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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great horror novel. I loved it!, February 11, 2002
This review is from: A Lower Deep (Mass Market Paperback)
This is one of those rare books you will find that has the ability to completely immerse you in the world the writer has created. Its the story of a necromancer and his familiar Self who are trying to prevent the Apocalypse. It takes you through the wild and frightening world of the occult in a way few novels have been able to accomplish. Its frightening but fun as well. A rare writer can balance humour with horror but this writer does it excellently. Images in this book stay with you long after as you begin to become involved in the necromancers's battle against the evil coven leader, Jebediah. This book covers everything from Christianity to satanism and there are all manner of evil beings from demons to zombies dressed like jester's to disembodied souls. The last line in this book is hilarious yet very sad too. You will travel from Montana all the way to the Middle East in this powder keg of a horror novel. Its got plenty of gore, plenty of laughs and images so powerful you will not forget it. Mr. Piccirilli can write unique horror that is rather poetic and interesting on each and every page. If you like good horror that will always entertain, this is the book for you. I sure hope there will be more books written about these characters. A fantastic read!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a "Self" novel!, October 16, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: A Lower Deep (Mass Market Paperback)
For years Tom Piccirilli has been publishing short stories featuring an unnamed "Necromancer" and his demonic familiar "Self," who wander America and find supernatural evils just about wherever they go. Their history is long, complex, and entwined--the Necromancer tries to overcome his more impulsive "Self" and fight for the side of good, although, as we learn, sometimes Heaven is just as fouled up as Hell. Now Piccirilli's brought us the first novel featuring this duo and it's been well-worth the wait. In A LOWER DEEP the two are forced to confront their old coven leader, Jebediah DeLancre, who wishes to force the premature return of Christ. Though the Necromancer is opposed to this, Jebediah dangles an offer that can't be refused: the resurrection of the Necromancer's one true love, Danielle. The original coven was destroyed during a horrifying ritual gone wrong, and now the ghosts of those members plus new witches from a second order either aid or attack the Necromancer along his path. Eventually he finds himself at Mount Armon, a monestary where even more creepy events occur, as a little boy harbors occult forces and an infant may be sacrificed to bring life to a Nephilim, an abominable creature devoid of soul that is half angel and half human. The abbot and monks of Armon must take sides as unfolding circumstance seem to signal Armageddon. This leaves the Necromancer and Self no choice but to head to Jerusalem, where they attempt to fight against the end of the world. But is "Self" actually there to help or is he truly in league with Hell? Piccirilli keeps us guessing as he unveils a well-researched and sprawling tapestry of black rituals, mythology, paganism, witchcraft, Judeo-Christian beliefs, and a multitude of characters who are confused, terrified, and trapped by their own intentions as the apocalypse approaches. Piccirilli writes with a fluid, punchy, gripping narrative voice, but despite all the horrific events occurring there's often an edge of humor as "Self" sarcastically quips along. Highly recommended.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful occult horror, October 20, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: A Lower Deep (Mass Market Paperback)
A LOWER DEEP is a wonderful occult horror novel where research into mythology, religion, the black arts and history has paid off in a fine way. This book reads with a particular sense of realism no matter how bizarre the situation. We follow a nameless man known only as the Necromancer as he and his demonic and sarcastic companion "Self" travel across the world battling evil abroad and the evil within themselves. From an unholy mansion where a witches' coven attempts the premature resurrection of the messiah, to a haunted monestary where insane monks roam, to the city of Jerusalem itself where the protagonist must fight the ghosts of his past as Armageddon approaches. This is top-notch horror fantasy that brings the concepts of belief, sacrifice, faith and antiquity to a unique life. Highly recommended.
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