Pray for Prey

by Christopher Scott

A series of violent and inexplicable incidents across the nation, culminating in a string of recent events across the nation, have authorities scrambling for answers. Speculation from sources close to the investigation suggests a bizarre connection between a missing young woman, several gruesome murders, and a man with a clerical past who was excommunicated almost a decade ago.
The former priest, a figure of profound spiritual turmoil, is reportedly not assisting law enforcement. Instead, he is believed to be on a grim, solitary mission of his own, hunting a malevolent force he claims to have encountered before. Reports indicate his methods are unorthodox, seeking not to absolve the possessed but to physically contain them.
Adding to the growing mystery, an agent of the law has also been identified as a possible victim of this same unseen influence, his behavior becoming increasingly erratic and violent. The trail of destruction, which includes a horrifying massacre in Oregon, points to a sophisticated and personal vendetta by a demonic entity.
As the body count rises and a terrifying pattern of corruption emerges, the central question remains Is this a lone hunter's desperate crusade to save innocent souls, or is it merely the chilling opening act of a larger, more sinister plan?

Follow the story of Father Gregory as he struggles with his faith after his excommunication from the church. He continues to do what he sees as God's work by abduction people he believes to be possessed by demons. He keeps them sedated and hidden until he finds a way to rid the demon infestation for good. Is he doing the right thing? Or are his delusions causing suffering for his victims?

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2025

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Reviews

[K. Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is bonkers and that is a sincere compliment. I'm a big horror fan and there's scenes in this that evoke the best of the best of the genre. The book deals heavily with religion while not getting too deep in the weeds. There's also themes of damnation and redemption, demons both literal and figurative, and the best and worst amongst us, including some characters in between that will really make you think. Not overly gory but has some great descriptions that may make you cringe. Also, there's some truly creepy imagery here that I really enjoyed. I finished this in a few days which is fast for me. Highly reccomend.

[Edward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pray for Prey is a brutal, soul-crushing religious horror that plunges you into demonic savagery.

Father Gregory, excommunicated and haunted, doesn’t battle demons in heroic clashes. He captures them— a weary warden in a rotting world. The atmosphere chokes with rot, sulfur, and wet slaughter.

Short chapters that drag you from creeping dread to explosive body horror. It’s smart, savage, and unflinching, probing faith’s razor edge and redemption’s bloody cost. For fans of deep theological terror mixed with exquisite gore, this is essential. One of the most gripping, fun horrors I’ve read. 5 vicious stars. Read it. Then pray the shadows stay quiet.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, satisfying read. Rockets out the gate from the first chapter and doesn't let up. Buckle up and enjoy the gruesome ride!