Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends."SHOCKING...TERRIFYING"—Entertainment WeeklyIn 1954, at the start of the Cold War, the Soviet military offered four political prisoners their freedom if they participated in an experiment requiring them to remain awake for fourteen days while under the influence of a powerful stimulant gas. The prisoners ultimately reverted to murder, self-mutilation, and madness.None survived.In 2018, Dr. Roy Wallis, an esteemed psychology professor at UC Berkeley, is attempting to recreate the same experiment during the summer break in a soon-to-be demolished building on campus. He and two student assistants share an eight-hour rotational schedule to observe their young Australian test subjects around the clock.What begins innocently enough, however, morphs into a nightmare beyond description that no one could have imagined—with, perhaps, the exception of Dr. Roy Wallis himself.Praise for Jeremy Bates:"Old-school horror story reminiscent of Stephen King" ★★★★★"Best book I've read to date" ★★★★★"Perfect for Laymon fans!" ★★★★★"Definitely recommend to all fans of modern horror" ★★★★★"A master storyteller!" ★★★★★"I sort of fell into Jeremy Bates by accident, and I'm so glad I did. He's one of my new favorite writers, and I urge everyone to check him out" ★★★★★"The most chilling book I’ve ever read!" ★★★★★"Absolutely loved this book" ★★★★★"Non-stop adrenaline rush from beginning to end" ★★★★★"Any Stephen King or Dean Koontz fan will love it" ★★★★★"I was hooked from the first page!" ★★★★★"Binge worthy!" ★★★★★"This is one of the best books I have ever read!" ★★★★★"A very juicy, scary ride" ★★★★★"Suicide Forest is up there with Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box" ★★★★★"Scariest book I've ever read" ★★★★★"Huge fan of Mr Bates! You won't be disappointed" ★★★★★"Edge-of-my-seat experience! I felt I was indeed living the horror" ★★★★★"Page-turner with a twist! I was hanging on to every word!" ★★★★★"One of the greatest suspense-filled books I have ever read" ★★★★★"If you enjoy Richard Laymon, you'll love reading Jeremy Bates" ★★★★★"A true edge-of-your-seat thriller...I couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★"Startlingly Spooky!" ★★★★★"A non-stop page-turner!" ★★★★★"Early Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Jeremy Bates is a must read!" ★★★★★"As usual Jeremy Bates has done it again... Give him a try, you'll not regret it" ★★★★★Although in a series, this is a STAND-ALONE novel. For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cutter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, James Herbert. We hope you enjoy! Read more

Joe works at a facility that performs human experimentation.His work just followed him home.The government wanted to unlock hidden abilities in the human mind.They put subjects in extreme sensory deprivation.All the test subjects went violently insane.But the research continued.Today it has been perfected.Almost perfected.From the author of In My Father's Basement comes another chilling novel that's a must-read for fans of horror. "Gruesome, gripping, and terrifyingly real!"REVIEWS:"A sick, fresh twist on the usual thriller/horror genre""Like watching a horror film""Refreshingly original""A page turner you won't want to put down""No book has ever made goosebumps run down my spine this much." Read more

They wanted a fresh start. They got a nightmare.Kylie Macklin is eager to live a normal life. Freshly moved from Florida to Alabama and finally in remission from cancer, the optimistic nine-year-old is used to dodging her overprotective mom’s warnings. So when a new playmate invites her to hang out, the happy girl thinks nothing of the playground being located in a graveyard for young victims of the Spanish Flu… and a local serial killer.Kayla Macklin hates starting over. Forced to relocate after her little sister’s recovery, the sullen nineteen-year-old despises her new home more when she sees a terrifying vision in the nearby crypt. And as kids around town start to fall gravely ill, she begins to suspect there is something sinister at play.Tormented by a frightening specter’s ever-closer appearances, Kylie turns to her older sibling for help. But as Kayla digs into the history of the haunted ground, the twisted truths she discovers hint at a bloodthirst that can never be sated.Can they face down the malevolent force without tripping in their own graves? Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER   Meet Merry Gentry, paranormal P.I., and enter a thrilling, sensual world as dangerous as it is beautiful, full of earthly pleasures and dazzling magic, and ruled by the all-consuming passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . . . or demons.   Merry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles, working as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime. But now the queen’s assassin has been dispatched to fetch her—whether she likes it or not. Suddenly Merry finds herself a pawn in her dreaded aunt’s plans. The job that awaits her: enjoy the constant company of the most beautiful immortal men in the world. The reward: the crown—and the opportunity to continue to live. The penalty for failure: death.BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Laurell K. Hamilton’s A Shiver of Light. Praise for Laurell K. Hamilton and A Kiss of Shadows   “One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field.”—Charlaine Harris   “Sexy . . . Merry’s adventures are engaging and keep the reader turning the pages.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch   “Stunning . . . steamy . . . an exciting and original world.”—San Jose Mercury News   “I’ve never read a writer with a more fertile imagination.”—Diana Gabaldon Read more

This psychological thriller follows a family to their Appalachian farmhouse, where they encounter an unimaginable horror.In the summer of 1994, psychologist Daniel Hill buys a rustic farmhouse nestled in the rolling hills of West Virginia.Along with his wife and teenage daughter, the family uproots their lives in Ohio and moves south. They are initially seduced by the natural beauty of the country setting. That soon changes when they discover a hidden room in the basement with a well, boarded shut and adorned with crucifixes.Local legends about the previous owner being an exorcist come to light, but by then, all Hell has broken loose.This 1990s horror novel is perfect for fans of family thriller books, stories of demonic possession, exorcism fiction, the occult, or thrillers like The Exorcist, A Head Full of Ghosts, and The Amityville Horror.Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths. Read more

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Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already taken the journey to the World's Scariest Places.From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates comes a tale of mystery and horror set in Japan's ancient Suicide Forest, a place that is easy to enter but, for some, impossible to leave. Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for horror. For fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.Just outside of Tokyo lies Aokigahara, a vast forest and one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Japan...and also the most infamous spot to commit suicide in the world. Legend has it that the spirits of those many suicides are still roaming, haunting deep in the ancient woods.When bad weather prevents a group of friends from climbing neighboring Mt. Fuji, they decide to spend the night camping in Aokigahara. But they get more than they bargained for when one of them is found hanged in the morning—and they realize there might be some truth to the legends after all.Praise for Jeremy Bates:"Old-school horror story reminiscent of Stephen King" ★★★★★"Best book I've read to date" ★★★★★"Perfect for Laymon fans!" ★★★★★"Definitely recommend to all fans of modern horror" ★★★★★"A master storyteller!" ★★★★★"I sort of fell into Jeremy Bates by accident, and I'm so glad I did. He's one of my new favorite writers, and I urge everyone to check him out" ★★★★★"The most chilling book I’ve ever read!" ★★★★★"Absolutely loved this book" ★★★★★"Non-stop adrenaline rush from beginning to end" ★★★★★"Any Stephen King or Dean Koontz fan will love it" ★★★★★"I was hooked from the first page!" ★★★★★"Binge worthy!" ★★★★★"This is one of the best books I have ever read!" ★★★★★"A very juicy, scary ride" ★★★★★"Suicide Forest is up there with Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box" ★★★★★"Scariest book I've ever read" ★★★★★"Huge fan of Mr Bates! You won't be disappointed" ★★★★★"Edge-of-my-seat experience! I felt I was indeed living the horror" ★★★★★"Page-turner with a twist! I was hanging on to every word!" ★★★★★"One of the greatest suspense-filled books I have ever read" ★★★★★"If you enjoy Richard Laymon, you'll love reading Jeremy Bates" ★★★★★"A true edge-of-your-seat thriller...I couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★"Startlingly Spooky!" ★★★★★"A non-stop page-turner!" ★★★★★"Early Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Jeremy Bates is a must read!" ★★★★★"As usual Jeremy Bates has done it again... Give him a try, you'll not regret it" ★★★★★Although in a series, this is a STAND-ALONE novel. For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cutter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, James Herbert. We hope you enjoy! Read more

My name is David Wong. My best friend is John. Those names are fake. You might want to change yours. You may not want to know about the things you'll read on these pages, about the sauce, about Korrock, about the invasion, and the future. But it's too late. You touched the book. You're in the game. You're under the eye. It is crucial you keep one thing in mind: none of this is my fault. Read more

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends."If you've ever been in a remote area when something terrible goes wrong, then you know the fear of utter helplessness. Mosquito Man nails this. A superbly crafted psychological thriller"—New York Journal of Books"This is exactly the kind of book I'd pick up for a great vacation/beach read"—Sci-Fi & ScaryAfter a woman bangs at the door in the middle of the night, and promptly dies from her injury, a couple's remote cabin getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as they are hunted by an unknown assailant. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to save their young children and survive until morning.Mosquito Man is a gripping, fast-paced horror thriller, and the first book in the all-new World's Scariest Legends series. Perfect for fans of Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Peter Straub, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, and Richard Laymon, each book in this series will leave you breathless and questioning what lurks in the shadows.Praise for Jeremy Bates:★ "A fast-paced, psychological horror ride that will keep you guessing at every turn!"★ "Mosquito Man is a chilling, heart-pounding thriller that will haunt you long after the final page."★ "The tension and suspense build to a terrifying climax—this is a must-read for horror fans!"★ "A wonderful and thought-provoking thriller."★ "A masterful blend of horror, suspense, and psychological tension that will keep you up all night." Read more

An alcoholic teacher and father’s world spirals out of control when a former student is killed and he is left with her dog and the dark presence that follows it.Matt Matheny teaches during the day, drinks at night, and barely hides his functioning alcoholism from his veterinarian ex-wife, Lucy, and his six-year-old son, Mikey. His world spirals out of control when a former student is killed, and he's left with her dog, Conehead. But something isn't right with Conehead. A dark presence follows him, and very soon, people around him die. Matt realizes the only way to protect his son is to sober up and work with Lucy to expose the dog’s mysterious past and face a secret so shocking—an evil so relentless—that it threatens to unleash hell on an entire town.“Taut, disturbing, and undeniably heartwrenching, Mean Spirited is a breakneck horror-thriller that pits compassion against survival. The plot is as thought-provoking as it is terrifying, and exposes the depth of soul Roberts pours into his work.”—Felix Blackwell, author of Stolen TonguesThis horror novel pays homage to Stephen King’s Cujo, and films like It Follows and The Strangers. It is a haunting and suspenseful exploration of the unseen and the supernatural, set against the seemingly tranquil backdrop of rural West Virginia. Nick Roberts masterfully builds tension and atmosphere, creating a sense of impending doom with meticulous detailing and vivid imagery. The psychological exploration elevates the narrative, making Mean Spirited a compelling read for those who seek a blend of horror, mystery, and emotional depth.Whether you are a seasoned fan of the genre or a curious newcomer, Mean Spirited promises a gripping and thought-provoking journey into the realms of the supernatural.Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths Read more

They meet for one week every year, five young women, best friends since college, in search of fun and thrills. Each year they choose a different place for their reunion. This year it’s Helen’s choice, and she chose the Totem Pole Lodge. Bad choice.The Totem Pole Lodge is a deserted resort hotel deep in the woods with a gory, shocking past. Helen has a macabre streak and she can’t wait to tell her friends all about what happened at the lodge and why it’s now abandoned. But Helen and the others are in for a nasty surprise. The resort isn’t quite as deserted as they think. And not all the gruesome events at the Totem Pole Lodge are in its past. The worst are still to come… Read more

Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice.The land beneath Yellowstone's caldera is hot.Huffing and puffing. Moving, stretching and bulging.Everything has a boiling point. Yellowstone has reached the point of no return.The Yellowstone Series, a disaster thriller from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, takes the reader on a thrill ride as a cataclysmic event of extinction level proportions ticks away like a time bomb, awaiting its moment. Millions of people visit the Yellowstone National Park every year blissfully unaware they are on top of the greatest killer man has ever known - the Yellowstone Supervolcano."Be it prophesy or good story telling, the author has once again brought us a masterpiece of horror.".Volcanoes are the Earth's way of letting off steam. Deep beneath the surface of the planet, excess heat builds up, and it seeks a way to vent. Like an overcrowded bus on a sweltering summer day, the overheated magma stews in its own madness, eventually allowing pent-up frustrations to boil over until it releases its fury - its Inferno - upon the world above.Yellowstone is not an ordinary volcano. It is an extraordinary killer that will show itself in due time.The eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano will be more than a spectacle to grab our attention. It will be the end of the world as we know it.ABOUT THE YELLOWSTONE SERIESVolcanoes are the Earth's way of letting off steam. While most people look at volcanic eruptions as natural disasters, the fact of the matter is, without them, the Earth would explode. Deep beneath the surface of the planet, excess heat builds up, finding a way to vent. Like an overcrowded bus on a hot summer day, the overheated magma stews in its own madness, allowing pent-up frustrations to boil over, until it releases its fury - its HELLFIRE - upon the world above.Yellowstone is the most potentially explosive, violent, deadly, active volcano on our planet and scientists agree, a catastrophic eruption is inevitable. Yellowstone is extraordinary in its potential and is quite simply, Earth's greatest killer. You've been warned.BOOKS IN THE YELLOWSTONE SERIESBook One: HellfireBook Two: InfernoBook Three: FalloutBook Four: Survival Read more

Can you tell me how to get... out alive?★★★★★ - "I can't remember the last time a book scared me and made me this nervous." Andrew Van Wey, author of Head Like a HoleJohnny awakes. A puppet looms over his bed.He recognizes the furry monster: Grandpa was its puppeteer on the children’s television show R-City Street. But Grandpa went missing a year ago. He disappeared from this very apartment building, which was converted from the old R-City Street studio.Desperate to see Grandpa again, Johnny follows the puppet inside the building’s walls, ever deeper into a puppet-infested labyrinth...I Found Puppets Living In My Apartment Walls is a horror tale from the “darkly inventive” purveyor of uncanny places and wondrous evils, Ben Farthing. Read more

Yellowstone was not an ordinary volcano.It was a cannon of immense size, equal in destructive capability to all of mankind's nuclear weapons - combined.It was quite frankly, Earth's greatest killer.The Yellowstone Series, a natural disaster thriller from international best-selling author, Bobby Akart, takes the reader on a thrill ride as a cataclysmic event of extinction level proportions ticks away like a time bomb, awaiting its moment. Millions of people visit the Yellowstone National Park every year blissfully unaware they are on top of the greatest killer man has ever known - the Yellowstone super volcano."Only Akart can weave a story that begins so calm, so normal and before you know it, you are at the end of the book with your pulse pounding in your chest and your mind screaming for more!."Modern man had studied the eruption and aftermath of volcanos on our planet for two centuries, but in the past one hundred years, scientific equipment allowed them to predict the environmental impact. When assessing the fallout of the fourth major eruption of the Yellowstone Supervolcano, the prediction models were wrong."Bobby Akart is a tried and true master storyteller."No part of our planet will be left untouched by the fallout. Those who weren't incinerated by the eruption will be poisoned by the gas or succumb to the ash mixing with the fluids within their bodies. For those lucky enough to survive the direct effects of the eruption, they were subject to starvation and dysentery as the ash fallout created a volcanic winter.And then, there was the threat of their fellow man.Know this. The eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano will be more than a spectacle to grab our attention. It will be the end of the world as we know it. ABOUT THE YELLOWSTONE SERIESVolcanoes are the Earth's way of letting off steam. While most people look at volcanic eruptions as natural disasters, the fact of the matter is, without them, the Earth would explode. Deep beneath the surface of the planet, excess heat builds up, finding a way to vent. Like an overcrowded bus on a hot summer day, the overheated magma stews in its own madness, allowing pent-up frustrations to boil over, until it releases its fury - its HELLFIRE - upon the world above.Yellowstone is the most potentially explosive, violent, deadly, active volcano on our planet and scientists agree, a catastrophic eruption is inevitable. Yellowstone is extraordinary in its potential and is quite simply, Earth's greatest killer. You've been warned.BOOKS IN THE YELLOWSTONE SERIESBook One: HellfireBook Two: InfernoBook Three: FalloutBook Four: Survival Read more

An EMP is a high-tech means of killing people the old fashioned way - through starvation, disease, and societal collapse. Dr. Peter Vincent Pry They never saw it coming. The most technologically advanced missile defense system in the world ... Thousands of eyes, both human and artificial intelligence ... Trained on the Axis of Evil - North Korea and Iran. The one direction they didn't look, was up.The Lone Star Series continues as million-copy, international bestselling author, Bobby Akart intertwines historical fact with plausible fiction in BEYOND BORDERS, book two of The Lone Star Series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller.American political leaders failed to heed the warnings. In the past, nations like Iran, Russia, and China had used the disruption of a nation's power grid and critical infrastructure as a precursor to war. In the Lone Star Series, two bullies of the world unite, North Korea and Iran, the Axis of Evil, to bring the battle to American soil. As a result, nuclear Armageddon hangs over us like a mighty sword.A newly sworn-in president is forced to make a decision. Retaliate, and risk escalation of hostilities, or focus on recovery, to minimize loss of life. Meanwhile, political opportunism abounds as Texas looks to solidify its position on the world stage. Through careful, prudent planning, the state has emerged from the EMP attack relatively unscathed. But what's the next step?Borders will be defined and defended. Because once established, one thing is for certain, those beyond those borders will test them, if you have what they want.The Lone Star Series is a through-provoking, gut-wrenching look into a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear destruction. Will you be ready to make the tough decisions to protect your family and survive?ABOUT THE LONE STAR SERIESPolitical suspense collides with post-apocalyptic thriller fiction with the Lone Star Series by Best Selling Author Bobby Akart. A devastating EMP attack thrusts most of America into darkness, except for one state which has taken the steps to protect its power grid - Texas.World War III is imminent and a new President faces terrible choices as she navigates the shark-infested waters of Washington, and the geopolitical complexities around the world.From Washington to Austin to a ranch in West Texas, decisions are made to protect the lives of Americans, some of which are considered selfish, rather than for people s survival.The Lone Star series is designed to be the most thought-provoking post-apocalyptic series ever written.BOOKS IN THE LONE STAR SERIESAXIS OF EVILBEYOND BORDERSLINES IN THE SANDTEXAS STRONGFIFTH COLUMNSUICIDE SIXNote: The Lone Star Series does not contain strong language. It is intended to entertain and inform audiences of all ages, including teen and young adults.Although some scenes depict the realistic threat our nation faces from a nuclear war and the societal collapse which will result in the aftermath, it does not contain graphic scenes typical of other books in the post-apocalyptic genre.I believe more of our young people need to lead a preparedness lifestyle. Studies show that our millennials do not have any of the basic survival skills. By writing this series free of vulgarities and gratuitous sexual innuendo, I've intended it to be suitable for everyone.Thanks. Read more

While walking through the woods, a group of boys—Daniel Burke, Gavin Graves, and brothers Connor and Tyler Parker—discover the abandoned body of a female high school student. The body is bruised but clean, lifeless but fresh. Torn between fear and fascination, the boys decide to keep the corpse hidden in a ditch in the woods in order to keep her as their girlfriend—to converse with her, to flirt, to practice, to love.What follows is a story of adolescence, friendship, love, envy, hatred, and extreme horror.Jon Athan, the author of Are Your Parents Home? and The Groomer, brings you a disturbing tale of 'young love' and human horror. Could you ever love a dead body?Rewritten and re-edited from the ground up, the 2025 Author’s Enhanced Edition of this novel is an uncut, uncensored, and extended version of the original story. It is the definitive ‘Our Dead Girlfriend’ experience.WARNING: This book contains graphic content. Reader discretion is advised. Read more

Nothing matters more than getting the next fix.First came the shocking story of Rainey Paxton being born addicted to heroin, and the sacrifices she made to accommodate her parents’ reckless lifestyle. Now comes the terrifying, extraordinary novel that picks up after Rainey’s release from juvenile detention.With no money, and lost in a section of North Philadelphia dominated by gangs and violence, Rainey won’t accept that it may be too late to save Ivy. Instead, she pushes all limits to fight for her sister, surrendering herself to keep her vow.When Rainey finds her eight-year-old sister Ivy, she is neglected by her parents and ravaged by her circumstances.Against the odds, Rainey presses forward to create a different life. The pain of her childhood and the realization that her parents are more in love with heroin than their children are reminders of the lessons her aunt Sophie taught her when she was young.Rainey Paxton attracts people from the wrong side of the tracks—some who love to hate her, and others who live to be loved by her. But nothing comes between her and fate—not even her willingness to die to save her sister.**WARNING** 18+ Readers Only. Graphic content and subject matter.A Little High eBook categories: Horror NovelsPsychological ThrillerPsychological HorrorSuspenseful NovelsRealistic FictionThrillerDarkDisturbingCrime FictionMurderFamily Drama NovelsVigilante JusticeSuspense HorrorScaryDrug AddictionMotorcycle Gangs Read more

Years after dire wolves disrupted a busy summer season in Yellowstone National Park and a short-faced bear hunted the residents in Pine Creek, a new, highly adaptable predator emerged from the thick forests on the outskirts of a small Wyoming town.When Kelly Greybull’s mother seeks cancer treatment away from home, the young woman returns from college to take care of the family house and their pet cat during her winter break. Although Kelly plans to study and enjoy a few weeks of solitude, a ravenous beast upends her life when it happens upon her property. Not only must the young woman fight to survive with no weapons, but she must do so without the wheelchair she depends upon.Who will face this stealth-like creature when they visit this house of horrors, and who will survive?ABOUT SMILODONSmilodon is the third book in The Predation Series.For updates on current works, please follow L.J. Vitanza's Amazon Author Page and L.J. Vitanza on Facebook. Read more

"Very strong Blair Witch vibes!""An amazing tale of folk horror!""A wonderfully imaginative, creepy, well-told story!"A beautiful forest. A terrifying legend. It’s 1986. Two strangers, hundreds of miles apart, grapple with disturbing incidents in a one-of-a-kind quaking aspen forest.Knox is a new Forest Service ranger assigned to a vast, remote territory in Utah.Sandy is a producer fighting for her place in a tough TV newsroom.Both have heard about the shadowy figure believed to menace visitors to the forest. When a man disappears and reports of the Root Witch begin coming in, Knox and Sandy are plunged into a living nightmare.Their lives converge on Halloween. Sandy sends a news crew to investigate the sightings. But when the team goes missing, and a shocking video surfaces revealing the ghastly truth, Knox and Sandy face the biggest decision of their lives.This novel is based on a short story, "The Root Witch: An Urban Legend Caught on Tape."The Root Witch is part of Debra Castaneda's Dark Earth Rising series of standalone novels. Read the books in any order.Content warning: Animal death; anxiety; profanity Read more

A mind-bending horror novel that blurs the lines between the psychological and the supernatural. The son of a schizophrenic, Jared Gordon has lived his entire life with a genetic time bomb coded into his DNA. So when the night terrors and hallucinations arrive in force, it seems undeniable that the same disease responsible for his father’s suicide is to blame.But a bizarre reunion with his estranged brother and a journal from their father resurface chilling childhood memories that cast his current experiences in a sinister new light. To have any hope of salvation, Jared must find proof whether the nightmare he’s living is a descent into madness or an assault from a supernatural force more ancient and evil than Hell itself. Yet at every turn, the answer only grows more impossible to believe, upending his view of himself, his past, and the very nature of reality.Worst of all is the growing suspicion that his youngest daughter Elena – an eccentric little girl prone to strange and sometimes unsettling behaviors – may be responsible for setting into motion a cataclysm that began decades before she was born.The Dark Thing: a psychological/supernatural horror book Read more