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Plague of Darkness
People hide their secrets in the dark. Sometimes, that same darkness is what will eventually reveal them.
Eight months after Saint Gerard's Episcopal Church closes its doors, the building has become the new home of Bill and Seyha Watts. The house, however, has plans for its new occupants. Trapped in a biblical darkness that can be felt, four people stumble through a surreal nightmare where the only escape is through their deepest fears and memories. Cut off from the outside world, they are prisoners of a power they cannot see, struggling to understand what is truth - and what is a lie.
Eight months after Saint Gerard's Episcopal Church closes its doors, the building has become the new home of Bill and Seyha Watts. The house, however, has plans for its new occupants. Trapped in a biblical darkness that can be felt, four people stumble through a surreal nightmare where the only escape is through their deepest fears and memories. Cut off from the outside world, they are prisoners of a power they cannot see, struggling to understand what is truth - and what is a lie.
- GenresHorror
258 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Daniel G. Keohane
18 books26 followersDaniel G. Keohane's first novel, Solomon's Grave (2009), was a finalist for the international Bram Stoker Award. Since then he has released the critically-acclaimed Margaret's Ark (2011) and Plague of Darkness, (2014), Plague of Locusts (2022) and the upcoming Stories from the Psalms, Volume 1 (2023). Under the pseudonym G. Daniel Gunn he has published Destroyer of Worlds (2012) and Nightmare in Greasepaint (written with L.L.Soares). His short stories have been published in a number of major horror magazines and anthologies over the years, including , Cemetery Dance, Apex Digest, Shroud Magazine, Borderlands 6, Fantastic Stories and many others, and have received multiple Honorable Mentions in the annual Year's Best Fantasy and Horror / Best Horror of the Year.
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January 29, 2015
**I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads Giveaways**
"Well, wow."
That's what I said when I finally put this book down. It didn't take me long to read because I was having a great deal of trouble putting it down. Part of the time, I wasn't sure what in the world was happening to these people - and I kind of liked it. Although the ending does give you some closure, you're still left wondering, "What did just happen?" Maybe that's for the best, though. Maybe you don't need to know, maybe you just need to see the after effects.
I sensed a lot of Christian undertones, which didn't bother me (I am not a Christian myself) , but I suppose some people might be offended - because afterall, the world is glorious place filled with people waiting to be offended by something.
"Well, wow."
That's what I said when I finally put this book down. It didn't take me long to read because I was having a great deal of trouble putting it down. Part of the time, I wasn't sure what in the world was happening to these people - and I kind of liked it. Although the ending does give you some closure, you're still left wondering, "What did just happen?" Maybe that's for the best, though. Maybe you don't need to know, maybe you just need to see the after effects.
I sensed a lot of Christian undertones, which didn't bother me (I am not a Christian myself) , but I suppose some people might be offended - because afterall, the world is glorious place filled with people waiting to be offended by something.
January 28, 2015
This book leaves you with many question, questions about yourself and your beliefs.
I found this book strange at first, but then I couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened next.
As the church next door closes and becomes a home for the Watts, nosey neighbor Gem needs to know what's inside. As the former reverend stops by for a tour of the new home, Gem invites herself in. It proves to be the biggest mistake she's ever made. It becomes the most terrifying visit of her life. As a darkness descendes on the four people, a mysterious being takes them through a series of nightmares, which make them question what's real, and what's a dream? What's true and what's a lie?
Will they return to the light? Will they ever be the same?
I found this book strange at first, but then I couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened next.
As the church next door closes and becomes a home for the Watts, nosey neighbor Gem needs to know what's inside. As the former reverend stops by for a tour of the new home, Gem invites herself in. It proves to be the biggest mistake she's ever made. It becomes the most terrifying visit of her life. As a darkness descendes on the four people, a mysterious being takes them through a series of nightmares, which make them question what's real, and what's a dream? What's true and what's a lie?
Will they return to the light? Will they ever be the same?
December 10, 2014
What are your secrets you keep from the world? What are the memories you want to hide from yourself? The truth will make you free.
Four persons - are forced by the Darkness to re-live their worst moments - and it's creepy, thrilling and frightening. And it makes you think about yourself. An awesome book!
Four persons - are forced by the Darkness to re-live their worst moments - and it's creepy, thrilling and frightening. And it makes you think about yourself. An awesome book!
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