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There is something about this novel, the Sentinel, that just didn't agree with me. I did however, after some further thought, change my rating from a 3 to a 4. It felt like it was too long, and stuffed with filler that didn't go anywhere and didn't do anything for the story. But I guess this could be forgiven because this is only book one - so maybe, hopefully, there is a bigger picture with more to come.

What I did like was the story of the Sentinel itself, the cult, the otherworldly, Lovecraftian, dimensional aspects of horror that permeated the background of the novel. I certainly wanted much more of that! What I didn't like were the main characters - Aaron and Cheryl especially. I did like Ellen more - her fierce motherly protection and backstory were very good. But Aaron is by far the most annoying character of this story and he is a primary figure. And officer Cheryl...I don't know why so much time was spent with this character and her family - maybe more will happen in book two?

I will add that Drew's writing is very good - I enjoyed his romp through nightmares and mind bending / snapping descriptive terror. Monsters hold their weight and the death scenes feel real and terrible. I only wished that the story had been 'tighter'...