease with the father’s interference in his investigation, Marcus’s main concern is the protection of the children—but from what and whom?

Using his own powers, Marcus communes with spirits in the home and slides between realms to see the dangerous situations that are befalling the family—as well as learn more about himself and his connection to the events at hand. Actions from his past have unexpected effects on not only Marcus’s future but also of the family he is trying to save.

I love everything about this book—I love how Nicho Young uses Grim in the title of the book, as the last name of the protagonist (different spelling, same effect,) and as the overall feeling of this story. Most of all, I love the character of Marcus Grimm. I honestly think he may be on the top ten list of my all-time favorite protagonists. He is the guy you call in to investigate if an event is a cheap grab for fame and money, or if it is the real deal. Marcus, in my opinion, ranks right up there with some of the best fictional paranormal investigators of all time—the Winchesters, Dresden, and even occult detective John Constantine. Young did a great job of character-building in the book, even those who were only seen in small glimpses. You genuinely care and become attached to this family, and to Marcus, over the course of the many twists and turns in the story.

5/5 Stars

I received a copy of this book for review, the thoughts and opinions included in my review are my own.