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T.V. Holiday is a multi-award-winning author from Cleveland, Ohio who resides in Southern California. He is a former United States Marine where he reached the rank of sergeant and served as a Combat Correspondent. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, reading, and going salsa dancing.
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
Cataclysm by T.V. Holiday is the second installment in The Legend of the Iron Warrior, an urban fantasy that pulses with action, thrusting readers into the grim landscape of a war-torn city embroiled in conflict and despair. Following the protagonist, the Iron Warrior, the narrative weaves together themes of endurance against divine and demonic forces, presenting a gripping exploration of personal trials against a chaotic backdrop. The Iron Warrior is still haunted by the devastating loss he has suffered, and as bodies pile up in the streets, an encroaching darkness threatens to consume him. Detective Rebecca Walters races against time to unravel the Night Night murders, knowing that failure means more than just losing her career—it could spell disaster for the entire city. Luc forges an unholy alliance with the merciless Monsoon and his formidable wife, the Crimson Queen, who are determined to add the Iron Warrior to their ever-growing list of fallen champions. The Iron Warrior must make a decisive decision—join the dark ones or aid the detective in stopping the growing evil.
The plot escalates as the Iron Warrior confronts the Crimson Queen and her husband Monsoon, tasked with obliterating the last remnants of hope for the city. As the story progresses, we are introduced to complex characters, such as Leslie—an aspiring fighter with a complex family setup—and Johnny, who is deeply affected by the loss of his girlfriend, a pivotal figure whose fate is tied to the city's increasing violence and the emergence of vampire threats. The conflict is ingeniously handled. The warrior’s mission becomes clouded by rage and vengeance, especially following the death of his beloved Sensation, which complicates his journey to uphold justice. The setting is vividly drawn: the remnants of once-bustling streets now littered with debris and haunted by echoes of suffering. T.V. Holiday is an exceptional writer. The prose in Cataclysm is excellent, and the characters are memorable. What captivated me most was the author’s superb world-building.
