The Spirit Engineer

Name: The Spirit Engineer
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SKU: 9780715654514
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Winner of the HWA Debut Crown Award

By A. J. West

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Summary

The Spirit Engineer by A. J. West is a gripping tale set in early 20th-century Belfast, where a sceptical professor finds himself entangled in the world of spiritualism following a shocking personal tragedy. The novel blends historical events with a deep exploration of faith, grief, and the pursuit of truth, as the protagonist grapples with the boundaries between science and the supernatural. Engaging and thought-provoking, it invites readers into a world where the veil between life and the afterlife is tantalisingly thin.
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You might enjoy this intriguing tale if you're drawn to stories that blend historical fiction with elements of the supernatural. The narrative is set in post-war Belfast and follows a sceptical professor who finds himself embroiled in the spiritualist movement of the 1920s. This may appeal to you if you enjoy atmospheric storytelling with a mix of mystery, suspense, and a deep dive into human belief and scepticism.

The Spirit Engineer

1914, Belfast. William is a sceptic, but one night during a seance something happens that places doubt in his heart and a seed of obsession in his mind. Could the spirits truly be communicating with him or is this one of Kathleen's parlour tricks gone too far?

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'A fiendishly clever tale of ambition, deception, and power' - Derren Brown

Belfast, 1914. Two years after the sinking of the Titanic, high society has become obsessed with spiritualism, attending séances in the hope they might reach their departed loved ones.

William Jackson Crawford is a man of science and a sceptic, but one night with everyone sitting around the circle, voices come to him - seemingly from beyond the veil - placing doubt in his heart and a seed of obsession in his mind. Could the spirits truly be communicating with him or is this one of Kathleen's parlour tricks gone too far?

Based on the true story of Professor William Jackson Crawford and famed medium Kathleen Goligher, and with a cast of characters including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, The Spirit Engineer conjures a haunted, twisted tale of power, paranoia, and one ultimate, inescapable truth...

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The novel by A. J. West is praised for its clever and chilling exploration of spiritualism set in 1914 Belfast, blending gothic horror with historical intrigue. Reviewers highlight its gripping narrative and stunning climax, comparing its atmospheric and inventive style to the works of M.R. James. It's lauded for clever misdirection, wit, and deep character exploration, while also delivering a riveting story of ambition, deception, and power.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715654514

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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A. J. West Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Health & Wellness Historical Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

A. J. West was born in Buckinghamshire and went on to study English Literature at university in Preston, Lancashire before graduating to become a radio and television producer, news presenter and journalist at the BBC in London and Northern Ireland. During this time, he wrote for national newspapers and appeared on network current affairs programmes on radio and television. To find out more about the author visit: www.ajwestauthor.com