CoffeeAndThorn reviewed Totem of Terror by Robert Herold
Review of 'Totem of Terror' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Possibly the perfect halloween read – 19th century paranormal investigators, the Eidola Project, (one of them a not-particularly-recovering werewolf), are in search of the mysterious entity which is infecting the indigenous Indian population on the coast of Washington State. The effects of the infection are terrifying – no spoilers here, but it made my flesh crawl. Add to that the creepy historical vibe – perfectly achieved, with what felt like meticulous research of the place and the period – and characters who are all distinct and flawed and of their time, albeit feisty and ready to challenge the conventions that would constrain them. The plotting is careful and subtle and the build up to a stunning conclusion is terrific fun. A great read for under the covers in the dead of Halloween night, but not bad at any other time either!
Possibly the perfect halloween read – 19th century paranormal investigators, the Eidola Project, (one of them a not-particularly-recovering werewolf), are in search of the mysterious entity which is infecting the indigenous Indian population on the coast of Washington State. The effects of the infection are terrifying – no spoilers here, but it made my flesh crawl. Add to that the creepy historical vibe – perfectly achieved, with what felt like meticulous research of the place and the period – and characters who are all distinct and flawed and of their time, albeit feisty and ready to challenge the conventions that would constrain them. The plotting is careful and subtle and the build up to a stunning conclusion is terrific fun. A great read for under the covers in the dead of Halloween night, but not bad at any other time either!