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Phil Rickman’s *Candlenight* follows Giles and Claire as they relocate to a seemingly tranquil village. Their attempts to assimilate are met with growing resistance from locals, and the community’s unsettling history awakens old mysteries and superstitions. The couple quickly discovers the unsettling reality of their outsider status and the ancient forces that seem to conspire against them.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Phil Rickman
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