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SOMETHING WICKED WAITS.


When Robin Griffiths embarks upon the restoration of a stained-glass window in a thirteenth-century church, little does she comprehend the stakes involved. The more slivers of glass she pieces together, the more she realizes things are not what they appear to be in the seemingly cozy hamlet…

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1 author picked Mosaic as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve been a fan of Catherine McCarthy’s work for a few years now, but this was a high for me.

The voice of the main character seems almost instantly familiar. The mystery elements which unfold as you learn more about the strange goings on at the church, and the way the ending of the story is crafted are masterful.

Cults, cosmic horror, a fascinating artist protagonist with an intriguing back story. The prose in itself is just sumptuous, written in stunning detail and yet never relenting in terms of pace. I loved every page of this book. 

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