For 400 years, the curfew bell has tolled nightly from the church tower of the small country town, Crybbe's only defence against the evil rising unbidden in its haunted streets. Radio reporter Fay Morrison came to Crybbe because she had no choice. Millionaire music tycoon Max Goff came because there was nothing left to conquer, except the power of the spirit. But he knew nothing of the town's legacy of dark magic - and nobody felt like telling him....
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"Definitely more of a straightforward setup than "December" by the same author, though it hits many of the same bases (rock music/supernatural events in Wales). The book is a bit long, but there is a really excellent build up of tension and menace throughout. The ending is a bit of a letdown, sadly." — James (4 out of 5 stars)
"Definitely more of a straightforward setup than "December" by the same author, though it hits many of the same bases (rock music/supernatural events in Wales). The book is a bit long, but there is a really excellent build up of tension and menace throughout. The ending is a bit of a letdown, sadly."
" Picked this up and reread a bit this weekend. Good lord, I'd forgotten how much it freaked me out. "
" again, one I read years ago but could only remember a feeling from it. really enjoyed reading it again. a brilliant first book from Phil Rickman. "
" OMG GOOD!!! So creepy and beautiful. Love love loved it. "
" Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It had a great creepy factor which is unusual in this day and age of blood and guts books/movies. The story was good, even if a bit slow moving. Definitely a book worth sticking with in the slow parts. "
" Dark, supernatural tale of a town which can't escape from it's past, but has found a way of dealing with it until it becomes a magnet for incoming new-agers. Atmospheric writing and beautifully portrayed characters. "
" scary. a little slow at first... "
" I loved Rickman's writing style and the subject matter was just spooky enough to keep me reading for hours. If you like Stephen King, you'll like this book. "
" An entertaining read. Takes place in Wales...lots of supernatural stuff. It got a little wordy toward the end, so I can't give it a full 5 stars, but all in all, very enjoyable. "
" I just couldn't get into the story. After 200 pages I quit trying. "
" starts a little slow but builds nidely. takes the mickey out of new age occultism. great sense of place. "
" A new age horror story on the England/Wales border. A good read with a few twists to it. Perhaps not as polished as the Merrily Watkins series but good to see Gomer Parry (Plant Hire) here too. "
" Good horror novel. Very atmospheric. "
" wonderful thriller with supernatural twist. liked this book better than Candlenight -my first Rickman book. welsh undertones a bit heavier in this story than others, so book required more concentration; but still well worth the read. "
" I love this guy! Only about half way through on this one. "
" Not a bad book but way too long! It kept going and going and going and going and going. It may have been five stars if 100 to 200 of the 492 pages were edited out. I have no problem with long books if the material is important. Everything tied together "
" A new author that I'm looking forward to following! "
" This one will curl your hair. It's a stand alone about a village with a big secret. If you like creepy atmosphere and novels set in Wales, you will love this one. "
" This had a lot going for it "
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