The Jeniyan - Book Review

The Jeniyan
by Penn Fawn

The captives killed Nyeusi! Now, they are free and out of the dark. But, where do they go from here? Follow the immortals’ journey to The Jeniyan.

Thousands of immortals found themselves in a massive plain with no signs of civilization in sight. But, they need to move forward and flee from the mountain of darkness. Otherwise, the enemy finds them. This is how Penn Fawn’s dark fiction begins.

Although the book is a sequel to Necropolis, The Jeniyan is a stand alone.

The journey from the Death Valley

Set in an unspecified period, The Jeniyan plot revolves around life in the underworld. Despite the uncertainties, Daniel and his companions decide to look for a place that they can call home away from their captors. Over the argument on which direction to follow, Daniel says:

“Sometimes, a man has to stop letting his heart make decisions for him and allow his mind to.”
And so, although weary from countless days and nights of walking, the multitude press on. Until a troop appears in the distance from where they were.

A civil conversation ensues between the two groups. The troop introduces themselves as Jeniyan, who eventually welcomes Daniel’s group into their territory.

As soon as Daniel’s group arrives in the Jeniyan territory, they’re assigned to specific families or households. The host families then require them to do tasks, like farming. Although some of the newcomers feel uncomfortable with the new surroundings, they are still thankful for the accommodation afforded to them. Their initial stay in the Jeniyan community is generally peaceful. Unbeknown to them, however, their hosts have other plans for them.

The Enemy is Enraged: Onwards to The Jeniyan

On the other hand, Nyeusi comes back to life. He’s enraged over the escape of the immortals. Suspecting the immortals possess something valuable, the child slayer gathers his troop quickly. He is bent on getting that valuable thing from Daniel’s group.

It so happened, however, that the Jeniyan are Nyeusi’s enemy. And, so a conflict looms.

Nyeusi’s army is aggressive and ready to defeat the Jeniyan, including the immortals they accommodate. But, the Jeniyan stands their grounds.

Will Nyeusi obtain the thing he wants to possess? Follow the story of The Jeniyan and be prepared to witness thrilling combat between the two underworld armies. Discover for yourself the real Jeniyan. And, learn how Daniel’s group deals with the situation.

The Book and the Author of The Jeniyan

I read the first installation of Penn Fawn’s Necropolis series. And, so I’m now familiar with his writing style. The author’s rich imagination allows him to provide vivid descriptions of every scene in The Jeniyan. Aside from that, Penn Fawn effortlessly injects a bit of poetry into his writing. And, despite the dark theme of this book, he makes sure that compassion prevails.

What I like the most in the book is Fawn’s ability to develop his lead characters well. Frank and King Obadele stand out and maintain their persona all throughout. I particularly admire Frank’s transformation from being a privileged lot to a person that blends with the common man. Likewise, King Obadele’s character is so obstinate it may elicit strong emotions from the readers.

Generally, The Jeniyan is a heart-stopping adventure. Penn Fawn brings his readers on a mysterious ride through the unknown and uncharted territory. He tells a compelling story that makes it hard for the reader to put down the book until the end.

However, Penn Fawn tends to engross himself in the activity of major characters that he misses to make a follow through with the other actors. Because of this, he fails to tie the loose ends. Moreover, I notice several typographical and grammatical errors throughout the book. Although these flaws don’t actually kill the drama in the story.

Overall, I give The Jeniyan a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. And, I recommend it to readers 18 years old and above. I don’t suggest the book to younger readers, though. The Jeniyan contains gruesome scenes that are not suitable for young minds.

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