Of Demons and Bullies

by J.R. Smith

The nightmares had become unbearable. Stephen Lloyd could no longer dismiss them as lingering stress, or the simple cold night sweats of a recovering alcoholic. Without a doubt something was happening, something terrible. It had been five years since a terminal illness had taken Stephen’s beloved wife, leaving him to raise their young daughter. Yet even as he struggled to move on with his life, a new shadow grew.When a friend, Mark Elders, discovers a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Virginia, Stephen is unsettled. He fears what may await them in that cold, an ancient thing, longing for release.As Mark’s growing obsession with the cursed wreck threatens to destroy their friendship, Stephen faces a terrifying his daughter has assumed a frightening new persona. With his life spiraling out of control, Stephen desperately races to unravel the mystery that could save her.

284 pages, Hardcover

First published November 21, 2008

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent horror story with well developed characters. The book consists of three main parts: Corwin's story from centuries ago; Michael's story about the doomed cargo ship in the 1800's and then the main body of the book which is Mark, Stephen and Robin's story. Yikes. There's nothing creepier than evil children.

Merged review:

Excellent horror story with well developed characters. The book consists of three main parts: Corwin's story from centuries ago; Michael's story about the doomed cargo ship in the 1800's and then the main body of the book which is Mark, Stephen and Robin's story. Yikes. There's nothing creepier than evil children.