Many thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for gifting me a copy of C.J. Tudor's new novel - another 5 star book and reason why she is a must-read author for me!
Because of an event that happened at her parish, Vicor Jack Brooks is forced to move with her daughter, Flo, to small town Chapel Croft to fill a temporary assignment after the death of the previous vicar. Chapel Croft has a history - 500 years ago, 8 martyrs were burned at the stake. Then 30 years ago, 2 town girls went missing. Jack and Flo soon discover that there are many secrets, traditions and creepy happenings in the town and they aren't sure who they can trust.
I don't want to give anything away because the author is so good at playing out the suspense and creep factor in this story, complete with ghost sightings. I absolutely loved the characters of Jack and Flo - both fully fleshed out as well as their typical mother/teenage daughter relationship. Jack is not your typical vicar which I loved. I also really liked the religious notes in this book, giving you much to think about. But the twists and turns will have your head spinning (kind of like in an exorcism?). Highly recommended! Preorder this now so that you can read it as soon as possible!
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