The Devil Rides Out
Book description
The aristocratic Duke de Richleau faces new, sinister challenges in this macabre tale of the dark arts. When his good friend Simon Aron's naive curiosity is tested, the Duke, along with his ever-patient friends Rex Van Ryn, and Richard Eaton, must intricately plot a means of both physical and spiritual…
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One of a series that can be read in any order. I found this spine-chilling as it is so easy to put yourself in the place of the characters. I could feel, and live, their fear and desperation. This is not a ghost story. I found it easy to imagine a group of ne’re do wells indulging in these rituals and bringing terror to themselves and others. Not a book I could put down.
From C.E.'s list on having your heart racing.
The undisputed master of the Occult thriller, Wheatley sold over 50 million books, regularly topping bestseller lists in the mid-20th Century. His ability to maintain a frantic pace without compromising meticulously researched detail is second to none, his dialogue is believable and snappy, and his characters vivid and interesting, never more so than in The Devil Rides Out. When reading it, bear in mind Wheatley was a man of his time, as many of his views do not date well. I was massively flattered recently when a reader of my book said my style (not my views!) reminded…
From Lewis' list on settings evoking mystery and a tinge of supernatural.
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