Enigmata: The Watcher from Within

by S. Alessandro Martinez

October Night is determined to get her life back on track as she recovers from a severe bout of depression that saw her dealing with a spiteful, antagonistic voice in her head, all the while losing the connections with her loved ones.
Lucas Wendig has a mission, though some might say an obsession. His life’s goal is to hunt down otherworldly artifacts and creatures to contain the danger they pose to humanity.
Both of their lives are about to collide when October encounters an ancient, malignant entity in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. The same monster Lucas knows he must stop, for not only does this creature enjoy tormenting people and spreading misery, it also delights in stealing its victim’s skin.

Genres: Horror

298 pages, Hardcover

Published November 24, 2025

About the author

S. Alessandro Martinez is a Bram Stoker Award® -nominated author of Mexican and Spanish descent who writes horror and fantasy from middle grade to adult. He lives in a haunted manor and loves playing video/board games, practicing necromancy, watching bat videos, collecting skulls, visiting cemeteries, and generally lurking in the dark. The author of several books, as well as short stories and poetry which have appeared in magazines, anthologies, and websites. You’re always welcome to contact Alessandro here or by email at salessandromartinez@gmail.com with any comments, questions, esoteric rituals to bring forth ancient evil from times untold, or whatever you’d like.

Reviews

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this is not my typical genre to read, the book has a solid and interesting premise.

The pacing is a bit off, and I feel the author worked to start too many storylines for future novels, and thus jumped around plot-wise a bit too much. Despite appearing horror-ish, I didnt find it as frightening as I anticipated.

Note: I received this as a goodreads giveaway. Thanks!

[C.M. Stenquist · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an outside the box monster adventure story that keeps your eyes wide open