Killswitch

by Roger Faubush II

In the scorched ruins of a post-apocalyptic Phoenix, a wounded man clings to life behind the wheel of a '69 Chevelle, his blood-soaked reality fracturing like shattered glass. Haunted by spectral radio broadcasts from The Shop Talk That Rocks and the sultry voice of Aurora—a murdered woman consumed by the Monster House's entity, now a guide in the void of the spirit world—he stumbles into the derelict horror-themed restaurant where memories bleed into madness, and the line between the living and the dead dissolves in shadows. As echoes of betrayal, murder, and stolen identities unravel around him, he confronts the monsters ghosts of innocence lost, obsessions that devour souls, and a truth that could unmake his very existence. In this noir labyrinth of guilt and illusion, rebirth comes at the price of everything he thought he knew. Killswitch is a gripping psychological horror that weaves supernatural dread with the raw agony of fractured minds—a haunting exploration where every whisper on the airwaves might be your last confession.

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2025

Reviews

[Lunavera Casen]

Killswitch is a nightmare you can’t look away from. The post-apocalyptic Phoenix setting is haunting, and the fractured reality of the main character keeps you off balance. The radio broadcasts and Aurora’s ghostly presence add a surreal, eerie layer. It’s not just horror, it’s a deep dive into guilt, obsession, and identity. The story stays with you long after the last page, like a whisper in the dark.

[George Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Killswitch is a dense, atmospheric descent into guilt, identity fracture, and supernatural reckoning. Faubush blends post-apocalyptic noir with psychological horror, using radio voices, haunted spaces, and unreliable memory to create a story that feels more experienced than explained. The novel’s strength lies in its refusal to offer comfort rebirth here is earned through confrontation, not clarity.

[Mary Zuelke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was inside a mesmerizing dream of poetry, watching the story unfold. A cosmic-horror tale lingering in the space between the living and the dead—bold, dark, and ornate.

Faubush paints a dystopian universe where nothing is quite as it seems. We weave through a purposeful narrative of entangled lives of trapped minds.

The sizzling, seductive voice of Aurora haunts the airwaves, leaving those who catch the show unsure if she's alive or dead. At the same time, we walk through Jason's unhinged life, following his losses, his mistakes, and hidden truths that plague him.

The words are a flourish of the senses: the eyes deceived, touches that may or may not be real, the taste of death, the sounds of a life unraveling, and the scent of betrayal lingering in the air.

I felt lost in someone else's dream, waiting to bridge the gaps and grasp the truth of the story.
Perfect for those who crave the sights, sounds and feel of cosmic horror.

[Jordan Felix · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A fever dream of pain, memory, and redemption.”

Killswitch doesn’t just tell a story — it pulls you under. Roger Faubush II writes like a man exorcising ghosts through prose. Every sentence crackles with anguish and hallucinatory beauty. The world he’s built — this broken, burning Phoenix — feels both otherworldly and painfully human.

What struck me most wasn’t the horror itself, but the grief pulsing beneath it. The voices on the radio, the spectral Aurora, the bleeding edges of memory — they all echo something raw and real about guilt, loss, and identity.

This is horror at its most intimate — not about monsters outside us, but the ones we cradle inside. I finished Killswitch breathless, shaken, and strangely reborn.

[Celia Shulman · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A dark masterpiece that dissects the psyche as much as it terrifies.”

Roger Faubush II has crafted a psychological horror that reads like a fevered confession. Beneath the blood and smoke lies a profound meditation on identity, trauma, and the ghosts that guilt leaves behind.

Every scene is layered — the Chevelle, the radio static, the Monster House — all serving as metaphors for a mind imploding under the weight of its own secrets. Faubush writes with the precision of a surgeon and the emotion of a poet, weaving supernatural dread into a narrative that feels disturbingly real.

Killswitch is not an easy read — it’s a necessary one. For readers of House of Leaves or Silent Hill, this book will crawl under your skin and whisper truths you didn’t want to hear.

[Dalex Hein]

“Like Stephen King took a road trip with David Lynch.”

I’ve read a lot of horror, but Killswitch hits different. It’s gritty, surreal, and deeply psychological — the kind of story that keeps replaying in your head long after you close the book.

Roger Faubush II’s writing is pure atmosphere — burnt neon, cracked pavement, and ghosts humming through broken speakers. The characters don’t just haunt the page; they haunt you.

It’s not just horror. It’s redemption, madness, and beauty tangled together in one unforgettable ride through the wreckage of the human soul. Buckle up — this is one hell of a trip.

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Killswitch is the kind of psychological horror that crawls under your skin and refuses to leave. The post apocalyptic Phoenix setting feels vivid and oppressive, and the imagery of a dying man trapped between reality and hallucination is unforgettable. Roger Faubush II blends noir, supernatural horror, and emotional trauma in a way that feels bold and original. This book demands attention and rewards readers who enjoy layered storytelling. I would strongly recommend it to fans of dark, thought provoking horror.

[Liora Penhaligon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Killswitch reads like a twisted noir mystery set in a world gone to ashes. The protagonist’s journey through a ruined city and a derelict horror restaurant is full of shocks and eerie revelations. The supernatural elements blend perfectly with the gritty tone, and the ending hits hard. The book keeps you guessing about what’s real and what’s a haunting illusion. A gripping, intense read from start to finish.

[Noémie Media · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a mind-bending ride. The way the narrative fractures like shattered glass makes you feel the character’s pain and confusion. The Monster House, the radio voices, and the constant sense of betrayal build a tension that never lets up. It’s disturbing in the best way, like a dream you can’t wake up from. If you like horror that messes with your head, this is it.

[Seraphin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Killswitch is a bold and haunting journey through the scorched remains of a world and a mind on the brink of collapse. Set against the vivid, apocalyptic backdrop of Phoenix, the novel grips you from the first image of a wounded man behind the wheel of his ’69 Chevelle and refuses to let go.

[Miley Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those stories that pulls you into chaos and doesn’t let go. The narrative feels fractured on purpose, which adds to the tension. I liked how it blends inner conflict with external horror. It’s unsettling in a good way.