![]() ![]() Harry’s past and current life seem to have hardened him, but he still has a soft spot for the two people he trusts the most-Norma, and Caz King, who gave Harry all the tattoos that protect him and warn him of supernatural danger. He is still a mysterious figure, and perhaps will have to remain so.Ī perfect counterbalance to Pinhead is Harry D’Amour, who is gleefully sarcastic and witty, even in the face of the Hell Priest. The only disappointment I have about the tome is that we are not really given that much information about Pinhead or his background. His iconic status in the genre will be enough to endear readers to him, but he also commits many atrocities against the other characters in the novel, whom we come to like just as much. As with any good villain, you will go back and forth between liking and hating Pinhead. He even recruits one of them, Felixson, as his servant “dog” to do his bidding for the remainder of the novel. Pinhead is still well-spoken and arrogant, but several other sides to his character are also shown-his impatience, desperation, and yes, sometimes even a little bit of fear comes forth. The first few chapters introduce the reader to the sadomasochistic torturer we all know and love by having him slaughter an entire room full of magicians in the most unique and disgusting ways. Perhaps most intriguing thing about The Scarlet Gospels is the focus on Pinhead, and seeing this character in his own world. Knowing these characters better will perhaps deepen the experience for some readers, but Barker writes all of the characters-Pinhead, Harry, Caz, Norma-so well and gives enough of their backstory to make all readers feel like they’ve known them for years. The Scarlet Gospels reads just as easily for the seasoned Barker fan as it does for someone who maybe only saw Hellraiser and/or Lord of Illusions (the 1995 film that features D’Amour as the main character). Good news for anyone new to Barker’s work: If you haven’t read The Hellbound Heart, or any of the novels that feature Harry D’Amour, there is no need to worry. Now Harry and his three friends must make the journey of their lives-literally to Hell and back-to save her. But when Harry refuses, the Cenobite kidnaps his dear friend Norma Paine and takes her back to Hell with him. He seeks out supernatural investigator Harry D’Amour to be the one to bear witness to his actions. The Scarlet Gospels sees the Lead Cenobite Pinhead on a global path of destruction to gain power so that he may attempt to take over Hell. The Scarlet Gospels is here, and the epic horror tale that Barker weaves within it surely does not disappoint. ![]() The wait is finally over for fans who have been wanting to read Clive Barker‘s long-awaited pairing of two of the most popular characters from his works. Wicked Horror is the internet's only horror fan site for free original horror movies, news, review & more. Wicked Horror is the author of Book Review – Clive Barker’s The Scarlet Gospels. The post The Scarlet Gospels Fan Art Contest Winners! appeared first on Wicked Horror. Thank you to all the entrants for your beautiful creations, and congratulations to the winners! *One of our previously reported runners-up is no longer eligible. In addition, four other fans were voted as RUNNERS-UP and they will each receive a hardback copy of The Scarlet Gospels as well. The GRAND PRIZE package goes to CARLOS GARCIA! He has won a hardback copy of The Scarlet Gospels, a Lemarchand Box, and a poster of Clive Barker’s Pinhead artwork. ![]() But in the meantime, let’s check out the amazing winning fan art for the contest! The book will be hitting stores in just over a week on May 19. Martin’s Press! Fans were asked to create original artwork in whatever medium they wished in anticipation of the release of Clive Barker’s new novel featuring Pinhead and Harry D’Amour, The Scarlet Gospels. The votes are in and the winners have been chosen for The Scarlet Gospels Fan Art Contest, hosted by Wicked Horror and St. Wicked Horror is the author of The Scarlet Gospels Fan Art Contest Winners!. ![]()
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