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Synopsis
In Herefordshire's hop-growing country, where the river flows as dark as beer, a converted kiln is the scene of a savage murder. When the local vicar refuses to help its new owners cope with the aftermath, Diocesan Exorcist Merrily Watkins is sent in by the Bishop. Already involved in the case of a schoolgirl whose mother thinks she's possessed by evil, the hesitant Merrily is drawn into a deadly tangle of deceit, corruption, and sexual menace as she uncovers the secrets of a village with a twisted past.
The Cure of Souls: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult supernatural mystery contains a savage murder scene, themes of possession and exorcism, sexual menace, and morally complex situations involving deceit and corruption in a rural community.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and possession (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy atmospheric supernatural mysteries with religious themes will appreciate the investigation into murder and possession.