- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan (23 Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0333751744
- ISBN-13: 978-0333751749
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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'The paranormal investigator with a down-to-earth attitude. This is no rural paradise' Sunday Telegraph 'A haunting quality unique in crime fiction... rich in atmosphere and practically unique' Great British Fictional Detectives, Russell James
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A disused church near a Welsh border hamlet has already been sold off by the Church when it's discovered that the new owners are "pagans" who intend to use the building for their own rituals. Rev. Merrily Watkins, the diocesan exorcist, is called in, unaware of a threat from a deranged man.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A young Wiccan couple, newcomers to the mysterious area of the English/Welsh border, who want to reconsecrate a ruined church on their land in the name of the old pagan gods.
A fundamentalist local minister who is profoundly provoked by this, all the more as this church is one of five dedicated to St Michael, warrior against dragons.
A country solicitor who cannot seem to let his dead wife go.
And Old Hindwell, the small border community, holds quite a few more dark and unsettling secrets. In the midst of all this and with conflicts growing on all sides, the Rev. Merrily Watkins, 'diocesan deliverance consultant', finds herself not only in a situation where her own beliefs and loyalty to the church are seriously tested, but also on late-night trash TV to represent the Church against militant pagans. When she finds out the truth about the shadowy secrets of Old Hindwell's spiritual legacy, she puts her own life at risk.
A fundamentalist local minister who is profoundly provoked by this, all the more as this church is one of five dedicated to St Michael, warrior against dragons.
A country solicitor who cannot seem to let his dead wife go.
And Old Hindwell, the small border community, holds quite a few more dark and unsettling secrets. In the midst of all this and with conflicts growing on all sides, the Rev. Merrily Watkins, 'diocesan deliverance consultant', finds herself not only in a situation where her own beliefs and loyalty to the church are seriously tested, but also on late-night trash TV to represent the Church against militant pagans. When she finds out the truth about the shadowy secrets of Old Hindwell's spiritual legacy, she puts her own life at risk.
'A Crown of Lights', the third in the 'Merrily Watkins'-series, is a brilliant blend of crime novel, supernatural suspense and murder mystery. The characters and the setting are so utterly real and believable that you seem to see and hear and smell and feel as your read, you are take right into the eerie athmosphere. A book "you live as well as you read", so while you're at it, take a few days off work, unhook the phone and find a baby-sitter! (and when you've finished, look forward to the sequel...).
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Rickman rocks; he delivers with yet another exciting thriller. In the third Merrily Watkins
installment,he really keeps you guessing. You feel
the tension build and you want more. Some of those quaint little towns hold nasty little secrets. By all means, do not miss. It's a ride
you won't soon forget!
installment,he really keeps you guessing. You feel
the tension build and you want more. Some of those quaint little towns hold nasty little secrets. By all means, do not miss. It's a ride
you won't soon forget!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Of course Merrily isn't a good detective. She's a priest (and a damn good one at that.) I really enjoyed the latest Merrily Watkins book, I've now read them all and I've come to think of the recurring characters a little like old friends (kinda like Stephen Kings Castle Rock stories) and it was good to catch up with Merrily, Jane and 'Irene' again. I love pagan/christian aspect of this book and the way that Rickman takes issues that are bubbling away in real life and then finds a situation that exagerates them and turn it into a total believable thriller/ghost/mystery story, packed full of believable characters and this series just keeps getting better and better. It's also a joy to find a bloke that can actually create and write realistic female characters across an age range. As far as I'm concerned, Rickman's work just keeps getting better. I managed to read this book in a day and a half and I enjoyed every single word of it. Highly recommended.
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"A Sacred Circle of Candle-Spears"
`A Crown of Lights', written in 2001, is the third book in this excellent series and the fourth I have read. As usual, it can be read as a stand-alone novel. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nicholas Casley
A Crown of Lights - Phil Rickman
We are collecting the series of these books about Merrily Watkins published by Corvus and did not realise that we had ordered "A Crown of Lights" published by Pan and therefore... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lindy
Excellent read.
Not the highest literature but that's very likely a plus as it's very readable and enjoyable with only the smallest effort required to keep ontrack - perfect for bedtime, although... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Galadriel
Crown of Lights
Having only recently been introduced to the Reverend Merrily Watkins, I was looking forward to reading this, the third of the series - I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. L. Wisson
Crown of Lights...
How do I sum up this masterpiece? Others have put it far better than me. The drawing out of Merrily's insecurities and the complex demands of her faith expand with every one of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Anna Biggs
You won't want to put it down!
As usual quality writing from Mr Rickman. His insight into the tangled world of rural living is a refreshing bonus. Read more
Published 9 months ago by maezymare
Creepy, creepy crime thriller
Superbly written, creepy crime thriller with perfectly written characters.
Buy this book, turn off the lights and snuggle down ready to be scared
Buy this book, turn off the lights and snuggle down ready to be scared
Published 9 months ago by Caitlin Sagan
Merrily Watkins series
Phil Rickman's Merrily Watkins series is excellent. It is set in Herefordshire, Shropshire and on the Welsh border. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. B. West
Pagans and Christians
Pagans have bought a country property which includes a decommissioned and ruined church. The parish in which it stands is in the hands of a charismatic priest - Nick Ellis. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Damaskcat
a crown of lights
I bought this book for my mum and she loved it! all i can say is that it was in great condition when it arrived because i haven't read it yet!!
Published on 5 May 2009 by Becca
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