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Crybbe, a small town on the England–Wales border, has fallen into neglect. Max Goff, a record‑industry billionaire with a devotion to New‑Age philosophy, believes the town’s ruined standing stones were once a spiritual center. He intends to replace them and transform Crybbe into a thriving New‑Age community that will attract tourists and students worldwide. Little does he know that the stones were destroyed in the sixteenth century for a very good reason: the local customs, such as the nightly tolling of the church bell, are grim rituals that keep a powerful, ancient evil at bay. Goff’s plans will unleash a supernatural force far from the soothing music and herbal remedies he envisages.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Phil Rickman
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