★ 04/18/2016
In Gordon's superb follow-up to 2015's Gideon, Lauren Mullin is coming to terms with her powers as a witch and as a Child of Endor. Her role is to guard the "thin places" such as Gideon, Ill., that separate the living and the dead. But Gideon's residents are leaving, and without support from the other Children of Endor, she fears for the town's future. When the enigmatic Gene Kaster approaches Lauren with an offer to head to Carmody Peak, the Oregon woodland retreat of the wealthy Andrew Carmody, and meet others on the council, she hopes for a relaxing few days and a chance to ask for the council's help, but instead she gets more trouble. Andrew wants Lauren to help his unhappy, powerful teenage daughter, Nyssa. The nearby ghost town of Jericho is a nexus for strange happenings, and something diabolically evil is lurking there, hungering for Nyssa. Lauren promises to protect the girl with her life. This gripping contemporary witch tale is a heady brew with an atmospheric, fully realized setting and genuinely creepy chills. Agent: Jennifer Jackson, Donald Maass Literary. (Apr.)
A deliciously creepy paranormal thriller, Gideon sucks you in one step at a time until you are well and truly caught in the story. Highly recommended.” — Anne Bishop, New York Times bestselling author of the Black Jewels trilogy
“...Gideon delivers a fast-paced plot that makes you want to finish it in a day, even if you don’t have time. ...Gordon’s descriptions of the petty jealousies and the insular nature of a small town make this paranormal novel feel scarily realistic.” — Washington Post
“...An engaging and suspenseful story.” — Booklist
“Fast paced and filled with lively details, Gordon’s prose propels readers into a fantastical world that is haunting to the very end.” — Shelf Awareness
“Crisp and shiveringly disturbing prose, a solid plot, and well-developed characters all make for a deeply satisfying read.” — Publishers Weekly
“I definitely recommend Gideon to anyone who loves dark urban fantasy stories.” — Gizmo's Reviews
“A seductive work of paranormal horror that will draw readers into its cold and gloomy world. …This novel will thoroughly satisfy readers looking for suspense, horror and a grisly good time.” — Kirkus Reviews
...An engaging and suspenseful story.
...Gideon delivers a fast-paced plot that makes you want to finish it in a day, even if you don’t have time. ...Gordon’s descriptions of the petty jealousies and the insular nature of a small town make this paranormal novel feel scarily realistic.
Fast paced and filled with lively details, Gordon’s prose propels readers into a fantastical world that is haunting to the very end.
A deliciously creepy paranormal thriller, Gideon sucks you in one step at a time until you are well and truly caught in the story. Highly recommended.
I definitely recommend Gideon to anyone who loves dark urban fantasy stories.
...An engaging and suspenseful story.
...Gideon delivers a fast-paced plot that makes you want to finish it in a day, even if you don’t have time. ...Gordon’s descriptions of the petty jealousies and the insular nature of a small town make this paranormal novel feel scarily realistic.
04/15/2016
Witch Lauren Reardon, last seen in Gideon, is tasked with healing places where evil can enter the world. There are legends of ghosts and spirits at an old Oregon logging camp called Jericho, and Lauren must face whatever darkness resides there.—MM
2016-02-18
The past won't stay buried in this supernatural horror story. Lauren Reardon has defeated the evil that gripped the small town of Gideon, Illinois, but she's not quite at rest. She's hearing voices nibbling at the edges of her reality. She knows there's more danger to face. So when she's invited to a sort of retreat at the home of the wealthy, notorious Andrew Carmody, it feels like an answer, maybe even a lifeline. Except this trip isn't quite what it seems. Something is very wrong at the Carmody compound—it may be related to the disappearance of Andrew's wife, Fernanda, which he's rumored to have had something to do with, or it may be something even darker. The situation is thick with politics, hidden motives, and dangers from the world beyond. Lauren is an engaging heroine, determined to do what's right, and there's plenty of ick and ooze here for horror readers to enjoy. But Lauren is fundamentally an outsider in the Carmodys' world, and that fact weakens the emotional impact of the story. In her previous outing, Gideon (2015), she was searching for the truth about her own family; here, she's more like a professional brought in to solve a tricky problem. However, the plot moves along quickly enough to keep readers engaged. This book isn't as strong as the first in the series, but it's a quick and enjoyable read.