Shallow vs. Deep

The depths are dark and treacherous for even the deadliest of predators, and what may appear to be prey may just be an even deadlier ruse.

A dark political thriller set in a feudalistic underwater kingdom. It is not a question of if, but when the madness will consume you.

Blood In The Water by Charles Hash is full of political intrigue, with characters making moves as if playing a game of chess. I had the strangest feeling of déjà vu while reading this story...I think this flash fiction drama is reminiscent of the fantasy fiction I loved so much in the 1980s. The use of non-human characters adds an extra depth, no pun intended.

This underwater family feud is very different from anything else I've read by Charles Hash. I'd like to see the author revisit this genre again. Perhaps a prequel novel revealing exactly how Agulia rose to power and the various ways his reign fractured the kingdom.

As always,
AstraDaemon