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All Hallows' Eve

Pages
296
Published
1945
Language
English

Synopsis

All Hallows' Eve is the final of Charles Williams's seven novels of the supernatural, a haunting and atmospheric tale set in a liminal, post-apocalyptic London. After a fatal crash, two women, Lester and her friend Evelyn, find themselves trapped in a version of the city where the dead walk and the boundaries between worlds have thinned.

They are pursued by Simon Leclerc, a sinister figure who presides over a cult and seeks to control the world through supernatural means. As the two women navigate the eerie streets, they are drawn into a battle between good and evil that will determine the fate of their souls.

The novel blends a haunting atmosphere with a hopeful, mystical resolution, and it is a compelling meditation on the power of love and friendship against a growing darkness. A must-read for fans of paranormal fiction and magical realism.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
Death Of A ParentTrauma

Characters

Lester FurnivalProtagonist

A woman trapped in a liminal, post-apocalyptic London after a crash, who must navigate the city's supernatural dangers and find a way to safety.

Simon LeclercAntagonist

A sinister, powerful figure who presides over a sinister cult and seeks to control the world through supernatural means.

EvelynSupporting

Lester's friend, also trapped in the liminal London, who accompanies her through the city's perils.

All characters in All Hallows' Eve