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Prayers for Evil
Something sinister lurks within the old mill town of Ashton Falls, Maine. For Chris Murphy and his daughter the New England village offers the promise of a new beginning, new hope, and a new romance. When strange accidents befall the citizens of the town, an evil force threatens the safety of those closest to Chris. A dark mystery lies deep in the town’s shadows and a web of intrigue reaches from the Dark Ages to Nazi Europe and finally to Ashton Falls itself. Will Chris have the strength and courage to defeat this evil force? Will he stop it before it destroys the people he loves most?
282 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2017
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June 17, 2018
***I received a free copy, this review is voluntary***
Prayers for Evil is a very entertaining old-fashioned horror novel. It reminded me of 80's pulp horror novels, even though there was next to no nastiness in it.
We have a recently divorced man moving to a small town with his daughter. There, he takes her to a catholic school, where a very strange monk is teaching her. Meanwhile, he finds a new love interest, while another man is snooping into a diary, containing a very disturbing WWII memoir of prayers to smite down sinners.
The pace is very fast and, while the story is very basic (and I have the impression the first draft was written in the 80's/90's with laptops and mobiles thrown in in a later edit) and not that well presented, there is a frantic energy that ties it all together and the basic struture actually makes the book even more enjoyable.
There is a strong religious theme in there, that works great for the story, but I found some parts a bit too conservative to my taste (not that they spoiled the novel for me though).
If you like old-fashioned pulp horror from the 80's it is worth a read.
Prayers for Evil is a very entertaining old-fashioned horror novel. It reminded me of 80's pulp horror novels, even though there was next to no nastiness in it.
We have a recently divorced man moving to a small town with his daughter. There, he takes her to a catholic school, where a very strange monk is teaching her. Meanwhile, he finds a new love interest, while another man is snooping into a diary, containing a very disturbing WWII memoir of prayers to smite down sinners.
The pace is very fast and, while the story is very basic (and I have the impression the first draft was written in the 80's/90's with laptops and mobiles thrown in in a later edit) and not that well presented, there is a frantic energy that ties it all together and the basic struture actually makes the book even more enjoyable.
There is a strong religious theme in there, that works great for the story, but I found some parts a bit too conservative to my taste (not that they spoiled the novel for me though).
If you like old-fashioned pulp horror from the 80's it is worth a read.
July 8, 2018
This is a thriller suspense and will keep you turning the pages. The characters and storyline are good but I felt the book ending was a bit rushed. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
February 15, 2023
Better than expected
This well written novel was reminiscent of earlier Stephen king works and I enjoyed it quite a bit. . I can actually see this being made into a movie
This well written novel was reminiscent of earlier Stephen king works and I enjoyed it quite a bit. . I can actually see this being made into a movie
March 6, 2019
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.**
I'm not at all a religious person, but this book was incredibly difficult to put down. The story follows Chris Murphy and his daughter Ronnie. After his wife leaves him, Chris transfers to Ashton Falls for a management position at a power plant.
He enrolls his daughter at what seems like a nice little Catholic elementary school where she befriends Brother Adelard. He's a bit of an odd man and takes a liking to Ronnie.
Things in Chris's life start to take a turn. It all starts with a cat getting killed and suddenly the dogs responsible for it die the next day. Anything having an affect on Chris or Ronnie, all is done is a little prayer.
I won't lie and say it was interesting from beginning to end. Most of the middle was a bit slow paced, but background had to be told in some shape or form. The journal entries about Father Adelard and his life and how he has come across a tremendous and dangerous secret.
I did enjoy the story. I'm not religious or atheist and it was a good read. The writing style was simple. The character were likeable and while I'm baffled by the ending, I have no complaints.
I'm not at all a religious person, but this book was incredibly difficult to put down. The story follows Chris Murphy and his daughter Ronnie. After his wife leaves him, Chris transfers to Ashton Falls for a management position at a power plant.
He enrolls his daughter at what seems like a nice little Catholic elementary school where she befriends Brother Adelard. He's a bit of an odd man and takes a liking to Ronnie.
Things in Chris's life start to take a turn. It all starts with a cat getting killed and suddenly the dogs responsible for it die the next day. Anything having an affect on Chris or Ronnie, all is done is a little prayer.
I won't lie and say it was interesting from beginning to end. Most of the middle was a bit slow paced, but background had to be told in some shape or form. The journal entries about Father Adelard and his life and how he has come across a tremendous and dangerous secret.
I did enjoy the story. I'm not religious or atheist and it was a good read. The writing style was simple. The character were likeable and while I'm baffled by the ending, I have no complaints.
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