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    The Diabolist

    Written by Layton Green

    Narrated by Peter Berkrot

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    In this gripping thriller, the bizarre murder of a Satanic priest in San Francisco draws Dominic Grey and Viktor Radek, private investigators of cults, to the scene. Witnesses claim a robed figure, seemingly able to appear and disappear at will, set fire to the priest. When the leader of another Satanic cult in Paris dies under similar circumstances, the case only grows stranger . . . and more dangerous.

    Convinced that a charismatic New Age prophet is behind the murders, the investigators undergo a perilous journey into the world of the occult as they try to penetrate the prophet's inner circle. From the catacombs of Paris to London's nefarious East End, from the haunted walls of York to a monastic fortress in the Sicilian wilderness, the case plunges Viktor and Grey into a vortex of black magic, ancient heresies, and the dark corners of their own pasts.

    The Diabolist is a chilling novel that pulsates with suspense from its beginning to the astonishing conclusion. The latest installment in one of today's most original new thriller series is not to be missed.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateDec 31, 2013
    ISBN9781480572010
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    The Diabolist
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    Layton Green

    JOIN LAYTON'S VIP READER'S GROUP (http://laytongreen.com/contact) FOR UPDATES ON NEW RELEASES, SPECIAL PROMOTIONS, AND MORE.  Layton is a bestselling author who writes across multiple genres, including mystery, thriller, suspense, horror, and fantasy. He is the author of the popular Dominic Grey series, as well as other works of fiction. His novels have been optioned for film, nominated for multiple awards (including a two-time finalist for an International Thriller Writers award), and have reached #1 on numerous genre lists in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Layton is also the co-editor of International Thrills, an online magazine for ITW (International Thriller Writers) that interviews crime authors from around the world. In addition to writing, Layton attended law school in New Orleans and was a practicing attorney for the better part of a decade. He has also been an intern for the United Nations, an ESL teacher in Central America, a bartender in London, a seller of cheap knives on the streets of Brixton, a door to door phone book deliverer in Florida, and the list goes downhill from there. Layton lives with his family in North Carolina. You can also visit him on Facebook, Goodreads, or on his website (www.laytongreen.com).

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    • 4/5
      There is more action and suspense and less yakking this time as the two men fight diabolists who worship, not on the grudge holding fallen angel of Christianity, but Ahriman, the Zoroastrian god of darkness, equal of the god of light. The inevitable exposition centers around the different types of Satanic cults, an interesting topic. A scary, tense read.
    • 4/5
      Author Layton Green's "The Diabolist" is the third entry in his deservedly well-received series of intriguing paranormal thrillers featuring the investigative team of former Diplomatic Security Agent Dominic Grey and his partner, religious phenomenologist and cult expert Viktor Radek. Readers familiar with any of the locales through which the novel's gripping plot weaves will appreciate both the accuracy and stirring attention to detail the author brings to his San Francisco, Paris, London and Sicilian settings. Equally clear is the extensive research Green brings to dark and disturbing life as Grey and Radek combat the fearsome, ancient evil driving a seemingly super-powered madman's plan to wipe out all competitors in uniting the world's satanist factions to displace humanity's major religions. Whether primary or secondary, good guys or bad, all Green's characters are as vivid as they are flawed, and show that the borders dividing good from damnable are often at best, gray. "The Diabolist" is a very good book, and one well worth reading deep into a chilling, stormy night.
    • 5/5
      I could not put this book down! First, the compelling, multidimensional characters immediately drew me into their world. I felt their emotions and saw things through their eyes. I wanted them to succeed, and this connection, for me, is the basis for a brilliant story.The plot is complex, yet easy to follow. Layton Green's grasp of his subject matter is obvious throughout. While his research is vital here, the story never feels saturated with facts. Green doesn't feel the need to impress us with his knowledge. Instead, he allows the story to unfold naturally, giving us the background we need while moving the story forward. The subject matter is provocative in that it makes you look at things differently. It's also terrifying in its realism.This is the third book in a series, which I didn't know when I chose it to read. I had absolutely no problem following the story or connecting with the characters. The Diabolist works well as a stand-alone read, though, having loved this one so much, I now have to go back and read the first two.
    • 4/5
      Dominic Grey is back in The Diabolist and he has become a favorite of mine among recurring main characters in a book series. This is largely due to Layton Green's talent of creating compelling characters with interesting back stories. Green also has a knack for writing thrillers that are one step away from horror, which I enjoy.

      In this installment, Satanic cults and the murder of their leaders are at the center of the plot. Dominic and his partner, Viktor, are drawn into the world of the occult as they investigate the murders. Not only are we treated to the thrills that accompany one's journey into that world, but there are historical and philosophical elements in the book that make the story even more interesting.

      The Dominic Grey series was picked up by Amazon's Thomas and Mercer imprint and their acquisition was justified. I'm glad to see Green's books getting recognition for the excellent works they are and I look forward to continued books in the series.

    • 4/5
      I’m not at all surprised that Green has been picked up by Amazon’s publishing imprint, Thomas and Mercer. I regarded both The Summoner and The Egyptian as unique and exciting thrillers and I am glad the author has gained recognition for his work.The Diabolist is the third cleverly crafted novel in the series featuring Dominic Grey and Viktor Radek. In this installment, the investigator and the renowned phenomenologist are convinced that a series of bizarre murders of the worlds religious leaders are the work of a charismatic prophet preaching for a new age. As Dominic attempts to infiltrate the upper echelons of the international cult, Viktor works to unravel the chilling end game planned by the ghost from his past.Fast paced and action packed The Diabolist is an intelligent psychological thriller. Moving from San Francisco, to the catacombs of Paris, and between the streets of London and a hidden monastery in Sicily, Radek and Grey need to sort fact from fiction, truth from illusion in order to prevent further murders and expose the mastermind of a plot to destabilise organised religion.A larger question in the novel addresses the nature of faith and how the concept of good and evil is defined within it. The focus on darker occult practices might disturb some readers but it is where faith, science and the inexplicable intersect that interests the author and his protagonists.Though you could read The Diabolist as a stand alone, familiarity with Radek and Grey strengthen the appeal of this novel. Central to the character development of both men is the way in which their beliefs are challenged by the events that take place.I liked having the opportunity to learn more about the enigmatic Radek in this installment. Radek’s cool, academic persona is rattled by the confrontation with an old friend, now enemy, triggering a personal and professional crisis. The troubled past of the absinthe-drinking professor reveals his motivation for his study of the world’s belief systems, and his particular interest in unexplained phenomena.As with the earlier books in the series, this novel is characterised by an original, complex, and meticulously researched plot and intriguingly flawed characters. The Diabolist is a provocative thriller that challenges a simple world view and I am looking forward to the next installment.