Horror that happens in the past is not finished wreaking havoc on the present in this chilling read where fears come to be real danger for one South Carolina community's highest members. At the start of the nineteenth century, a girl approaches the town's constable, William, and accuses the powerful O'Neill family of witchcraft. She is quickly dismissed, but Bridget, a bright nurse and William's love interest, soon convinces him that the girl is telling the truth. An investigation commences, and William and Bridget join ...
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Horror that happens in the past is not finished wreaking havoc on the present in this chilling read where fears come to be real danger for one South Carolina community's highest members. At the start of the nineteenth century, a girl approaches the town's constable, William, and accuses the powerful O'Neill family of witchcraft. She is quickly dismissed, but Bridget, a bright nurse and William's love interest, soon convinces him that the girl is telling the truth. An investigation commences, and William and Bridget join forces to unravel the mystery. As they navigate the increasingly sinister facts, the duo finds out what evil is. They are soon forced to keep secrets to stay safe...only to learn that others will pay the price. Confronting their own terrors, William and Bridget discover that not everything is what it seems-sometimes, it's darker. This haunting story revels in our fears and the strange things we can't explain. Recipient of the Literary Titan's Book Award in October 2024.
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Set in the early 1900s in a quiet South Carolina town, Facing Demons: An All-Hallowsâ�� Eve Tale by Kevin Matthew Hayes offers a gripping blend of gothic horror, mystery, and historical detail. The story opens when a young girl approaches William, the town constable, with an alarming accusation: the esteemed O'Neill family is involved in unspeakable satanic rituals. Skeptical at first, William dismisses her claims. However, his companion Bridget, more attuned to the unusual, urges him to investigate. What begins as a reluctant inquiry soon spirals into a terrifying descent into the darkest corners of their seemingly peaceful community. William and Bridget, drawn ever deeper into the investigation, uncover a sinister reality lurking beneath the town's fa�§ade. The evil they face is no fleeting malevolenceâ�"it is ancient and pervasive, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their world. As they inch closer to the truth, the stakes become higher, revealing secrets that could forever alter the townâ��s tranquil existence.
Hayes masterfully weaves this chilling narrative with a rich gothic atmosphere reminiscent of H.P. Lovecraft and Ray Bradbury. His writing evokes the eerie charm of the era, with echoes of Poe�s C. Auguste Dupin stories adding a layer of mystery. The horror builds subtly but relentlessly, grounded in the detailed depiction of period-specific dialogue, accents, and mannerisms that lend authenticity to the characters. William, the level-headed, pragmatic constable, provides a steady contrast to Bridget, whose intuitive curiosity drives much of the investigation. Their dynamic keeps the story engaging as they confront not only external dangers but also their own doubts and fears. Together, they uncover unsettling truths about the O�Neill family, an aristocratic clan whose behavior might not be so far removed from the power-hungry elites of the modern world. While their methods may be different, the underlying thirst for control and secrecy rings disturbingly familiar. The novel�s strongest asset lies in its atmospheric detail and the tension that mounts as the investigation unfolds. The O�Neill family, with their aura of decaying grandeur, serves as the perfect embodiment of hidden corruption. Hayes ensures that each element, whether it be the gothic horror, historical setting, or creeping dread, coalesces into a gripping narrative. The final twist is both satisfying and haunting, delivering a payoff sure to please fans of horror, history, and mystery alike.
In Facing Demons, Hayes captures the essence of classic gothic storytelling while offering fresh, unsettling insights into the darker sides of human nature. The result is a richly layered tale that will leave readers both unnerved and enthralled.
