The Hunting Dark

I loved the book. It's the second entry in the "Enlightenment Project" series of books, starring Noah, a neurosurgeon who was possessed as a kid and has devoted his life to studying possession scientifically. 'The Hunting Dark,' however, is very different from the first volume: far more complex, with a larger cast, the characters far more sober, the horror embedded in a far more intricate narrative. I enjoyed it immensely, gladly following Noah's adventures from two haunted places in Kentucky (a farm and a school) to a haunted place in a French village, somehow connected through lore, history, and mysterious caverns under hidden sinkholes. There's a big surprise for anyone who's been keeping an eye on Noah's good friend Perry, the exorcist who helped free Noah from demonic possession: in the beginning, we find him in the Vatican, as a priest invited to a conference of professional exorcists, but, by the end of the book, he's turned into someone entirely different. The author has a lot to say about medicine, Christianity, the Church, and science. It never comes across as either preachy or an info-dump. Hightower seems to come up with new characters when she has something to say: their voice conveys compellingly uncomfortable truths, and drives the plot further without sacrificing details to pointless generalities and hand-waving. The book also has some awesome, creepy scenes of kids being demonically attacked, of teachers facing truly unsettling hauntings in their school, and people disappearing without a trace. My only reservation would be about the science: I did not find "quantum biology" and the whole discipline to which Chloe belongs, either convincingly described or portrayed clearly. I'd be at a loss to explain what exactly she did and what kind of indications she took as scientific proof of demonic presence. Nevertheless, the book is crammed with insightful observations on demonic influence, psychosomatic illnesses, and the impact of personality on the body. And the horror story is wonderfully plotted, with a satisfying ending. A solid 5-star from me!

In the hunting dark the second book in the enlightenment project by Len Hightower Noah and his clan go out in the field. Since I had it read the first book I thought I would be lost but was not they went to a school in a home in Kentucky and also to a little village in France we also get to see what happens to father Perry and OMG that was a lot! This book is authentic creepy what makes it even more spooky is that the books seem so authentic and like it’s a nonfiction book about them describing true events which adds so much atmosphere to the story. Just FYI to the author the word Moira
Means evil in ancient Greek so I thought that was so apropos that would be Noah’s wife’s name. Noah set sets out initially to document any happenings in boy does he get what he’s looking for. This is an Horror for the Jumpscare fans The those looking for entertainment in a more cerebral context. I only wish I would’ve read the first book before this one but still may go back and do that I don’t think you need to read that one because I read this book and didn’t feel lost at all they do have a lot of characters but not so many you can’t remember their names I truly enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it Lynn Hightower is new to me but I can honestly say I’m definitely reading another book by her, she has a great writing style that feels authentic and knowledgeable and it seems as if she writes to entertain and not to preach or wave her flag from her fanatical camp this is a really great book and one I definitely recommend. I want to thank The publisher for my free ARC copy via NetGalley please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

I really enjoyed reading this book, mostly because it was based on paranormal experiences. This is the second book in this series and I feel like I needed to read the first one before reading this one. I was a bit confused about the many references to ‘last time’. I will be reading the first one now as to get some clarity for this book. Some of the scenes in the book were quite unnerving. Like how do two people disappear from a crawlspace with no clues left behind. I also felt sympathy towards the children under attack. These people have a lot to deal with in this terrifying book.

I got the first in the series before reading The Hunting Dark. Both The Enlightenment Project and The Hunting Dark are clever takes on the exorcism idea, using spirituality and science in the effort to combat evil. Great books and great characters. I look forward to reading more about our heroes, Dr. Noah Archer and exorcist Perry Cavanaugh

I read and enjoyed The Enlightment Project, a well plotted and tense horror story that kept me on the edge.
This is another novel that is better not read before sleeping as there's a lot of GASP moments and the creepy level is very high.
Well plotted, entertaining.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I haven't read The Enlightenment Project (yet) but that has not stopped me enjoying this book. Love horror and I have found a new author to read. Good characters and good pacing, not to mention a few looks over my shoulder. Highly recommend. Thanks to Severn House and Netgalley for this review ARC.