Warface: Weird Custer by William Sumrall is a historical fiction novel set during the 1800s when, under General Sheridan's orders, the infamous Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer took part in establishing a camp supply in the Indian Territory for President Andrew Johnson’s campaign against the native American Indians. The story unravels when a wagon train led by Jedediah Sumrall is attacked by a band of Cheyenne and Comanche Indians. Cheyenne warrior Roman Nose, wearing the magical war bonnet, goes on to slaughter an entire regiment of Buffalo soldiers, prompting Sheridan to commission Major Forsyth to go after him. Custer, later dubbed as the boy general, however, has his own plans and that is to kill Roman Nose and seize the war bonnet for himself, to further his own vile aspirations and political ambitions.

Warface: Weird Custer is a book that you either love or hate; there is no middle path. And author William Sumrall certainly has a fertile imagination and he does not mince his words. Imaginative, fast paced and descriptively graphic, Warface: Weird Custer teases the imagination with its colorful characters, and it shocks readers with their sexual practices and violent tendencies. America in the mid-19th century is decidedly one of the most violent chapters in the country’s history and this novel dares to explore the dark side of its protagonists. The result is a book that presents the ugly side of human nature without offering any redeeming value that the reader would perhaps wish to retain. As such, it leaves a dark stain on the reader’s mind that will linger for a while, whether they like it or not.

Warface! is a Weird Custer novel by author William Sumrall, spanning both the paranormal and historical genres. In this second instalment of Custer’s adventures, Sumrall expands on his central hero’s continual search for glory in the Old West. It is 1868 and the end of a balmy summer, just as the Cheyenne’s superb warrior Roman Nose plans to make a mark against his enemies. In his possession is a war bonnet reputed to have demonic powers, and Custer wants that power for himself. Also desperately trying to control the Cheyenne is General Sheridan, whose rag-tag team of unlikely gunfighters are on a mission to wipe out Roman Nose. As the two opposing American forces collide, chaos and bloodshed ensue.

Having read the first Weird Custer novel by William Sumrall, Warface! didn’t come as quite so much of a shock this time around. I was prepared for the extreme violence and occasional sexual situation that outline the gruesome reality of life in the Old West, and I was keen to be re-introduced to George Custer as he continues to vie for political notoriety. I was fascinated by Roman Nose, who is vividly portrayed and leaps off every page he’s featured on, and the lore and legacy surrounding the war bonnet was intriguing and well developed. As always, William Sumrall produces fiction which is truly unique, but definitely not for the faint hearted or those unprepared to take a walk on the weird side. For me, the blend of real historical atmosphere and artistic licence was spot on, making for a memorable western adventure.

In an interesting look at a fascinating period in American history, Warface! Weird Custer by author William Sumrall will take readers back to the 1867 frontier. The time was rife with trouble, both for the Native Americans who inhabited the area and the white settlers eager to take over the land. This particular story follows a version of General Custer, bloodthirsty and determined to conquer Cherokee warrior Roman Nose in order to gain political favor for himself. The battle scenes are graphic and realistic, the characterizations are grand, and there is action aplenty in this page turner of a book. Readers will surely be sucked in from the very first pages, and will keep turning those pages until the bitter end!

I very much enjoyed Warface! Weird Custer. Author William Sumrall has done a great job in creating a story that his readers will be intrigued by and will continue to think about long after the book is finished. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I'm not sure what is. The novel is chock full of adventure and action, and is almost a roller coaster with its many twists and turns and high level of excitement. Readers who enjoy historical fiction with a unique view of a relatively well known figure, stories about the old West, historical war stories, or just a great read of fiction should definitely grab this book. I am very pleased to recommend this book, and look forward to more in this series by author William Sumrall as soon as I possibly can!

In an interesting new read by author William Sumrall, Warface! Weird Custer follows the story of the the intriguing Cheyenne warrior, Roman Nose, during the summer of 1867, a time of great turbulence on the frontier. When General Sheridan sends Major Sandy Forsyth and fifty trained killers after a war leader, with a mission to end his reign of destruction, the action really begins. But when the Boy General, Custer, decides that his true mission should be to kill Roman Nose, all heck breaks loose. Custer wants to claim Roman Nose's war bonnet in order to further his own political aspirations and nothing will stop him. His bloody path is full of thrills and adventures, but what will come from his gruesome endeavor? You'll need to read the book to find out!

Warface: Weird Custer is certainly an engaging read, and one that will keep readers on their toes from the start through to the very last page. Author William Sumrall has done a great job in creating bloody and realistic scenes with enough detail that his readers will feel as if they can simply slip into the pages and right into the action! His characters are lively and engaging, and writing this alternative viewpoint of Custer is an ingenious stroke. I am pleased to recommend this book to any reader who enjoys an intriguing work of historical fiction or just a reader looking for an interesting tale. I look forward to reading more from author William Sumrall, and hope that he is already working on his next unique creation as we speak!