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A Crown Of Lights (Hardcover)

by Phil Rickman (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Hardcover: 486 pages
Publisher: Macmillan (Mar 30 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0333751744
ISBN-13: 978-0333751749
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16 x 4.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 799 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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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. Rev. Merrily Watkins, the diocesan exorcist, is called in, unaware of a threat from a deranged 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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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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

This review is from: A Crown of Lights: A Merrily Watkins Mystery (Paperback)

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

This review is from: A Crown of Lights: A Merrily Watkins Mystery (Paperback)

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
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