Release: 15th June 2023
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Northodox Press
Source: Zooloos Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N
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Detective Inspector Darren Swift can’t seem to give up the ghost. When he discovers a woman living wild in the Blundellsands dunes, and following a burial of skeletons dating back centuries, he can’t help himself but to draw into the case.
With the help of Sister Helen Hope and heavy metal musician Mikko Kristensen they delve deeper, uncovering a world of secret societies, private clubs and religious orders.
But as they approach the truth, do they realise that the danger may be closer than they think?
About the Author:
Catherine Fearns is a writer and musician from Liverpool, UK. Her Reprobation series of crime fiction novels was published by Darkstroke Books.
The first in the series, Reprobation, won a Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal and a Page Turner eBook Award. Northodox Press is now re-releasing the series as an ebook/Kindle boxset, and will publish a fourth instalment (Lamb of God) in February 2023.
US publisher Quill & Crow has signed Catherine, and her first historical novel, All The Parts Of The Soul, is due for release in 2023.
Catherine is a music journalist, specialising in heavy metal. She plays guitar and keyboards in the all-female metal band Chaos Rising.Also,Universal Edition has published her sheet music compositions .
Catherine currently lives in Switzerland with her four children and her Tibetan terrier.
Lamb of God Review:
There are several aspects of this book that I genuinely appreciate. Firstly, I liked our leading quartet of characters: Darren, Mikko, Helen, and Thomas. Thomas brought a fresh dynamic to Darren’s life, and the unexpected romantic angle between them added an intriguing element that I hadn’t expected from the previous books. I also enjoyed Colette and her complex friendship with Darren, alongside her work alongside McGregor. The author did a commendable job of deepening the characters and making them more relatable, allowing me to connect with them deeper in this book.
Moreover, the plot was also suspenseful, and the mystery surrounding the Wild Woman captivated me. The author skillfully incorporated some macabre moments, like the unsettling discovery in the woods. Among my favorite moments were the incident at the construction site in the park and the captivating discussions about secret societies.
Speaking of which, I found the philosophical and theological viewpoints expressed by the characters regarding sacrifice, self-loathing, and the influence of social media and internet personalities as modern anchorites fascinating. The introduction of the enigmatic character Angelo Zotti added an extra layer of intrigue, especially in his conversations with Helen about different perspectives on spirituality.
However, having read the series in order from the beginning, this book takes a departure from the high-adrenaline trilogy that preceded it. The author veered away from supernatural murders, and this book felt more like a toned-down murder mystery. I’ll admit that I missed the thrilling moments and the multiple murder whodunits that were prominent in the previous books.
Nevertheless, “Lamb of God” proved to be a solid addition to the series overall. It maintained its appeal and left me eager to continue with the next installment if the author continues it.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Lamb of God by Catherine Fearns Blog Tour hosted by Zooloos Book Tours
Thank you so much for taking part in the tour and for sharing your review on all the books!
Hi, I just wanted to say thanks so much for taking the time to read my books and write these thoughtful and considered reviews. Very much appreciated!
Best wishes,
Catherine