Highly
original touches and an impressive flair for atmosphere make this
spooky supernatural thriller one that nudges readers to examine
spiritual matters while delivering an outstanding level of suspense.
Lobster fisherman Karl Dengler is inhabited by the demon Krogan,
and partners with other demon-possessed people to commit horrific
acts of violence. When Krogan destroys the New York Aquarium's tanks
of whales and dolphins, Det. Gavin Pierce's grandfather is one of
the spectators killed.
In
his quest for vengeance, Gavin joins forces with Amy Kirsch, a sassy,
drop-dead gorgeous computer hacker who has a homespun "fortune
cookie" saying for almost every occasion. Recovering alcoholic
Karianne Stordal suffers from her own demon and is commandeered by
Krogan to help him commit vehicular homicide. Under hypnosis, she
provides clues that help unlock the murders. As Krogan continues his
reign of terror, Gavin and Amy turn to a reluctant exorcist-turned-dairy
farmer who has been victimized by Krogan in the past. The novel features
a skillful mix of passages that entertain and frighten, and the plot
is fast-paced and drenched in evil. Although the themes are strongly
Christian, this is a solid crossover novel that should appeal to many
readers of suspense and paranormal fiction.
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"IMPOSSIBLE
TO PUT DOWN...EXCITING, SUSPENSEFUL, AND SURPRISING, with one of the
most original villains I've come across in years."
-Bentley
Little, author of The Association and The Walking, winner of the
Bram Stoker Award