tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post588165826653820571..comments2024-03-18T11:01:42.459-05:00Comments on Pretty Sinister Books: Deliver Us from Wolves - Leonard HoltonJ F Norrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-7497821556326860072016-05-06T16:18:53.864-05:002016-05-06T16:18:53.864-05:00I bought one! I dithered between the one you revie...I bought one! I dithered between the one you reviewed and the 1st in the series, and eventually went for The Saint Maker, 1.99 on kindle. No guarantees when I'll get round to it mind you... Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-63008706242749262312016-05-06T13:44:55.884-05:002016-05-06T13:44:55.884-05:00I have three others in this series and hope to rev...I have three others in this series and hope to review them in a Neglected Detectives post soon. I think Holton tried to emulate Chesterton's melding of supernatural and spiritual topics in a detective story, but tended to go to extremes. Ghosts and demonic possession are featured in two other early books. Then the series became more grounded in human crime. J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-65049433791589857812016-05-06T13:25:58.157-05:002016-05-06T13:25:58.157-05:00Never heard of this author, and don't generall...Never heard of this author, and don't generally go for the werewolves so much, but this is a series I am going to HAVE TO try, all the other elements are shouting out to me - religion, priestly sleuth, bit of philosophy. Off to look them up.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-11996252982281320032016-05-04T01:42:38.900-05:002016-05-04T01:42:38.900-05:00Thanks for coming on board! I'm a sucker for ...Thanks for coming on board! I'm a sucker for werewolves and vampires and ghosties and ghoulies, love it when these two genres intersect.The Passing Tramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830680639601570152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-9744027093291557622016-05-03T16:03:50.609-05:002016-05-03T16:03:50.609-05:00Great choice for the theme chum - not an author I&...Great choice for the theme chum - not an author I've encountered actually (quelle surprise) - darn but there are a lot of books out there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-18169653196351270922016-05-03T15:22:48.659-05:002016-05-03T15:22:48.659-05:00Hmmm...I don't think this is for me, John. But...Hmmm...I don't think this is for me, John. But still I enjoyed reading your review. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787364257168822822.post-85414530101916244452016-05-03T13:35:32.747-05:002016-05-03T13:35:32.747-05:00Terrific post, John! I love when a book gives you ...Terrific post, John! I love when a book gives you lots of information so you feel immersed--but not overwhelmed. Sounds like this one does just that. Glad you've joined us for this round of the TNB!<br />Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.com