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Title: Great for fans of alternative history
Review: Rex Mundi combines alternative history, modern sorcery, religious conspiracies, a murder mystery, and the beautiful architecture of Paris. The more of these elements you enjoy, the more you'll appreciate this book.The creators do a terrific job of fleshing out the setting, and all the incidental mysteries, without losing the thread of the main plot. There are dozens of intriguing little details that leave you wanting to know more about the world they've created.The protagonist, Dr Julien Sauniere, is a persistent investigator, but like many a hero in such a story, is clearly about to get in way over his head.I would compare Rex Mundi to Tim Powers' novel "The Stress of Her Regard." They are very similar in tone, flavor and even setting (although the Powers book is set in Italy and has less "alternative" to its history). If you enjoy one, you'll enjoy the other.
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