Release: June 15,2023
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Northodox Press
Source: Zooloos Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon,
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Are you one of the elect?
Dr. Helen Hope is a lecturer in eschatology – the study of death, judgement, and the destiny of humankind. She is also a Calvinist nun, her life devoted to atoning for a secret crime.
When a body is found crucified on a Liverpool beach, she forms an unlikely alliance with suspect Mikko Kristensen, lead guitarist in death metal band Total Depravity. Together, they go on the trail of a rogue geneticist who they believe holds the key – not just to the murder, but to something much darker.
Also on the trail is cynical Scouse detective Darren Swift. In his first murder case, he must confront his own lack of faith as a series of horrific crimes drag the city of two cathedrals to the gates of hell.
Science meets religious belief in this gripping murder mystery
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.
Reprobation Review:
This book offers a lot to appreciate. It introduced me to eschatology, Calvinism, and various theological ideals I hadn’t been familiar with before. The author skillfully weaves in themes of immortality, gene mutation, and other philosophical topics that really make you contemplate the higher purpose of life and the afterlife, which was the standout aspect of the story. Moreover, I enjoyed the integration of these elements into a crime fiction thriller, with both Helen and Mikko investigating from their perspective while Detectives Swift and Quinn are officially on the case, and I thought the author narrated it well from various perspectives.
Personally, I particularly enjoyed how the author portrayed Helen’s conflicting feelings and her transformation once she met Mikko. Memorable moments include their interactions on the airplane and when Margaret reprimands Helen, as I was curious to see how Helen would respond. The author also adds suspenseful moments to the thriller aspect, such as Arran and Hayley noticing something strange in the church or the incident with the man and his laptop. The story is different, polished, and sophisticated, making you feel like you are reading something profound.
However, the climax was a bit of a downside. While it was thrilling, it felt somewhat disconnected from the events leading up to it in terms of the responsible party.
Apart from that, I found “Reprobation” to be an enjoyable read and a solid start to the series. I cannot wait to revisit Helen in the next book and find out what is in store for her.
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
