Photo of the cover art for Declan Finn’s novel “Hell Spawn”
Last night, I finished reading Declan Finn’s 2018 novel Hell Spawn: Saint Tommy, Saint – Book 1. I want to say a few things before I dive into the actual review.
First, this will be full of spoilers. I can’t see any other way of reviewing it without tipping the author’s hand so to speak.
Second, although I’m not really associated with Finn, we have crossed paths on social media and we do have a few acquaintances in common.
Third, while this book may not be everyone’s proverbial “cup of tea,” I can understand all or most of why he wrote it the way he did.
Fourth, this book isn’t about a horror/murder mystery where the homicide detective just happens to be Catholic. The novel assumes that the entire universe, natural and supernatural, works exactly according to Catholic doctrine which is both the protagonist’s and author’s point of view.
Fifth: Just a reminder that it’s also fiction.
Also: Spoilers.
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