- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (1 Nov 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0061073490
- ISBN-13: 978-0061073496
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,420,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Church and Kyra Damon would like nothing more than to be immortal but Leticia Dreams the Truth hardin is a bit hesitant to help them. They need her eyes for the task. Literally she's a blue-eyed Crow, an extremely rare commodity. All of which is why Dan finds himself in Arizona heading for a showdown between forces of light and dark.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A new soul is brought back to fight under the wing of the dark avenger. But this time, the Crow has darker motives. The existence of all the crows are endangered when a woman, who was refused the power of the crow upon her death, seeks to steel the power of the crows. Led by a dark spell book, the eyes of a dead crow indian, and a shrunken head, she seeks vengence on the crow, and all those that had hurt her. And only the Crows chosen avenger can stop her. This is a well written book, that takes us into a new realms of the Crow. Its an addictive read, right through to the last page, and has twists and turns that will keep you enthralled throughout the story. This book is definitely one thats worth buying. Although people not familiar with the Crow may find themselves a little lost, I recommend it for Crow fans and first time readers of the crow alike!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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this is the darker side of gothic horror personified, I am a huge fan of The Crow and am not ashamed to say it, but so far this is the best adaptation of James O'Barr's original concept yet. At last the reader is let in to the mind of the crow itself, it's own self-conscious motives for reviving Dan Cody show that, just for once at least, the story doesnt have to focus on the vengeance of the undead soul. Norman Partridge's writing style captivate the reader and really emphasise the darker side of the story. He also introduces some concepts I for one have never seen in a crow novel before. i wont say more because i dont want to spoil the story!
all i will say is read, enjoy and, oh yeah, be afraid, be very afraid :-)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The Crow with a Southwestern flavor
22 Nov 2000
Format:Paperback
Since there is a synopsis of the story already done, I will save space on going over the specifics of the story. Wicked Prayer addresses the Crow Indian mythos, previously only hinted at in the first feature film. The rural desert backdrop is a welcomed change from the often-used urban setting in most Crow stories. The desert background helped to emphasize the isolated and barren tone that is inherent to the Crow stories. The novel follows the usual path of Crow stories and then takes a different twist. We are taken on a wicked road trip. The lead evil characters, Kyra and Johnny are joined by a "unique" third party named Raymundo. You will have to read the novel to see what I mean by "unique". Raymundo is a wise cracking character who adds most of the welcomed hard biting dialogue during the road trip. He acts as a guide for Kyra in her quest to achieve immortality. Overall, I enjoyed the story, yet could not escape the feeling that the road trip had one too many detours along the way. The story seemed to center more around Kyra than Dan Cody, the man who comes back. I prefer more focus on the avatar. However, the character of Kyra is very well written and developed. I thought the story was original and entertaining. For certain, `Wicked Prayer' continues the trend of previous novels by stretching the mythos into new and intriguing rhelms.
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4 Aug 2007
Format:Paperback
This time, The Crow itself is one of the major characters, and actually talks to the man it is partnered with. Dan and Leticia are murdered by
Kyra and Johnny, a couple who are driven to seek immortality, through Kyra's brush with The Crow. A plaything for a group of wannabe magicians, she reads some old books, and comes across some information on The Crow. She hangs herself, hoping to gain power, but The Crow refuses her, as her fate was brought about by her own hand. Johnny
rescues her.
To complete her transformation to power, she needs the eyes of a blue eyed crow, and Leticia's mother was a Crow Indian, and her father Irish, leaving her a blue eyed crow. Her boyfriend, Dan, a dweller in the Arizona desert is in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The Crow, risking its own life multiple times brings Dan back, as they desperately try and stop Kyra from completing her ritual, destroying them both.
Norman Partridge's horror writing here is very nice, I'd like to check him out some more.
Kyra and Johnny, a couple who are driven to seek immortality, through Kyra's brush with The Crow. A plaything for a group of wannabe magicians, she reads some old books, and comes across some information on The Crow. She hangs herself, hoping to gain power, but The Crow refuses her, as her fate was brought about by her own hand. Johnny
rescues her.
To complete her transformation to power, she needs the eyes of a blue eyed crow, and Leticia's mother was a Crow Indian, and her father Irish, leaving her a blue eyed crow. Her boyfriend, Dan, a dweller in the Arizona desert is in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The Crow, risking its own life multiple times brings Dan back, as they desperately try and stop Kyra from completing her ritual, destroying them both.
Norman Partridge's horror writing here is very nice, I'd like to check him out some more.
I always enjoy a great read when I have a lot of downtime
25 July 2002
Format:Paperback
I took this book with me when I took a flight to Mississippi for eye surgery. I started reading it on the way there, and after I got my surgery, I couldn't stand to read anything with my eyes hurting so bad. I was so disappointed that I could not finish the book right then and there, I was very into the plot from the beginning. The man in the beginning had a lot of mystery behind him and I was left wanting to know so much more. When I was able to start reading again, I could not put this book down.
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