I have just finished reading the horror novel ‘The Wood’ by British writer Andrew Richardson, which is the follow-up to ‘The Shoot’ which I reviewed further down the site.
The book re-introduces the reader to Kath Mahoney and her friend, Pippa. Kath has a book about to be released regarding the truths behind various Celtic myths and for publicity agrees to undertake a role playing exercise with 8 others through an ancient wood. The sacred number of nine is jeopardised by drop outs, & although is restored has set forces in motion that take a horrific turn (which is good as its a horror novel!)
I read a bit of horror/fantasy although obviously my main genre is crime thrillers, & I thoroughly enjoyed & would recommend this to anyone looking for a bit of Celtic shock. Having agreed to read it I thought I’d get a few chapters out of the way friday night after work before writing something myself, & then struggled to put it down until sunday morning (there was losing money on the FA Cup involved here as well, I’m not that slow)
Highly recommended, as are the rest of his books, & writers who write outside of the day job deserve & need the support
Tags: andrew richardson, celtic myths, horror
