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Ghost Knife
Also features a bonus short story of supernatural hack-and-slash carnage: 'Tanto Demonium'.
Desperate times call for expertly crafted blades!
When down-and-out loner Jake reaches his bullshit limit, he decides to cleave the change he wants to see in the world. Tired of the constant slings and arrows inflicted upon him by the degenerate regulars at his local watering hole, he seeks vengeance via an enchantingly mystical edged weapon.
After all, his violent revenge can’t be pinned on him by the authorities if it was perpetrated by an ancient knife-wielding jinn...can it?
Dear reader, immerse yourself in a maniacal, mind-ripping excursion through exotic, astrally-laced ventures in occult psychosis by taking hold of… Ghost Knife!
Desperate times call for expertly crafted blades!
When down-and-out loner Jake reaches his bullshit limit, he decides to cleave the change he wants to see in the world. Tired of the constant slings and arrows inflicted upon him by the degenerate regulars at his local watering hole, he seeks vengeance via an enchantingly mystical edged weapon.
After all, his violent revenge can’t be pinned on him by the authorities if it was perpetrated by an ancient knife-wielding jinn...can it?
Dear reader, immerse yourself in a maniacal, mind-ripping excursion through exotic, astrally-laced ventures in occult psychosis by taking hold of… Ghost Knife!
118 pages, Paperback
Published June 5, 2026
About the author
Dave Davis
2 books2 followersDave is fairly new to authorship but is in no way new to horror! As a life-long rabid fan of the morbific, sneaking peeks at Alien on the adults' TV, the duty to contribute developed 'organically.'
Though he counts guitar as his first love, and considers black metal divine, horror and sci-fi have consumed most of his 'available' time.
Dave's first novella, Ghost Knife, was published by fellow Texan and metalhead Pure Abandon Press, and includes a previously unpublished short story, "Tanto Demonium." He has four short stories circulating in Hellbound Books Publishing anthologies, where he was thankful to get his start in the gory trade, and caught the disease.
Though he counts guitar as his first love, and considers black metal divine, horror and sci-fi have consumed most of his 'available' time.
Dave's first novella, Ghost Knife, was published by fellow Texan and metalhead Pure Abandon Press, and includes a previously unpublished short story, "Tanto Demonium." He has four short stories circulating in Hellbound Books Publishing anthologies, where he was thankful to get his start in the gory trade, and caught the disease.
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July 10, 2026
"Big blades are bombastic; demonic daggers are devilishly delicious."
This book is pure mind-bending, maniacal poetry.
Every alliteration is a swipe of a blade.
The descriptions become cinematic in your mind, as though you are also in Jake's mind, watching his personal snuff films with him.
The decidedly unlikeable main character is the emcee to his deranged babble of psycho ramblings that suck you in and keep you wondering what Hell he is going to unleash next.
This book keeps you wondering if what is happening is real, is he telling the truth, is the Djinn real, is Jake insane... You are pushed, page after page, further into his madness.
A beautifully brutal read.
This book is pure mind-bending, maniacal poetry.
Every alliteration is a swipe of a blade.
The descriptions become cinematic in your mind, as though you are also in Jake's mind, watching his personal snuff films with him.
The decidedly unlikeable main character is the emcee to his deranged babble of psycho ramblings that suck you in and keep you wondering what Hell he is going to unleash next.
This book keeps you wondering if what is happening is real, is he telling the truth, is the Djinn real, is Jake insane... You are pushed, page after page, further into his madness.
A beautifully brutal read.
July 20, 2026
Ghost Knife is a bloody, brutal, brilliant extreme horror story skillfully penned by Dave Davis. Lauded for its entertainment value as supernatural horror and revenge horror, I found it to be even more than that, deeper than that. If you don’t think extreme supernatural revenge horror can be deep, well, come on in.
This is a gripping story, due in no small part to the author’s impressive wordsmithing. The narrative flows yet remains succinct and provocative, and I enjoyed Davis’s clever use of alliteration throughout. But as always, the story’s the thing, and this gruesome and graphic tale oozes underlying complexity.
Ghost Knife is absolutely a visceral, graphic, and darkly entertaining story of intense and violent revenge with supernatural elements. A good story of such. But it’s also a deep dive into the mind of Jake, his thoughts and thought process, perceptions, and internal reactions to it all, and it’s incredibly disturbing, chilling even. There’s thought-provoking subtext on adult bullies, adult bullying, police procedure, and due process. And ultimately, there’s the question of the corruption vs. obsession.
So all in all, Ghost Knife is a grisly, violent, intense, and sophisticated extreme supernatural revenge horror story about bullying, retribution, judicial corruption, a mystical blade, an ancient djinn, and a man driven to the brink.
But wait! There’s more!
Also included is Davis’s short story “Tanto Demonium,” a wicked and nasty little page-turner about a collector of fine and rare treasures who comes across a Japanese blade with a dark history and ominous warning, a blade he has to have …
Davis’s writing is fantastic, and both of these stories are excellent reading, very highly recommended, but extreme horror fans only, please.
A Bibliophilia Templum review
https://bibliophiliatemplum.wordpress.com/2026/07/20/ghost-knife/
This is a gripping story, due in no small part to the author’s impressive wordsmithing. The narrative flows yet remains succinct and provocative, and I enjoyed Davis’s clever use of alliteration throughout. But as always, the story’s the thing, and this gruesome and graphic tale oozes underlying complexity.
Ghost Knife is absolutely a visceral, graphic, and darkly entertaining story of intense and violent revenge with supernatural elements. A good story of such. But it’s also a deep dive into the mind of Jake, his thoughts and thought process, perceptions, and internal reactions to it all, and it’s incredibly disturbing, chilling even. There’s thought-provoking subtext on adult bullies, adult bullying, police procedure, and due process. And ultimately, there’s the question of the corruption vs. obsession.
So all in all, Ghost Knife is a grisly, violent, intense, and sophisticated extreme supernatural revenge horror story about bullying, retribution, judicial corruption, a mystical blade, an ancient djinn, and a man driven to the brink.
But wait! There’s more!
Also included is Davis’s short story “Tanto Demonium,” a wicked and nasty little page-turner about a collector of fine and rare treasures who comes across a Japanese blade with a dark history and ominous warning, a blade he has to have …
Davis’s writing is fantastic, and both of these stories are excellent reading, very highly recommended, but extreme horror fans only, please.
A Bibliophilia Templum review
https://bibliophiliatemplum.wordpress.com/2026/07/20/ghost-knife/
July 9, 2026
The title alone had me sold. Ghost Knife? Say less. I was already reaching for my Kindle before I'd even finished reading the synopsis. And that cover? Absolute perfection. The premise is ridiculously clever. We've all heard of people hiring assassins to eliminate their enemies... but hiring an ancient djinn bound to a knife? Now that's a concept I can get behind. I mean, technically you're not the murderer... right? At least that's what Jake is hoping. Jake is exactly the kind of protagonist I love reading about. He's articulate, self-righteous, completely unhinged, and watching him spiral further and further into madness was an absolute blast.
This book is packed with bloodshed, supernatural chaos, and enough twists to keep me glued to the pages. Just when I thought I knew where things were heading, the story took another turn.
What surprised me most, though, was the writing. It's one of those books where you can tell the author has put real care into every word. And those little details matter.
I also loved the little nods scattered throughout for fellow metalheads. They never felt forced - they just added another layer of personality to an already unique story.
🩸 The Panic Verdict: A wildly entertaining supernatural revenge story with an unforgettable concept, a brilliantly unhinged protagonist, and enough blood to keep every horror fan happy.
This book is packed with bloodshed, supernatural chaos, and enough twists to keep me glued to the pages. Just when I thought I knew where things were heading, the story took another turn.
What surprised me most, though, was the writing. It's one of those books where you can tell the author has put real care into every word. And those little details matter.
I also loved the little nods scattered throughout for fellow metalheads. They never felt forced - they just added another layer of personality to an already unique story.
🩸 The Panic Verdict: A wildly entertaining supernatural revenge story with an unforgettable concept, a brilliantly unhinged protagonist, and enough blood to keep every horror fan happy.
June 20, 2026
The title alone was enough to create a lot of intrigue but the author delivers 100% on the story. Our main character is the perfect mix of eloquent, self-righteous and downright mad. A very fun ride start to finish with great twists and turns along the way.
September 24, 2026
I recently finished Ghost Knife by Dave Davis! And man, was this something else?! The prose had this super POE-etic and gothic vibe where, just like when I am reading Poe (or Lovecraft), whenever I'd pick up the book to start reading, it would take me a second to be able to follow what was being said. But then, by about paragraph 2 or 3, I would catch the rhythm of Davis's style and get lost in the gothic delight of it all.
It's also funny, cause it would go from lyrical, gothic prose one second to barrom slang and lowbrow obscenity the next. Good times.
The story plays out like a mystery where we don't know if our main character is going to get pinned for a series of murders. Murders that he summoned a knife-wielding Djinn to perform for him.
I found the whole thing quite fun. The writing was delicious! And even though I saw the first twist coming, I still didn't expect the final one, so that was fun!
I let Frank (the unemployed skeleton who lives in my home) read it and now it looks like he's getting funny ideas!
It's also funny, cause it would go from lyrical, gothic prose one second to barrom slang and lowbrow obscenity the next. Good times.
The story plays out like a mystery where we don't know if our main character is going to get pinned for a series of murders. Murders that he summoned a knife-wielding Djinn to perform for him.
I found the whole thing quite fun. The writing was delicious! And even though I saw the first twist coming, I still didn't expect the final one, so that was fun!
I let Frank (the unemployed skeleton who lives in my home) read it and now it looks like he's getting funny ideas!
Review of advance copy received from Author
We've all heard of people hiring assassins to take out an enemy. But here, Dave Davis does something downright mythical, creative, and ancient! Why not "hire" a djinn?! Technically, you're not the murderer and the "alleged" murderer doesn't really exist. At least, not the way the law needs them to be.
I can't help but rub my hands together in glee, thinking back on this wildly bloody and entertaining story!
The writing itself was meticulously crafted with each word flowing effortlessly into the next! I don't quite know how to explain myself when I say this, but the writing style made me reminisce about Edgar Allen Poe. Not for a shared ambiance but more so just the style. It's intended as a huge compliment, I just don't know how to explain why! Don't fire me, I'll just see myself out...
For everyone else who wants to read a revenge story that includes an ancient blade wielded by a freaking djinn, grab yourself a copy! It releases on June 5th, 2026!
I can't help but rub my hands together in glee, thinking back on this wildly bloody and entertaining story!
The writing itself was meticulously crafted with each word flowing effortlessly into the next! I don't quite know how to explain myself when I say this, but the writing style made me reminisce about Edgar Allen Poe. Not for a shared ambiance but more so just the style. It's intended as a huge compliment, I just don't know how to explain why! Don't fire me, I'll just see myself out...
For everyone else who wants to read a revenge story that includes an ancient blade wielded by a freaking djinn, grab yourself a copy! It releases on June 5th, 2026!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is perfect for lovers of supernatural horror stories in search of something a bit out of the ordinary. The prose is carefully crafted and incorporates subtle allusions and references that bladesmiths and metalheads alike will appreciate. That is to say, this book is fuckin’ METAL!
Synopsis:
Desperate times call for expertly crafted blades!
When down-and-out loner Jake reaches his bullshit limit, he decides to cleave the change he wants to see in the world. Tired of the constant slings and arrows inflicted upon him by the degenerate regulars at his local watering hole, he seeks vengeance via an enchantingly mystical edged weapon.
After all, his violent revenge can’t be pinned on him by the authorities if it was perpetrated by an ancient knife-wielding jinn...can it?
Dear reader, immerse yourself in a maniacal, mind-ripping excursion through exotic, astrally-laced ventures in occult psychosis by taking hold of… Ghost Knife!
Also features a bonus short story of supernatural hack-and-slash carnage: 'Tanto Demonium'.
Synopsis:
Desperate times call for expertly crafted blades!
When down-and-out loner Jake reaches his bullshit limit, he decides to cleave the change he wants to see in the world. Tired of the constant slings and arrows inflicted upon him by the degenerate regulars at his local watering hole, he seeks vengeance via an enchantingly mystical edged weapon.
After all, his violent revenge can’t be pinned on him by the authorities if it was perpetrated by an ancient knife-wielding jinn...can it?
Dear reader, immerse yourself in a maniacal, mind-ripping excursion through exotic, astrally-laced ventures in occult psychosis by taking hold of… Ghost Knife!
Also features a bonus short story of supernatural hack-and-slash carnage: 'Tanto Demonium'.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Jake, a drunk who has had enough after being publicly embarrassed by a group at the bar decides to hire The Djinn King, a supernatural being capable of murdering and mutilating anyone in it’s path without being seen. As Jake deals with the police trying to find the murderer, he can’t help but rewind the murders in his brain like his own personal VHS collection. Will Jake get away with his bloodshed and vengeance with the help of the Djinn King, or will he take the fall for all of it. This was an absolute blast to read, funny moments and absolutely brutal kills. Dave Davis does an amazing job writing this story and I will most certainly be looking forward to his next creation
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