Dr. Catherine Coldbridge marries soldier Frank Humble in Montana Territory, 1879. Two weeks after their wedding, Frank sets out for the frontier and is killed in a Sioux attack. Consumed by grief, Catherine sets out with Frank's friend, Falling Bird, to find Frank's body. Catherine, however, is not only trained in medicine, but has also trained in the occult. After finding Frank, she pieces his body back together and begins a resurrection ceremony. The resurrection is a success, but Frank is no longer himself, imbued with magick strength, he goes on a killing spree and Catherine flees. Twenty five years later, Catherine is ready to right her wrong. With the help from hired assassins, brothers Frank and Aubrey, Catherine sets forth to find Frank who is now travelling with a Wild West show as the Unkillable Frank Lightning.
The Unkillable Frank Lightning is an imaginative and heartfelt Frankenstein retelling in the Wild West. Catherine's character is impressive and driven, becoming a female doctor while studying the occult and taking on caring for soldiers in the field. The narrative skillfully interweaves timelines, revealing details of Frank's death, reanimation, and subsequent life as Catherine tracks him down. Her journey highlights the profound impact of her past decision on her conscience. Frank's life has significantly changed, and he has found a new family within the Wild West show, demonstrating his inherent goodness even in his altered state. I particularly enjoyed the wonderful characters among Frank's show mates and would have loved to learn more about them. The eventual reunion of Frank and Catherine prompts them to re-evaluate their perceptions and rediscover one another, ultimately leading to self-acceptance and redemption.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
The Unkillable Frank Lightning is an imaginative and heartfelt Frankenstein retelling in the Wild West. Catherine's character is impressive and driven, becoming a female doctor while studying the occult and taking on caring for soldiers in the field. The narrative skillfully interweaves timelines, revealing details of Frank's death, reanimation, and subsequent life as Catherine tracks him down. Her journey highlights the profound impact of her past decision on her conscience. Frank's life has significantly changed, and he has found a new family within the Wild West show, demonstrating his inherent goodness even in his altered state. I particularly enjoyed the wonderful characters among Frank's show mates and would have loved to learn more about them. The eventual reunion of Frank and Catherine prompts them to re-evaluate their perceptions and rediscover one another, ultimately leading to self-acceptance and redemption.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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