It is a testament to the uniqueness of Douglas Wilson’s horror novel Affinity’s Window that I was several chapters in before I realized the story is in many ways a highly traditional one for the genre. At base it is a haunted house tale, with such familiar ingredients as a family curse, demonic possession, and women with psychic powers.
What makes the novel a standout is the titular character, seven-year-old poor little rich girl Affinity Bell. Much depends on whether the reader finds this exceptional protagonist credible, and I admit I had doubts on this score until almost the end. Neither an innocent little girl nor the stock horror character of the devil-child, Affinity is possessed of a terrifying if justifiable rage toward her violent father and passive mother, but she also lives in terror of the malevolent supernatural forces besieging her.
In parallel Wilson presents a plot line involving troubled war veteran and paranormal investigator Tanner Dann, who becomes professionally and romantically entangled with psychic seer and war widow Linda Cookmeyer and her more gifted daughter Claire. As this trio researches the disappearance of Affinity and the gruesome murders of her parents, long-buried secrets and emotions will come to light and hidden supernatural forces will clash in an epic battle. Recommended for fans of supernatural horror.
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If you want to know more about Douglas L. Wilson, check out:
INTERVIEW WITH DOUGLAS WILSON – “Good versus evil, day versus night, love versus hate.”
Also, find the sequel, “Awakening“
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