“Just about anyone can get published and call themself a writer, but Patty Jackson is that much rarer and finer thing, a true writer, master of her craft. In Forging a Nightmare she has created a brilliantly plotted, hard-hitting fantasy deeply rooted in the mythos of the human, the divine, the angelic and the equine.”
– Nancy Springer, author of The Enola Holmes Mysteries
“Crafted with skill, featuring an array of unforgettable characters and breath-stealing action, Forging a Nightmare is one hell of a ride. Highly recommended.”
– Julie E. Czerneda, award-winning author of The Gossamer Mage
“Jackson modernizes Christian lore in her action-packed debut… urban fantasy fans will be happy to charge through to the end.”
– Publishers Weekly
“Jackson aces bringing in mythological and religious references to create a complex cosmology for her world, while also grounding the human characters through relationships that spiderweb out from the main cast. It’s an excellent debut that meshes crime fiction and horse novels with the apocalypse, and the ending promises more to come.”
– Den of Geek
“If you ever wondered what it would be like if Good Omens was mashed up with The Black Stallion, with a dash of Loki, then this is the book for you! “
– BookRiot
“Two things really set Forging a Nightmare apart. One is the majority-Black cast of characters, welcome and overdue. The other: horses… Everything moves at a satisfyingly snappy pace – 4 stars.”
– SFX Magazine
“Man’s best friend is his Nightmare, provided he proves worthy of the ride, in this thrilling urban-fantasy debut. Jackson opens Hell’s stable door and releases fallen angels and demons onto each fast-moving page.”
– RWW Greene, author of The Light Years
“Christian, Greek, and Norse mythologies combine to create a stunning depiction of Heaven and Hell in this action-packed novel about an apocalypse angel and a special-ops officer turned warrior horse. You won’t want to miss this hell of a ride!”
– Reese Hogan, author of Shrouded Loyalties
“Patricia Jackson’s Forging a Nightmare is a deep dive into a world of angels and magic that lies right under the surface of reality. Filled with well-drawn characters that become a part of your heart and a tightly woven plot that is carried through the entire novel, this is one book where the action moves the story at a thrilling pace.”
– Ginger Smith, author of The Rush’s Edge
“Thrilling, bold, smart, and fun, Forging a Nightmare is a stunning debut novel that kicks ass in all the best and bloody non-angelic ways.”
– Dan Hanks, author of Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire
“With Forging a Nightmare, Patricia A. Jackson has hammered a fast-paced thriller into New York’s newest borough: Hell. Along the way, she cracks open the mythos of fallen angels, fans the flames, and stuffs them into this barn-burner of a story. Forging follows an FBI agent trying to solve a series of occult murders while discovering the truth of his own lineage. Jackson’s frenetic action, imaginative storytelling, and unapologetic prose will keep your heart pounding.”
– Chris Panatier, author of The Phlebotomist
“Jackson takes readers to hell and back in this urban fantasy-meets-high fantasy action-packed debut… The plot is buoyed by side adventures and backstory snippets that entertain, though they may overwhelm readers as they try and suss out the most relevant parts of the story. Still, this is an intricate world that reimagines and mashes together ancient myths in a refreshing and wholly original way. Readers who relish dynamic, well-written action scenes, wry Avenger-like humor, and biblical folklore will eagerly anticipate a sequel.”
– Booklist
“Patricia A Jackson’s Forging a Nightmare deftly blends mystery, mysticism and magic into a wonderful, page-turning tale. Agent Michael Childs is a welcome addition to the pantheon of heroes capable of straddling two worlds and meeting all challenges. In Anaba Raines, Patricia A Jackson has created a complex character well suited to the intricate world she’s built for Forging a Nightmare. Forging a Nightmare is one hell of a debut, and I look to more adventures from Ms. Jackson’s pen.”
—Michael A. Stackpole, New York Times Bestselling author of I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON
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