MWSA Book Review

Samsara Moon

Authors: S. H. Post

Publisher:  Kirk House Publishers

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

Epic Tale From The Times When There really Was a British Empire

Few writers have the sensitivity and skills to pull off such an epic story in their first novel. However, “Samsara Moon” takes readers on a journey where real men become heroes in a time and place that no longer exists except in the creative minds of talented authors like S. H. Post. Truly a fascinating debut novel and it reminds one of those classic American writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald although their choices of subjects could not be further apart. This book has the feel of being a literary classic even though it has been written in 2006.

The characters are strong and noble and honorable. The plot is engaging and at times a very good historical look back at a culture that has long since died. Post talks about places that I have been to and know well and he makes them come alive as they once were in the British Empire. The mountains of India most especially are captured with the word created photographic images of the writer’s mind. I can see and feel the emotions and the places of his hero’s journey. The author creates an atmosphere that feels like you are wearing a pith helmet and are working for God and the Queen. This book is everything you could ask for in a great novel including tragedy, inspiration, valor, redemption, romance and a very satisfying ending.

Post has established himself as a talented and creative novelist with his first book. One can only image that huge success will follow Post as his work is recognized and discovered by the media. Readers will not be disappointed and will be find it entertaining. It is a page turner; so do not expect to get much sleep until you finish the entire story.

This book gets the MWSA’s top rating of FIVE STARS.