Rave Reviews for The Book of Paul — The Perfect Bone-Chilling Read:
“Long’s prose is deft and clear, transporting the reader from one character’s psyche to the next…this tale is a compelling one. A psychological thriller for readers who are bored with run-of-the-mill horror…Those who embrace the genre will eagerly anticipate a second installment in the series.” ⎯ Kirkus Reviews
“Intelligent, self-aware, and often amusing, while hitting all the markers for sadistic, salacious, and scary. Written in short cinematic bursts from multiple viewpoints, The Book of Paul…weaves in and out of the realm of alchemy, mythology, and ancient arcana. No ordinary writer of horror…Richard Long is doubtless going to build a large and loyal fan base composed of people just like him: literate folks with a bizarre sense of humor who prefer salsa to sugar, red meat to broccoli, and a bucket of blood to a bath filled with rose petals. They will be waiting for the next installment.” ⎯ ForeWord Clarion Reviews ★★★★★
“Totally absorbing! The Book of Paul is moving, profound, funny, terrifying and never lets you go. The prose is swift and sharp…at times, even poetic. Masterful storytelling. Hats off!!” ⎯ Henry Bean – writer/director of The Believer ★★★★★
“Richard Long is a tremendous and unique storyteller, pulling one into the story from the very first short chapter. At its heart The Book Of Paul is a supernatural thriller, but it’s deeply psychological as well. It will make you re-think what you think you know about the “beginning”, science and even religion. It will take you on a wild ride for sure, so buckle up! ⎯ (Dive) Under the Covers ★★★★★
“Completely outstanding… an ingenious mixture of all things intriguing! The Book of Paul is truly an enchanting tale that will leave you spellbound. I can’t wait to read more of this series! The only thing I can say is…wow! Hats of to Richard Long for creating a truly worthy and delightful read. ⎯ Close Encounters with the Night kind ★★★★★
More Five-Star Praise for The Book of Paul:
★★★★★ “Imagine Quentin Tarantino, Brett Easton Ellis and the DaVinci Code with a liberal sprinkling of the occult and Irish lore and you have the brilliant, powerful, thrilling, page-turner that is The Book Of Paul.”
★★★★★ “Like crack in written form: Read the first page and you’re going to be completely hooked and left wanting more.”
★★★★★ “I could not put this book down. Once you start reading everything else in your life will be put on the back burner. Highly recommend this fast paced, heart-pumping read.”
★★★★★ “The Book of Paul takes you on a white knuckle ride into the deepest, darkest corner of the human psyche. A must read!”
★★★★★ “Horror, twisted-romance, science fiction, mystery…this book quite literarily has it all.”
★★★★★ “Not one single word, and certainly no single character, in The Book of Paul can be taken at face value. Nothing is as it appears. And yet, every character and action is masterfully crafted.”
★★★★★ “Richard Long’s characters are richly drawn, possessing a complexity of personality traits that mesh with their histories and with their actions. You will understand these characters, you will understand what motivates them, you will like them and you will hate them, but most importantly, you will believe them.”
★★★★★ “Long creates a twisted world of myth and legend that immediately sucks you in.”