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The House of Bad Dreams

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Brother Albin had a new vision. He saw a little child with a bloodied, open chest. Among the ribs, in place of the heart, the child had a little black house.

Something ominous settled down in the old house at 4704 N Willow Road... and it doesn't take kindly to visitors.

After being left by the man of the house, Ellen and her little daughter Lily keep hearing strange voices at night, and when they wake up one morning, their bodies are covered with bruises.

When Father Paul and Father Conrad show up to investigate the case and help them, they involuntarily get caught up in a decades-old terrifying story of ghosts, occultism, and haunting that the town would prefer to forget.

The truth is, this house is evil. And it will do everything to keep Lily trapped within.

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 20, 2024

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Blaze Dzikowski

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235 reviews9 followers
April 12, 2024
This was a great take on the classic haunted house genre. The storyline was good. I love the way Blaze is almost poetically with how he chooses to word things and I love how he hits you with what you think is a lull and then bam!... here comes some creepy thing. Really great read.
28 reviews1 follower
April 27, 2024
Good book

Ok,..I love this series and hope the author keeps it going. I said this book was only good, because of how much I loved the first two. This third book was only ok compared to the first two but I still enjoyed it and look forward to the next installment.
1,263 reviews60 followers
April 20, 2024
Dreams

Father Paul hopes things are back to normal. Then he gets a call from the Bishop and is told to help Father Conrad again. Ellen needs help. Something is in her house. Things get more intense as the investigation continues. Everyone is in danger. This is an amazing read full of horror and tension, love hope with great characters.
103 reviews
April 25, 2024
Brother Albin had a new vision. He saw a little child with a bloodied, open chest. Among the ribs, in place of the heart, the child had a little black house.

Something ominous settled down in the old house at 4704 N Willow Road... and it doesn't take kindly to visitors.

Ellen and her little daughter Lily keep hearing strange voices at night, and when they wake up one morning, their bodies are covered with bruises.

When Father Paul and Father Conrad show up to investigate the case and help them, they involuntarily get caught up in a decades-old terrifying story of ghosts, occultism, and haunting that the town would prefer to forget.

The truth is, this house is evil. Haunted by a man who killed children and hid their bodies in the basement. And he will do everything to keep Lily trapped within.

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
74 reviews
September 4, 2025
Enjoyed as much as the first two.

The priests and their missions were established in the first two stories. I actually most liked the initial book, where contrasts in character were made, and one could first see differences in philosophy and theology in their supernatural pursuits.

Five stars for the ending here. Without giving spoilers, I can say that everything came together unexpectedly. Everyone maintained proper consistency of character throughout the narrative. Nice little horror story by Blaze Dzikowski.
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40 reviews
May 3, 2024
Waiting for more

I just finished book #3! I'm enjoying the series so much that I finish each book too fast. The relationship between the two demon hunters is what makes the stories entertaining. I love the demonic favor also. I will be recommending this author to my family and friends who live for an entertaining fast paced read.
BTW...... when is the book #4 due to appear????
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1 review
September 14, 2024
Finished within one day, would rate it a 10/10 if i could, read all 3 and this has become my favorite series. Father Paul and Father conrad were my favorite part about all 3 books. Their differences and similarities showed through out , and they both had their teachable moments. But from this one you can definitely get a good chill up your spin and have a good laugh with Father Conrad’s jokes
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6 reviews1 follower
November 21, 2024
Great Series!

I have read the first three books in this series and can’t wait for the fourth! They have all kept my interest and kept me wanting to read more! The relationship between Paul and Conrad is very entertaining. I like seeing them bicker, and then come together to get the job done. It’s definitely worth the read!
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247 reviews4 followers
May 30, 2024
I would follow this duo to the end of the earth. Nothing better than a sarcastic old man and a younger, rational counterpart fighting evil like Sam and Dean Winchester. Looking forward (and really hoping!) for more
151 reviews1 follower
July 19, 2024
Kept me very interested

Ok I read all three books, really enjoyed reading them .The priest are very entertaining. Liked both Conrad and Paul, he doesn't believe in demons and ghosts, but soon learns the hard way. So I give all three books5stars.
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478 reviews5 followers
May 12, 2025
Excellent reading!

A haunted house, a young girl trapped inside the house with the ghost of a dead serial killer and his victims! Can the priests save the little girl and themselves?
12 reviews
June 6, 2024
Read in 2 days

This book was an easy read I liked it I've been having a hard time finding a new horror novel and this one was pretty good caught my attention and kept it
432 reviews
September 17, 2024
4.5

Another great read from Dzikowski. The pair of demon hunters compliment each other's abilities even if theologies don't match.Fun series to get in to.
8 reviews
January 16, 2025
A great book. Fun, scary and the interactions between characters show how different the generations see things. Can't wait for the next one.
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6 reviews
February 19, 2026
I need more of these two! Love this series and the writer.
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