A review by itsonmytbr
The Old Religion by Martyn Waites

3.0

Thanks to netgalley for the advanced copy of The Old Religion by Martyn Waites. The disappearance of an outsider in a small, insular Cornish village and the fracturing of the group of kidnappers gets the attention of the local bartender. Tom Killgannon is also an outsider, and he's got to choose between protecting his own secrets and finding out what's terrifying all of his neighbors. The danger is greater than he anticipates, but he can handle anything.

Would I recommend The Old Religion to others? Yes. Will I be reading the rest of the series? No.

Here's the thing: I love magic, and cults, and village conspiracies. This book got my interest with those, and with the bone-chilling cover, right away. I was all in. However, The Old Religion reads more like a spy novel than a thriller or horror piece. It just wasn't for me. If you like tough guys with a heart of gold, it just might be for you. This is a book for boys.