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Reviewed by Gaius Konstantine for Readers' Favorite
“Devils, gods, angels, demons. Who can see which is which?” That and many other questions are answered in The Witchfinder's Daughter, a novel by Adam Caisse. Armed with a copy of the Malleus Maleficarum and a dagger, a man named Hannes is summoned to the town of Aulbrun, where locals fear witchcraft and claim that curses plague them. But Hannes is no ordinary witchfinder and relies on his daughter Beatrix, who has been marked by the Devil and can detect witches and warlocks with ease. When Hannes meets the townsfolk, he becomes convinced that evil lurks and is determined to root it out with Beatrix. With the body count rising and the stakes growing, Hannes is about to discover that true wickedness is much closer than he ever imagined.
Intelligent and thought-provoking, The Witchfinder's Daughter by Adam Caisse is a clever story that delivers more than just a traditional and stale horror tale. While the main plot centers on a man and his daughter as they search for and confront evil, a deeper and more fascinating narrative is also present. (Don't worry, there are no spoilers here.) Themes of righteousness, delusion, and true villainy add intriguing complexity to the story. Beyond the two main characters, there are many interesting individuals with significant character development, most notably the charming Theresa. The world-building and well-balanced "show, don't tell" writing style enhance the atmosphere and emotional effect, while the slow, methodical pacing builds tension gradually. For fans of non-formulaic and smart Gothic tales, this one is a must-read.
