>>>>The Illuminator and The Mercy Seller by Brenda Rickman Vantrease
>>>>The Skull Mantra by Eliot Pattison
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>>>>Different stories in different places in a different time. Many parallels...
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>>>Have you read Pattison's subsequent Shan books? They're all good. The man can write and the atmosphere is almost breathable.
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>>>Still, if you've never read Paul Goddard, do yourself a huge favour.
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>>Is it for everyone or would be interesting to native speakers only? I haven't heard of any of these authors, but will now probably take a look.
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>Before you do, Paul Goddard should be Robert Goddard. I don't know where I got Paul from, unless I was thinking of Paulette Goddard, but I'm not aware she ever wrote any mysteries. ;)
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>On Robert Goddard, they're all good, but if you can find a copy of "Caught in the Light", go for it. Actually, I haven't yet read his latest book. I have it, but it remains uncracked for the moment.
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>I too am not familiar with Brenda Rickman Ventrease, so I'll look her up. Eliot Pattison is truly different, and quite superb.

That would explain why I couldn't locate any mysteries by him... :o) Perhaps you got him mixed up with the actor? I'll read a couple. Thanks for the recommendation.