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Looking for a scary story?

Looking for a scare with a jaw-dropping, chilling twist that will leave you wanting more? Marlene’s Revenge will satisfy your craving for true horror, mystery and suspense.

Terror. Danger. Power. The witch has returned and no one is safe.

Almost a year has passed since Anika and Gretel’s horrifying night in an abandoned cannery in the Back Country, and the subsequent beginning of their quest to the Old Country for answers to the mysteries of Orphism. But rumors are reaching the far shore that the evil Witch of the North, presumed dead since that night of terror, is alive and strong. And hunting again. But this time no one is safe. Everyone Gretel loves is in danger, and she must summon a new level of power and conviction to end her family’s nightmare forever.

Praise for MARLENE’s REVENGE:

“Terrifying horror at its finest. The second book in the Gretel series Marlene’s revenge is the most excellently written book in the horror genre that I can recall for some time. Terror, Power and Danger have never been so freaking scary before. ”

“Exciting, chilling, scary and a great read.”

“If you like reading horror/suspense you will like this. Oh, and the ending had a twist I didn’t see coming.”

“Real page turner. Dark and twisted. Can’t wait for the next one in the series.”

“One of the best twists of a traditional fairytale I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading! Suspenseful & engaging. This story had me up into the early morning hours. I couldn’t put it down until I’d reached the end.”

“If you open this book without a shiver, you are oblivious to the dangers this author portrays. Wake up!”

“Great read. I read it straight through right to the end… ”

If you are looking for a dark, creepy, scary, spooky read with a bone-chilling twist, Marlene’s Revenge is a must-read. 


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Looking for the perfect Halloween read?

Gretel is a gripping, spine-chilling, thrilling horror with twists and turns you won’t see coming.

Alone. Frightened. Captive. If you hear someone approaching, RUN. She is not there to help you.

There is an ancient evil in the Back Country, dormant for centuries but now hungry and lurking. When it sets its sights on an unsuspecting mother one routine morning along an isolated stretch of highway, a quiet farming family is suddenly thrust into a world of unspeakable terror, and a young girl must learn to be a hero.

 Looking for the perfect Halloween read? Gretel is a gripping, spine-chilling, thrilling horror with twists and turns you won’t see coming. 

Praise for GRETEL:

“I couldn’t help but think I was reading something from Stephen King (one of my favorite authors).:

“One of the best books I’ve read! I couldn’t stop reading it till the END!!!”

“Wow! What a great twist to an old story!”

“Wow. Fabulous twist on a Grimm classic. Such well developed characters. And THREE heroines.”

“If you’ve read the story of ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ and you think you know all there is to know about a girl and her brother abandoned in the forest by their father at the behest of an evil stepmother, think again. You simply have to read Gretel: Book One by Christopher Coleman.”

“Man oh man! A true horror story….not your old time Hansel and Gretel. No gingerbread house, no barred cages to be locked behind while the witch fattens you up. Nosiree bob. If you truly want to be scared out of your wits about what some people will do to others, read this book!”

“That fairy tale your parents used to read to you has changed and grown teeth, although author Christopher Coleman may have captured the feeling the Brothers Grimm originally intended us to feel.

“This book was really creepy. Very well written. Kept me on the edge of my seat. I would love to see this made into a movie.”

Gretel is a true horror story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, afraid to turn off the lights and go to sleep. If you are looking for a suspenseful, creepy and spooky read that will leave you scared out of your wits, then Gretel is for you. You have been warned.

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Gripping Psychological and Horror Thriller

Looking for a scare? The Gretel Series is a gripping, thrilling horror with bone-chilling twists and turns you won’t see coming. 

 

The Gretel Series: Books 1-3 includes Gretel (Book One), Marlene’s Revenge (Gretel Book Two) and Hansel (Gretel Book Three). If you are a fan of horror, mystery, suspense and dark fantasy, The Gretel Series is an absolute must read. Just make sure you keep all the lights on while reading.

Alone. Frightened. Captive. If you hear someone approaching, RUN. She is not there to help you.

There is an ancient evil in the Back Country, dormant for centuries but now hungry and lurking. When it sets its sights on an unsuspecting mother one routine morning along an isolated stretch of highway, a quiet farming family is suddenly thrust into a world of unspeakable terror, and a young girl must learn to be a hero.

The Gretel Series will keep you on the edge of your seat, afraid to turn off the lights and go to sleep. If you are looking for a thrilling, suspenseful, creepy and spooky read that will leave you scared out of your wits, then the Gretel Series is for you. You have been warned.

Buy the boxed set to get three full length books you won’t want to put down.

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Hansel (Gretel Book Three)

The evil witch’s plague on the Back Country is over, but a new terror now lurks in a distant land.

Years have passed since Marlene’s death, and Gretel, unable to cope with her mother’s descent into madness, has fled the Back Country for the solitude and anonymity of the Old World. But one quiet day in the remote village of Stedwick, Gretel is taken by Gromus, an ageless mythical figure known only by locals, but whose reputation and power is steadily growing.

It is now up to Hansel to save his sister and the ancient land of their ancestors from a horror as old as the book that unleashed it to the world.

Free with Kindle Unlimited  Amazon  / Amazon UK

Gretel (Gretel Book One)

Alone. Frightened. Captive. If you hear someone approaching, RUN. She is not there to help you.

There is an ancient evil in the Back Country, dormant for centuries but now hungry and lurking. When it sets its sights on an unsuspecting mother one routine morning along an isolated stretch of highway, a quiet farming family is suddenly thrust into a world of unspeakable terror, and a young girl must learn to be a hero.

“A terrific read and a much scarier take on the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel.”–Amie’s Book Reviews

“Witches, terrible deeds, horrific battles with the good guys. A LOT of surprises.”–Amazon Customer

“One of the best collections of strong female characters that I’ve seen in a long time.”–Errant Dreams

“Good read on a dark night, especially if you are alone in the house. It’ll creep you out.”–Annie Flowers, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

230+ Rave Reviews, 4.3 star rating

Read an Excerpt from GRETEL:

And things took time. There was no patience in this modern world; everyone needed things now. And this System officer, Stenson, he seemed particularly hasty. She could see in the way he leaped for the spilled potion that he’d grown addicted to the idea of it. To the idea of immortality. It was a pattern she’d seen dozens of times in her past. No temperament to handle the wait. And as she’d also witnessed, the pursuit of the broth had caused his early expiration, an irony never lost on her.

But Stenson’s death was unimportant. Nothing more than a mess to clean. Her aims were different now. She’d found the true serum. The one she’d heard whispered of in the Old Lands by her ancestors. The myth sought by all. She could stay young. Forever. She was strong again, of mind and body. And Life. She would reconnect with It. Control It as she once had when she was young and zealous.

She walked back to the kitchen and stood over the twisted body of Officer Stenson, which now lay still, dead. The witch’s feet were planted irreverently in the remaining mixture on the floor, and she almost chuckled at the locked expression of fear and pain on the officer’s face.

She kicked the left side of his body and heard the sound she was listening for—the jingle of keys—in his right pocket. She reached over and pulled the ring of keys free, and then dangled them in front of her face, smiling at the confidence she felt inside of her. It was almost impossible to believe what she was considering—no, not considering, what she was going to do.

The world now seemed a platter to her, a buffet of opportunity and treasure. Every second in this cabin now seemed a waste of the eternal time she now possessed. If even yesterday she’d been granted this opportunity, the opportunity to drive off in this machine, she would have certainly hidden from it, afraid of the technology she’d shunned for so long.

She’d driven a car in the past, in the days before secrecy and privacy had taken over her life, but it had been years, and she’d certainly never controlled anything like the monster parked outside. Yes, her old self would have spent days, weeks maybe, figuring out some method to dispose of the car without ever starting the engine or even getting inside.

But now the machine excited her and the thought of driving released a burst of saliva across her tongue. The energy under her. The power and speed at her control. And, most importantly, the utility of the thing. There were more sources to find before this day ended, and the car would help her find them.

It was time to hunt.

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They Came with the Snow

When a mysterious blast goes off in a small college town, triggering a blizzard, the few survivors must decide whether to stay or leave and face the monsters who came with the snow.

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Instant #AmazonGiveaways for #horror book, Gretel!

To celebrate the upcoming release of Hansel, the third and final book in the Gretel series, I am having some instant Amazon giveaways for Gretel, the first book in the series! Click on the links below and good luck.

Alone. Frightened. Captive. If you hear someone approaching, RUN. She is not there to help you.

There is an ancient evil in the Back Country, dormant for centuries but now hungry and lurking. When it sets its sights on an unsuspecting mother one routine morning along an isolated stretch of highway, a quiet farming family is suddenly thrust into a world of unspeakable terror, and a young girl must learn to be a hero.

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Check out Gretel on Amazon

 

Hansel (Gretel Book Three) is now available for pre-order!

The evil witch’s plague on the Back Country is over, but a new terror now lurks in a distant land.

Years have passed since Marlene’s death, and Gretel, unable to cope with her mother’s descent into madness, has fled the Back Country for the solitude and anonymity of the Old World. But one quiet day in the remote village of Stedwick, Gretel is taken by Gromus, an ageless mythical figure known only by locals, but whose reputation and power is steadily growing.

It is now up to Hansel to save his sister and the ancient land of their ancestors from a horror as old as the book that unleashed it to the world.

Pre-order on Amazon

Write a four-sentence mystery, horror or fantasy story & enter to win a $5.00 Amazon Gift Card

CLOSED. The winner is Kathy Newcomer! 

To celebrate the upcoming release of Dark Fates, the boxed set I am in along with 21 other authors, I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway where you write a four-sentence horror, mystery or fantasy (urban, epic etc.) story for your chance to win a $5.00 Amazon Gift Card.

All you need to do is comment with your story in the comments section and share this post (using the share buttons at the end of the post), and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christophercolemanauthor/. If you haven’t already pre-ordered your copy of Dark Fates, please do! It’s only 99 cents. Buy links are included in this post.

No purchase of any kind is necessary to enter the giveaway. One winner will be selected by Random.org.  Giveaway closes on 3/3/17! 

Keep your story tasteful but otherwise have fun!

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22 USA Today and International Bestselling Authors, 22 full-length novellas and novels of magic, romance, myths, and adventure!

 

The 22 novels in this special edition collection are packed with fantasy, magic, and romance sure to sweep you away with over one million words of intense urban fantasy and paranormal romance fiction!

Inside you will find everything from demons, fallen angels, and werewolves to faeries, telepaths, witches, and more! Whether you’re in the mood for a supernatural biker gang, an alliance of demon hunters, an abundance of elemental magic, or a heaping serving of Greek gods and goddesses, this boxed set is sure to have something to keep you up reading long past your bedtime!

22 of readers’ favorite paranormal romance and urban fantasy authors have come together in this impressive collection to weave you a buffet of stories that will keep you coming back for more.

Secure your copy of this collection before release, because once that day comes, your chance to get this unique lineup will be gone for good!

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