I received a copy of “Marked” as part of the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Competition (SFINCS).

This novella follows the story of young Davy as he deals with loss and grief and the unkindness of his peers.
The story is well developed with enough detail to paint a vivid picture of Davy’s world and the challenges he faces in a society marred by superstition and prejudice. Krogman’s narrative is gripping and I could not put down the story till its jaw-dropping end.
My only comment is that Davy felt a bit two-dimensional. I thought it was difficult to ascertain whether he was a small child or a teenage boy and I would like to have seen more of his inner thoughts as he dealt with everything happening around him.
Overall a great novella and would highly recommend it for fans of the genre!