The Deathright
Novel reviewed by B. Hollace in June 2008
“The massive electronic clock at Washington’s National Demographic Center pulsed with life. ‘A baby is born every 10 seconds, six per minute,’ the tour guide droned. Silently, the old man gazed upward with anticipation.”
Six out of 300 million possessed the power the old man sought.
“With a gentle nudge, he guided the mammoth dog with the black counting eyes forward.”
Seven days in hell had just begun.
A dark astrological thriller wrought with religious overtones, The Deathright pits the hope of mankind against the incarnation of evil.
With great craftsmanship and characterization, Arthur Davis gives shape to the faceless terror that seeks to control or conquer hope’s light.
Mired in debt and pursued by loan-sharks, Roger Sloan receives a gift on his 33rd birthday that has the potential to change the world. A chance encounter with an astrologer reveals a chart that speaks of a destiny, and a power that no reading could measure.
Disbelieving, he tests his doubts at the racetrack, and quickly enough he glimpses a hint of his remarkable power. But, has the gift of the gods been placed in the hands of a fool?
In the midst of this struggle, Roger falls in love, and confronts the devil’s messenger who demands submission, or his life.
Davis expertly weaves a tale of sleepless suspense blending graphic imagery with unrelenting tension.
A taught and revealing read, Davis’ Deathright explores man’s fragile and uncertain capacity to overcome his own greed and fears.