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Even Gods Can Die: A Mystery Crime Thriller
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Expected 7 Aug 26Rookie detective Dana Cauldwell is handed a cold case no one cares to a string of “mercy killings” across the city. Her job is clear—reopen the wounds of the grieving families and hunt down the “Doctor” behind the needle.
But as Dana digs into the investigation, her own life begins to fracture. Between a fellow officer determined to put her in her place and her mother’s questionable health, the line between the law and morality starts to blur.
Every interview reveals a devastating truth, behind every crime is an act of compassion.
Now, Dana must decide if she’s hunting a serial killer or a man doing God’s work.
But as Dana digs into the investigation, her own life begins to fracture. Between a fellow officer determined to put her in her place and her mother’s questionable health, the line between the law and morality starts to blur.
Every interview reveals a devastating truth, behind every crime is an act of compassion.
Now, Dana must decide if she’s hunting a serial killer or a man doing God’s work.
126 pages, Paperback
Expected publication August 7, 2026
About the author
Micah Castle
45 books123 followersMicah Castle is a weird fiction and horror writer. He's an author of multiple books, and his stories have appeared in various magazines, websites, and anthologies.
While away from the keyboard, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing with his animals, spending hours in the woods, and can typically be found reading a book or writing somewhere in his Pennsylvania home.
While away from the keyboard, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing with his animals, spending hours in the woods, and can typically be found reading a book or writing somewhere in his Pennsylvania home.
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A (mostly) quiet crime novella from one of the most consistent voices in Indie Horror?! Sign me up!
Even Gods Can Die asks the question: if someone is dying, is killing them actually murder? Or is it mercy?
This taut novella poses this question while also wrestling with inadequacy and misogyny.
As I have grown accustomed to with Castle, the prose here is sharp, and pacing is brisk, and the finish leaves you craving more.
Dive into this one on a rainy day and find yourself lost for a bit, coming out on the other side questioning how you'd handle the events contained within Even Gods Can Die.
Even Gods Can Die asks the question: if someone is dying, is killing them actually murder? Or is it mercy?
This taut novella poses this question while also wrestling with inadequacy and misogyny.
As I have grown accustomed to with Castle, the prose here is sharp, and pacing is brisk, and the finish leaves you craving more.
Dive into this one on a rainy day and find yourself lost for a bit, coming out on the other side questioning how you'd handle the events contained within Even Gods Can Die.
Displaying 1 of 1 review