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The Unwelcomed: The Curious Case of Clara Fowler
Is evil real? Is it a metaphor for the bad things people do or does it prowl the earth like a living, breathing entity that possesses the souls of vulnerable humans?
The Unwelcomed begins with the arrival of a young Radcliffe student at the office of renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Morton Prince. Pursued by a city marshal hellbent on solving the murder of two infants strangled by her father, Clara Fowler relives the nightmare that was her childhood—exalted by Visitations from Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin, cursed by the emergence of a demonic presence obsessed with her demise.
What did it all mean? And how did each of these murders link with the serial killings of Jack the Ripper and H. H. Holmes? The answer, the grizzled lawman discovers, is more shocking than he could ever imagine!
The Unwelcomed begins with the arrival of a young Radcliffe student at the office of renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Morton Prince. Pursued by a city marshal hellbent on solving the murder of two infants strangled by her father, Clara Fowler relives the nightmare that was her childhood—exalted by Visitations from Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin, cursed by the emergence of a demonic presence obsessed with her demise.
What did it all mean? And how did each of these murders link with the serial killings of Jack the Ripper and H. H. Holmes? The answer, the grizzled lawman discovers, is more shocking than he could ever imagine!
- GenresHorror
245 pages, Paperback
Published May 29, 2024
About the author
Ron Felber
12 books60 followersRON FELBER is the author of The Unwelcomed, to be released May 2024, the Jack Madson crime thriller trilogy, which includes Dark Angel|26169864], The Kafka Society|18173988], and A Man of Indeterminate Value|16291539]. Like his thriller protagonist Jack Madson, Felber worked as a federal marshal, transporting federal criminals, and fought Golden Gloves and hold a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. The recipient of the UPI Award for fiction and the Albright Award for science fiction, he began his writing career with articles based on his experiences for True Detective magazine.
Felber was educated at Georgetown University, Loyola University of Chicago, and Drew University, where he earned his Doctorate. He currently teaches creative writing at Drew University's Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Felber also the author of five non-fiction books including Mojave Incident and Il Dottore The Double Life of a Mafia Doctor, which was the basis for the FOX television drama The Mob Doctor. He lives in New Jersey with his dog Hemingway.
Felber was educated at Georgetown University, Loyola University of Chicago, and Drew University, where he earned his Doctorate. He currently teaches creative writing at Drew University's Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Felber also the author of five non-fiction books including Mojave Incident and Il Dottore The Double Life of a Mafia Doctor, which was the basis for the FOX television drama The Mob Doctor. He lives in New Jersey with his dog Hemingway.
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May 16, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of The Unwelcomed
If there was ever a novel that felt like it was personally written for me. The most unsettling and horrifically beautiful possession novel since The Exorcist, which is my absolute favorite novel.
Everything about this experience was just wonderful. The perfect atmosphere for such a story. I felt the 1900s. The way the characters dressed, chose their words, how they reacted to situations. The scenes with the clairvoyant character was 100% aristocratic curiosity of the veil.
Now there is a full cast of characters each with their vital roles. You must pay attention to the banters because like any good possession....the devil is in the details. This is a seasoned writer who proudly flexes his ability to conjure the perfect situations that build to moments in the book that just shake you apart. Just when you feel like you are close to a decision of possession vs mental illness, your mercilessly thrown back in to the fray to reevaluate. The reveal was absolute perfection. The whole scene was so intense and gruesome. This was such a ride! I want to divulge, but you know I don't do spoilers. If you love this subgenera, you loved The Exorcist or simply love well written cerebral horrors....read this novel!!
I found this to be a medium paced, horror/thriller/mystery. Good mix of characters. Plot and character driven. Huge character development and a hand full of trigger warnings: murder, suicide, rape, infanticide/dismemberment
If there was ever a novel that felt like it was personally written for me. The most unsettling and horrifically beautiful possession novel since The Exorcist, which is my absolute favorite novel.
Everything about this experience was just wonderful. The perfect atmosphere for such a story. I felt the 1900s. The way the characters dressed, chose their words, how they reacted to situations. The scenes with the clairvoyant character was 100% aristocratic curiosity of the veil.
Now there is a full cast of characters each with their vital roles. You must pay attention to the banters because like any good possession....the devil is in the details. This is a seasoned writer who proudly flexes his ability to conjure the perfect situations that build to moments in the book that just shake you apart. Just when you feel like you are close to a decision of possession vs mental illness, your mercilessly thrown back in to the fray to reevaluate. The reveal was absolute perfection. The whole scene was so intense and gruesome. This was such a ride! I want to divulge, but you know I don't do spoilers. If you love this subgenera, you loved The Exorcist or simply love well written cerebral horrors....read this novel!!
I found this to be a medium paced, horror/thriller/mystery. Good mix of characters. Plot and character driven. Huge character development and a hand full of trigger warnings: murder, suicide, rape, infanticide/dismemberment
September 30, 2024
Clara is a young woman who has lived with both horrifying visions and ones of loving comfort her whole life. A demon, who she calls The One, torments her sending her horrible nightmares while Jesus and Mary come to her to comfort her, telling her that her possession by The One is a test of her faith. While living in Boston, things get progressively worse; the Demon is taking over her body for hours at a time, she is barely sleeping and rarely eats, and in desperation, she turns to Dr. Prince hopes he can cure her. As a psychologist he believes everything that Clara is experiencing is a side effect of deeply rooted trauma and he is determined to not only save her from herself but make a name for himself, one to rival the great Dr. Freud, but the more time he spends with Clara, the more he begins to think that maybe he is really in a battle for her very soul.
I assumed this would be right up my alley, a turn of the century demonic possession book with a psychologist hellbent on proving its a mental health disorder. But I just couldn't get into it. The characters were all kind of annoying, The progression of Clara's possession is incredibly fast, and the possession itself wasn't even really scary. For example, if I were Clara, I would have been mildly annoyed. Okay, maybe like majorly annoyed, but like not so messed up, I'd stop eating.
But here's the thing, and I normally would never point this out unless it drove me to absolute insanity and it did. Every single sentence uttered by a character ends in an exclamation point. Drove me, batty. And I actually feel bad for even pointing this out, but like maybe half of them were needed. Maybe, probably less than half. And look, I get it. Demonic possession is a ! thing but not to the point Felber took it too. Especially when, like I said, the Demon was kinda boring.
Overall, this was just a miss for me. Maybe I'm too old for demonic possession. Maybe I just like my demons to be like Crawley from Supernatural. Maybe I have no use for examining whether or not someone is possessed by a demon or simply has a mental health disorder. I'm not sure, but I genuinely can't even recommend this one, which doesn't happen very often.
As always, thanks to Black Rose Writing and NetGalley for the eArc!
You can check out all of my reviews at my Blog! Kelly's Book Nook
I assumed this would be right up my alley, a turn of the century demonic possession book with a psychologist hellbent on proving its a mental health disorder. But I just couldn't get into it. The characters were all kind of annoying, The progression of Clara's possession is incredibly fast, and the possession itself wasn't even really scary. For example, if I were Clara, I would have been mildly annoyed. Okay, maybe like majorly annoyed, but like not so messed up, I'd stop eating.
But here's the thing, and I normally would never point this out unless it drove me to absolute insanity and it did. Every single sentence uttered by a character ends in an exclamation point. Drove me, batty. And I actually feel bad for even pointing this out, but like maybe half of them were needed. Maybe, probably less than half. And look, I get it. Demonic possession is a ! thing but not to the point Felber took it too. Especially when, like I said, the Demon was kinda boring.
Overall, this was just a miss for me. Maybe I'm too old for demonic possession. Maybe I just like my demons to be like Crawley from Supernatural. Maybe I have no use for examining whether or not someone is possessed by a demon or simply has a mental health disorder. I'm not sure, but I genuinely can't even recommend this one, which doesn't happen very often.
As always, thanks to Black Rose Writing and NetGalley for the eArc!
You can check out all of my reviews at my Blog! Kelly's Book Nook
July 7, 2024
curious book
This is my first book by this author. This is curious book as written about serial killers that happened. Like Lizzie Borden and others. I enjoyed the book and easy to read
This is my first book by this author. This is curious book as written about serial killers that happened. Like Lizzie Borden and others. I enjoyed the book and easy to read
June 12, 2024
3.5/5
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June 14, 2024
A gripping horror mystery novel, is Clara possessed or is she suffering from mental illness. Well crafted characters in this dark and eerie book. Loved it and will look for more from this author. Thanks to Black Rose writing and Netgalley for a review copy.
August 18, 2024
The Unwelcomed has a curious vibe. It has a very "old-school" feel about it not only capturing the time-era its set but also feels a little like a book published a few decades ago - and not as a criticism - its actually a sense that I really enjoy.
The tale is an interesting mix of murder mystery and the exorcist, and a significant part of the story revolves around early psychologists/psychiatrists debating over the nature of an apparent possession case the one of the MC is treating.
It's considered a spoiler to say there is a twist - however I think its worth mentioning in review because of the style of the story doesn't necessarily feel like there are going to be too many surprising and I suspect some readers might not persevere, but its definitely worth it, the ending is not a piece of cheese but its most unexpected and thought provoking.
I did have one slight beef with this book, and that is the issue of 'who is the MC anyway' the majority of the page-time is devoted to Dr. Prince in fact 'The Marshall' isn't even mentioned by name in the blurb! Yet as the book progresses the "Grizzled Lawman" features more and more and sort of takes over as the MC. It doesn't quite work in the story as his initial few scenes make him seem more like an unreasonable antagonist and a problem - its something I think could have been better developed in the story.
Nonetheless The Unwelcomed was a fun tale, the juxtaposition of real historical figures was done great and added excellent flavour to the story - recommended!
The tale is an interesting mix of murder mystery and the exorcist, and a significant part of the story revolves around early psychologists/psychiatrists debating over the nature of an apparent possession case the one of the MC is treating.
It's considered a spoiler to say there is a twist - however I think its worth mentioning in review because of the style of the story doesn't necessarily feel like there are going to be too many surprising and I suspect some readers might not persevere, but its definitely worth it, the ending is not a piece of cheese but its most unexpected and thought provoking.
I did have one slight beef with this book, and that is the issue of 'who is the MC anyway' the majority of the page-time is devoted to Dr. Prince in fact 'The Marshall' isn't even mentioned by name in the blurb! Yet as the book progresses the "Grizzled Lawman" features more and more and sort of takes over as the MC. It doesn't quite work in the story as his initial few scenes make him seem more like an unreasonable antagonist and a problem - its something I think could have been better developed in the story.
Nonetheless The Unwelcomed was a fun tale, the juxtaposition of real historical figures was done great and added excellent flavour to the story - recommended!
May 16, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When I read the blurb for this one, I knew I had to read it. I'm a sucker for paranormal horror and if you throw in a good possession, I'm yours for the taking. Clara Fowler is a young woman who has been referred to a psychiatrist by her medical doctor in the hope that her life can be improved. She is pale and listless, getting very little sleep or nourishment. Clara is besieged by horrors and visions that can't possibly be real; they must be all in her mind. As the reader is transported back to Clara's childhood we come to understand why Clara may have mental health issues. Her father was a loud, abusive drunk who abused Clara after her mother passed away. But is that enough to explain Clara's bad health and visions? The poltergeist-like activity that occurs when she speaks in a guttural demonic voice? There's an eccentric and mysterious lawman who has known Clara since childhood who has been investigating the Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and other murders. Could these serial murders possibly hold an explanation for Clara's poor health, and the paranormal occurrences around her?
The Curious Case of Clara Fowler is dark and atmospheric from page one. Felber has done an excellent job of taking historical facts and creating a work of fiction with them. The links between the serial murders are fascination and compelling and I would love to read more about it. This is an excellent book to curl up with on a dark, stormy night. Four out of five stars.
When I read the blurb for this one, I knew I had to read it. I'm a sucker for paranormal horror and if you throw in a good possession, I'm yours for the taking. Clara Fowler is a young woman who has been referred to a psychiatrist by her medical doctor in the hope that her life can be improved. She is pale and listless, getting very little sleep or nourishment. Clara is besieged by horrors and visions that can't possibly be real; they must be all in her mind. As the reader is transported back to Clara's childhood we come to understand why Clara may have mental health issues. Her father was a loud, abusive drunk who abused Clara after her mother passed away. But is that enough to explain Clara's bad health and visions? The poltergeist-like activity that occurs when she speaks in a guttural demonic voice? There's an eccentric and mysterious lawman who has known Clara since childhood who has been investigating the Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and other murders. Could these serial murders possibly hold an explanation for Clara's poor health, and the paranormal occurrences around her?
The Curious Case of Clara Fowler is dark and atmospheric from page one. Felber has done an excellent job of taking historical facts and creating a work of fiction with them. The links between the serial murders are fascination and compelling and I would love to read more about it. This is an excellent book to curl up with on a dark, stormy night. Four out of five stars.
July 16, 2024
You won't be able to put it down! I absolutely love this style of narration, felt it kept me engaged at every turn, and I found myself flipping pages more quickly especially as the ending drew near. A well-crafted story of suspense and horror. The pace is exceptional. The author does an outstanding job of always leaving the reader on unsteady ground as the events unfold and that will keep you reading.
I was amazed by the author’s profound understanding of medical/psychological concepts and how these were infused into the narrative and the way he used different perspectives -- from a psychologist/researcher, police officer, to a theologian, ….. -- and the way he framed the story. I found the juxtaposition of those viewpoints fascinating. The depth that you get to go into the lives and minds of each one of these characters is staggering.
The suspenseful dialogue, e.g “Tomorrow you will lose the things you love most...,” and the overall storytelling style keep the reader contemplating various possibilities regarding the crimes and potential solutions for the crimes/ the main character/ victims as well as the very well done ending that leaves questions as to who is responsible for the eventual creepy resolution to this story. The most impressive thing in the novel is the last part where the story questions your ethics (who’s responsible for the horrific acts and how we judge them/her/him), and that could be an example/ a question that you will have in philosophy class.
I was amazed by the author’s profound understanding of medical/psychological concepts and how these were infused into the narrative and the way he used different perspectives -- from a psychologist/researcher, police officer, to a theologian, ….. -- and the way he framed the story. I found the juxtaposition of those viewpoints fascinating. The depth that you get to go into the lives and minds of each one of these characters is staggering.
The suspenseful dialogue, e.g “Tomorrow you will lose the things you love most...,” and the overall storytelling style keep the reader contemplating various possibilities regarding the crimes and potential solutions for the crimes/ the main character/ victims as well as the very well done ending that leaves questions as to who is responsible for the eventual creepy resolution to this story. The most impressive thing in the novel is the last part where the story questions your ethics (who’s responsible for the horrific acts and how we judge them/her/him), and that could be an example/ a question that you will have in philosophy class.
April 13, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. It honestly made me feel more uneasy/scared than any other book has so far. Movies with possession normally freak me out and this is the first book I’ve read that had to do with this. I was genuinely scared and couldn’t read this at night which is when I do most of my reading. One night I was sleeping in the recliner and woke up at 3AM with my 18 month old and as I was rocking her I was thinking about this book when all of a sudden something came up behind me and very gently tapped my head twice. I screamed and jumped like a crazy lady and turned to see my 8 year old staring at me like I was nuts and then she said, “umm, I can’t sleep.” 🤣 I just started laughing lol. But this book seriously got to me!!! The only reason I’m giving it for stars is because there was a lotttt of bigger words or unusual words that I had no idea what they meant, so I spent a lot of time googling words to find out their meaning. I do understand this book is based on a period of time from 1890s-1900s, so I get people talked differently. Just personally it slowed me down a bit because I like to know what the words I’m reading mean and I did have to look up several words. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for approving me for this arc and giving me the opportunity to read it!!
October 11, 2024
The book starts with the arrival of a young Radcliffe student, Clara Fowler at the office of renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Morton Prince. In Claa’s past, she saw her father killed two of his infants.. it scared her. Clara relives her traumatic childhood by nightmares that occur every night. She claims that she receives “Visitations from Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin.” She is cursed by a demon who wants her to die. What happens when she tells Dr. Prince? What will Dr. Prince do? How did each of these murders link with the serial killings of Jack the Ripper and H. H. Holmes?
The author has written the most frightening book on demonic possession ever...as real and convincing as the medical case history it's based upon."
The book creeped up on me while reading it. At time I believed Clara was possessed and other times I wasn’t sure that she was. The author’s use of building suspense, using vivid imagery and atmospheric descriptions that transport you to a world of terror. Was perfectly done. I enjoyed this book very much.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
The author has written the most frightening book on demonic possession ever...as real and convincing as the medical case history it's based upon."
The book creeped up on me while reading it. At time I believed Clara was possessed and other times I wasn’t sure that she was. The author’s use of building suspense, using vivid imagery and atmospheric descriptions that transport you to a world of terror. Was perfectly done. I enjoyed this book very much.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
June 18, 2024
Demonic possession or psychosis — set in turn-of-the-20th-century Boston? I had to read this one.
Clara Fowler is losing her mind: she experiences both horrifying visions and comforting visitations. A demon known as "The One" torments her with relentless nightmares. Meanwhile Jesus and Mary drop by, offering solace and affirming that her possession by The One is a test of her unwavering faith. Seems kinda mean, but that's all J & M have to offer.
Clara’s struggle intensifies. The demon’s insidious influence grows, seizing control of her body for hours at a time. She can't sleep and malnutrition is setting in. Desperate for salvation, she turns to Dr. Morton Prince, a psychiatrist and rival of Sigmund Freud, who is determined to unravel the enigma that engulfs her.
The Unwelcomed isn't necessarily scary as you read it, but it's the kind of book that scares you after you stop reading and imagine what malevolent forces may be lurking when lights turn off.
Clara Fowler is losing her mind: she experiences both horrifying visions and comforting visitations. A demon known as "The One" torments her with relentless nightmares. Meanwhile Jesus and Mary drop by, offering solace and affirming that her possession by The One is a test of her unwavering faith. Seems kinda mean, but that's all J & M have to offer.
Clara’s struggle intensifies. The demon’s insidious influence grows, seizing control of her body for hours at a time. She can't sleep and malnutrition is setting in. Desperate for salvation, she turns to Dr. Morton Prince, a psychiatrist and rival of Sigmund Freud, who is determined to unravel the enigma that engulfs her.
The Unwelcomed isn't necessarily scary as you read it, but it's the kind of book that scares you after you stop reading and imagine what malevolent forces may be lurking when lights turn off.
August 24, 2024
My 6P review: Publication, Plot, People, Place, Prose/Pace, Praise
Is evil real? Does it prowl the earth or is it merely used as an excuse for the bad that people do? Clara Fowler is treated by Dr Morton Prince for what some would call, demonic possession. But is that really the case.
This just didn’t gel with me. I was expecting mind blowing scary stuff but I felt rather deflated by this book. I was hoping for a book to keep me awake at night.
The characters were a bit flat and I really didn’t care for Clara. The demon was laughable and not at all scary.
I did, however, like the link between Jack the Ripper and H H Holmes. That was interesting.
I also like that it was set at the turn of the 20th century and the author portrayed this period really well with not only descriptions but dialogue too.
The writing was really good and I’m inclined to read more from this author because of it.
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Is evil real? Does it prowl the earth or is it merely used as an excuse for the bad that people do? Clara Fowler is treated by Dr Morton Prince for what some would call, demonic possession. But is that really the case.
This just didn’t gel with me. I was expecting mind blowing scary stuff but I felt rather deflated by this book. I was hoping for a book to keep me awake at night.
The characters were a bit flat and I really didn’t care for Clara. The demon was laughable and not at all scary.
I did, however, like the link between Jack the Ripper and H H Holmes. That was interesting.
I also like that it was set at the turn of the 20th century and the author portrayed this period really well with not only descriptions but dialogue too.
The writing was really good and I’m inclined to read more from this author because of it.
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
July 28, 2024
This was a fun horror paranormal novel.
We follow Dr. Prince (who is wanting to bad to reach the level of prestige of Dr. Freud in the late 19th century/early 20th century).
He is recommended the curious case of Clara Fowler who seems to be either severely psychologically ill or possessed by the devil.
We follow Dr. Prince and his team who try and determine what plagues Clara and how to treat/save her.
There is also a discredited sheriff in the shadows who is doing his own investigation into Clara as well.
This book has Jack the Ripper/Lizzie Borden/H.H. Holmes conspiracies, exorcism, sadistic cults, etc.
TW for sexual assault, violence/mutilation, suicide
Felber's writing feels effortless and makes such an enjoyable read!
**Thank you NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for the ARC :) **
We follow Dr. Prince (who is wanting to bad to reach the level of prestige of Dr. Freud in the late 19th century/early 20th century).
He is recommended the curious case of Clara Fowler who seems to be either severely psychologically ill or possessed by the devil.
We follow Dr. Prince and his team who try and determine what plagues Clara and how to treat/save her.
There is also a discredited sheriff in the shadows who is doing his own investigation into Clara as well.
This book has Jack the Ripper/Lizzie Borden/H.H. Holmes conspiracies, exorcism, sadistic cults, etc.
TW for sexual assault, violence/mutilation, suicide
Felber's writing feels effortless and makes such an enjoyable read!
**Thank you NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for the ARC :) **
July 14, 2024
The Unwelcomed: The Strange Case of Clare Fowler gave me Dan Simmons vibes. (Especially from the excellent novel Drood) I only mean that as the highest compliment, because Dan Simmons is one of my favorite horror authors.
The book is really well written. With material that feels rather familiar in 2024, author Ron Felber manages to make it feel fresh enough to keep you engaged, while wanting to find out what exactly is going on with Clare... And where exactly are things going to end up.
It's a hell of a ride, from beginning to end.
But I enjoyed the journey, through each page.
3.75 / 5
The book is really well written. With material that feels rather familiar in 2024, author Ron Felber manages to make it feel fresh enough to keep you engaged, while wanting to find out what exactly is going on with Clare... And where exactly are things going to end up.
It's a hell of a ride, from beginning to end.
But I enjoyed the journey, through each page.
3.75 / 5
October 3, 2024
Becomes repetitive
Starts great. Spooky and eerie. Unsettling would be the best word. When you finally feel engaged in the story it just seems to get on cruise control and nothing really new occurs for almost 60% of the book. It just drones on. The story and characters are excellent. The writing is excellent. It truly is a good book but I really wish it had done more.
Starts great. Spooky and eerie. Unsettling would be the best word. When you finally feel engaged in the story it just seems to get on cruise control and nothing really new occurs for almost 60% of the book. It just drones on. The story and characters are excellent. The writing is excellent. It truly is a good book but I really wish it had done more.
May 30, 2024
The book was so perfectly and viscerally eerie, it had me jumping at shadows. There was such a great combination of science, mental anguish, horror and some how even hope, that I couldn't put this down.
June 10, 2024
This is a new to me author, and I will definitely be looking for more of his works. I enjoy reading stories that blend facts and fiction. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoys horror stories.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
June 28, 2024
Psychic vs. Psychiatrist murder case
Fascinating puzzle at turn of the 20th century. Trying to debunk possession in homicide, a group of intellectual professionals experiment with dangerous personalities. I couldn't put this book down until the last page!
Fascinating puzzle at turn of the 20th century. Trying to debunk possession in homicide, a group of intellectual professionals experiment with dangerous personalities. I couldn't put this book down until the last page!
August 11, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for the advanced copy.
The Unwelcomed is a possession story told by the possessed’s doctor and an investigator that is looking into crimes he believes were committed by a cult that her father was involved in.
The possession part of the story is a bit clinical and dry due to being mostly told through the eyes of an unbeliever who is treating Clara for what he believes is a dissociative disorder.
The crimes committed story line is told by the quintessential drunken cop trope character.
None of the characters jumped out of the pages for me, they were all a little bland, including the demon who I’d have like to have more of a part in the book.
I did like the connections that were made with the Holmes, Borden, Ripper, and other murders in general, but again maybe more of one or the other, murder connections or possession, and I would have liked this book better than the 3⭐️ that I am ultimately giving it.
The Unwelcomed is a possession story told by the possessed’s doctor and an investigator that is looking into crimes he believes were committed by a cult that her father was involved in.
The possession part of the story is a bit clinical and dry due to being mostly told through the eyes of an unbeliever who is treating Clara for what he believes is a dissociative disorder.
The crimes committed story line is told by the quintessential drunken cop trope character.
None of the characters jumped out of the pages for me, they were all a little bland, including the demon who I’d have like to have more of a part in the book.
I did like the connections that were made with the Holmes, Borden, Ripper, and other murders in general, but again maybe more of one or the other, murder connections or possession, and I would have liked this book better than the 3⭐️ that I am ultimately giving it.
August 11, 2024
I enjoyed this book. It was a very interesting story for sure, and to add that it took place at the turn of the 20th century was a quirk that I found quite interesting and different. I will not describe the story itself, as that can be ascertained by the description. However I will say that it was a quick and enjoyable read with interesting characters and a good story.
October 4, 2024
Very intriguing
I really enjoyed this read it piqued my brain from the beginning to the ending. The trauma Clare Fowler had to go through was devastating.
I really enjoyed this read it piqued my brain from the beginning to the ending. The trauma Clare Fowler had to go through was devastating.
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