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[[Image:HighPD.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cover of Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter by Edward M. Erdelac.]]
'''Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter''' is an anthology novel written by Edward M. Erdelac. In this work the story ''The Nightjar Women'' tell the story of a whorehouse that contains creatures that are very Succubus-like in nature.
'''Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter''' is a book that contains a series of stories written by Edward M. Erdelac. The last story in the work, ''The Nightjar Women'' is a story about a whorehouse that contains creatures within it that are very Succubus-like in nature.




 
== Overview ==
== Book Details ==
*Title: Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter
*Title: Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter
*Author: Edward M. Erdelac
*Author: Edward M. Erdelac
*Format: Paperback and eBook Editions
*Published By: Damnation Books LLC
*Pages: 294
*Length: 294 Pages
*Publisher: Damnation Books LLC
*Format: eBook & Paperback
*Language: English
*ASIN: B002ZG8FPY <small>(eBook)</small>
*ISBN-10: 161572060X (Paperback)
*ISBN-10: 161572060X <small>(Paperback)</small>
*ISBN-13: 978-1615720606 (Paperback)
*ISBN-13: 978-1615720606 <small>(Paperback)</small>
*ASIN: B002ZG8FPY (eBook)
*Publishing Date: December 1, 2009
*Release Date: December 1, 2009 (Paperback and eBook formats)




 
== Plot Summary ==
== Book Synopsis ==
The last of an ancient order of Jewish mystics capable of extraplanar travel, The Merkabah Rider roams a demon haunted American West in search of his renegade teacher. But as the trail grows fresher, shadows gather, and The Hour Of The Incursion draws near… Four novella episodes in one book. This ain't your grandpappy's old west.
The last of an ancient order of Jewish mystics capable of extraplanar travel, The Merkabah Rider roams a demon haunted American West in search of his renegade teacher. But as the trail grows fresher, shadows gather, and The Hour Of The Incursion draws near… Four novella episodes in one book. This ain't your grandpappy's old west.




== Book Review ==
== Book Review ==
 
''At the time of this article's entry in the SuccuWiki, no review was available. Tera has this work on her reading list and will review it shortly.''
''The following review is taken from the Amazon.com book review in the External Links below:''
 
*4 out of 5 stars
*Fascinating novella collection!
*Reviewed On: March 29, 2010
*Reviewed By: M. Wanchoo (Houston)
 
In Ed Erdelac's Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter readers are presented with a world wherein the time is of the late 19th century and the setting of the stories have a western flare. The authorial twist to this tale is that the protagonist is a Jewish gunslinger of sorts. The setting of this story and the main character potentially seem very Dark Tower-ish and the main character also seems akin to the character of Jon Shannow[that is in search of someone/something]. The book is made up of four different novellas which seem to progress in a serial order. The titles of the four stories are:
 
*The Blood Libel
 
*The Dust Devils
 
*Hell's Hired Gun
 
*The Nightjar Women
 
The first story opens up and shows the Rider riding into a town wherein a heinous crime has been committed. A recent child kidnapping has lead to a mob building up its nerve for burning down a Jewish settlement. The Rider has to face enemies on dual planes both physical and spectral as he investigates the happenings. This story was a nice introduction to the rider and his story however it just scratches the surface of the world and its Protagonist as it offers small clues here and there.
 
In the 2nd tale we come across the Rider as he arrives at a town wherein foreigners die and the town is being governed by a violent gang. The Rider discovers that the town has a sorcerer whose powers seems equal to himself. The story shatters the invincible nature of the rider and shows that he can be overcome. This adds a further zing to the story when you know the main character is indeed fallible. This story was a bit longer and shows a bit more of the mythological background of this world as well.
 
The third tale was a very atmospheric one and was the first in which we are shown connections with the previous episodes. Also showcased in this story is why the rider is constantly on the move. The villain of this piece Medgar Tooms is one who begins as a monster but in the end we realize has more to him than just plain brutality. This tale also gives a bit of the Rider's past and was the tale which truly hooked me onto this book much more so than its predecessors.
 
The last tale is my favorite one as it is the one with the least amount of action, however it unveils the most background story about the Rider; his life, his mission and the over all back story. The story has him finding solace in a town with a stranger. However he comes finds that the town's whorehouse is providing much more than simple human pleasure. This piece was the clear winner for myself, as after finishing it, the future becomes very enticing and the reader will be very compelled to see what the rider does next armed with the information he has gleaned in this tale.
 
Ed Erdelac has written a very straight forward story which at an earlier glance might not offer much appeal. However, on reading the entire collection, these stories come together and give readers a nicely detailed world, that shows us that this is much more than a simple mystical western. The book also has a bigger story going on in the background as there is talk amongst various characters referring to the "Hour of incursion" and also thrown into the fray is the Rider's search for his wayward master, Adon, which fuels his resolve. This book was another surprisingly good read and definitely has me hooked for the further adventures of the Merkabah Rider and the weirdly dangerous world which he abides in. 
 
 




== External Links ==
== External Links ==
*[http://www.amazon.com/Merkabah-Rider-Planes-Drifter-ebook/dp/B002ZG8FPY/ This work on Amazon.com]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Merkabah-Rider-Planes-Drifter-ebook/dp/B002ZG8FPY/ This work in Kindle Format at Amazon.com]
*[http://emerdelac.wordpress.com/ The author Edward M. Erdelac's blog]
*[http://emerdelac.wordpress.com/ The author Edward M. Erdelac's blog]
*[http://www.damnationbooks.com/book.php?isbn=9781615720613 This work at Damnation Books.com]
*[http://www.damnationbooks.com/book.php?isbn=9781615720613 This work in Various Formats at Damnation Books]

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Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter
Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter Book Cover, written by Edward M. Erdelac
Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter Book Cover, written by Edward M. Erdelac
Author(s) Edward M. Erdelac
Publisher Damnation Books LLC
Publication date December 1, 2009
Media type eBook
Paperback
Length 294 Pages
ISBN 978-1615720606 (Paperback)
ASIN B002ZG8FPY (eBook)

For other uses of the word Succubus, see Succubus (disambiguation).


Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter is an anthology novel written by Edward M. Erdelac. In this work the story The Nightjar Women tell the story of a whorehouse that contains creatures that are very Succubus-like in nature.


Overview

  • Title: Merkabah Rider: Tales of a High Planes Drifter
  • Author: Edward M. Erdelac
  • Published By: Damnation Books LLC
  • Length: 294 Pages
  • Format: eBook & Paperback
  • ASIN: B002ZG8FPY (eBook)
  • ISBN-10: 161572060X (Paperback)
  • ISBN-13: 978-1615720606 (Paperback)
  • Publishing Date: December 1, 2009


Plot Summary

The last of an ancient order of Jewish mystics capable of extraplanar travel, The Merkabah Rider roams a demon haunted American West in search of his renegade teacher. But as the trail grows fresher, shadows gather, and The Hour Of The Incursion draws near… Four novella episodes in one book. This ain't your grandpappy's old west.


Book Review

At the time of this article's entry in the SuccuWiki, no review was available. Tera has this work on her reading list and will review it shortly.


External Links

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