Ragman by JG Faherty

Release: 10th January 2023
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Flame Tree Press
Source: Zooloos Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads

If you love a great horror tale with ancient mummies, a deluded priest and two oddball cops, then you’re in for a treat…

In 1882, a group of British soldiers plunder an Egyptian temple and kill the high priest. The priest vows revenge. And he is finally revived in the present day.

He finds the great-grandson of the man who killed him. But they form an uneasy partnership to get back all the stolen artifacts. And they also send all the descendants of the other soldiers to the Underworld.

Two police officers, former partners who had a falling out, must put aside their differences as they go from trying to solve gruesome, unexplained murders to risking their lives to stop the supernatural mummy the priest has called forth.

About the Author:

A life-long resident of New York’s haunted Hudson Valley, JG Faherty has been a finalist for both the Bram Stoker Award® (THE CURE, GHOSTS OF CORONADO BAY) and ITW Thriller Award (THE BURNING TIME), and he is the author of 8 novels, 11 novellas, and more than 75 short stories.

He writes adult and YA horror, science fiction, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy.

He grew up enthralled with the horror movies and books of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, and as a child his favorite playground was a 17th-century cemetery. Which explains a lot.

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Ragman Review:

I always enjoyed Egyptian mythology and horror, and “Ragman” perfectly blended the two. From the get-go, I knew the story would not bore me as a new monster unleashes in New York City. The author also adds adventure, mystery, and drama into this fast-paced thriller, where you don’t know who the next victim would be on the Ushabti’s target list. Each chapter had something shocking happening, and I wondered how far the author would go regarding the kill count. I loved the premise of the Egyptian priests, incantations, and protection spells and felt each chapter had something new and exciting.

Moreover, I enjoyed the drama between Dan, Tom, Joanna, and Stacey. In the beginning, they are hostile and uncomfortable with one another, and you wonder what happened. The author slowly reveals the incidents while showing how they must get through their differences to work on the case. I loved Tom and Dan’s relationship and thought they worked so well. Stacey is also great in her research on Egyptian mythology, while Joanna adds her flair to the drama, especially in her conversations with Beth. There are multiple villains in the story, and it was fun to see how they all had their agendas. Chad got on my nerves, while Peter frightened me with how far he would go to execute his plans. The author also takes the story to a thrilling climax where some scenes, particularly with Dan, blew my mind.

Overall, “Ragman” is a great mystery, thriller, and fantasy horror with Egyptian mythology, and I enjoyed reading it!