Five Star Review for A Ghost for the Holy
- Robert E. Kearns
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Readers' Favorite today awarded A Ghost for the Holy Five Stars
Bathed in the glow of an eerie ambiance, A Ghost for the Holy by Robert E. Kearns is a haunting and unforgettable short story. From the start, a spooky aura suffuses the tale, creating an uneasy and apprehensive atmosphere that pervades throughout the plot. Brimming with contrast and conflict, the plot's suspense and drama build, ultimately coming to an abrupt and shocking conclusion. Fascinated by the shiver-inducing nature of the story, I couldn't put the book down until I came to the startling close. Reminiscent of a Guy de Maupassant horror story, it is a chilling tale that will delight everyone who relishes spine-tingling stories containing paranormal elements and supernatural escapades.
A Ghost for The Holy - Description:
Beneath the dew-covered fields of Ireland’s sunniest county lies Cloisters, an ancient seminary built from the ruins of a cursed abbey. Here, eighteen-year-old Fergal Kane arrives to train as a priest. But the hallowed halls of this former monastery, scarred by the blood of slain monks and defiled by other nefarious activities, harbor secrets that whisper in the shadows.
As autumn’s icy grip tightens, Fergal’s faith is shaken by a chilling presence in the seminary’s out-of-bounds annex. There, amidst echoes of debauchery and betrayal, he encounters Deirdre—a beguiling beauty with fiery curls and emerald eyes. Trapped in a tragic past, Deirdre's voice lures him deeper, entwining his soul in a forbidden passion that defies time itself. With each clandestine encounter, Fergal drifts further from his pending vows; his days plagued by guilt and his nights tormented by visions of her haunting smile.
Then, as a storm rages over Cloisters, the gap between the living and the dead narrows, and Fergal faces a harrowing choice: resist the siren call of a love that could damn him, or step into Deirdre’s spectral realm, where salvation is uncertain and eternity awaits.
A Ghost for the Holy is a pulse-pounding fusion of gothic suspense, historical mystery, and forbidden romance. This Reader’s Favorite five-star literary thriller will grip fans of the supernatural, leaving them questioning what lies beyond the veil—and whether Fergal can escape its pull.
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