The Scarlet Gospels: A Terrifying Duel Between Good and Evil - The Perfect Horror Novel

This is more like comic horror or a video game. Good horror books build the tension and atmosphere, this is a full on assault more like the marvel avengers vs hells demons. At one point even the devil himself pops up who's bored with life or should I say death. I like Clive barker but I didn't like this. It reminds me of when I read Ash by James Herbert another mishmash of a book but he was ill at the time. I looked forward to reading this but was really disappointed.

Reading it stuck in the past and you will enjoy it but certain things will niggle at you as you read, things you may not be able to let go of(4 stars). However if you read it as Barker intended it to be read, as a new look on a character who has been incredibly poorly used in the movies and a way to tell his story afresh then you will be riveted(5 stars). All in all I found it a fantastic read.

Finally a follow up to the Hellbound Heart. Clive Barker doesn't disappoint with this sequel. For me this surpasses the Hellbound Heart, a masterpiece of horror and suspense. Clive's story telling reaches new levels and one can only imagine how he manages to come up with such wonderful tales and such well written works of fiction. A must read for all Clive Barker fans.