The Damned of Magdeburg

H. Allenger’s THE DAMNED OF MAGDEBURG is a fantastic read – while on the surface a work of historical fiction, it is actually more concerned with the behavior of individuals when faced with impending apocalypse. The story focuses on a group of individuals living in a city in the 1600s, besieged by the catholic league at the will of the Holy Roman Emperor. Throughout the book, each protagonist must grapple with their fears and emotions, and ultimately confront the feelings of guilt they have as sinners, and the role that these sins have played in bringing about the impending apocalypse. Overall it is a thoroughly gripping read, and so timely given the continued fallout from the COVID pandemic.