Empire of Light: Summary and book reviews of Empire of Light by David Czuchlewski, plus links to an excerpt from Empire of Light and a biography of David Czuchlewski.

Matt Kelly is shocked when his ex-girlfriend Anna Barrett joins a shadowy organization known as Imperium Luminis--and disappears. As Matt researches Imperium Luminis, he finds himself both strangely attracted to the group's aspirations, and suspicious about their intentions. But when he begins to uncover some questionable practices, and becomes convinced that Imperium Luminis is actually a cult, Matt decides to persuade Anna that she has been deceived--even going so far as to pretend to join Imperium Luminis himself. But how can one pretend to join? Trapped in this murky uncertainty of good and evil, where truth twists into lies, where even his own feelings are suspect, Matt must race to find Anna, and to uncover the true nature, and the true power, of the Empire of Light.

Media Reviews

Kirkus Reviews A major speed bump in an otherwise promising career. Is this actually Czuchlewski's first novel? It's tempting to think so.   Publishers Weekly Czuchlewski is still a writer to watch, but this sophomore effort, with its winding narrative and passable prose, will likely disappoint fans of his debut.   Booklist - Brendan Dowling Part psychological thriller and part meditation on the nature of faith, this smartly written novel should attract the interest of readers.   Library Journal ...a compelling, mystical mystery in which conspiracies intertwine like double helices...highly recommended. Harriet Klausner ... a powerful, compelling and illuminating tale about real people searching for answers in an indifferent, at times, dangerous world.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Norman Ershler
I love David Czuchlewski's first book, The Muse Asylum, and looked forward to reading Empire of Light with much anticipation. Although interesting and readable, overall and in the end, it was disappointing and unsatisfying. For me to say exactly...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Witch_book
I'm sure u'll enjoy reading this book.
The plot is excellent with artistic description.
that's really compelling.

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