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The Devil's Mouth
Seven college friends. One hidden paradise. An ancient horror that hungers for new faces.
When seven Dartmouth students get lost exploring an underground grotto during their Caribbean spring break, they emerge to find themselves trapped on a mysterious hidden beach - a pristine crescent of white sand surrounded by towering cliffs that offer no escape. At first, their private paradise seems like the adventure of a lifetime. But as the sun sets on their first night, they realize something is terrifyingly wrong on this forgotten shore.
One by one, they begin to disappear. Their voices echo from the treeline, calling out to those who remain. But the voices are wrong - perfect yet somehow hollow, like something practicing how to sound human. As their numbers dwindle, the survivors must confront an ancient horror that hungers for more than just flesh and blood. Something that wears familiar faces while it hunts. Something that has been collecting new voices for centuries.
Some beaches don't appear on any map. Some paradises are meant to stay lost. And some faces belong to things that were never human at all.
From rising horror author David A. Lambert comes a pulse-pounding supernatural thriller that will make you think twice about your next island getaway. "The Devil's Mouth" combines cosmic horror with tropical terror, delivering a fresh and terrifying take on the vacation-gone-wrong genre. With richly drawn characters, atmospheric prose, and escalating tension that will keep you turning pages well into the night, this is one spring break you won't soon forget - if you survive it.
Perfect for fans of "The Ruins," "The Deep," and "The Cave," "The Devil's Mouth" will change the way you think about island adventures forever.
When seven Dartmouth students get lost exploring an underground grotto during their Caribbean spring break, they emerge to find themselves trapped on a mysterious hidden beach - a pristine crescent of white sand surrounded by towering cliffs that offer no escape. At first, their private paradise seems like the adventure of a lifetime. But as the sun sets on their first night, they realize something is terrifyingly wrong on this forgotten shore.
One by one, they begin to disappear. Their voices echo from the treeline, calling out to those who remain. But the voices are wrong - perfect yet somehow hollow, like something practicing how to sound human. As their numbers dwindle, the survivors must confront an ancient horror that hungers for more than just flesh and blood. Something that wears familiar faces while it hunts. Something that has been collecting new voices for centuries.
Some beaches don't appear on any map. Some paradises are meant to stay lost. And some faces belong to things that were never human at all.
From rising horror author David A. Lambert comes a pulse-pounding supernatural thriller that will make you think twice about your next island getaway. "The Devil's Mouth" combines cosmic horror with tropical terror, delivering a fresh and terrifying take on the vacation-gone-wrong genre. With richly drawn characters, atmospheric prose, and escalating tension that will keep you turning pages well into the night, this is one spring break you won't soon forget - if you survive it.
Perfect for fans of "The Ruins," "The Deep," and "The Cave," "The Devil's Mouth" will change the way you think about island adventures forever.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 12, 2025
About the author
David Lambert
25 books6 followersStep into the world of David A. Lambert, a storyteller whose life reads like one of his own captivating novels. Known affectionately as "Pappy" to friends and readers alike, David crafts tales shaped by a life of extraordinary experiences and global adventures.
Born in the gritty landscapes of Manchester, New Hampshire in 1964, David's journey from Marine Corps veteran to acclaimed author embodies the American spirit of reinvention. His eleven years of military service instilled in him a discipline and perspective that breathes authenticity into every page he writes. Whether you're exploring the supernatural tensions in his Revenant Chronicles or following the calculated precision of his Colton Cross thrillers, you'll feel the influence of a man who has truly lived the spectrum of human experience.
Just three years ago, David embarked on his writing odyssey, transforming from puzzle creator to masterful novelist with remarkable speed. His diverse professional background—from digital mapping director to manufacturing supervisor to his current role as a dedicated family clinic nurse—infuses his narratives with technical precision and profound human understanding that readers consistently praise.
Discover his gripping standalone titles like "Hushbone," "Rangatang," "The Devil's Mouth," "Cane Creek," —each offering a unique window into David's imaginative landscape. For series enthusiasts, the Revenant Chronicles ("Crimson Horizon" and "Fractured Horizon") delivers supernatural suspense that will keep you awake long past midnight, while the Colton Cross Contract Killing series ("Cross The Line" and "Burning Cross") introduces you to a protagonist whose moral complexity will haunt you long after the final page. Under his pen name Michael K Piper, "Jazz Town" and "Black Town" showcase different facets of his versatile storytelling ability.
From the mountains of East Tennessee, where he now makes his home with his loyal cat Athena, David draws inspiration from a life lived across continents. Having resided in Japan, Korea, Poland, Belgium, Hawaii, and numerous American states, his narratives resonate with cultural insights that transform ordinary stories into extraordinary journeys. When not creating new worlds on the page, this father of three enjoys life's simple pleasures—watching sports, attending theater, exploring local restaurants, and of course, losing himself in a good book.
Join the growing community of readers who have discovered the immersive worlds of David A. Lambert, an author whose life experiences and genuine love for storytelling shine through in every carefully crafted word.
Born in the gritty landscapes of Manchester, New Hampshire in 1964, David's journey from Marine Corps veteran to acclaimed author embodies the American spirit of reinvention. His eleven years of military service instilled in him a discipline and perspective that breathes authenticity into every page he writes. Whether you're exploring the supernatural tensions in his Revenant Chronicles or following the calculated precision of his Colton Cross thrillers, you'll feel the influence of a man who has truly lived the spectrum of human experience.
Just three years ago, David embarked on his writing odyssey, transforming from puzzle creator to masterful novelist with remarkable speed. His diverse professional background—from digital mapping director to manufacturing supervisor to his current role as a dedicated family clinic nurse—infuses his narratives with technical precision and profound human understanding that readers consistently praise.
Discover his gripping standalone titles like "Hushbone," "Rangatang," "The Devil's Mouth," "Cane Creek," —each offering a unique window into David's imaginative landscape. For series enthusiasts, the Revenant Chronicles ("Crimson Horizon" and "Fractured Horizon") delivers supernatural suspense that will keep you awake long past midnight, while the Colton Cross Contract Killing series ("Cross The Line" and "Burning Cross") introduces you to a protagonist whose moral complexity will haunt you long after the final page. Under his pen name Michael K Piper, "Jazz Town" and "Black Town" showcase different facets of his versatile storytelling ability.
From the mountains of East Tennessee, where he now makes his home with his loyal cat Athena, David draws inspiration from a life lived across continents. Having resided in Japan, Korea, Poland, Belgium, Hawaii, and numerous American states, his narratives resonate with cultural insights that transform ordinary stories into extraordinary journeys. When not creating new worlds on the page, this father of three enjoys life's simple pleasures—watching sports, attending theater, exploring local restaurants, and of course, losing himself in a good book.
Join the growing community of readers who have discovered the immersive worlds of David A. Lambert, an author whose life experiences and genuine love for storytelling shine through in every carefully crafted word.
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October 26, 2025
⭐️ Review: The Devil’s Mouth by David A. Lambert
“Their voices echo from the treeline, calling out to those who remain. But the voices are wrong perfect yet somehow hollow, like something practicing how to sound human.”
This line hint at the beauty of the island turning into a trap, and something supernatural that pretends to be human but isn’t quite right.
Okay, imagine you and your friends go on a fun trip to a secret island that no one knows about. The beach is super pretty: soft white sand, tall cliffs all around, like a hidden playground. At first you think it’s the most magical place ever.
But at night, things start to feel strange. Your friends begin to disappear, like playing hide-and-seek but you can’t find them no matter where you look. And you hear voices of your friends calling you, saying “come here,” but the voice sounds a little weird too perfect, like someone practicing to sound like them but not quite right.
Then you find out there is something very old living there, something that doesn’t look like people but copies them. It takes voices, maybe even faces, to trick you. So that playground is actually a trap, and you have to figure out how to escape before the thing catches you or makes you stay forever.
So, the story is kind of like a scary fairy tale: something that looks fun becomes scary, and you must be brave and clever to find your way out.
This book is about the danger of appearances and how something that seems perfect and beautiful might hide danger. It reminds us that not everything that looks safe is safe, and sometimes we must question what we hear or see. The horror isn’t just about monsters; it’s about the fear of losing people, of being fooled, and of being trapped in something that pretends to be friendly but is not.
It also touches on friendship and trust: when we are with friends, we assume we can trust what they say or who they are. But if something can mimic that, we must rely on courage and logic (and maybe trust ourselves) to find the truth and escape.
I think this is a very good book: it does what a horror / thriller should do which create dread, surprises, and emotional stakes. I dock a little bit because of small weaknesses and genre familiarity, but overall it delivers a strong, memorable experience which prompt my rating a 4.5/5 stars ⭐️.
“Their voices echo from the treeline, calling out to those who remain. But the voices are wrong perfect yet somehow hollow, like something practicing how to sound human.”
This line hint at the beauty of the island turning into a trap, and something supernatural that pretends to be human but isn’t quite right.
Okay, imagine you and your friends go on a fun trip to a secret island that no one knows about. The beach is super pretty: soft white sand, tall cliffs all around, like a hidden playground. At first you think it’s the most magical place ever.
But at night, things start to feel strange. Your friends begin to disappear, like playing hide-and-seek but you can’t find them no matter where you look. And you hear voices of your friends calling you, saying “come here,” but the voice sounds a little weird too perfect, like someone practicing to sound like them but not quite right.
Then you find out there is something very old living there, something that doesn’t look like people but copies them. It takes voices, maybe even faces, to trick you. So that playground is actually a trap, and you have to figure out how to escape before the thing catches you or makes you stay forever.
So, the story is kind of like a scary fairy tale: something that looks fun becomes scary, and you must be brave and clever to find your way out.
This book is about the danger of appearances and how something that seems perfect and beautiful might hide danger. It reminds us that not everything that looks safe is safe, and sometimes we must question what we hear or see. The horror isn’t just about monsters; it’s about the fear of losing people, of being fooled, and of being trapped in something that pretends to be friendly but is not.
It also touches on friendship and trust: when we are with friends, we assume we can trust what they say or who they are. But if something can mimic that, we must rely on courage and logic (and maybe trust ourselves) to find the truth and escape.
I think this is a very good book: it does what a horror / thriller should do which create dread, surprises, and emotional stakes. I dock a little bit because of small weaknesses and genre familiarity, but overall it delivers a strong, memorable experience which prompt my rating a 4.5/5 stars ⭐️.
June 2, 2025
The Devil’s Mouth by David Lambert
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a fantastic heart pounding horror/thriller book!
It’s such an intense and suspenseful story, that I flew through it!
When a group of college friends go on a Caribbean spring break trip, it is not the relaxing and fun vacation they had imagined. This island has a horrific supernatural entity and no one is safe from its wrath!
The book is very descriptive, so the picture in my head was filled with all of the terrors!
The story takes off fast and doesn’t let up! I was at the edge of my seat the entire read!
I listened to the audio version and the narration was great!
*This book is out now and I highly recommend it!!*
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a fantastic heart pounding horror/thriller book!
It’s such an intense and suspenseful story, that I flew through it!
When a group of college friends go on a Caribbean spring break trip, it is not the relaxing and fun vacation they had imagined. This island has a horrific supernatural entity and no one is safe from its wrath!
The book is very descriptive, so the picture in my head was filled with all of the terrors!
The story takes off fast and doesn’t let up! I was at the edge of my seat the entire read!
I listened to the audio version and the narration was great!
*This book is out now and I highly recommend it!!*
January 2, 2026
3.5 stars
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