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Felix Castor works as a freelance exorcist, using London’s underground scene as his base. A seemingly routine case at a historic museum turns into a battle with powerful, malevolent entities. Castor must confront both the supernatural threat and the dangers posed by mortals who resist his intervention, proving his expertise and resilience.
The story explores the tension between the living and the dead in a modern setting, highlighting the perils of dabbling in occult forces.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Suspense/Supernatural Suspense
Authors: Mike Carey
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