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Editorial Review:
The strange book of Enoch, the potion of Circe, and the sonnets of Shakespeare all herald the return of an ancient evil, and Father Sam Stone, an Anglican priest and recovering alcoholic, finds himself called in to investigate a supposed case of reincarnation, but finds himself confronting an evil being from the depths of time. He must turn private detective in order to save a young girl's sanity and discover the nature of the supernatural threat.
The Madonna of Shadows and Darkness Reviews:
The plot is classic horror 
2009-11-18 - Father Sam Stone was asked to help Mandy, a young girl claiming to be the reincarnation of Gloria Vanderbilt. Bishop Freddy was hoping this would be a boost for the church. Mandy's grandfather was threatening to send her to a mental institution. Mandy was very astute while talking with Sam she asked some very personal questions and asked, "With all your problems what makes you think you can help me?"
Mandy had mentioned The Book of Enoch. While this book was never canonized it was quoted in the Book of Jude. Sam knew that would be a good place to start his investigation. He also found tapes of Vanderbilt performing on stage. Evil was at the heart of the matter.
Kenneth Tucker offers readers a tale of pure horror sure to make them sleep with the light on. Tucker carefully develops an air of dark mystery; the atmosphere of this book reminds me of the 1930s. The plot is classic horror; he does not depend on cheap gimmicks, gory details and foul language to make this book frightening. Father Sam Stone and Mandy are very likable characters. They have very human flaws but are pure in heart. Fans of horror should not miss The Madonna of Shadows and Darkness.
A CHILLING MODERN GOTHIC
2009-10-02 - This is a lovingly crafted, richly atmospheric novel of good and evil and the eternal war between the two which may, without warning, call upon any one of us to choose which side we will serve. Author Kenneth Tucker has a fine eye for nuance, and the novel's tone is sober and credible. It could almost be a study in 30s noir, allowing for the supernatural element and the fact that Fr. Sam Stone is a far more personable and sympathetic protagonist than most private detectives. The mystery in which Stone finds himself involved, at first quite reluctantly, soon draws him deeper and deeper into a contest of wills with a malevolent foe with nothing less than the soul of a young girl--and the blood of any man unlucky enough to cross her path--at stake. It is to Tucker's credit that his story rises above contemporary splatterpunk conventions, and he tells his tale without sacrificing literary dignity. Nor is the story overwritten--it's really a novella, and the short novel form once again proves to be the ideal one for the supernatural thriller. THE MADONNA OF SHADOWS AND DARKNESS is one of the best contemporary gothics I've read in many years.
