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A review by liseyp
The Old Religion by Martyn Waites
5.0
A thrilling read with a darkly gothic feel
Tom Kilgannon is trying to start a new life in a Cornish village so out of the way that not even Poldark is interested in filming there. Working in the local hotel bar he sees the Round Table regulars who meet there and hears about their campaign to attract investment to the area through a longed-for commercial marina. What he doesn’t know is that their campaign goes much further than letter writing and schmoozing the decision makers - embracing the power of the old religion.
Combining a core crime thriller with the unsettling backdrop of a gothic horror is a great combination. Tom Kilgannon is a strong, well-written character who carries the plot well. I’m looking forward to reading more about him.
Tom Kilgannon is trying to start a new life in a Cornish village so out of the way that not even Poldark is interested in filming there. Working in the local hotel bar he sees the Round Table regulars who meet there and hears about their campaign to attract investment to the area through a longed-for commercial marina. What he doesn’t know is that their campaign goes much further than letter writing and schmoozing the decision makers - embracing the power of the old religion.
Combining a core crime thriller with the unsettling backdrop of a gothic horror is a great combination. Tom Kilgannon is a strong, well-written character who carries the plot well. I’m looking forward to reading more about him.