Thorns will overrun its palaces...The ruins will become a haunt for jackals. --Isaiah 34:13
Continuing where he left off, Eric Wilson wastes no time in jumping into Gina Lazarescu's story. The pace is intensified and Wilson never lets up, as what was once mystery is unraveled. Weaving historical and mythical concepts with a deep theological base, Wilson delivers in a way that sends a powerful message in a powerful Story.
The story itself is unparalleled, but on a theological and spiritual level, I would classify in the ranks of such stories as CS Lewis's acclaimed Screwtape Letters. Wilson proves that he has a deep understanding of Christ, as he unveils timeless truths of the Nazarene through a compelling and heart-racing story.
Haunt of Jackals continues the complex story began in Field of Blood, and Wilson does a great job of reviewing what has gone on before while still maintaining a fast and forward pace. And somehow-SOMEHOW-he manages to incorporate major thematic elements from his earlier works Dark to Mortal Eyes and Expiration Date into the Undead Trilogy. While they are not a must read to comprehend the events of the trilogy, if the reader knows the events of these books, they will certainly appreciate Wilson's depth and genius all the more.
This is an astounding read. I can only expect things to get better in the concluding chapter of Jerusalem's Undead, Valley of Bones, set to hit shelves in April 2010.
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