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Galilee
A page-turning horror, mystery, thriller and suspense novel in the tradition of Dean Koontz. Galilee is a story about the horror that can befall a small fishing village when no one is piecing together the signs! Fresh out of seminary school, young Father Hickey is very excited about being assigned to his first parish, The Church of Saint Peter. The church is located near the small coastal town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, in the small fishing village called Galilee. When he arrives, he finds the only other priest at the parish has died three days before his arrival.Who knew leaving a gateopen would cause so much chaos? Over the next three nights, terror reigns overthe small fishing village of Galilee. How will Father Hickey deal with the battle between good and evil that now rests in his parish? Will God send help to him before it's too late?
152 pages, Paperback
First published December 11, 2009
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March 17, 2021
Summary
Galilee is a psychological horror thriller by D.L. Tracey. The story begins with Father Tommy Hickey being assigned to Saint Peter’s Parish in Galilee, Rhode Island, a fishing village with church that could only accommodate 50 people. He’s supposed to be an assistant to Father Gilday, but then upon his arrival, he learns that Father Gilday had died a few days ago, so he ends up replacing him. His hope for a huge parish to speak to a service of thousands of Catholics seems impossible with him stuck in Galilee and he’s disappointed. However, a series of bizarre cases makes him realize how much he is needed in Galilee as he ends up fighting demons through his strong faith.
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Awesome story! At first, I didn’t like Father Tommy Hickey because the moment he arrived at his first parish, he had nothing but complains. But then I realized that even though he’s a priest, he’s just like any of us who has hopes and dreams. Also, it didn’t take him long to regret his lack of compassion and even shared that to all the people present during his first Holy Mass, redeeming himself as a respectable young priest.
There’s so much going on in this story: too many cats are dying, ghosts of people and a dog are haunting their own family, a killer fisherman is back from the dead, and there’s a demon too! Who wouldn’t keep on reading to find out how Tommy could save the people of Galilee from these very strange occurrences?
I’m giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. I love the inconceivable and mysterious flow of the story. It was unpredictable, gripping, and entertaining! I highly recommend this to readers who love horror thrillers.
Galilee is a psychological horror thriller by D.L. Tracey. The story begins with Father Tommy Hickey being assigned to Saint Peter’s Parish in Galilee, Rhode Island, a fishing village with church that could only accommodate 50 people. He’s supposed to be an assistant to Father Gilday, but then upon his arrival, he learns that Father Gilday had died a few days ago, so he ends up replacing him. His hope for a huge parish to speak to a service of thousands of Catholics seems impossible with him stuck in Galilee and he’s disappointed. However, a series of bizarre cases makes him realize how much he is needed in Galilee as he ends up fighting demons through his strong faith.
Review
Awesome story! At first, I didn’t like Father Tommy Hickey because the moment he arrived at his first parish, he had nothing but complains. But then I realized that even though he’s a priest, he’s just like any of us who has hopes and dreams. Also, it didn’t take him long to regret his lack of compassion and even shared that to all the people present during his first Holy Mass, redeeming himself as a respectable young priest.
There’s so much going on in this story: too many cats are dying, ghosts of people and a dog are haunting their own family, a killer fisherman is back from the dead, and there’s a demon too! Who wouldn’t keep on reading to find out how Tommy could save the people of Galilee from these very strange occurrences?
I’m giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. I love the inconceivable and mysterious flow of the story. It was unpredictable, gripping, and entertaining! I highly recommend this to readers who love horror thrillers.
August 1, 2024
Galilee tells a chilling tale of what happens to a fishing village when the signs go ignored! The ending caught me off guard, and I found myself wanting to reread it, as knowing the characters better gave me a fresh perspective on their actions. Wow.
October 10, 2013
Written so I could feel the weather as it came to life on the pages. The demons in this book, Malachi and Abaddon are fitting of a Steven King Novel.
The start of the ending (second to last chapter) is the sadness thing I ever read while it brought a soft smile to my face. A True book for the faithful, our lord is watching and listening to our prayers. Good does triumph over evil.
Steven King move over it would seem there is another New England writer who can weave fear and suspense into words.
The start of the ending (second to last chapter) is the sadness thing I ever read while it brought a soft smile to my face. A True book for the faithful, our lord is watching and listening to our prayers. Good does triumph over evil.
Steven King move over it would seem there is another New England writer who can weave fear and suspense into words.
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