This is the second volume and literally starts off where the first volume left off so be sure and read the first one before reading this one. I've just recently discovered this author who has been around for quite a while and who started off writing horror books and even those are a step above and very well written and well paced. This book, however, is not really horror but historical fiction set in the year of 1699 and involves a magistrate and his clerk, Matthew Corbett, on the way to a town to pronounce judgment on a suspected witch. It's a fascinating read and definitely has horror elements dealing with this subject matter, but is an intricate murder mystery most of all. The story is told through Matthew Corbett's point of view and I've learned the author has started a series with this character so I'm excited to find the next book to continue his journey.
A different avenue for Mr. McCammon and I liked it. Not as good as some of his other books, but worth a read.
The second in the miniseries. Creepy and fun.
