Purgatory's Gate [Paperback]

Raymond van Over (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 2007

A dead young woman A mysterious cult A murdered best friend

A menacing evil A trio of bloody killings Religious fanatics on the loose A black mass of ritual beheadings A satanic madness rules all

After healthy young Debra Miller dies giving birth, guilt-ridden Dr. David Monroe's secret investigation yields the discovery of a truth too horrifying to believe: a bloodthirsty satanic cult is preparing the way for the Anti-Christ.

Our deepest, darkest dreams of hell on earth are about to become reality. With the help of a disillusioned priest, Monroe has to confront the battle between good and evil that lurks in the human mind. To find those who are committed to do anything, no matter how ruthless, to fulfill their fanatic religious beliefs...before his blood is sacrificed next.

Enter Purgatory's Gate and discover a world where madness and violence reign.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Jove (February 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0515142670
• ISBN-13: 978-0515142679
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,828,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars goose bumps!, May 17, 2007

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Mer (Washigton, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Purgatory's Gate (Paperback)

Not been a big fan of horror novels, I couldn't put this one down.
The plot is engaging and frightening at the same time. Half way
through some chapters I had to stop reading for a while to
shake off the terror of the scenes masterly described by the author.
After a few minutes, I had to continue reading to find out the scene's
outcome!. The book has the perfect thriller, sensuality, and horror mix.
I highly recommend it, but think twice before reading
it late at night!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New England Horror tale...., June 25, 2007

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C. Gardner (Washington D.C., D.C. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Purgatory's Gate (Paperback)

Here's a work which harkens back to the classic Gothic writers of horror. The opening scene of an unexpected death in the obstetrics ward alone gave me a bad case of tachycardia, but what distinguishes "Purgatory's Gate" is Raymond van Over's attention to characterization throughout the book--touching and successfully exploiting that morbid streak which runs through us all. A grand show, executed with taut pacing and nice literary flourishes. Enjoy...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars more than horror, June 20, 2007

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E. Carton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Purgatory's Gate (Paperback)

Dr. Moore may be investigating a terrible murder, but he is also on a journey to make sense of his own life. The novel begins with this burnt-out doctor wondering what his life is about. The horror that the doctor encounters and his interaction with a knowledgeable priest who speaks honestly about the nature of good evil, leads the doctor on his own inner journey to make sense of the world that he lives in.