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Ragman
If you love a great horror tale with ancient mummies, a deluded priest and two oddball cops, then you're in for a treat...
In 1882, a group of British soldiers plunder an Egyptian temple and kill the high priest. The priest vows revenge, and is finally revived in the present day. He finds the great-grandson of the man who killed him, but they form an uneasy partnership to get back all the stolen artifacts and send all the descendants of the other soldiers to the Underworld. Two police officers, former partners who had a falling out, must put aside their differences as they go from trying to solve gruesome, unexplained murders to risking their lives to stop the supernatural mummy the priest has called forth.
In 1882, a group of British soldiers plunder an Egyptian temple and kill the high priest. The priest vows revenge, and is finally revived in the present day. He finds the great-grandson of the man who killed him, but they form an uneasy partnership to get back all the stolen artifacts and send all the descendants of the other soldiers to the Underworld. Two police officers, former partners who had a falling out, must put aside their differences as they go from trying to solve gruesome, unexplained murders to risking their lives to stop the supernatural mummy the priest has called forth.
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299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2023
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About the author
J.G. Faherty
98 books137 followersJG Faherty is a Bram Stoker Award® and ITW Thriller Award nominee and the author of six novels, nine novellas, and more than 50 short stories. He writes adult and YA horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and his works range from quiet, dark suspense to over-the-top comic gruesomeness.
His novels and novellas, all of which are listed on Goodreads, include THE CURE, CARNIVAL OF FEAR, GHOSTS OF CORONADO BAY, CEMETERY CLUB, THE BURNING TIME, LEGACY, CASTLE BY THE SEA, FATAL CONSEQUENCES, THIEF OF SOULS, THE COLD SPOT, and HE WAITS.
He enjoys urban exploring, photography, classic B-movies, good wine, and pumpkin beer. As a child, his favorite playground was a 17th-century cemetery, which many people feel explains a lot. His personal motto is "Photobombing people since 1979!" You can follow him at www.twitter.com/jgfaherty, www.facebook.com/jgfaherty, http://about.me/jgfaherty, and www.jgfaherty.com.
His novels and novellas, all of which are listed on Goodreads, include THE CURE, CARNIVAL OF FEAR, GHOSTS OF CORONADO BAY, CEMETERY CLUB, THE BURNING TIME, LEGACY, CASTLE BY THE SEA, FATAL CONSEQUENCES, THIEF OF SOULS, THE COLD SPOT, and HE WAITS.
He enjoys urban exploring, photography, classic B-movies, good wine, and pumpkin beer. As a child, his favorite playground was a 17th-century cemetery, which many people feel explains a lot. His personal motto is "Photobombing people since 1979!" You can follow him at www.twitter.com/jgfaherty, www.facebook.com/jgfaherty, http://about.me/jgfaherty, and www.jgfaherty.com.
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September 18, 2024
**3.5-stars rounded up**
Ragman is a fun-filled, brutally-descriptive Horror romp through the streets of modern-day New York City, following multiple perspectives, all trying to survive the wrath of an ancient mummy's curse.
I've actually never read a book featuring a mummy before and ended up having a ton of fun with this one. It was a bit like a SyFy channel movie come to the page and frankly, that hit the spot for my current reading mood.
In this story our main characters include Dan, a current NYPD officer, his ex-partner, disgraced NYPD officer, Tom, Dan's wife, Joanna, a forensic lab tech, and Stacy, Tom's ex-girlfriend, who works at an Egyptian Museum in the city. We do get a couple of other perspectives, but these four were really the stars of the show.
The gist of this is that in the 1800s, a group of very rich young men traveled to Egypt, raided a temple, killed the priest of the temple and robbed a bunch of ancient artifacts to increase their own wealth and prestige.
A mummy from this theft ends up at a museum of Egyptology in New York City, where present day it is awakened. Said mummy rises from his slumber with a deep yearning for revenge against those who'd wronged him and his temple.
As luck would have it, the descendants of these tomb raiders, now mostly live in NYC, convenient yes, but not surprising. They're all still incredibly wealthy families and New York City is a known haven for the ultra-rich.
And when very rich men begin to be brutally murdered, literally torn limb-from-limb, it draws attention. When people, including our protagonists, witness the being doing the murdering, they can hardly believe their eyes.
A giant mummy erupting out of thin air with a clear vengeance against particular people. It's unclear how they'll ever be able to stop it. Bullets have zero effect.
How will they stop it?
I'll be honest, I started to feel a little hopeless here. This ancient killing machine seemed unstoppable. How could our protagonists ever survive its wrath?!
As mentioned above, I had a lot of fun with this. It wasn't perfect, but it definitely kept me entertained and wanting to read more.
The killing scenes were wild, brutal, descriptive and cringe-worthy. That's basically everything I'm looking for in a supernatural creature feature.
This is the second novel that I have read from Faherty and both had very engaging horror imagery. He has quite the knack for creatively killing people off.
Additionally, in this one, I enjoyed all of the ancient Egyptian lore and concepts included. It gave the narrative a little something extra that was just so interesting. I loved the premise and how it followed through to the end.
Finally, I will mention that I really enjoyed Tom and Dan. I liked the women as well, especially Joanna, but the relationship between Tom and Dan was very well done.
They were partners and best friends at one point, but had a falling out, so a lot of this focused on them rebuilding trust and friendship.
I liked watching that play-out amidst a backdrop of brutal murders. It sounds insane, but it's true. I really felt for Tom, he got the short-end of the stick quite a bit, so I loved seeing him gain some confidence back over the course of this story.
I'm hoping there is a sequel to this following these main characters. Faherty definitely set-up that possibility and I would absolutely be here for it.
Thank you so much to the publisher, Flame Tree Press, for providing me with a copy to read and review. This was a damn good time!
Ragman is a fun-filled, brutally-descriptive Horror romp through the streets of modern-day New York City, following multiple perspectives, all trying to survive the wrath of an ancient mummy's curse.
I've actually never read a book featuring a mummy before and ended up having a ton of fun with this one. It was a bit like a SyFy channel movie come to the page and frankly, that hit the spot for my current reading mood.
In this story our main characters include Dan, a current NYPD officer, his ex-partner, disgraced NYPD officer, Tom, Dan's wife, Joanna, a forensic lab tech, and Stacy, Tom's ex-girlfriend, who works at an Egyptian Museum in the city. We do get a couple of other perspectives, but these four were really the stars of the show.
The gist of this is that in the 1800s, a group of very rich young men traveled to Egypt, raided a temple, killed the priest of the temple and robbed a bunch of ancient artifacts to increase their own wealth and prestige.
A mummy from this theft ends up at a museum of Egyptology in New York City, where present day it is awakened. Said mummy rises from his slumber with a deep yearning for revenge against those who'd wronged him and his temple.
As luck would have it, the descendants of these tomb raiders, now mostly live in NYC, convenient yes, but not surprising. They're all still incredibly wealthy families and New York City is a known haven for the ultra-rich.
And when very rich men begin to be brutally murdered, literally torn limb-from-limb, it draws attention. When people, including our protagonists, witness the being doing the murdering, they can hardly believe their eyes.
A giant mummy erupting out of thin air with a clear vengeance against particular people. It's unclear how they'll ever be able to stop it. Bullets have zero effect.
How will they stop it?
I'll be honest, I started to feel a little hopeless here. This ancient killing machine seemed unstoppable. How could our protagonists ever survive its wrath?!
As mentioned above, I had a lot of fun with this. It wasn't perfect, but it definitely kept me entertained and wanting to read more.
The killing scenes were wild, brutal, descriptive and cringe-worthy. That's basically everything I'm looking for in a supernatural creature feature.
This is the second novel that I have read from Faherty and both had very engaging horror imagery. He has quite the knack for creatively killing people off.
Additionally, in this one, I enjoyed all of the ancient Egyptian lore and concepts included. It gave the narrative a little something extra that was just so interesting. I loved the premise and how it followed through to the end.
Finally, I will mention that I really enjoyed Tom and Dan. I liked the women as well, especially Joanna, but the relationship between Tom and Dan was very well done.
They were partners and best friends at one point, but had a falling out, so a lot of this focused on them rebuilding trust and friendship.
I liked watching that play-out amidst a backdrop of brutal murders. It sounds insane, but it's true. I really felt for Tom, he got the short-end of the stick quite a bit, so I loved seeing him gain some confidence back over the course of this story.
I'm hoping there is a sequel to this following these main characters. Faherty definitely set-up that possibility and I would absolutely be here for it.
Thank you so much to the publisher, Flame Tree Press, for providing me with a copy to read and review. This was a damn good time!
January 13, 2023
Have any of your ancestors wronged a high priest in service of the Eqyptian God Sokar? You had better hope not because they can hold a massive, centuries-long grudge—and they have unstoppable mummies at their disposal.
Book Information
Thanks to Flame Tree Press for providing me with an advance copy of Ragman by J.G. Faherty. The book is 256 pages and is scheduled for publication on January 10, 2023. Faherty is the author of nine novels, eleven novellas, and more than seventy-five short stories, and has been a finalist for both the Bram Stoker Award (The Cure, Ghosts of Coronado Bay) and ITW Thriller Award (The Burning Time). He is also a member of the Horror Writers Association—a member in good standing if this book is any indication.
Plot Summary
In the late 1800, eleven British soldiers discover and rob an Egyptian temple, in the process killing the high priest. Fast forward to current day, the eleven decedents of the soldiers are now wealthy and successful based on the plundered riches. But, the priest had vowed revenge and had the supernatural means to enact it and recover the stolen treasures. Horrible, gruesome, and unexplainable murders begin. The meager information available points toward a huge, inhumanly strong assailant wrapped in rags. It’s up to a pair of dysfunctional cops, and a talented but even more troubled former partner of one of the cops to solve the mystery and prevent further murders—including their own.
My Thoughts
I enjoyed Ragman. There aren’t many recent books with a mummy as a villain/monster and even fewer that are satisfying. JG Faherty’s well-written tome thrusts the mummy back into the forefront of monster lore and will no doubt reignite excitement for this horrific, mythical beast.
The book does an excellent job of blending history with religion, myth, and lore. Readers may recognize gods used in recent movies or mini-series (for example Anibus with his golden scale) which adds some familiarity. It’s not necessary to understand or enjoy the book but adds to the enjoyment if you are familiar. It allows for even more appreciation as Faherty’s story isn’t in any way repetitive of others, rather adding to what readers might already know.
I also enjoyed the interaction and relationships between the main characters. It’s a web of interlocking, strained at best, dysfunctional at worst, connections that work to resolve issues while trying to survive.
The book is well-paced and does a good job of revealing the strengths/powers and limitations of the Mummy. I found the descriptions and imagery of current-day, historical and mythical locations to be well done.
Recommendation
If you like horror, monsters, or crime-noir (with high, gruesome body counts) then this book is for you. You will finish with a renewed appreciation for the Mummy as a horror protagonist and a hope that you have no tomb raiders in your family tree. Great book.
Rating
Four strong mummified stars.
Book Information
Thanks to Flame Tree Press for providing me with an advance copy of Ragman by J.G. Faherty. The book is 256 pages and is scheduled for publication on January 10, 2023. Faherty is the author of nine novels, eleven novellas, and more than seventy-five short stories, and has been a finalist for both the Bram Stoker Award (The Cure, Ghosts of Coronado Bay) and ITW Thriller Award (The Burning Time). He is also a member of the Horror Writers Association—a member in good standing if this book is any indication.
Plot Summary
In the late 1800, eleven British soldiers discover and rob an Egyptian temple, in the process killing the high priest. Fast forward to current day, the eleven decedents of the soldiers are now wealthy and successful based on the plundered riches. But, the priest had vowed revenge and had the supernatural means to enact it and recover the stolen treasures. Horrible, gruesome, and unexplainable murders begin. The meager information available points toward a huge, inhumanly strong assailant wrapped in rags. It’s up to a pair of dysfunctional cops, and a talented but even more troubled former partner of one of the cops to solve the mystery and prevent further murders—including their own.
My Thoughts
I enjoyed Ragman. There aren’t many recent books with a mummy as a villain/monster and even fewer that are satisfying. JG Faherty’s well-written tome thrusts the mummy back into the forefront of monster lore and will no doubt reignite excitement for this horrific, mythical beast.
The book does an excellent job of blending history with religion, myth, and lore. Readers may recognize gods used in recent movies or mini-series (for example Anibus with his golden scale) which adds some familiarity. It’s not necessary to understand or enjoy the book but adds to the enjoyment if you are familiar. It allows for even more appreciation as Faherty’s story isn’t in any way repetitive of others, rather adding to what readers might already know.
I also enjoyed the interaction and relationships between the main characters. It’s a web of interlocking, strained at best, dysfunctional at worst, connections that work to resolve issues while trying to survive.
The book is well-paced and does a good job of revealing the strengths/powers and limitations of the Mummy. I found the descriptions and imagery of current-day, historical and mythical locations to be well done.
Recommendation
If you like horror, monsters, or crime-noir (with high, gruesome body counts) then this book is for you. You will finish with a renewed appreciation for the Mummy as a horror protagonist and a hope that you have no tomb raiders in your family tree. Great book.
Rating
Four strong mummified stars.
October 12, 2022
First things first: shout out to the author for bringing mummies back! I was trying to remember the last time I read a mummy as monster and it’s been soooo many years. It’s overdue.
Fitting with the chosen monster, the book is old school fright and fun. And while we have an OG monster, I was happy to see that the author put some interesting touches in that lifted this beyond the expected.
The fun is fast paced, gruesome, and highly entertaining.
I did have a wee bit of problem with our four main characters. They have an ‘interesting’ relationship issue that just irritated me. (Note: this may be a ‘me’ problem.) Once they got that taken care of, I found I liked them and was rooting for them.
This is definitely a fun read and I’d love to see some more OG monster books in the future!
*ARC via Publisher
March 19, 2023
This was a lot of fun! It was a bit corny and I do wish all the relationship drama between the two couples had been left out. However there was a lot of gore and the rending of limbs, so that’s a plus! Mummies seeking vengeance is a vibe.
December 10, 2022
I was so disappointed in this book. For me this was a rip off of the film The Mummy. The Mummy goes on a bloody rampage destroying the relatives of those who have done him wrong. Nothing new and nothing scary. A very mediocre read. I am sure other readers will enjoy it more just not for me.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.
October 20, 2022
Finally a book about a mummy, and a truly scary one at that.
It's about time someone delved back into the mostly ignored genre of mummy fiction and this book has it all.
The way Egyptian mythology was melded with the story was absolutely fantastic and this easy to follow yet detailed book was amazing.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
It's about time someone delved back into the mostly ignored genre of mummy fiction and this book has it all.
The way Egyptian mythology was melded with the story was absolutely fantastic and this easy to follow yet detailed book was amazing.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
February 5, 2023
Tensions run incredibly high in Ragman not only with the gruesome and strange murders but with the men behind solving the crime.
Ragman held a bit of a slow pace for me, although I did enjoy the supernatural type element to the book and my favourite part was the rivalry between the main characters Dan and Tom.
With a killer no one can defeat and a police investigation all over the place, what is not to like?
I enjoyed reading how the police were chasing their tails throughout and the determination of the main four, as a new reader of the horror genre I think this is a great read as an introduction into the genre.
Ragman held a bit of a slow pace for me, although I did enjoy the supernatural type element to the book and my favourite part was the rivalry between the main characters Dan and Tom.
With a killer no one can defeat and a police investigation all over the place, what is not to like?
I enjoyed reading how the police were chasing their tails throughout and the determination of the main four, as a new reader of the horror genre I think this is a great read as an introduction into the genre.
January 15, 2023
Picture this, Egypt 1888, a group of 11 British soldiers stumble upon a tomb guarded by a priest, they rob the tomb but not before murdering the priest, and before he dies curses the group. An act which will have grave consequences in the future.
Present day.
The dead priest is resurrected to avenge his death, and what follows is a fun-filled/action/humour/horror journey with body parts left right and centre!!. I really enjoyed it, I don't think I've ever read a story about a dead ancient priest/revenge-looking mummy at least I don't remember.
The author did his homework, research-wise, at least on what my understanding of Egypt is. The narration was spot-on and I felt the author had fun writing it—also very colourful characters.
If you are into a killer mummy, action-filled adventure then you can't go wrong with this one.
My thanks to @RandomThingsTours and @JGFaherty for a chance to review it and for a spot on tour.
Present day.
The dead priest is resurrected to avenge his death, and what follows is a fun-filled/action/humour/horror journey with body parts left right and centre!!. I really enjoyed it, I don't think I've ever read a story about a dead ancient priest/revenge-looking mummy at least I don't remember.
The author did his homework, research-wise, at least on what my understanding of Egypt is. The narration was spot-on and I felt the author had fun writing it—also very colourful characters.
If you are into a killer mummy, action-filled adventure then you can't go wrong with this one.
My thanks to @RandomThingsTours and @JGFaherty for a chance to review it and for a spot on tour.
February 14, 2023
The moral of this story is to think very carefully about raiding and plundering ancient Egyptian artifacts or you may find yourself torn limb from limb by a huge avenging mummy who somehow knows your name.
It all began in 1882 when a group of British soldiers kill a priest in his own temple while stealing its treasures. But this priest has the power to live again - and ensure vengeance is meted out to the guilty - or at least to the descendants of the guilty. This leads to a spate of horrific murders in present-day New York City where two cops, who are not by any stretch of the imagination best friends, must join forces and hunt down the killer.
Part crime, part supernatural horror, with a clutch of ancient Egyptian gods along the way, Ragman is a different take on the scary mummy theme and entertains from page one to the final paragraph.
It all began in 1882 when a group of British soldiers kill a priest in his own temple while stealing its treasures. But this priest has the power to live again - and ensure vengeance is meted out to the guilty - or at least to the descendants of the guilty. This leads to a spate of horrific murders in present-day New York City where two cops, who are not by any stretch of the imagination best friends, must join forces and hunt down the killer.
Part crime, part supernatural horror, with a clutch of ancient Egyptian gods along the way, Ragman is a different take on the scary mummy theme and entertains from page one to the final paragraph.
October 21, 2022
[Blurb goes here]
In 1888, a group of 11 British soldiers stationed in Egypt, steal uncounted riches from a temple, not before shooting the priest guarding them. The priest last words, a vow of revenge. Still the robbers know someone has to take the blame, so they betray one of their own.
In present day New York a mummy is stolen from a museum, later a millionaire is killed. His dead a gruesome sight. The mayor wants the murderer caught, this is now a top priority for the police. Two detectives are on the case, one (Dan) a dedicated man, the other, a lazy big-mouthed guy.
Unfortunately for Dan, his ex-partner, Tom, now working as a security guard for the dead guy's wife, is hired to catch the killer before he gets to her, she knows he's an ex-cop, and was a good one.
Dan and Tom had been out of touch since an "incident" involving both men and their special others, a year back. Dan hates Tom with a passion. Still "What would Tom do?" is a question that Dan asks himself more often than not, and he hates himself for doing so. Tom quit the force soon after the incident, but stills holds Dan in high regard.
As Tom is thrown into the investigation, and has to work with Dan, the problems between the two complicate things.
More rich people get killed, will they be able to put their personal differences aside and solve the case?
It has been quite a while since I read a horror story about mummies. It seems to me that mummies as a whole, are a difficult subject, one that Mr. Faherty approaches in an unique way, it all makes sense! In a horror-fantasy kind of way, but still.
This high octane adventure will have you wondering, "Will these guys be able to defeat the supernatural foe?" Is not like bullets work against the towering creature.
While I enjoyed the story from start to finish, at times, the "incident" between the two main characters, gets in the way of the action packed thrill ride.
The characters are all interesting individuals, even the antagonists have their own backgrounds and nuances.
I'm no expert, but it seems to me that a lot of research went into the writing of this novel. Ancient Egypt's lore, gods, the underworld...otherwise the premise could have easily crumbled. I loved reading about all of it, it help me get immersed in the story, it obviously turned what could have been a run of the mill horror novel, into a believable adventure.
So here are my two cents: first, kudos to the author for bringing mummies back from the fantasy/horror graveyard, and doing so in a masterful way! Second: this is one book you shouldn't miss!
Thank you for the advanced copy!
In 1888, a group of 11 British soldiers stationed in Egypt, steal uncounted riches from a temple, not before shooting the priest guarding them. The priest last words, a vow of revenge. Still the robbers know someone has to take the blame, so they betray one of their own.
In present day New York a mummy is stolen from a museum, later a millionaire is killed. His dead a gruesome sight. The mayor wants the murderer caught, this is now a top priority for the police. Two detectives are on the case, one (Dan) a dedicated man, the other, a lazy big-mouthed guy.
Unfortunately for Dan, his ex-partner, Tom, now working as a security guard for the dead guy's wife, is hired to catch the killer before he gets to her, she knows he's an ex-cop, and was a good one.
Dan and Tom had been out of touch since an "incident" involving both men and their special others, a year back. Dan hates Tom with a passion. Still "What would Tom do?" is a question that Dan asks himself more often than not, and he hates himself for doing so. Tom quit the force soon after the incident, but stills holds Dan in high regard.
As Tom is thrown into the investigation, and has to work with Dan, the problems between the two complicate things.
More rich people get killed, will they be able to put their personal differences aside and solve the case?
It has been quite a while since I read a horror story about mummies. It seems to me that mummies as a whole, are a difficult subject, one that Mr. Faherty approaches in an unique way, it all makes sense! In a horror-fantasy kind of way, but still.
This high octane adventure will have you wondering, "Will these guys be able to defeat the supernatural foe?" Is not like bullets work against the towering creature.
While I enjoyed the story from start to finish, at times, the "incident" between the two main characters, gets in the way of the action packed thrill ride.
The characters are all interesting individuals, even the antagonists have their own backgrounds and nuances.
I'm no expert, but it seems to me that a lot of research went into the writing of this novel. Ancient Egypt's lore, gods, the underworld...otherwise the premise could have easily crumbled. I loved reading about all of it, it help me get immersed in the story, it obviously turned what could have been a run of the mill horror novel, into a believable adventure.
So here are my two cents: first, kudos to the author for bringing mummies back from the fantasy/horror graveyard, and doing so in a masterful way! Second: this is one book you shouldn't miss!
Thank you for the advanced copy!
February 7, 2023
Ragman is the latest novel by JG Faherty and is released by Flame Tree Press.
Sometimes, I don’t want to read a horror novel that it is not full of existential dread or rammed with deeper meanings and portents. I want just good fun! Which is exactly what you get with Ragman, which is entertaining and manages to breathe dust filled life into a classic monster that is much underused – The Mummy.
I can’t say that I have seen many novels that have the central monster as a mummy, and I must say, it was a refreshing change.
The story centres around a series of grisly murders that are happening around the city of New York. The police are baffled by the nature of the murders which involve ripping the local glitterati limb from limb.
Dan Reese and his partner, good for nothing Driscoll, are assigned to investigate the bizarre murders of New York’s rich and famous. But as the body count mounts, it becomes apparent that these are not your run of the mill killings. There seems to be nothing linking the cases and there appears to be no motive. As the two detectives continue to investigate, Reece gets a blast from the past in the form of his old partner, Tom Reardon, who left the force in disgrace due to some unknown altercation with his ex-best friend and partner, Dan Reece. We learn that Reardon is now a security guard for one of the murdered socialites and is hired by the wife to investigate the murder of her husband alongside the police due to his previous credentials.
The two reluctantly join forces in order to attempt to solve the case. However, things go a bit wrong and as the two are thrust together, it becomes apparent that there are supernatural forces at work.
Full of apparating mummies, old Egyptian gods, moustache twirling bad guys and enough twists and turns to give you motion sickness, Ragman is a fun slice of ‘B’ movie horror that just takes you along for the ride. And yeah, I enjoyed the ride to be honest. I just switched my brain off and enjoyed the scenery. Part police procedural, part revenge tale, the story moves along at a pace reminiscent of a blue light police car, that ends in a way that you both do and don’t expect
3.5/5
Sometimes, I don’t want to read a horror novel that it is not full of existential dread or rammed with deeper meanings and portents. I want just good fun! Which is exactly what you get with Ragman, which is entertaining and manages to breathe dust filled life into a classic monster that is much underused – The Mummy.
I can’t say that I have seen many novels that have the central monster as a mummy, and I must say, it was a refreshing change.
The story centres around a series of grisly murders that are happening around the city of New York. The police are baffled by the nature of the murders which involve ripping the local glitterati limb from limb.
Dan Reese and his partner, good for nothing Driscoll, are assigned to investigate the bizarre murders of New York’s rich and famous. But as the body count mounts, it becomes apparent that these are not your run of the mill killings. There seems to be nothing linking the cases and there appears to be no motive. As the two detectives continue to investigate, Reece gets a blast from the past in the form of his old partner, Tom Reardon, who left the force in disgrace due to some unknown altercation with his ex-best friend and partner, Dan Reece. We learn that Reardon is now a security guard for one of the murdered socialites and is hired by the wife to investigate the murder of her husband alongside the police due to his previous credentials.
The two reluctantly join forces in order to attempt to solve the case. However, things go a bit wrong and as the two are thrust together, it becomes apparent that there are supernatural forces at work.
Full of apparating mummies, old Egyptian gods, moustache twirling bad guys and enough twists and turns to give you motion sickness, Ragman is a fun slice of ‘B’ movie horror that just takes you along for the ride. And yeah, I enjoyed the ride to be honest. I just switched my brain off and enjoyed the scenery. Part police procedural, part revenge tale, the story moves along at a pace reminiscent of a blue light police car, that ends in a way that you both do and don’t expect
3.5/5
December 25, 2022
299 pages
4 stars (for editing only)
This is a great book. I truly enjoyed reading it. Mr. Faherty has a real talent for writing horror and creating great characters. His descriptions are so realistic that I felt I was there to witness all that happened first hand. The dialogue is sparse and to the point. I found little to criticize about this book - except… The editing is terrible. There are portions of paragraphs that are repeated word for word. There are paragraphs that end in mid-sentence. The next sentence begins a new topic or conversation. It was extremely frustrating. Either that, or the book did not translate to Kindle very well at all.
In 1888, soldiers robbed a tomb while in Egypt. They were confronted by the temple guard. The soldiers shot him, but before he died he vowed revenge.
This is the story of the revenge taken by the entity several years later on the grandsons and great-grandsons of those soldiers. It is a fast paced and action filled story. We have a retired police officer and his former partner who is still a police officer who team up to investigate the raging, unstoppable mummy and eventually face it in combat. There are several other colorful characters in the book who add to the tension and interest.
If you like stories about Egyptian curses or good old fashion horror, you will like this book. I am a little embarrassed to admit it, but I had fun with this book. It was great entertainment.
I want to thank NetGalley and Flame Tree Press for forwarding to me a copy of this great book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
4 stars (for editing only)
This is a great book. I truly enjoyed reading it. Mr. Faherty has a real talent for writing horror and creating great characters. His descriptions are so realistic that I felt I was there to witness all that happened first hand. The dialogue is sparse and to the point. I found little to criticize about this book - except… The editing is terrible. There are portions of paragraphs that are repeated word for word. There are paragraphs that end in mid-sentence. The next sentence begins a new topic or conversation. It was extremely frustrating. Either that, or the book did not translate to Kindle very well at all.
In 1888, soldiers robbed a tomb while in Egypt. They were confronted by the temple guard. The soldiers shot him, but before he died he vowed revenge.
This is the story of the revenge taken by the entity several years later on the grandsons and great-grandsons of those soldiers. It is a fast paced and action filled story. We have a retired police officer and his former partner who is still a police officer who team up to investigate the raging, unstoppable mummy and eventually face it in combat. There are several other colorful characters in the book who add to the tension and interest.
If you like stories about Egyptian curses or good old fashion horror, you will like this book. I am a little embarrassed to admit it, but I had fun with this book. It was great entertainment.
I want to thank NetGalley and Flame Tree Press for forwarding to me a copy of this great book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
December 11, 2024
In the 1800s, a group of British soldiers plundered an Egyptian temple, shooting the priest who tried to stop them. Vowing revenge even if it took ages, the priest has a ritual performed on his dying body. Modern day, an Egyptian mummy display in a New York museum gives allows the priest to return. After making a deal with one of the descendants of his enemies, the priest gives the man a spell to send a minion of the underworld to collect the souls the remaining descendants. Meanwhile, mummified husks of vagrants keep showing up in downtown Manhattan. And soon after a bunch of aristocrats die in horrific and mysterious fashion, more similar deaths occur that seem to have no connection to the other victims. It's up to one police detective, his estranged partner, a wife and former girlfriend to overcome an uncomfortable past and track down the killer who's been dubbed Ragman.
I love me some mummy horror, and this one does not disappoint. It has a well-developed mythos that puts a bit of a new spin on the whole ancient mummy curse trope, and is full of action from start to finish. The whole uneasy relationship due to a romantic faux pas earlier at times becomes an annoyance as it threatens to get in the way of an otherwise zipping along action-horror tale, but whole mummy killer and deeply linked Egyptian mythology made for an engrossing read.
I love me some mummy horror, and this one does not disappoint. It has a well-developed mythos that puts a bit of a new spin on the whole ancient mummy curse trope, and is full of action from start to finish. The whole uneasy relationship due to a romantic faux pas earlier at times becomes an annoyance as it threatens to get in the way of an otherwise zipping along action-horror tale, but whole mummy killer and deeply linked Egyptian mythology made for an engrossing read.
March 6, 2023
CALLING ALL FANS OF THE CLASSIC MOVIE MONSTER - The Mummy. Ragman by JG Faherty takes the familiar linen wrapped monster of our ancient past and gives it a gruesome and terrifying update.
Ragman bursts on the scene in a slew of gruesome deaths. Some revenge is worth the hundred years of waiting - and two former police partners are forced to trust each other once again if they are going to defeat an ancient evil, keep each other alive, and maybe receive their own Egyptian blessings. If you come into this story with previous Ancient Egyptian knowledge (specifically mythology) or you come in blind, you will quickly find yourself swept away on a terrifying at times race to solve who might be picking off descendants of a 100 year old crime.
Weaving together the familiar feelings of Brendan Fraser's the Mummy and even the recent Marvel's MoonKnight, add a good dash of humor and you have Ragman! Check it out!
Ragman bursts on the scene in a slew of gruesome deaths. Some revenge is worth the hundred years of waiting - and two former police partners are forced to trust each other once again if they are going to defeat an ancient evil, keep each other alive, and maybe receive their own Egyptian blessings. If you come into this story with previous Ancient Egyptian knowledge (specifically mythology) or you come in blind, you will quickly find yourself swept away on a terrifying at times race to solve who might be picking off descendants of a 100 year old crime.
Weaving together the familiar feelings of Brendan Fraser's the Mummy and even the recent Marvel's MoonKnight, add a good dash of humor and you have Ragman! Check it out!
December 19, 2022
In 1882, a group of men stumble upon a life altering Egyptian treasure. Only one man is held accountable - killed; the priest designated to guard the treasure dedicates his soul to revenge, his curse ringing as the boat sails away.
Present day - Retribution has come. An ancient being is called upon to bring their decedents to hell.
Dan - NYPD Detective, and his partner are assigned the case. Ancient wrappings are found at the scene - as well victim literally torn apart.
Tom, formerly Dan's partner, is tasked by the wealthy widow to work with the police to solve the case.
Legend. Horror. Sexual tension. Fast paced and well written.
Present day - Retribution has come. An ancient being is called upon to bring their decedents to hell.
Dan - NYPD Detective, and his partner are assigned the case. Ancient wrappings are found at the scene - as well victim literally torn apart.
Tom, formerly Dan's partner, is tasked by the wealthy widow to work with the police to solve the case.
Legend. Horror. Sexual tension. Fast paced and well written.
September 1, 2025
A demon from the afterlife, taking the form of a giant mummy, is summoned to avenge the death of a priest and the dishonor done to an ancient Egyptian god. The mummy-demon, called an ushabti, kills by burning a symbol into the victim's chest and then tearing him (or her!) limb from limb. If you want to read about a mummy dismembering and ripping off heads like, thirty times, then this is the book for you.
February 1, 2023
If you ever forget that the editor behind Flame Tress Press used to do Leisure Publishing, there are books like this to remind you. Straight-up old school schlocky creature feature, a literary equivalent of a B movie with nothing especially literary about it. But fun.
Because creature features are fun, by nature. And mummies are always good for some laughs. Although of course the ones in here are meant to terrify.
Then again, how does one terrify if their name is reduced to ragman? Seriously.
Ragman is basically a by-the-book police procedural with an Ancient Egyptian flavor. It’s got one of those sins of the fathers things going on, a major vengeance driven plot with two cops, one current and one former, trying to figure out what’s going on, while also trying to reconcile their own personal (kinda funny to readers but tragic to them) relationship.
The book is decent and solid in a way that comfortably knows itself and never tries to be more, with plenty of action. Watch these intrepid cops repeatedly shoot their guns at the seven-foot-tall mummy despite bullets having zero effect on it. Over and over and over again. Yahoo.
Anyway, serviceable for a mindless sort of fun with mummies. Reads quickly enough. Thanks Netgalley.
Because creature features are fun, by nature. And mummies are always good for some laughs. Although of course the ones in here are meant to terrify.
Then again, how does one terrify if their name is reduced to ragman? Seriously.
Ragman is basically a by-the-book police procedural with an Ancient Egyptian flavor. It’s got one of those sins of the fathers things going on, a major vengeance driven plot with two cops, one current and one former, trying to figure out what’s going on, while also trying to reconcile their own personal (kinda funny to readers but tragic to them) relationship.
The book is decent and solid in a way that comfortably knows itself and never tries to be more, with plenty of action. Watch these intrepid cops repeatedly shoot their guns at the seven-foot-tall mummy despite bullets having zero effect on it. Over and over and over again. Yahoo.
Anyway, serviceable for a mindless sort of fun with mummies. Reads quickly enough. Thanks Netgalley.
November 23, 2022
This book got off on the right foot for me because I've long been obsessed with Ancient Egypt, and especially with the concept of undead mummies, and I've been itching for more horror fiction to use them. Luckily for me then, not only has JG Faherty written a piece of mummy horror fiction, but that book, Ragman, is also a really great example of what this subgenre, this character, can look like in a contemporary piece of literature.
Combining its fantastical supernatural horrors with gritty detective crime fiction, the book delivers a unique narrative that explores the idea of anxieties from the past having visceral effects on the present. Providing a character focused story alongside the magical undead elements I picked up the book for is a bonus as well.
A gory, compelling, and frankly, cool monster horror fiction story that draws richly and authentically from the Egyptian mythology I've long been fascinated by, and providing an excellently enjoyable tale of an oft neglected horror creature, this book is exactly what I wanted it to be. Highly recommended to anyone else who's been waiting for the mummy to make its return to the genre.
[Advanced Reader Copy provided by the author]
Combining its fantastical supernatural horrors with gritty detective crime fiction, the book delivers a unique narrative that explores the idea of anxieties from the past having visceral effects on the present. Providing a character focused story alongside the magical undead elements I picked up the book for is a bonus as well.
A gory, compelling, and frankly, cool monster horror fiction story that draws richly and authentically from the Egyptian mythology I've long been fascinated by, and providing an excellently enjoyable tale of an oft neglected horror creature, this book is exactly what I wanted it to be. Highly recommended to anyone else who's been waiting for the mummy to make its return to the genre.
[Advanced Reader Copy provided by the author]
October 26, 2022
I love dark and disturbing spooky books, however I am often unable to find one featuring one of the most intereting monsters - the mummy and I loved this book instantly for that.
Creeppy, full of legend and mythology and completely riveting, I couldn't put it down
Creeppy, full of legend and mythology and completely riveting, I couldn't put it down
September 16, 2023
Flat characters and repetitive action dull what could have been a refreshed take on the classic mummy story. There are some fun scenes with the mummy taking people apart, but there’s little variety in each massacre and in the end it becomes too tired and formulaic to hold interest.
August 23, 2024
When I needed a Mummy book for part of a GoodReads challenge, my mind immediately went to Stoker's The Jewel of Seven Stars, but then I was like, "Curses, foiled again," because I read that last year. For some reasons, mummies aren't big in horror fiction. On the screen, yes, but on the printed page... Well, the pickings are slim. And thus the search began. Eventually, I stumbled across Ragman by JG Faherty, and two things sold me on this book. Besides the fact that it was about mummies, the deciding factor was that it took place in NYC. As a native New Yorker, I'm a sucker for anything that takes place in and around the Big Apple.
The book opens in Egypt, 1888, where we witness a group of men descecrating the ruins of a temple and killing one of the priests, allowing them to get away with artifacts stolen from the premises. As always happens among friends when money is in the picture, there's treachery, and one man ends up taking the fall for all of them.
Jump to present day, New York City, where we witness the awakening of Ahmes the Second, High Priest of Sokar, risen from the dead to carry out a blood oath. One year later, someone is killing homeless people, literally sucking the lives right out of them. Elsewhere in the city, someone is killing of some of society's elite gentlemen, literally ripping them apart. Tom Reardon, a retired/disgraced detective now working security detail, answers a cry for help against his better judgement. After all, he's not a cop anymore, but a deeply rooted sense of duty has him springing into action. It almost costs him his life. Later, at the precinct, after giving his statement, he comes face to face with his old partner, Daniel Reese. There's history between the two, some good, some bad, and it's the bad that overshadows their reunion. Reese is responsible for investigating the Ragman murders, the death of the elite gentlemen, one of whom will turn out to be Reardon's employer. As a result, the two former friends are forced to work together to try to find out who is behind the killings before anyone else dies. They don't do a very good job of it, not at first, but what can you expect when two men firmly rooted in reality are forced to confront the supernatural. It isn't until they become targets themselves that they begin to accept the fact that what they are dealing with isn't exactly human. And how do the brutal murders tie in to the string of homeless murders?
Ragman isn't an out-and-out horror novel, but a combination of who-dunnit and Friday the 13th, part mystery/part slasher fiction that's heavy on the supernatural. It's well paced and the characters are likeable enough. Reardon comes across as an Everyman, far from perfect, able to make mistakes and accept the consequences of his actions, which makes him more relateable. Reese, on the other hand, is an extreme character, in that he reacts more emotionally to things than Reardon, and as a result, tends to harbor grudges that border on the irrational. As a result, it takes a while to warm up to Reese as a character. There are times, I must admit, where I kind of wished Reese had fallen victim to the Ragman so I don't have to deal with the whiny, angsty emotions he's struggling with. But by the end, you're rooting for the pair like they were Batman and Robin.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its share of issues. I tend to visualize while I read. What I mean by that is the scene unfolds like a movie screen in my mind. As a result, there were a few details in the beginning that threw me as not being possible (yeah, I know we're dealing with a supernatural slasher, so nothing is actually possible), but these were details rooted in reality, minor details that made me go, "Huh?" And then there were the eye-roll moments, which, for me, is when one of the characters took a tour of the Other Side. I had the same problem with the movie Insidious. I thought it was great---until the characters ventured over to the other side. That's where it lost me. Thankfully, though, in Ragman, this is a mercifully short visit before we're thrust back to the "reality" of Faherty's world.
If you're a fan of mysteries, slashers, or supernatural thrillers, this is one I would definitely recommend.
The book opens in Egypt, 1888, where we witness a group of men descecrating the ruins of a temple and killing one of the priests, allowing them to get away with artifacts stolen from the premises. As always happens among friends when money is in the picture, there's treachery, and one man ends up taking the fall for all of them.
Jump to present day, New York City, where we witness the awakening of Ahmes the Second, High Priest of Sokar, risen from the dead to carry out a blood oath. One year later, someone is killing homeless people, literally sucking the lives right out of them. Elsewhere in the city, someone is killing of some of society's elite gentlemen, literally ripping them apart. Tom Reardon, a retired/disgraced detective now working security detail, answers a cry for help against his better judgement. After all, he's not a cop anymore, but a deeply rooted sense of duty has him springing into action. It almost costs him his life. Later, at the precinct, after giving his statement, he comes face to face with his old partner, Daniel Reese. There's history between the two, some good, some bad, and it's the bad that overshadows their reunion. Reese is responsible for investigating the Ragman murders, the death of the elite gentlemen, one of whom will turn out to be Reardon's employer. As a result, the two former friends are forced to work together to try to find out who is behind the killings before anyone else dies. They don't do a very good job of it, not at first, but what can you expect when two men firmly rooted in reality are forced to confront the supernatural. It isn't until they become targets themselves that they begin to accept the fact that what they are dealing with isn't exactly human. And how do the brutal murders tie in to the string of homeless murders?
Ragman isn't an out-and-out horror novel, but a combination of who-dunnit and Friday the 13th, part mystery/part slasher fiction that's heavy on the supernatural. It's well paced and the characters are likeable enough. Reardon comes across as an Everyman, far from perfect, able to make mistakes and accept the consequences of his actions, which makes him more relateable. Reese, on the other hand, is an extreme character, in that he reacts more emotionally to things than Reardon, and as a result, tends to harbor grudges that border on the irrational. As a result, it takes a while to warm up to Reese as a character. There are times, I must admit, where I kind of wished Reese had fallen victim to the Ragman so I don't have to deal with the whiny, angsty emotions he's struggling with. But by the end, you're rooting for the pair like they were Batman and Robin.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its share of issues. I tend to visualize while I read. What I mean by that is the scene unfolds like a movie screen in my mind. As a result, there were a few details in the beginning that threw me as not being possible (yeah, I know we're dealing with a supernatural slasher, so nothing is actually possible), but these were details rooted in reality, minor details that made me go, "Huh?" And then there were the eye-roll moments, which, for me, is when one of the characters took a tour of the Other Side. I had the same problem with the movie Insidious. I thought it was great---until the characters ventured over to the other side. That's where it lost me. Thankfully, though, in Ragman, this is a mercifully short visit before we're thrust back to the "reality" of Faherty's world.
If you're a fan of mysteries, slashers, or supernatural thrillers, this is one I would definitely recommend.
February 2, 2023
Master of the Mashup
In 1882, Ahmes II vowed revenge for the desecration of his god’s tomb. Today, more than a century later, he is enacting it. He welds an alliance—one he intends to betray—with Henry Gordon, great-grandson of his own murderer, and sets about putting wrongs right.
Meanwhile, another uneasy alliance forms between two former partners—Det. Daniel Reese and former-cop-turned-security-guard Tom Rearden, as they set out to solve a series of grisly murders left in Ahmes II and Gordon’s wake. Aided by Dan’s crime scene scientist wife, Joanna, and Tom’s museum-based scholar girlfriend, Stacy, the duo battle police station bureaucracy, their own and other’s disbelief, and even disappearing evidence to arrive at the truth—a supernatural mummy is behind the murders. But who is behind the mummy? It’s not just Ahmes II and his stooge Gordon.
Thriller and Bram Stoker-nominated author JG Faherty is a master of the mashup. Ragman is as much a procedural cop story as it is a supernatural horror novel, seasoned with elements of dark academia and slasher and is that a wee bit of romance?
This well-researched novel moves right along at a brisk, sometimes breathless, pace which will keep you turning the pages—but take some time to appreciate the all-the-senses writing as well. You may never think of sandalwood or cinnamon the same.
I’m not usually one to say: this book should be a movie. But this book should be a movie.
And, I’m already hoping for a sequel.
In 1882, Ahmes II vowed revenge for the desecration of his god’s tomb. Today, more than a century later, he is enacting it. He welds an alliance—one he intends to betray—with Henry Gordon, great-grandson of his own murderer, and sets about putting wrongs right.
Meanwhile, another uneasy alliance forms between two former partners—Det. Daniel Reese and former-cop-turned-security-guard Tom Rearden, as they set out to solve a series of grisly murders left in Ahmes II and Gordon’s wake. Aided by Dan’s crime scene scientist wife, Joanna, and Tom’s museum-based scholar girlfriend, Stacy, the duo battle police station bureaucracy, their own and other’s disbelief, and even disappearing evidence to arrive at the truth—a supernatural mummy is behind the murders. But who is behind the mummy? It’s not just Ahmes II and his stooge Gordon.
Thriller and Bram Stoker-nominated author JG Faherty is a master of the mashup. Ragman is as much a procedural cop story as it is a supernatural horror novel, seasoned with elements of dark academia and slasher and is that a wee bit of romance?
This well-researched novel moves right along at a brisk, sometimes breathless, pace which will keep you turning the pages—but take some time to appreciate the all-the-senses writing as well. You may never think of sandalwood or cinnamon the same.
I’m not usually one to say: this book should be a movie. But this book should be a movie.
And, I’m already hoping for a sequel.
January 11, 2023
Wowzers. The last time I read a book with a mummy villain was probably back in the good old days of Goosebumps! (Omg how great were those books?!)
I loved this! Ancient curses and Egyptian gods, resurrected priests…and of course the main event - Ragman - the seemingly indestructible mummy brought to life by a magic spell who wreaks havoc on those unlucky enough to encounter him.
This book is bloody (which I enjoy), packed with suspense (double thumbs up for me) and full of centuries-old grudges that result in the most brutal killings.
Some of the references to ancient Egyptian language and lore took me a while to get my head around, but it’s a topic I love and doesn’t appear in too many books.
I enjoyed the main characters and their backstory, although I did feel like maybe the two former partners had both overreacted to a personal event. But having said that it did make for good character development, as the two had to put aside their awkwardness to defeat a common enemy.
All in all, a fabulous read. If you like a mixture of horror and suspense, magic and myth, definitely give this a go!
4.5/5 (rounded down for Amazon/NetGalley
I loved this! Ancient curses and Egyptian gods, resurrected priests…and of course the main event - Ragman - the seemingly indestructible mummy brought to life by a magic spell who wreaks havoc on those unlucky enough to encounter him.
This book is bloody (which I enjoy), packed with suspense (double thumbs up for me) and full of centuries-old grudges that result in the most brutal killings.
Some of the references to ancient Egyptian language and lore took me a while to get my head around, but it’s a topic I love and doesn’t appear in too many books.
I enjoyed the main characters and their backstory, although I did feel like maybe the two former partners had both overreacted to a personal event. But having said that it did make for good character development, as the two had to put aside their awkwardness to defeat a common enemy.
All in all, a fabulous read. If you like a mixture of horror and suspense, magic and myth, definitely give this a go!
4.5/5 (rounded down for Amazon/NetGalley
June 6, 2023
Faherty’s new novel is one to read and one that gives much enjoyment especially if you are a fan of the classic universal monsters.
Firstly, I am a huge fan of Faherty’s work and find his books giving us an updated horror feel for our new age. He can take something that can seem like old hat and give it an unique spin that keeps the reader guess with every page. Ragman is no different and it is awe inspiring to say the least that this page turner gives something special.
The characters are well written and very three dimensional and the reader is truly invested with their plights. The plot mixes many different genres which brings this book to the height of greatness. Fascinating mystery, in depth history whilst not losing the momentum with details but including them in by weaving them masterfully into the plot.
This is an excellent read and highly recommended. If you have not read Faherty before, I would strongly urge you to look for him as his books are nothing less than admirable giving an updated and unique voice to horror with great mastery.
Firstly, I am a huge fan of Faherty’s work and find his books giving us an updated horror feel for our new age. He can take something that can seem like old hat and give it an unique spin that keeps the reader guess with every page. Ragman is no different and it is awe inspiring to say the least that this page turner gives something special.
The characters are well written and very three dimensional and the reader is truly invested with their plights. The plot mixes many different genres which brings this book to the height of greatness. Fascinating mystery, in depth history whilst not losing the momentum with details but including them in by weaving them masterfully into the plot.
This is an excellent read and highly recommended. If you have not read Faherty before, I would strongly urge you to look for him as his books are nothing less than admirable giving an updated and unique voice to horror with great mastery.
January 13, 2023
JG Faherty's Ragman is Night at the Museum meets The Mummy meets Law & Order. The premise is intriguing: An Ancient Egyptian priest in modern Manhattan, set on revenge on the descendants of the British soldiers that plundered the temple he guarded more than a hundred years ago. Enter two rough and tough cops with a chip on their shoulders and a turbulent history between them. The cast of characters also includes a greedy businessman, a crime tech determined to do the right thing, and an undead mummy.
I wanted to enjoy Ragman more than I ultimately did. It was a fun read full of supernatural thrills and a high bodycount. I would absolutely recommend for fans of supernatural thrillers with an adventure twist.
I wanted to enjoy Ragman more than I ultimately did. It was a fun read full of supernatural thrills and a high bodycount. I would absolutely recommend for fans of supernatural thrillers with an adventure twist.
January 21, 2023
This is a mummy book, no I mean like Egyptian mummy, not just about mothers - my first line when explaining this book to anyone. Ragman is a fairly short book filled with murder and mystery. Our main characters once a great team of friends, now fractured and divided, until the unbelievable and impossible to explain crimes happen. Through multiple aggressive and gory murders by the Ushabti - a creature called forth from ancient spells masterminded by a priest brought back to life to get his revenge - these 4 characters somehow manage to rekindle a marriage, a relationship and a friendship even as their police and forensic connections become limited as others refuse to believe the truth of the crimes happening
January 20, 2023
As a child I loved all of the great black and white monster movies - Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein and, of course, the mummy. Whilst vampires and werewolves go strong in literature (here’s looking at you Twilight), I don’t feel we get as much Frankenstein creation or old school mummy action. This novel is old school mummy action - you have a curse which is dormant for centuries but, due to plot requirements, the mummy awakens seeking revenge. It’s a B-movie with more horror elements and some great characters so, for me, if you miss those scares you had as a child, read Ragman and remember why you shouldn’t go stealing from tombs!
June 24, 2025
**3.5 stars**
Why aren’t there more horror books about mummies and ancient Egyptian gods?
This was an entertaining romp thru the modern day mummy infested streets of NYC with 2 detectives trying to figure out how and why people keep getting dismembered. It’s a bit gory with all the flying limbs but still if you can handle that it’s a good way to spend a few hours. I liked it. The only part in which I wasn’t a fan of is the ridiculous backstory of why Dan and Tom are not partners anymore but otherwise it was a fun story.
**Thanks to the author and Flame Tree Oress for the e-arc I received in exchange for my honest review.**
Why aren’t there more horror books about mummies and ancient Egyptian gods?
This was an entertaining romp thru the modern day mummy infested streets of NYC with 2 detectives trying to figure out how and why people keep getting dismembered. It’s a bit gory with all the flying limbs but still if you can handle that it’s a good way to spend a few hours. I liked it. The only part in which I wasn’t a fan of is the ridiculous backstory of why Dan and Tom are not partners anymore but otherwise it was a fun story.
**Thanks to the author and Flame Tree Oress for the e-arc I received in exchange for my honest review.**
December 9, 2022
Mummies seem pretty underrepresented in horror, so I was excited for this when I got this book. II did really like the mummy’s actual parts, it was bloody and had some great sequences. Sadly much of the story is more about the dynamics of the people investigating the murders. I never really connected or cared too much about any of them to keep me super interested in the story. I wanted more mummy. While this wasn’t a bad book, it wasn’t what I was hoping for either.
Note: ebook provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.
3.5 stars
Note: ebook provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.
3.5 stars
January 14, 2023
It's been a long time since I read a story featuring a vengeful Ancient Egyptian priest and I had a lot of fun as I love this type of story.
This is a good one, not to scary but very entertaining. The characters are interesting and they have some back story that makes the plot even more interesting.
The author did a good job in adding elements of mythology and the bad guy is very bad.
Entertaining and gripping.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
This is a good one, not to scary but very entertaining. The characters are interesting and they have some back story that makes the plot even more interesting.
The author did a good job in adding elements of mythology and the bad guy is very bad.
Entertaining and gripping.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
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