The Chindi

by Brad Steiger

It was the perfect home for Barry and Carol Jacobs and their 11-year-old son, Bobby--until a landscape crew began digging in their backyard, unearthing a forgotten horror of unspeakable power.

The Chindi. An ancient demon sworn to protect a sacred Indian burial ground, it can possess the living forms of birds and beasts to destroy human victims. Its black sorcery can make devil dogs attack their masters, demonic bats gnaw a man's face, and dead-eyed coyotes mutilate lovers under the desert moon.

Now the Chindi has risen -- hungry for revenge. Pray for the living, be they man, woman or . . . child.

Genres: Horror

Mass Market Paperback

First published November 28, 1980

Reviews

[Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A family relocates to Arizona to join the real estate boom there. They purchase a nice home and want to add a swimming pool. The diggers unearth a burial mound of a long dead Indian. The group of pool excavators split up there find among themselves. Pots and bones and a rifle and other artifacts are taken.

The graverobbing sets loose a "Chindi." A spirit of vengeance. It enters into animals to do its bidding. It takes revenge on those who stole from the grave. Soon, bats are attacking people. Mountain lions are walking on their hind legs and killing. Seems the only way to stop it is to make the grave robbers return the items before they die.

A great 80's horror novel. These are the kind I really love. Not only do you have an angry spirit out for blood, but it also brings in killer creatures from the animal kingdom. Creature features are always a plus in my book if done right. This was.

[Daryn Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

LIFE TIP: Don't steal pottery from burial grounds.

A viciously enjoyable horror tale of supernatural revenge which would make an excellent movie.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come.