Graven Images
Graven Images by Ray Norris, published by Emu Dreaming in 2011, is a fiction novel that intertwines elements of mystery and detective work. Set in England during 2005, a year marked by the London Tube bombings, the story explores a world increasingly influenced by the internet and the pervasive fear of terrorism. The narrative follows Owen, a young Cambridge biologist whose life is upended by the tragic death of his girlfriend, Sarah. As he seeks justice for her murder, he becomes entangled with a secretive organization known as the Wakened, which aims to elevate Wicca as the dominant religion in Britain.
Readers will find that the novel delves into the resurgence of ancient pagan religions, particularly witchcraft and Wicca, while revealing the darker motives of those involved. Owen’s journey takes him deep into the heart of the Wakened, where he uncovers ancient clues related to Wicca’s origins. The plot combines elements of a mystery thriller with insights into both historical and modern perspectives on witchcraft, creating a narrative that challenges conventional understandings. With 325 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive exploration of its themes and characters, all presented in English.
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England 2005: the year of the London Tube bombings. A world dominated by the internet and the fear of terrorism. But the ancient pagan religions of witchcraft and Wicca are making a comeback. Most Wiccans are ordinary people united by a simple New-Age faith in Nature and ancient spirits. But hidden in their depths lurks a sinister organisation, the Wakened, who plan to restore Wicca as the primary religion of Britain, and seem prepared to kill to achieve it Owen is a young up-and-coming Cambridge biologist whose comfortable middle-class life is torn apart by the death of his girlfriend Sarah. Owen’s quest to bring her killers to justice takes him into the core of the Wakened, where he uncovers ancient clues to the roots of Wicca. After being drawn into a Wiccan terrorist plot, he finds himself sliding helplessly from respected academic to hunted criminal. This novel is fiction: a mystery/thriller. But embedded within it is ancient knowledge, fused with insights from modern astronomical knowledge, questioning the origin of Wicca and witchcraft.
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