The Book of Occult by Simon W. ClarkMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
As debut novels go, "The Book of the Occult" sets the bar very high for its very talented author, Simon. W. Clark, to top. The reader is swept up into the story of Peter Ashton who, as a teen, attempted to perform an occult ritual that resulted in the death of his best friend. Many years later, Peter sets off to Europe to research the book he used to perform the ritual and finds himself entangled in a web that includes a murderous former government agent, a secret society, gypsies, and things much more dark and frightening than he could ever imagine. The plot of this story is rich in detail and filled with well-defined and memorable characters. It never drags and keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. I'm sure you will enjoy this fantastic blend of historical, occult, and suspense fiction as much I did.
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