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The Patch
Dr. Jack Lantern was known for his warm heart and love of Halloween throughout the town of Crescent Heights, NH. Every year when the veil between the living and the dead would thin and the air would turn crisp and chilly, he transformed his home into a haunted attraction, delighting children and adults alike.
But one fateful Halloween night, Jack's life will change forever, leaving a community shocked, and many searching for answers.
One year later, as the town prepares to celebrate Halloween again, something stirs in the pumpkin patch behind the Lantern home. Jack is back—and driven by an insatiable thirst for revenge. As the clock ticks towards midnight, those responsible for his death will face the wrath of a monster who knows no mercy.
Halloween will never be the same again!
But one fateful Halloween night, Jack's life will change forever, leaving a community shocked, and many searching for answers.
One year later, as the town prepares to celebrate Halloween again, something stirs in the pumpkin patch behind the Lantern home. Jack is back—and driven by an insatiable thirst for revenge. As the clock ticks towards midnight, those responsible for his death will face the wrath of a monster who knows no mercy.
Halloween will never be the same again!
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2024
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About the author
Mark C. Scioneaux
28 books23 followersMark C. Scioneaux is a Bram Stoker Award® nominated editor and author.
He is the author of INFERNO, THE CADAVER CHRONICLES, and POACHER, published by October Nights Press. He is also the author of SLIPWAY GREY, THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, and DEAD ON THE BAYOU. He is co-creator of the “Splattire Series” with books that include CANNIBAL FAT CAMP, DIE, YOU ZOMBIE CRACKERS!, and AMERICA’S NEXT DEAD MODEL. He also is the author of numerous short stories appearing in various anthologies.
HORROR FOR GOOD: A CHARITABLE ANTHOLOGY is an award-nominated anthology for charity he edited. His newest anthology, BLOOD BANK, is published by Blood Bound Books.
He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his wife, Kristin.
He is the author of INFERNO, THE CADAVER CHRONICLES, and POACHER, published by October Nights Press. He is also the author of SLIPWAY GREY, THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, and DEAD ON THE BAYOU. He is co-creator of the “Splattire Series” with books that include CANNIBAL FAT CAMP, DIE, YOU ZOMBIE CRACKERS!, and AMERICA’S NEXT DEAD MODEL. He also is the author of numerous short stories appearing in various anthologies.
HORROR FOR GOOD: A CHARITABLE ANTHOLOGY is an award-nominated anthology for charity he edited. His newest anthology, BLOOD BANK, is published by Blood Bound Books.
He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his wife, Kristin.
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May 19, 2025
A very fun, creepy Halloween novel. The pace is fast, the characters are well drawn (and deliciously detestable)... all the things you want in a Stalk & Slash story.
When Dr Jack Lantern and his wife are viciously murdered on Halloween night, it sets into motion a horror from which those responsible will be unable to escape.
When Dr Jack Lantern and his wife are viciously murdered on Halloween night, it sets into motion a horror from which those responsible will be unable to escape.
October 30, 2024
Halloween+a creepy pumpkin patch+ revenge what more could you want in a book? Although I could kind of see where the story was going, I sure did enjoy getting there. Gory, but not over the top it'll keep your heart beating fast once the action starts. The ending was bittersweet and perfect.
November 8, 2025
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