The Last Medium: Dark Covenant Series Book 2

by Dean Rasmussen

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 10, 2026

About the author

Dean Rasmussen grew up in a small Minnesota town and began writing stories at the age of ten, driven by his fascination with the Star Wars hero's journey. He continued writing short stories and attempted a few novels through his early twenties until he stopped to focus on his computer animation ambitions. He studied English at a Minnesota college during that time.

He learned the art of computer animation and went on to work on twenty feature films, a television show, and a AAA video game as a visual effects artist over thirteen years. He currently teaches animation for visual effects in Orlando, Florida.

Inspired by his favorite authors, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, and H.P. Lovecraft, Dean began writing novels and short stories again in 2018 to thrill and delight a new generation of horror fans.

Reviews

[Donna Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the second book of The Dark Covenant series, things get much darker indeed. I could almost feel the creeping dread and terror coming closer as Nora, Ally, Daniel and especially little Lucy are all pushed to the very brink of a demonic nightmare that threatens to consume them all. I wanted to keep reading, as this story pulled me propulsively along, but I also wanted to close the book and shut my eyes so I didn't have to see what was coming next. I don't know what's in store for this beleaguered family, but judging by the upcoming title of the final book in the series, it can't be anything good. But just like the best of horror movies, this story is so scary good that of course I'll be back for more. You can't keep me away now, even if I have to read while hiding under the covers and with my eyes half closed!

***I received an ARC from the author. My review is strictly voluntary.***

[Lori Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as any ARC, this is an honest review.

The Last Medium is the darkly, gorgeous sequel to The Last Séance that opens in hauntingly detail of just how desperate Gabriel Flores took things to speak to his deceased daughter, Anna.

And the stark consequences that echo from it.

In the wake of the disturbing experience, sisters Ally and Nora are forging ahead with a new business model that bringing their drab and dreary parlor into the light. The dark forces that Gabriel sought to channel are only just beginning to wage their destructive war upon the living.

Each twisted encounter surreal and harrowing.

And it could tear another family apart... if they cannot stop it.

Everyone is playing with fire... and these disturbing demonic creatures don't care who burns.

As long as they get what was bargained for.


Highly recommended.