Living in a religious cult community, Daylan is revered as the Lamb of God in a zombie infested world. But, there was a previous Lamb, killed by a man named Lazarus, and now Lazarus is back to exact revenge.
From the blurb:
Under the guidance of our Father, I lead our congregation for the glory of the Lord. Seeking salvation from the rot that has set in across the country, we cleanse those who sin against us in the red rains, offering them a chance at God’s forgiveness.
We ask the Lord for mercy, but The Devil answers instead.
Once a member of the community, Lazarus was cast out to suffer among the damned long before I came to the compound. Wicked and cruel, he is now more sinner than saint but he wasn’t always that way. Betrayed by those he loved, Lazarus is The Devil that Bright Haven created themselves, and his vengeance upon our community has been swift and merciless.
And now I am his captive.
He meant to kill me when he took me but now I’m not sure he wants me dead. Lazarus seeks instead to corrupt me piece by piece and though I know I am to remain pure, I am weak to the temptation of his touch. The longer he keeps me alive, the more I crave him like I crave air and the more I learn about the man we call our Father.
There’s a sickness in Bright Haven.
Spoiled fruit in the orchard and a snake among the reeds.
We’ve been asking the Lord for mercy, but calling to The Devil may be the only way to save us all.
Call to the Devil is a full-length MM dystopian romance as part of the 1nf3ction shared world collab. Each book is a standalone containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. Both characters are consenting adults. This book features dark religious themes, folk horror vibes, snacrifices, a forest full of zombies, actions that have consequences, a broken man with questionable morals learning how to love and trust, and a so-called sacred vessel learning how to be a messy, imperfect human. Please read and heed the content warnings contained within the author's note.
SNik's review:
Part of a multi-author series (Mayhem Manuscripts Season One: 1nf3ction), but can be read as a standalone. Dystopian. Captor/captive. Hurt/comfort. Slow burn. Dual POV. Heed content warnings.
Raised in a religious community believing he was special due to his blood, Daylan tries to walk a righteous path until he is kidnapped by the resurrected Lazarus. After being left for dead, Lazarus is back for revenge, but he doesn’t intend to start to care for the innocent man he planned to kill.
This story doesn’t require the zombies in the background but it does lend to the danger aspect as Daylan’s innocence and Lazarus’s need for revenge drive the story. Once they spend time together and Daylan learns the truth behind how his community has been led he believes Lazarus and discovers the reasons for Lazarus’s anger. I enjoyed the twists and surprises, and that Daylan was intelligent and understood the truths and hurts, and that Lazarus becomes protective and not abusive. An entertaining read a good addition to this series.
Angel's review:
I have to be honest, when I first started this book I had trouble getting into the story. I wasn't a big fan of the religious heavy plot and dialogue, it's just not something I particularly enjoy reading. However, the more I kept reading the more I ended up enjoying the story itself, mainly because I liked the dynamic between Lazarus and Daylan.
The juxtaposition of Lazarus being akin to the 'Devil', and Daylan being an 'Angel', was really well written and portrayed. What I liked the most about their unlikely pairing is the fact that they are not who they are portrayed as.... Yes, Lazarus has done awful things but he has his reasons for them... And while Daylan is kind, caring, and thoughtful, he isn't the holy saint everyone expects him to be. I liked that they broke out of the molds everyone else forced them into, Daylan learned to think for himself instead of listening to whatever nonsense 'Father' told him.
I also enjoyed seeing these characters grow throughout the story as well, along with them gradually opening up to each other over time. I liked that their relationship was unconventional yet fitting in a way... Even though they are portrayed as opposites, I think they are exactly what each other needed.
Oh! And the ending is absolutely glorious! Let's just say that a certain 'Father' got what was coming to him.
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