![]() Review Quotes A marvelous work of historical horror with unexpected turns that are executed exceptionally-what a journey! - Sara Tantlinger, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Devils Dreamland McGregors gorgeously-crafted historical horror makes for perfect reading on a wintry night. Hester must confront the dark forces which have invaded Wickstead, or all who live there may be lost. As the townspeople turn on each other, a mysterious traveler arrives, furthering the growing paranoia. ![]() Soon the buried dead are exhumed on rumor of superstition, and occult fires burn fiercely into the night. ![]() Yet as Hester watches the towns residents rapidly fall ill, she realizes that something more dangerous than disease has come to Wickstead. When a deadly plague comes to town, Hester bes indispensable as a healer. A house-servant in the employ of her uncles upright family, Hester is treated as little more than a pariah by the judgmental townsfolk. Scoring: Wins are worth 50 points, nominations and second places are worth 35 points. ![]() ![]() New England, 1821-Hester Stokely, an orphan with unusual abilities, struggles to find her place in the pious town of Wickstead. This report is generated once a day Note: Some recent awards are yet to be integrated into the database. ![]()
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