Echoes of Reckoning is the debut novel by indie author Ron Shaw.

This story follows the main character Clay Mitchell through his journey through Purgatory after his untimely death of being hit by a bus.

He first introduces himself with a look at his life. You know, the good points, but mainly some really traumatic moments.

Then, his arrival into Purgatory ushers in some interesting characters who try to help him make a good transition, or at least most of them do.

We get to encounter Azrael – Az, for those who have the unfortunately opportunity to encounter him. The Angel of Death. The Grim Reaper. He presents himself as a helpful guide, a supernatural taxi from one level of existence to another. But there is just something not quite right about him.

What is his intentions with Clay?

This book had me in tears, and it had me wanting to throw my e-reader across the room. It had me cheering.

I am the type of person to rewatch a comfort show a million times to find all the possible connections, foreshadows, as well as all the boom mics caught in scenes. Ron’s writing style has me wanting to do the same with Echoes of Reckoning. My only struggle now is to decide whether I’m going to reread, or continue on Clay’s journey in Broken Reflections. Hmm, perhaps later…