Cover Art by Alison Hunt
This one was tough. War of Nytefall: Eradication is where I start moving deeper into the emotional spectrum. Primarily through Clyde and Mab’s relationship, which is still a subplot here. The main story is about Leo Kandrel and the Fist of Durag being a threat to the Dawn Fangs. So, there’s a lot to unpack here. You would think taking songs about war or enemies like last week would work, but it doesn’t feel right. That was about a grudge while this is a group trying to wipe out another group. I had to think a lot more about tone than subject matter here.
While not the original version, this one stuck in my mind a lot while I was writing Eradication. It makes me think of cults, especially in the part the singer is trying to convince others to do something. There is also the idea that, if successful, the voices of the Dawn Fangs will be silenced forever.
With the religious aspect of the story, I felt like this could work for the followers of Leo Kandrel. It’s made clear that he’s created a rogue sect of the Duragian order, so his people are kind of stepping off their path. Some of the were surely questioning it at several points, especially during the climax.
I wish I could put my finger on why this one keeps coming to my mind. It could be that this is part of a war that involves a change to Windemere’s environment. Maybe it’s how some characters are trying to fight that flow while others are questioning their purpose in these events. Either way, it works for me.
Legends of Windemere 
Another great idea for a post! Are there any songs that come to mind that might be fit the series as a whole (like a continual melody playing throughout from book to book)?
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I’ve been wondering about that. So far, nothing has really clicked. Maybe ‘Hurt by Johnny Cash’?
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Wow! Great choice! I watched a video with him singing it. So much pain in that voice. Based on the lyrics, I can see why you chose it.
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I do seem to enjoy putting my characters through hell. Especially this time around.
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Terrific post, Charles. So many songs I haven’t heard yet. Thanks.
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Happy to share. 😁
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Disturbed’s version of Sound Of Silence is better than Simon & Garfunkle’s version. What do you think?
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Tough one. I’m kind of biased because I like Disturbed more. I think both songs work for the times they appeared in.
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