Past Dark

by Tony Healey, Laurie Laliberte (Editor)

After receiving news that his childhood friend has died, Chris returns to the hometown he thought he'd never go back to. The memory of what happened that one fateful summer in Denton is something he's tried desperately to forget. But there are some things you just can't keep running from and Chris will have to face what happened all those years ago. The events that changed their lives forever - and the dark entity that called to them in their dreams . . .
Written by bestselling independent author Tony Healey, Past Dark is simultaneously a moving chronicle of childhood, and an exploration of the power of evil that will delight fans of traditional horror in the vein of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.

Genres: Amazon

399 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 9, 2015

About the author

Tony Healey is the author of the bestselling Harper & Lane Series, consisting of Hope’s Peak, Storm’s Edge, published by Thomas and Mercer, and Blue Ruin, published independently. He is also the author of westerns in the Ralph Compton Western Series, including The Devil’s Snare, Blood On The Prairie, Die Trying and The Guns of Wrath. He self-published the crime novel Not For Us.
His work has been praised by the likes of Publisher’s Weekly, Blake Crouch, Mark Edwards and Mark Wheaton.
Tony Healey lives and works in Brighton, on the Sussex coast. He is married, has four daughters and a chorkie called Freddie. Tony is represented by his agent, Sharon Pelletier of Dystel, Goderich & Bourrett LLC.

The Harper & Lane Series: https://amzn.to/3hCmqoJ
Ralph Compton Westerns: Tony Healey | Penguin Random House
Not For Us: https://amzn.to/3hEimo0

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read with well-written characters that had me hooked from the beginning. I like a coming-of-age format, and this was an enjoyable example. I felt there was still another layer that could have been added somehow to give the story an even greater depth and bring it up to the likes of Stephen King's "It" or "The Body" and Dan Simmon's "The Summer Of Night", but it's not far off. The story flowed beautifully, the central characters were likeable and the genuine talent that this author has shone through. There was a real sense of time and place, and I heartily recommend.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story and compelling characters

Could not put this down! Love the characters, very relatable as young teens. Partly sci-if, partly mystery, overall coming of age story with good friends and loving families.

[Sally Albrecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another must read!

An excellent story! This book captivates! You know the characters well and are able to put yourself into the story.

[Shell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok read

Fairly engaging characters and held my interest throughout but there just wasn't quite enough to the story, I wanted more creepy. The conflict seemed too easily resolved, too.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read. It is very highly influenced by Stephen King, and maybe some Neil Gaiman. My only suggestion would be a little more detail and conflict in the ending. Really good story though!