Pre-release Review of 'The Devil Aspect: The Strange Truth Behind the Occurrences at Grad Orlu A

Publication Date: 5 Mar 19

What a surprising turn of events at the end of this fast-paced and very interesting novel! Duplicity in intent and meaning throughout as Dr. Viktor Kosarek, a psychiatrist seeking to prove that the use of narcotherapy could allow a delusional (and often dangerous) client into seeing this demons as what they really are....figments of the imagination. In the mind 1930's, the country on the verge of Hitler's regime, Viktor has come to experiment with "The Devil's Six", six individuals being held at Hrad Orlu Asylum for the Criminally Insane, near Prague. Six individuals who have committed murderous acts beyond belief, and all imagined to be driven by the Devil in some form. It is no help that local lore holds Hrad Orlu, a castle said to be built to close off a network of caves that were believe to be the mouth of Hell and a previous dark-spirited resident, Jan of the Black Heart. Viktor's sessions are met with skepticism. On top of this, his dear friend Filip Starosta, appears to be losing his own brilliant mind and Viktor is desperate to help him, as events unfold that make him reluctantly suspect that dear Filip may be The Leather Apron butcher who has brutally murdered women throughout the area and is likened to Jack the Ripper. As he moves between Prague and the castle, seeking answers in all directions, the murders continue and Viktor's theories are proven to be more than what they have been declared. Truly fascinating topic, drawing you in to the dark myths of the Devil in all forms.

My sincere thanks to Netgalley and Doubleday for sharing this title.