Damn, what a fantastically sickening book, I love a good folk horror.
Take a look at the blurb before I dive in.
We'll call him Pete Collins, it's the name he's using for now and is as good as any.
Pete's in the killing business, for the right price, he's your man, the one who'll satisfy a grievance, punish a wrongdoer, deliver vengeance or spite with maximum prejudice, make your problems disappear.
Things don't always go according to plan, sometimes a job goes bad and you have to get out, lie low, disappear for a bit, someplace quiet.
Someplace, like Little Baddington, a beautiful Hamlet, nestled deep in the rural Cotswold's. The perfect place to hold up for a while. A place to take in good clean country air, relax, unwind and reflect, a place steeped in the traditions of the old country.
Not all traditions are pleasant.
The good folk of Little Baddington have a few secrets of their own, and Pete Collins is about to find out how this little hamlet has remained untouched by the outside world, the type of bargain it’s struck for that privilege and with whom.
He’s going to find out what a Local God can do….
The first thing I will say, is do not read this on an EMPTY STOMACH.
I love Mark's writing, and I should know by now to make sure I eat before I delve into one of his books, I have all of them but this is the third I've read of his so far.
If you're into folk horror, or just disturbing horrible imagery and details, this one is definitely for you.
"Paranoia is a strength, Embrace it"
Mark manages to write slow burn novels, a chance to really set the scene, the history behind the character's motives and a way to develop the plot naturally, which in some sense I look forward to with his writing. We follow Pete, the killer who is sent over to a little Village from a murder that went wrong. Immediately you are set into a mystery with the introduction of someone else and the revelation of why Pete is is exactly who he is... or is that his real name?
I'm lucky enough to be the first one to get my hands on this book and I knew before I even got my mitts on it that it would be incredible. The grit, the darkness, the dirt and the implications of religion all mashed together into one is nothing short of perfect.
I'm hoping Mark sells more copies of this, because as usual, impressive.
The twists and turns will surely keep you on your toes, will you sleep at night? Or will you be looking for the Local God?
Buy here:
Local Gods: Amazon.co.uk: Hurst, Mark: 9798327770393: Books
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