Siding Star

When an intruder dies mysteriously in Exeter Cathedral, Detective Inspector Cecilia Cavaliere’s investigation becomes anything but routine. An ancient book leads her to the doorsteps of the wealthy and powerful. Thwarted by her superiors, she finds an unlikely source of help in a family friend. But can a law enforcer believe a priest’s stories about an evil she cannot see?

Half a world away, a quiet astronomer makes a discovery of his own – his telescope reveals nothing less than the impending destruction of the planet.

This sharp thriller moves in the same universe as C.S.Lewis and Charles WIlliams, and takes the reader deep into the supernatural world, where something dark and sinister has been awakened.

"Bryan’s heroes aren’t just likable but lovable: intelligent, amusing, hard-working, even kind to animals. In contrast, the novel’s villains are truly spooky and disturbing; readers are always aware of in the urgency of stopping their evil plans. An enjoyable novel of spiritual mystery and adventure—well plotted, intelligent and deeply moving."--Kirkus Review (starred review)

Named to Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2013