A story combing a lot of history depicted by its setting, a touch of the fantasy in the form of very otherwise normal people and a whole lot of evil set by a manipulative man thriving on the weakness and fragility of some humans.
We have abductions and kidnappings, the latest being mothers and children, and a devoted nanny and their charge. Going back into recently missing persons, one comes up with varying people. Someone homeless, someone addicted. All those on the fringe of society. The two detectives sent to assist the local team are “special”. Both can visualise images and people from objects owned by victims or from places where incidents have happened. Keeping their talents quiet, is part of the strategy particularly in an area like Salem, where hunting of witches was commonplace and thousands were executed on the slightest suspicion.
The story was different and I did like the historical detail. It was a different opinion on witchcraft, the manifestations and the culture I liked reading about, as it was different to a somewhat similar culture still practiced today amongst certain people today in my country, where astrology and spirit or rather paranormal practices still influence people.
Thank you to Kensington Publishing who sent me the book for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
Images from a temple in South Sri Lanka
I love the muted colors od the cover, and the book sounds like an enjoyable read.
ReplyDeleteI usually enjoy Heather Graham's books and this looks like one I'd really like. I just finished another book by her that was terrible (A Cruise to Die For) so I think I'll read this one next to make up for it!
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