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A Crown of Lights: A Merrily Watkins Mystery (Paperback)

by Phil Rickman (Author)
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A modern witch-hunt splits a remote community - in a further challenge for exorcist Rev. Merrily Watkins. A disused church near a Welsh border hamlet has already been sold off by the Church when it's discovered that the new owners are 'pagans' who intend to use the building for their own rituals. The local rector, an extreme evangelical, is appalled and blames these inoffensive middle-class witches for infesting the whole community with evil... even calling in the diocesan exorcist, Rev. Merrily Watkins. An atmosphere of stifling menace develops - with the persecution of innocent people, false accusations, and the formation of a Christian vigilante group. As this cauldron of conflict threatens to boil over into serious violence, Merrily uses all the diplomacy she can muster. But, as the confrontation moves towards its climax at Candlemass, she is unaware of a personal threat against her from a deranged and violent man.


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Over the years, Phil Rickman has won high acclaim for his chilling supernatural tales, including Celtic thrillers as well as the Reverend Merrily Watkins Mysteries, featuring Britain’s first female exorcist. Meticulously researched, rich in historic detail, these atmospheric procedurals are all cracking–good reads.

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5.0 out of 5 stars new take on an old genre, Jun 24 2004
By Linda "katknit" (CT, United States) - See all my reviews
He is relatively new to the American mass market, and I was thrilled to discover Phil Rickman late last year. He has brought a fresh approach to the British mystery tradition. Central character Merrily Watkins is a modern woman, Anglican priest, and single mother. Rickman has created a real person, one to whom it is easy to relate. Merrily struggles with many of the issues that plague Western society. Spiritual uncertainty, the problems of divorce, working motherhood, sexism, and social injustice all color her decisions and actions. How to be a good (female) priest. How to be a good mom. How to find a life partner. What is love? What is evil? Who is evil? Is demonic possession a reality? Is exorcism a valid response to it? Rickman knows well his psychology, religion, folklore, and history. He can be relied upon to create a literate, compelling story with believable characters and relevance for today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars refreshing new take on an old genre, Jun 23 2004
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rickman never fails to deliver, Nov 22 2003
By "itzyu2" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
Phil Rickman is known for writing intelligent, literate stories of horror and the supernatural. This book is no exception.

In this Reverend Merrily Watkins mystery, elements of the supernatural combine with plain old human wickedness. Rickman's books are long, but for the reader who appreciates an intelligent and well-written novel, they are worth the effort. I ordered my copy from Amazon.com.uk -- US readers are lucky to now have _A Crown of Lights_ available stateside.

Recommended. Also, treat yourself to his back list - Rickman writes some of the finest and most original work in this genre. In addition to the Merrily Watkins mysteries, Curfew, December, and Man in the Moss are highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting crown
Merrily Watkins is fast becoming the unassuming thinking person's sleuth. By her own admission, imperfect yet all the more realistic for it, she slides around the inevitable... Read more
Published on Oct 8 2002 by ilmk

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