Book Review: ‘Before The Devil Fell’ By Neil Olson

Will Connor is a Professor in New York City and lives a pretty quiet life. He keeps away from his hometown as much as he can, even though his mother still lives there. When he was a young child something bad happened and it still haunts him to this day. His mother and her friends were ‘witches’ and part of a coven. That one night someone was struck with lightning and spells were being done and Will acquired a ‘demon’ that has been with him and only seems to come out when he is any type of jeopardy.

His mother has taken a fall and he must return to help her out until she’s well enough to be on her own again. While back home he discovers things about all those years ago and people that are/were related to that coven and how quite a few have died over the years and he is even thought to be the reason. He’s tired of the secrets and the ‘demon’ that is still with him and a plan is put into motion to try and banish this ‘demon’ once and for all. Secrets will be revealed and lives put at danger as the plan unfolds and forces are dealt with.

If you’re a fan of magic, small-town secrets and the supernatural this is a good book for you. A story that starts off strong and keeps going with twists and turns until the very end.

You can pick up Before The Devil Fell in stores on Tuesday, October 8th from Hanover Square Press.