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Stone Hill #1
Shadows Rising
Michael wants to go home, but now his grandfather has disappeared too.
"Amazing gem of a horror read here. So suspenseful and I could not put it down." - Billie W., VIBE Reviews
When a troubled teenager agrees to stay with his grandparents for the summer, joy gives way to panic after he discovers there’s no way out.
A fanatical church leader named Pastor John is in control and performs bizarre miracles to a captivated congregation. His followers patrol the streets by day. Phantoms roam the woods by night. People vanish without a trace.
Frantic to locate his grandfather, Michael enlists a group of friends to help him—only to stumble into an ancient labyrinth of tunnels below Pastor John’s church and confront an evil that has terrorized the town for years.
Inexperienced and vulnerable, they face their most disturbing fears, risking their lives for their loved ones—even as the rising crisis beneath Stone Hill threatens to destroy them.
A gripping psychological horror thriller in the vein of Stephen King, Stranger Things, Dean Koontz, or H. P. Lovecraft.
"Amazing gem of a horror read here. So suspenseful and I could not put it down." - Billie W., VIBE Reviews
When a troubled teenager agrees to stay with his grandparents for the summer, joy gives way to panic after he discovers there’s no way out.
A fanatical church leader named Pastor John is in control and performs bizarre miracles to a captivated congregation. His followers patrol the streets by day. Phantoms roam the woods by night. People vanish without a trace.
Frantic to locate his grandfather, Michael enlists a group of friends to help him—only to stumble into an ancient labyrinth of tunnels below Pastor John’s church and confront an evil that has terrorized the town for years.
Inexperienced and vulnerable, they face their most disturbing fears, risking their lives for their loved ones—even as the rising crisis beneath Stone Hill threatens to destroy them.
A gripping psychological horror thriller in the vein of Stephen King, Stranger Things, Dean Koontz, or H. P. Lovecraft.
- GenresHorror
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2019
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About the author
Dean Rasmussen
27 books154 followersDean Rasmussen grew up in a small Minnesota town and began writing stories at the age of ten, driven by his fascination with the Star Wars hero's journey. He continued writing short stories and attempted a few novels through his early twenties until he stopped to focus on his computer animation ambitions. He studied English at a Minnesota college during that time.
He learned the art of computer animation and went on to work on twenty feature films, a television show, and a AAA video game as a visual effects artist over thirteen years. He currently teaches animation for visual effects in Orlando, Florida.
Inspired by his favorite authors, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, and H.P. Lovecraft, Dean began writing novels and short stories again in 2018 to thrill and delight a new generation of horror fans.
He learned the art of computer animation and went on to work on twenty feature films, a television show, and a AAA video game as a visual effects artist over thirteen years. He currently teaches animation for visual effects in Orlando, Florida.
Inspired by his favorite authors, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, and H.P. Lovecraft, Dean began writing novels and short stories again in 2018 to thrill and delight a new generation of horror fans.
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February 11, 2020
Creepy little read...
Michael is constantly getting himself into trouble. So his mother decides it would be best if he visited his grandparents in Stone Hill for the remainder of the summer. But very soon Michael finds out that he will be haunted by more than just his past.
This book sucks you right in from the very beginning. It is well detailed and easy to follow along with the story. The main characters are all very realistic and believable.
The suspense, thrills and chills are definitely there and start building up early on in the book. The story, while fresh and new, also harkens back two older tales. The writing style reminds me of Dean Koontz especially since the book starts off in California as most all his books tend to be set in California. The story also reminds me very much of Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon. The storylines are very similar in feel and presentation.
I would also like to give a big bravo to the author and to the editor of this book as I found nearly no errors whatsoever. So kudos to you both!
All in all this is a very well done and spooky little read and I would be happy to recommend it.
Michael is constantly getting himself into trouble. So his mother decides it would be best if he visited his grandparents in Stone Hill for the remainder of the summer. But very soon Michael finds out that he will be haunted by more than just his past.
This book sucks you right in from the very beginning. It is well detailed and easy to follow along with the story. The main characters are all very realistic and believable.
The suspense, thrills and chills are definitely there and start building up early on in the book. The story, while fresh and new, also harkens back two older tales. The writing style reminds me of Dean Koontz especially since the book starts off in California as most all his books tend to be set in California. The story also reminds me very much of Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon. The storylines are very similar in feel and presentation.
I would also like to give a big bravo to the author and to the editor of this book as I found nearly no errors whatsoever. So kudos to you both!
All in all this is a very well done and spooky little read and I would be happy to recommend it.
November 22, 2020
I think I was expecting this book to be more fun than it was. I mean, a religious cult has taken over your grandparent's town, there are people miraculously being healed from life-threatening illnesses, and there are giant tentaclley monsters that come out at night, do you really need more than that to make a great book? A sense of humor probably would have helped. I think a book like this can't take itself too seriously. At the very least, I would have liked to be entertained by some of the characters, but I found them all pretty bland.
I'm all for this "type" or horror book, just not this one in particular. Two stars for a fun idea that unfortunately could have been executed better.
I'm all for this "type" or horror book, just not this one in particular. Two stars for a fun idea that unfortunately could have been executed better.
October 26, 2020
Well developed, relatable, dynamic characters; exciting plot that continuously advances the storyline; vivid imagery and description that helps you create strong mental pictures of the actions being described
December 27, 2019
Preface: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have mixed feelings about this one. It starts off as a pretty interesting slow-burn type dealio. It's well-written - no major mistakes or grammatical foibles, and the language is decent enough. Our main character is pathetic but sympathetic - poor dude is consumed with grief and guilt for causing the car accident that killed his dad. He ends up going to his grandparents' place for the summer to chill out a bit, only to find the town has been taken over by cultists. It seems like we're going to slowly unravel what this cult is about, how it came to be, what the weird gross goo is the head honcho is using to heal people...and then, 70 pages in, we get a big dramatic monster attack. All that suspense and dread flies out the window, and from then on, it's a series of action scenes and prepping for action scenes. Not inherently bad in itself, but not really what I wanted.
I also had a problem with the basic premise. Michael is invited to his grandparents' place for the summer...when a cult has taken over the town, and monsters are abducting/killing/eating people, and his grandma has dementia. Even excluding those first two things...in what world is caring for his dementia-riddled grandmother going to make a suicidal teen feel better?? The set-up just made absolutely no sense. It would have been better to have something happen with the mother that would force her to send Michael away. This series of events just feels kinda silly.
As other reviewers have mentioned there are a lot of unanswered questions. We don't figure out anything about what the creatures are, where they came from, who made the temple, etc. I assume this is all left dangling for future books - that ending (!!) certainly seems to lend itself to that. And that's fine, I guess, but the mystery wasn't particularly interesting enough for me to continue with the series. I found the action too tedious, and while the characters are decent (I like that Joey and the villain are both sympathetic, in different ways), none of them held my attention enough for me to want to continue for their sake.
If monster movies are your thing, you'll probably enjoy this - but imo it's not really spooky-scary-dread-inducing horror, so if that's more your thing, give this a pass.
I have mixed feelings about this one. It starts off as a pretty interesting slow-burn type dealio. It's well-written - no major mistakes or grammatical foibles, and the language is decent enough. Our main character is pathetic but sympathetic - poor dude is consumed with grief and guilt for causing the car accident that killed his dad. He ends up going to his grandparents' place for the summer to chill out a bit, only to find the town has been taken over by cultists. It seems like we're going to slowly unravel what this cult is about, how it came to be, what the weird gross goo is the head honcho is using to heal people...and then, 70 pages in, we get a big dramatic monster attack. All that suspense and dread flies out the window, and from then on, it's a series of action scenes and prepping for action scenes. Not inherently bad in itself, but not really what I wanted.
I also had a problem with the basic premise. Michael is invited to his grandparents' place for the summer...when a cult has taken over the town, and monsters are abducting/killing/eating people, and his grandma has dementia. Even excluding those first two things...in what world is caring for his dementia-riddled grandmother going to make a suicidal teen feel better?? The set-up just made absolutely no sense. It would have been better to have something happen with the mother that would force her to send Michael away. This series of events just feels kinda silly.
As other reviewers have mentioned there are a lot of unanswered questions. We don't figure out anything about what the creatures are, where they came from, who made the temple, etc. I assume this is all left dangling for future books - that ending (!!) certainly seems to lend itself to that. And that's fine, I guess, but the mystery wasn't particularly interesting enough for me to continue with the series. I found the action too tedious, and while the characters are decent (I like that Joey and the villain are both sympathetic, in different ways), none of them held my attention enough for me to want to continue for their sake.
If monster movies are your thing, you'll probably enjoy this - but imo it's not really spooky-scary-dread-inducing horror, so if that's more your thing, give this a pass.
July 3, 2020
The horrors that have overtaken the small, gentle, community of Stone Hill, Minnesota, make my skin crawl, and I refer to both the otherworldly elements and the sheer unadulterated human evil. A formerly "normal" small mostly-farming community has become--well, at the risk of trope, a portal to Hades. Or, not exactly that specific location, but somewhere in another dimension, allowing horrific entities to cross over, abduct, terrorize, feed. What is under the apple orchard [shudder] boggles the mind....but does create a far-reaching territory for our "heroes" to explore in future installments. Meanwhile, the fascist totalitarian control of Stone Hill (monstrously in the name of religion) seems to be reminiscent of Nazi Germany, specifically how the non-combatant civilians were terrorized into submission by the controlling government run by the demagogue Adolf Hitler. But even Hitler couldn't match the Denouement of STONE HILL: SHADOWS RISING, an event of jaw-dropping terror, a real cliffhanger...
August 10, 2020
I hate writing bad reviews. But I can't leave a read book unreviewed either.
I think this has the bones (pun intended) of a good story, but the character development - or lack thereof - just really ruins it. Not one single character at any point has any sort of moral dilemma. No one ever has a hard choice. No one grows or changes. Hell, there's not even one single argument between characters. Life-threatening stress is exactly when someone's rough edges protrude the most - there should be friction here. Instead, there are good guys and bay guys, and everyone stays in their lane, and you're just supposed to root for the good guys to beat the bad guys. I can't do it. Really good start of a story, but without dynamic and believable characters to drive it, it just isn't taking me anywhere.
I think this has the bones (pun intended) of a good story, but the character development - or lack thereof - just really ruins it. Not one single character at any point has any sort of moral dilemma. No one ever has a hard choice. No one grows or changes. Hell, there's not even one single argument between characters. Life-threatening stress is exactly when someone's rough edges protrude the most - there should be friction here. Instead, there are good guys and bay guys, and everyone stays in their lane, and you're just supposed to root for the good guys to beat the bad guys. I can't do it. Really good start of a story, but without dynamic and believable characters to drive it, it just isn't taking me anywhere.
October 12, 2019
Although this book starts a little slow, it quickly warms up when Michael moves in with his grandfather in a town controlled by a church cult. The story shows how a charismatic person can use hidden knowledge to capture and control large groups of people. This is a horror story, and it has all the blood-curdling action you would expect in a horror story. The suspense is at a fever pitch for the last third of the book. Just when you think the problems have been resolved, the very end provides a chilling scene, and perhaps the beginning of a sequel. The descriptions capture the look and feel of the environment of the dead, presided over by unworldly creatures. The characters are very lifelike and keep the reader guessing. This one will give you goosebumps and chills!
September 26, 2019
Once the story began I had to check and make sure this really wasn't a new Koontz book because if you're a fan of Dean Koontz then this will be right up your alley! Suspense and Horror galore! I read the bulk of it in one sitting because I found it fast paced and had an interesting story line. I never really could feel a connection to Michael the main character though as hard as I tried but it didn't take away from the excitement. Naturally I rooted for the "good ole boys" and despised the cult leader but my mouth dropped open at the end so naturally I can't wait to read the next book and see what happens next in Stone Hill!
*I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
*I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
July 8, 2020
Guilt weighs heavily on Michael's shoulders. He was driving the car that killed his father. A teen who is acting out by hanging out with the wrong crowd. His mother is at her wits end and decides to send him to his grandparents for the summer in order to save him.
The small town has changed tremendously since Michael's last visit. Pastor John and his minions control the town. A cult for believers. The non believers are snatch away at night by the phantoms. Only the Pastor's minions know the truth of what lies beneath the church. The treasures. The horrors. The labyrinth.
Rising Shadows will keep you glued to the pages in this action packed horror as three teens fight the phantoms in order to rescue their family members.
The ending blew me away!
The small town has changed tremendously since Michael's last visit. Pastor John and his minions control the town. A cult for believers. The non believers are snatch away at night by the phantoms. Only the Pastor's minions know the truth of what lies beneath the church. The treasures. The horrors. The labyrinth.
Rising Shadows will keep you glued to the pages in this action packed horror as three teens fight the phantoms in order to rescue their family members.
The ending blew me away!
July 8, 2020
I just listen to this book on Authors Direct, given to me by the author. What a ride! Paranormal horror thriller. So gross. So scary. So mysterious. So evil. So violent. So descriptive. Interesting characters. Crazy plot. Anyone could be harmed and/or killed in this book. As it is a series, I assume unanswered questions will be answered in future books.
The narration was exciting and clear. Well done.
The narration was exciting and clear. Well done.
July 15, 2020
This novel is a must read for all who love horror! Dean Rasmussen does an amazing job creating a world of supernatural terrors. I recieved an advanced listener's copy of the audio book. It left me wanting more. Michael is a teen who I found very relatable since I too had experienced terrible loss at his age. It was on par with legends like Stephen king and Dean Koontz. The narraration was well done and kept me hooked well past the end. I would keep an eye on this author!
July 28, 2020
I don’t read horror much but the synopsis caught my attention and the book did not disappoint.
Michael was getting into trouble at home so him Mother sent him to stay with his Grandfather in Stone Hill . When he arrives he finds there’s no internet or cell phone access which he finds weird then he hears about the weird Pastor John. He learns people vanish without trace and when his Grandfather goes missing he goes in search with his friends and finds horrors he could never have imagined.
Michael was getting into trouble at home so him Mother sent him to stay with his Grandfather in Stone Hill . When he arrives he finds there’s no internet or cell phone access which he finds weird then he hears about the weird Pastor John. He learns people vanish without trace and when his Grandfather goes missing he goes in search with his friends and finds horrors he could never have imagined.
July 28, 2020
This stories Main Character is a teenage boy dealing at the beginning of book with his father's death. He feels it was his fault that his father died and he just wants to be dead too. The boy's mother can not control him anymore as he gets in more & more trouble, so she sends him to spend the summer with his grandparents and that is when the story takes off!
June 13, 2025
I got this book on audible! it was a fab listening experience, the story was simple, creepy and enjoyable! I think at the time of listening to it I wasn't in the mood for this story but looking back it was really good! it definitely has some creepy moments with unexpected turns! worth giving it a shot! dean Rasmussen is a fantastic writer and this story definitely displays his talent very well! highly recommend
March 1, 2021
Do you like YA paranormal thrillers? If so, this is the audiobook series for you!
Stone Hill Series by Dean Rasmussen is engaging and creepy. A corrupted religious cult is taking over the town of Stone Hill. Their church sits on a secret labyrinth of caves containing dangerous shadow creatures. It also contains a healing substance that the cult leader is willing to kill for.
It took a few chapters for me to get invested in the book, but once I did! I loved this series and would freely recommend it to people who like YA paranormal thrillers.
Stone Hill, Shadows Rising:
Michael is a troubled teen who gets in trouble on a regular basis. His mom is fed up and sends him to stay with his grandfather for the summer. When Michael arrives, things in Stone Hill are strange. The cult has turned off the town’s internet and cell phone access. No one is allowed out at night. Can this actually happen in America? What is really going on?
My interest really peaked when the story moved into the labyrinth under the church. That is one creepy place! Michael and Rebecca go down there looking for missing loved ones. Is it even possible to get out alive?
The ending! Wow! I must admit that I immediately started the second book. I definitely did not see that coming!
Stone Hill, Phantoms Reborn:
In the second book, the cult is on the hunt for Michael and Rebecca. They join forces with other local teens to hide from the cult. But when Rebecca is drawn out of hiding, they all end up in serious trouble. Meanwhile, the leader of the cult, Pastor John, struggles to maintain power over his deacons.
Overall Impressions
If you like YA paranormal thrillers, you will love this series. Weird things happen, killer shadow beings, long-lost relics with powers no one knows about, what else can you ask for?
When the author described the shadow creatures for the first time, I totally lost my ability to concentrate on the book. I couldn’t envision them in a serious way. They came off cartoonish and silly to me. I was grateful when he stopped describing them in detail and allowed me to form my own vision of them.
I enjoyed the narrator, John Pirhalla. I got into the story and didn’t really even notice him. There was one instance in the second book when I couldn’t tell which character spoke a line. Honestly, I was a bit amused when it happened. It made me appreciate how many male teenagers the narrator was voicing.
There is a third book that has not been made into an audiobook as of yet. Stone Hill, Leviathan Wakes. I will definitely listen to this one when it is out.
Stone Hill Series by Dean Rasmussen is engaging and creepy. A corrupted religious cult is taking over the town of Stone Hill. Their church sits on a secret labyrinth of caves containing dangerous shadow creatures. It also contains a healing substance that the cult leader is willing to kill for.
It took a few chapters for me to get invested in the book, but once I did! I loved this series and would freely recommend it to people who like YA paranormal thrillers.
Stone Hill, Shadows Rising:
Michael is a troubled teen who gets in trouble on a regular basis. His mom is fed up and sends him to stay with his grandfather for the summer. When Michael arrives, things in Stone Hill are strange. The cult has turned off the town’s internet and cell phone access. No one is allowed out at night. Can this actually happen in America? What is really going on?
My interest really peaked when the story moved into the labyrinth under the church. That is one creepy place! Michael and Rebecca go down there looking for missing loved ones. Is it even possible to get out alive?
The ending! Wow! I must admit that I immediately started the second book. I definitely did not see that coming!
Stone Hill, Phantoms Reborn:
In the second book, the cult is on the hunt for Michael and Rebecca. They join forces with other local teens to hide from the cult. But when Rebecca is drawn out of hiding, they all end up in serious trouble. Meanwhile, the leader of the cult, Pastor John, struggles to maintain power over his deacons.
Overall Impressions
If you like YA paranormal thrillers, you will love this series. Weird things happen, killer shadow beings, long-lost relics with powers no one knows about, what else can you ask for?
When the author described the shadow creatures for the first time, I totally lost my ability to concentrate on the book. I couldn’t envision them in a serious way. They came off cartoonish and silly to me. I was grateful when he stopped describing them in detail and allowed me to form my own vision of them.
I enjoyed the narrator, John Pirhalla. I got into the story and didn’t really even notice him. There was one instance in the second book when I couldn’t tell which character spoke a line. Honestly, I was a bit amused when it happened. It made me appreciate how many male teenagers the narrator was voicing.
There is a third book that has not been made into an audiobook as of yet. Stone Hill, Leviathan Wakes. I will definitely listen to this one when it is out.
August 12, 2020
A 3.5 star rating for sure. Entertaining, quick read. Some areas seemed to drag but overall the book was worth it.
December 20, 2023
God has allowed me to live another day and I'm about to make it everyone's problem.
January 9, 2020
It was ok
November 9, 2019
This was a fun read. At the beginning, the main character, Michael, is weighed down by guilt over his father’s death. As a result, he’s acting out – hanging around with a bunch of losers, shoplifting, drinking, and getting high. His mother has had enough and ships him off to Stone Hill to visit his grandparents for the summer.
But Stone Hill is not as he remembered it. No, the town is now under the control of a religious cult led by a supposed messiah, Pastor John. No one is allowed to leave and cell phones are taboo. In addition, Michael is warned not to go out at night – there are demons in the woods.
The novel is fast-paced with some very imaginative monsters, both human and inhuman, lurking around every corner. It’s the first in a series, so don’t expect all the threads to be tied up neatly at the end. The only thing I didn’t like about it was that some of the scenes in the tunnels were too drawn out and, for me, became tedious. But, overall, it’s a darn good horror tale and worth reading.
As a member of the Horror Writers Association, I received a free copy of this book in consideration for a Bram Stoker Award.
But Stone Hill is not as he remembered it. No, the town is now under the control of a religious cult led by a supposed messiah, Pastor John. No one is allowed to leave and cell phones are taboo. In addition, Michael is warned not to go out at night – there are demons in the woods.
The novel is fast-paced with some very imaginative monsters, both human and inhuman, lurking around every corner. It’s the first in a series, so don’t expect all the threads to be tied up neatly at the end. The only thing I didn’t like about it was that some of the scenes in the tunnels were too drawn out and, for me, became tedious. But, overall, it’s a darn good horror tale and worth reading.
As a member of the Horror Writers Association, I received a free copy of this book in consideration for a Bram Stoker Award.
November 15, 2019
If I had to summarize the premise, it would go something like this: Troubled youth is sent to sleeping town to get away from it all, but is instead thrown into the middle of chaos as a cult tries to take over said town. Then the creatures that go bump in the night are added to the mix.
The story has its ups and downs, mixing in the swiftness and adaptability of youth with the wisdom and experience of the elderly. Emotional ties and friendship (old, new, fake and real) are a recurring theme as well.
The writing is simple to read and usually easy to follow. Pacing is at times irregular, but nothing too inconsistent.
While some characters and some actions annoyed me, and the book sometimes lost my attention, it is quite an amusing read that had me wondering "how will they get themselves out of this one?" or mumbling "no, don't let them be dead..."
The story has its ups and downs, mixing in the swiftness and adaptability of youth with the wisdom and experience of the elderly. Emotional ties and friendship (old, new, fake and real) are a recurring theme as well.
The writing is simple to read and usually easy to follow. Pacing is at times irregular, but nothing too inconsistent.
While some characters and some actions annoyed me, and the book sometimes lost my attention, it is quite an amusing read that had me wondering "how will they get themselves out of this one?" or mumbling "no, don't let them be dead..."
September 19, 2019
There is the cult that owns everything in town, including people's health and safety. There are the black monsters, that kidnap people after dark and drag them to underground labyrinths. Michael finds himself in the middle of a violent melee, when he visits his grandpa's place in Minnesota. Will he be able to overcome his dark past and help others or will he become a victim himself.
This adventure has loads of action, with some horror, religion and alien technology thrown in for graphic effect.
This adventure has loads of action, with some horror, religion and alien technology thrown in for graphic effect.
May 13, 2020
Enjoyed the book and thought it was going to end there. Not true as there was a twist at the very end. I will be reading the next in the series within the next day or two. Then I will have to wait until Oct. to get the 3rd installment. Hope there will be a reminder as I will forget what the others was about. Please make a short summery in the front of book 3 to refresh our memory. I listen to hundreds of books a year and need a refresher when a new book in a series takes many months to come out. I want to continue with that series but then I have to reread the short summery in Amazon.
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January 15, 2026
3.5/5 ⭐️
I thought the book had a pretty fresh idea compared to my usual reads, but the whole cult and religious fanaticism felt a bit forced at times to me. It got kinda wordy and slow in places, so I found myself feeling restless until the story picked up again.
With that being said- I did enjoy this read and I do look forward to reading the other books in the series. As with many series, I feel like this was a good introductionary book- Just wish it picked up a little more.
I thought the book had a pretty fresh idea compared to my usual reads, but the whole cult and religious fanaticism felt a bit forced at times to me. It got kinda wordy and slow in places, so I found myself feeling restless until the story picked up again.
With that being said- I did enjoy this read and I do look forward to reading the other books in the series. As with many series, I feel like this was a good introductionary book- Just wish it picked up a little more.
September 16, 2019
Amazing gem of a horror read here.
So suspenseful and I could not put it down.
Wonderful well written plot and storyline.
Adore the characters and how they were fleshed out.
Reminded me of early king and Koontz writing.
Really enjoyed this and hope to read more from this author.
Highly recommend reading!!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel; this in no way impacts on the content of my review.
So suspenseful and I could not put it down.
Wonderful well written plot and storyline.
Adore the characters and how they were fleshed out.
Reminded me of early king and Koontz writing.
Really enjoyed this and hope to read more from this author.
Highly recommend reading!!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel; this in no way impacts on the content of my review.
November 1, 2019
This book had a slow start until Michael gets to the small and creepily controlled town of Stone Hill. Once the action hits, it does not stop clear through to the end of the book. If you are a fan of the show Supernatural, this will definitely be up your alley with dark monsters from the pits of hell, a disturbed pastor and a quaint town that is secluded from the world.
I'm looking forward to see how this series fleshes out.
I'm looking forward to see how this series fleshes out.
September 27, 2019
Really great book. Had me drawn in from the beginning and kept me interested throughout. The story is very well written and characters are well developed. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. I highly recommend reading. (I received this book as an arc and am leaving a voluntary honest review)
January 25, 2020
I really enjoyed this book!A charasmatic cult leader has complete control of a town,and the demons that make off with people.Michael ,who is visiting his grandparents,is charged with helping to find the lost citizens. Narration by John Pirhalla was really good.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
September 8, 2019
I read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and I couldn't put it down! It's been years since I read a book that kept me up until 4 a.m. but I was too caught up to put it down. I can't wait to read the next one!
November 22, 2019
Really enjoyed this book. I received a free copy for my honest review.
It started a little slow but one I got a few chapters in, it really picked up and couldn't put it down.
A great first book for a series. Look forward to reading the next. Well done.
It started a little slow but one I got a few chapters in, it really picked up and couldn't put it down.
A great first book for a series. Look forward to reading the next. Well done.
September 14, 2019
A real page turner! Leaves me wanting more
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