Books matching: haunting priest
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Save:'Weathercock' by Glen Duncan is a novel that follows the life of Dominic Hood, from his childhood in Lancashire to his adulthood as a publisher's agent in New York. The story intertwines themes of bullying, cruelty, sadism, and the struggle for one's soul. The narrative shifts between Dominic's past and present, exploring his relationships with Father Ignatius Malone, Penguin, and the manipulative Deborah Black. The writing style is described as deep, enthralling, and provocative, with a blend of wit, observational humor, and a touch of supernatural elements.
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Save:'The Invited' by Jennifer McMahon is a suspenseful ghost story that follows the journey of Helen and Nate as they move to rural Vermont to build their dream house on land with a haunted history. As they uncover the dark secrets of the area, they become entangled in mysteries involving ghosts, witchcraft, buried treasures, and the tragic past of the Breckenridge family. The novel weaves together timelines, suspenseful events, and the interactions of the characters to create a story that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural, keeping readers engaged until the very end.
The cement mixing drum turned. Fresh concrete poured down the truck’s chute into the form made from wood and rigid foam insulation that rested on a thick bed of gravel. The truck belched diesel fumes ... - #3
Save:'The Wakening' by J.G. Faherty is a dark and terrifying story set in Hastings Mills, New York, where a haunted house starts to show signs of demonic possession. The narrative unfolds through various points of view and different time frames, following documentary filmmaker Stone Graves and his crew as they delve into the supernatural. The plot involves a retired priest, a powerful Prince of Hell, urban legends, psychic twins, a defrocked priest, and a ghost hunting reality TV star, all caught in a battle of good versus evil. The writing style is described as fast-paced, suspenseful, and complex, keeping readers on edge and questioning their beliefs about faith and the supernatural.
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Save:Clarimonde by Theophile Gautier is a gothic vampire novella published in 1836. The story follows Romuald, a priest who falls in love with a woman named Clarimonde, who turns out to be a vampire. Despite warnings and rumors surrounding Clarimonde, Romuald becomes obsessed with her and is unable to differentiate between the real world and his dreams. The writing style of the book is described as capturing an uncertain atmosphere between sleep and awakening, with a strong erotic theme running throughout, presented in a slow and ponderous manner that builds upon the character of Clarimonde.
Brother, you ask me if I have ever loved. Yes. My story is a strange and terrible one; and though I am sixty-six years of age, I scarcely dare even now to disturb the ashes of that memory. To you I ca... - #5
Save:Sebastian Barry's 'Old God's Time' delves into the life of retired detective sergeant Tom Kettle, who is confronted with an unsolved murder case involving abusive Irish priests from his past. As Tom grapples with the haunting memories of his past and the tragedies that have befallen his family, the reader is taken on a journey through his stream of consciousness, navigating themes of love, loss, grief, memory, and the redemptive power of love. The novel weaves together a complex narrative structure, blending elements of a modern potential crime with an old murder mystery, all while exploring the distorted power of memory and the impact of man's capacity for evil on individuals' lives.
