Book Review: Erik Meys: Bracelets of Fury

Reviewed by Gabriella Harrison

An intriguing battle of realms and bloodlines

A twenty-eight-year-old London-based archaeologist and relic hunter’s life takes an interesting turn when he purchases a set of mysterious scrolls and an ancient book from a nervous stranger.

Erik Meys is a regular professor who takes on side jobs to supplement his income. Each job comes with something new, but when he takes on his latest assignment with his friend, Jake, he is completely unprepared for the adventure that unfolds as they travel to Yemen in search of a legendary ring. However, the story proves to be much deeper than this as they discover the Bracelets of Fury.

The novel’s mythology is wide and handled with great care, weaving together the realms of Upper, Nether, and Earthly with the tragic fall of Kreatoz, the first guardian of humankind. Author Yevgeny Murenets fills out this world with temple carvings, scraps of history, and figures like the calm but curious Professor Tor Lian and the harder-to-read Sam. Deep insights and deeper backstories give Erik’s search more weight.

The history of the bracelets is told in pieces (through dialogue, memory, and discovery) and it’s here that Murenets’ eye for detail stands out. The bracelets were previously worn by a demonic ruler before becoming a tool of the protector Samael, and they feed on anger to make the wearer strong. When Erik finally wears them, the shift is immediate. They draw attention from enemies he didn’t know existed, dragging him into a conflict far bigger than any excavation. They also force him to confront secrets in his ancestry.

At first, the motivation is simple enough—money and the thrill of discovery. That changes quickly. What begins as professional curiosity hardens into something sharper when the attacks start coming. Resourcefulness and quick thinking become more than traits; they’re the only things keeping him alive. The stakes climb higher, shifting the focus from artifacts to survival, and from curiosity to the need to shield those closest to him. The bracelets, once just a mystery, turn into the one weapon he has to learn to control. During his struggles with the corrupting influence of the bracelets, while a voice in his head urges him to “Kill him! He’ll never stop coming for you,” his vulnerable human state is exposed, making him more relatable.

Erik turns out to be an excellent character, but he’s not the only one; other characters provide depth and keep the momentum going. Jake’s character, for instance, takes a turn that hits hard. Valeria is steady, thoughtful, and quietly attached to him, though her feelings are never pushed to the front. Her skill with languages is essential, each translation pulling the group closer to what they’re chasing.

Murenets’ descriptions are powerful, whether they’re describing settings, insights from characters, or details from ancient texts. The artifacts are some of the book’s strongest details, drawn with enough clarity to make them feel tangible. The bracelets stand out most, described “as though they hadn’t been forged by a blacksmith, but by hatred itself.” It’s a striking image. The pacing rarely slows down, which keeps the tension sharp but sometimes works against the atmosphere. One example is the reveal about Erik’s parentage in the midst of battle.

Erik Meys: The Bracelets of Fury expertly combines the atmosphere of a treasure hunting adventure with propulsive supernatural conflict. By its conclusion, there is a lot to look forward to, as Erik steps into a new role. This first installment in The Demonic Saga is a fast-paced supernatural thriller that blends ancient mythology with modern-day adventure.

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