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A Crow Named Torment Paperback – October 1, 2024

by Silas A. Bischoff (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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After a perfectly normal bird is captured
by a perfectly deranged alchemist,
and her soul is remade in torment,
she rots in a cage, dreading her doom,
awaiting the perfect moment …

Escape lies in the dark secrets of her new mind, as does a disturbing new thirst for blood.

Together with Vladimir, her feline companion in captivity, Torment sets out on a flight through realms of dreams and spirits in search of a way to break the curse that binds them to their master.

But in the vast and strange worlds yonder dwell the discontented spirits of the dead, and Torment and Vladimir are as likely to uncover the truth they seek as they are to be lost forever, or consumed by the ancient darkness stirring in the depths of their alchemically altered souls.

A novel filled with horrors lurking in the shadows, with whimsical creatures from strange worlds – a fable about journeys inward and onward into the unknown – featuring mad scholars, vampires from the dawn of time, animal familiars and giant slugs (among many other oddities).

Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Edgar Allan Poe, lovers of Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Otfried Preußler’s Krabat, for those who would like to see Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland meet Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in modern dark fantasy.

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  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    October 1, 2024
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    3982650917
  6. ISBN-13
    978-3982650913
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Silas Bischoff is the author behind Morbid Taste Publishing. He lives with his wife and dog in Germany, Duisburg, and is an allround geek, tinkering with Sci-Fi and Fantasy, physics, computer stuff, roleplaying games, and all things weird, dark and eerie. He is @silasabischoff.author on Instagram.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morbid Taste Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3982650917
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3982650913
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Silas Bischoff is the author behind Morbid Taste Publishing. He lives with his wife and dog in Germany, Duisburg, and is an all-round geek, tinkering with Sci-Fi and Fantasy, physics, computer stuff, roleplaying games, and all things weird, dark and eerie.

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  • Brittany
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dive into high fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
    Format: Hardcover
    Birschoff achieves a style reminiscent of high fantasy, old magic, and the beauty of how to use the English language in a way that is descriptive, immersive, and paints a scene so well it is difficult to be broken from. Throughout the novel you explore the inner workings and thoughts of Torment, a once normal crow, who is given the ability to think constructively. Imprisoned she seeks freedom but within Torment we see not a duality but specters that haunt her very inner workings.

    Throughout the novel the exploration of Torment is done throughout the outer and inner world of the crow. The mind is represented as an evolving and expansive place and eventually a battleground of sorts. Facing this as a reader is looking at the idea that we all have the capability to reflect inwardly more than we do and imagine so much more than we do.

    Outside of Torment there is a host of extraordinary characters, some loquacious, some not (at first) because of barriers but all equally capable of bringing ire in their own way. Especially Vlad who is frustrating and sarcastic and wonderful in his own way.

    Overall I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves high fantasy and misses Weis, Hickman, Goodkind and Volsky, because while Birschoff doesn’t quite yet have their pedigree he showed true promise and talent with his debut novel.
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  • Evren A.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but ..
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Alright. Here's my thoughts after reading it and thinking. Most of this is, of course, subjective so, you know.

    The vampire talking about his blood lust got really old for me. I started skipping his little dialogue bits after the second half. They didn't add anything and it was just like ok my guy, you like blood, you want to marry it. Got it!

    The scene with the fish people and the two mains having to reason out their escape I felt like was more taken from alice and wonderland rather than inspired. When I read that part, I immediately was thought, this could have been left out honestly and doesn't really add.

    I loved the concept of the book though, I love the psychological aspect of Torment and her mind palace, and how she has to use psychology and trauma and all that to free herself from Phileander. That was very cool.

    Vlad having the vampire unleashed within himself the whole time was pointless and I felt just thrown in at the last minute towards the end. It was disappointing. Like when a beloved character gets killed just so author can get the fans to talk about it and be upset. Cheap but in this case not cheap but just disappointing.

    You could say the dark and macabre isn't for me based on my dislike and general not understanding why blood needs to be described in scent and taste and why certain smells or tastes needed to be told. It's like ok, gross, got it. I like dark fantasy but blood and almost fetish language around it is so not up my ally. And the vampire definitely has a fetish for it and man it gets old and annoying.

    Anyway, it's good. It's fun to have a lot to say about a book :). Even if this review gets lost in the ether realm. It was so close to being awesome but some things that bothered me, stuck around so I ended up donating it. The artist whom I follow on Instagram, that drew for this book is 10/10.
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  • Jason Charnes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Crow Named Torment by Silas A. Bischoff - A Dark Gothic Fantasy Gem
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
    Format: Hardcover
    "A Crow Named Torment" is a captivating dark gothic fantasy that immediately draws readers into its richly crafted world. Silas A. Bischoff's immersive writing style seamlessly introduces us to a realm where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
    The story follows Torment, an ordinary crow whose life takes a dramatic turn when she ventures too close to a deranged alchemist. Falling under the alchemist's control, Torment is forced to embark on an unexpected inward journey. Accompanied by her feline companion, Vlad, she delves deep into the recesses of her own mind, uncovering secrets not only about the mysterious alchemist but also about herself.
    Bischoff's world-building is masterful, creating an atmosphere that is both intriguing and unsettling. The dynamic between Torment and Vlad adds depth to the narrative, offering moments of lightness in an otherwise dark tale.
    This novel will appeal to fans of gothic literature who appreciate psychological depth in their fantasy.
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  • LuredByLiterature
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fall/October read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
    Format: Hardcover
    This book surprised me in the best ways. First, it's perfect reading for this season so run and get your copy. There are a few illustrations throughout and that cover!
    We follow Torment a crow who goes on an interesting journey to find her freedom from the alchemist who changed her from an ordinary crow into something more. Along the way she discovers more about her new self as her journey takes us into interesting landscapes with her cat companion, Vladimir. Great characters, great writing, and an all around great story!

    *thank you Silas for this ARC
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  • Yaroslav Barsukov
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is vintage port: don’t rush it, savor it, take it one chapter at a time
    Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A great gothic fantasy novel—definitely gives off Poe vibes!

    Our protagonist is Torment, a messenger crow for the Baroness of Quelm. Torment gets captured and “uplifted” by Phileander, a megalomaniac alchemist who seeks to harness the energy of Everstorm (an-ever brewing storm fed by a thread connecting it to the solar corona—the worldbuilding here is amazing!). Shortly after her forced evolution—which, among other things, gives her full control of her vocal cords—Torment discovers she isn’t the only uplifted animal in Phileander’s service.

    Now she and the cat Vladimir must embark on a quest for the most important commodity in life: freedom.

    Bischoff’s prose is saturated and ornate, as befits a gothic novel; the imagery is vivid and dreamy at the same time, bleeding from the page. The dialogue is often laced with dry wit (especially the banter between the cat and the crow). This is vintage port: don’t rush it, savor it, take it one chapter at a time. Welcome to the Yonderrealms beyond your imagination!
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  • Lau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Weird and Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is such an inventive and weird book, unlike anything I've read. Bischoff gets the balance just right: Fascinatingly bizarre, but never straying far enough to become hard to follow. Dark and morbid, but never straying too far into gratuitous shock factor. Intriguing worldbuilding and rich history without straying into infodumping. Just enough wit and whimsy to balance the dark side. All in all, a great read.
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  • Anonymous User
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bischoff Weaves a Darkly Entrancing Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This novel is like nothing I've ever read before.

    The protagonist, a crow (named Torment) is given a new level of intelligence by a mysterious and secretive benefactor as a Dr. Frankenstein-esque experiment, with the supposed purpose of a life indentured to him. Torment, using her brand new intelligence seeks to outwit and outmanoeuvre her master in order to be free from his clutches.

    This books feels a lot like the movie Inception if it were written by Edgar Allen Poe. Torment learns to travel through these dark, layered dreamscapes in order to absorb as much about her master as she are able.

    I found the entire premise to be incredibly intriguing, and Bischoff's prose is both complex and free flowing, making the story a pleasure to read.

    I highly recommend it!
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