This seems to be a layered novel. It starts with a frozen corpse suspended in midair, then Dante's inferno hosts a role call of the corrupt in political capitalism, and beneath this is a plan by Kali to set up the end of the earth at Midnight on December 21, 2012. Only in this way can Kali and Shiva be reunited - in another 12,000 years with the rebirth of the universe.

The concept of the novel is interesting but the action and the characters remain intellectual rather than drawing us in. The reflection of the evils of the present day does not set it apart. The author's biography at the end of the book was more involving. The cover art was excellent. I wish the artist was given credit. ~~ Pam Allan