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The Evils We Keep: A chilling psychological horror
409 pages, Paperback
Published January 8, 2025
About the author
Roland Blake
3 books2 followersRoland Blake is a writer in the Horror and Suspense genre. For as long as memory permits, Roland has immersed himself in the strange and supernatural worlds of dark film and fiction. Perhaps too long. Growing up, he read everything from The Brothers Grimm to Stephen King or could often be found shut away watching re-runs of Hammer House of Horror and The Twilight Zone. Not a lot has changed. Now Roland writes his own macabre tales – atmospheric stories that often blend disturbing, psychological horror with strong and intriguing characters.
A native of London, Roland has spent his life searching for spiritual nirvana amidst an often fraught and chaotic world. He is still searching. He now lives in the Shires in the South-East of England with his family where he enjoys listening to the Owls hoot at night.
A native of London, Roland has spent his life searching for spiritual nirvana amidst an often fraught and chaotic world. He is still searching. He now lives in the Shires in the South-East of England with his family where he enjoys listening to the Owls hoot at night.
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January 9, 2025
Roland Blake’s The Evils We Keep is an atmospheric and deeply unsettling psychological thriller that delves into love, trauma, and the chilling ways in which our lives can intertwine with strangers in ways we can’t comprehend. With a dual narrative that expertly balances mystery and suspense, the novel keeps readers on edge until its shocking conclusion.
The story begins with Sally Lovett, a twenty-two-year-old navigating grief and newfound love. Her whirlwind romance with Jason feels almost too perfect, and as she moves into his secluded house near an eerie forest, an ominous sense of dread starts to build. Blake excels at creating a creeping tension that permeates Sally’s chapters. The diary entries she uses to chronicle her relationship add a haunting layer to the narrative, revealing her growing unease and offering subtle clues about Jason’s true nature.
In contrast, Laura Roberts, living in London, brings a modern and relatable perspective. From the moment she wakes up feeling inexplicably different, her life takes a surreal turn. Her connection to the mysterious name “Sally” serves as a tantalizing thread that gradually pulls the two narratives together. Laura’s grief over her miscarriage and her strained relationship with her boyfriend ground her character in realism, making her struggles relatable even as the story ventures into the bizarre.
Blake’s writing is rich and atmospheric, painting vivid pictures of both the seaside town and the bustling city while infusing each setting with unease. The woods near Jason’s house, in particular, are a character in their own right—menacing, alive, and filled with secrets. The sense of place is so strong that readers will feel as if they’re walking alongside Sally and Laura as their respective nightmares unfold.
The pacing of The Evils We Keep is meticulous, starting slow and steadily ramping up as the connection between Sally and Laura is revealed. The interplay of psychological horror and supernatural elements is seamless, blurring the lines between what is real and what isn’t. Each twist feels earned, and the revelations about the link between the two women are both surprising and chilling.
At its heart, the novel explores themes of trauma, obsession, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Sally’s and Laura’s journeys are both deeply personal yet universally resonant, making readers question how much of our reality is shaped by forces beyond our control.
Horror fans will not disappointed. Twists are etched in each page and delivers on every chapter, wanting to keep reading.
With The Evils We Keep, Roland Blake has crafted a haunting and intricately woven story that lingers long after the final page. It’s a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist, and for anyone who believes that the most terrifying evils are the ones we carry with us.
The story begins with Sally Lovett, a twenty-two-year-old navigating grief and newfound love. Her whirlwind romance with Jason feels almost too perfect, and as she moves into his secluded house near an eerie forest, an ominous sense of dread starts to build. Blake excels at creating a creeping tension that permeates Sally’s chapters. The diary entries she uses to chronicle her relationship add a haunting layer to the narrative, revealing her growing unease and offering subtle clues about Jason’s true nature.
In contrast, Laura Roberts, living in London, brings a modern and relatable perspective. From the moment she wakes up feeling inexplicably different, her life takes a surreal turn. Her connection to the mysterious name “Sally” serves as a tantalizing thread that gradually pulls the two narratives together. Laura’s grief over her miscarriage and her strained relationship with her boyfriend ground her character in realism, making her struggles relatable even as the story ventures into the bizarre.
Blake’s writing is rich and atmospheric, painting vivid pictures of both the seaside town and the bustling city while infusing each setting with unease. The woods near Jason’s house, in particular, are a character in their own right—menacing, alive, and filled with secrets. The sense of place is so strong that readers will feel as if they’re walking alongside Sally and Laura as their respective nightmares unfold.
The pacing of The Evils We Keep is meticulous, starting slow and steadily ramping up as the connection between Sally and Laura is revealed. The interplay of psychological horror and supernatural elements is seamless, blurring the lines between what is real and what isn’t. Each twist feels earned, and the revelations about the link between the two women are both surprising and chilling.
At its heart, the novel explores themes of trauma, obsession, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Sally’s and Laura’s journeys are both deeply personal yet universally resonant, making readers question how much of our reality is shaped by forces beyond our control.
Horror fans will not disappointed. Twists are etched in each page and delivers on every chapter, wanting to keep reading.
With The Evils We Keep, Roland Blake has crafted a haunting and intricately woven story that lingers long after the final page. It’s a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist, and for anyone who believes that the most terrifying evils are the ones we carry with us.
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