Journey Of The Mask by Nancy Pettengill,

Book Description: Erik, the former Phantom Of The Opera, has given up his cellars and malicious games in favor of one last, desperate attempt to find the acceptance he has always sought and never found. No longer alone and with an unfamiliar sensitivity struggling to surface, his efforts to rejoin life above the ground appear outwardly successful until his own past threatens to throw him once more into the fires of hell. His journey to the edge of that hell and back, twisted and strewn with obstacles, tests him in ways he could never have anticipated.

Review: This book is meant to be a squeal to Phantom of the Opera. The first half of it focuses on Erik and Christines’ relationship. This part of the novel isn’t bad. The romance is enjoyable but is marred by Christine’s lack of personality. I also didn’t like how Raoul was conveniently turned into a villain. The second half of the book explores Erik’s activities and mental state as he tries to lead a normal life. This part of the book is uneven and some aspects of it are more absurd than others. All in all, not a bad book if you are looking for a Phantom fix but there are much better options out there

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