Before the Devil Fell A Novel
Before the Devil Fell A Novel by Neil Olson is published by Hanover Square Press in 2019 and spans 320 pages. This narrative follows Will Connor as he returns to his hometown north of Boston to care for his injured mother. While there, he confronts a traumatic incident linked to his mother’s involvement in New Age practices, particularly during her “spirit circles.” The unexpected death of a close friend halted these gatherings, but Will’s investigation into his family’s past reveals a deeper connection to New England witchcraft that continues to influence the town.
Readers will find a suspenseful exploration of how secrets and regrets can echo through generations, as Will delves into the dark history surrounding his family. The story intricately weaves themes of mystery and crime, highlighting the lengths to which individuals will go to protect buried truths. As Will uncovers the unsettling realities of his mother’s practices, he faces the unsettling possibility that some secrets are better left hidden. This edition presents a thought-provoking tale that balances elements of literary fiction with the tension of a thriller.
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“Equal parts engaging and creepy, this twisty tale deftly examines how secrets and regret can continue to reverberate through generations. A suspenseful story that examines how families haunt each other in life and death; possibly too creepy for late-night reading.” –Kirkus Reviews
Will Connor returns to his hometown, a village north of Boston, to care for his injured mother. He’s kept his distance from the town since high school, but once home he finds himself reexamining a horrific incident that took place during one of his mother’s “spirit circles.” His mother had embraced the hippie generation’s fascination with New Age and the arcane, but the unexpected death of a close friend put an end to the meetings of the modern-day coven.
Or did it?
As Will looks deeper into his family’s history he discovers that her practices weren’t so much a passing fad but the latest link in a long tradition of New England witchcraft, which still seems to hold a strange power over the town. Will hopes that unearthing the facts about the death will put his questions to rest, but there are those willing to resort to violence to keep those secrets buried.
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