Speaks the Nightbird by Robert McCammon

One of the thicker books on my shelf but well worth the read. It reminded me of 
some of the old Dark Shadows episodes from years gone by. 
The character development was done well, but in more of a "breadcrumb" fashion. 
You will still be learning about each one right up to the end of the book.  I was 
expecting more of a blatant horror aspect from the story, but the book was so 
descriptive that it made up for my preconceived ideas and expectations.   One 
could almost feel the chill of the rain on your back and the slush around your ankles 
as the characters plodded through the ill weather plaguing the settlers of the 
little village.   The story gave a good interpretation of the living standards of early 
America and the life-style of a close knit community --along with the quirky and 
strange that are still around today.   

The "witch hunt era" concept was interesting.    
Again, I would like to have seen deeper into the minds and emotions of those 
characters that met an untimely demise. 
Overall, well worth the time spent.  (****)