Classified as Historical Fiction and Horror, “The Devil’s Prayer
Whew!!! That said, you might think that I did not like this book. I did, and for those who are into the historical fiction and horror genres, this is a very good book to read.
The storyline spans centuries beginning from the Middle Ages to modern day. Though this is a work of fiction, author Luke Gracias made it historically accurate and used very few artistic licenses. I am not going to write a synopsis. The Description below more than suffices. If I write more, I will be revealing the plot line.
Adrenaline pumping with some very gruesome scenes, sometimes, I had to close my eyes just to erase it from my mind’s eye. But, it did not make me stop reading the book. In fact, I was so interested in it, that I could not turn the pages fast enough.
Warning: don’t start reading this book at bedtime. You would want to finish it so you might lose a night’s sleep. Fans of Da Vinci Code, The Seventh Sign and The Omen will enjoy this book.
“The Devil’s Prayer
A nun commits suicide in front of thousands in Spain. In Australia, Siobhan Russo recognises that nun as her mother, Denise Russo, who disappeared six years ago.
In search of answers, Siobhan travels to the isolated convent where her mother once lived. Here she discovers Denise’s final confession, a book that details a heinous betrayal that left her crippled and mute, and Denise’s subsequent deal with the Devil to take revenge. In the desperate bargain Denise made with the Prince of Darkness, she wagered Siobhan’s soul.
As Siobhan discovers the fate of her soul, she learns that hidden within the pages of her mother’s confession is part of The Devil’s Prayer, an ancient text with the power to unleash apocalyptic horrors.
And now her mother’s enemies know Siobhan has it.
Can Siobhan escape an order of extremist monks determined to get the Prayer back? Can she save the world from its own destruction?
Watch the book trailer on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=1OJMiPIR0zw or Vimeo vimeo.com/156061258
See the stunning locations from the book at devilsprayer.com.au
