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The Rednexorcist
You haven't experienced the Wrath of God until you've met the merciless fists of... THE REDNEXORCIST! Soul crusher! Demon buster! The X-Treme X-orcist!
They called Father Glenn a lot of names but he didn't care because his business was destroying the Prince of Darkness in all his forms, from the mountains of Appalachia to the corn fields of West Tennessee.
But then they locked him up and threw away the key for punching ghosts. Now he's out of the slammer and ready to teach God's enemies all about the power of forgiveness... whether they like it or not!
The Power of Christ Compels You... TO DIE! He'll hit you so hard you'll pray... FOR DEATH!!
The Eden Book Society was a publishing house that produced horror novelettes for a private list of subscribers. It was established in 1919 by the Eden family, handed down through the generations issuing short horror novels to a confidential list of subscribers. Eden books were always written under pseudonyms and were rumoured to have been written by some of the greatest horror authors of their day, many of whom had strong ties to the mysterious Eden family. Dead Ink is reissuing eight novels from Eden's 1993 archive encompassing psychological torments, vampiric intrigue, visitors from beyond the grave and much more.
Are you brave enough to join the Eden Book Society?
They called Father Glenn a lot of names but he didn't care because his business was destroying the Prince of Darkness in all his forms, from the mountains of Appalachia to the corn fields of West Tennessee.
But then they locked him up and threw away the key for punching ghosts. Now he's out of the slammer and ready to teach God's enemies all about the power of forgiveness... whether they like it or not!
The Power of Christ Compels You... TO DIE! He'll hit you so hard you'll pray... FOR DEATH!!
The Eden Book Society was a publishing house that produced horror novelettes for a private list of subscribers. It was established in 1919 by the Eden family, handed down through the generations issuing short horror novels to a confidential list of subscribers. Eden books were always written under pseudonyms and were rumoured to have been written by some of the greatest horror authors of their day, many of whom had strong ties to the mysterious Eden family. Dead Ink is reissuing eight novels from Eden's 1993 archive encompassing psychological torments, vampiric intrigue, visitors from beyond the grave and much more.
Are you brave enough to join the Eden Book Society?
- GenresHorrorHistorical
96 pages, Paperback
First published July 2, 2026
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July 4, 2026I did not think that something called The Rednexorcist was going to be my cup of tea, but this really exceeded my expectations. After getting out of prison, a tattooed, womanising, hard-drinking man of God reunites with his estranged daughter, who’s convinced he can help her find her missing mother. They immediately get embroiled in a ridiculous adventure that unfolds at breakneck speed, involving vigilante priests, a sex-demon cult and Satanist cops. For me, a novella is the perfect format for something as high-octane as this; none of the silly stuff outstays its welcome, it’s just fast-paced, stupid fun.
(Part of the Eden Book Society 1993 collection)
(Part of the Eden Book Society 1993 collection)
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July 1, 2026FYI this is by Grady Hendrix. I don't think it's supposed to be a secret. He told me himself.
Instant pre-order print edition from across the pond.
Instant pre-order print edition from across the pond.
July 7, 2026
I need this to become a full blown series, stat.
July 9, 2026
One of my favourite Grady Hendrix books, I did not stop laughing the whole way through. I need more instalments and more cameos from Father Joe!
July 9, 2026
Ah, Grady Hendrix, only you could deliver a character that is essentially a pseudo-holy Ash ala Ash Vs. Evil Dead with so much unhinged gusto.
July 17, 2026
Could not put this down. Short and fun. Made me audibly laugh at loud at some of the descriptions.
July 26, 2026
It had me at ‘The Power of Christ compels you… TO DIE!!’ 😅 Just stupid and crazy. I’ve missed Grady Hendrix
July 29, 2026
He sido muy feliz leyendo esto. Gracias, Grady.
July 13, 2026
IN A NUTSHELL 🥜: Loud, ridiculous, and violent father/daughter reunion.
THE IDEA 💡: Grady Hendrix writes a pulpy 90s novella under the psuedonym "Frank Sloane" as part of Dead Ink Books' fictional Eden Society line.
Our MC is Father Glenn, an exorcist who uses brute force to fight ghosts, demons, and all other forms of evil. After an unfortunate exorcism gone wrong, he ends up in prison. When he's released, he picks up right where he left off, but this time he has an unwilling partner...his daughter.
THE EXECUTION 💬: Wow did this book get released at the right time. I really needed a pick-me-up after reading a couple of duds. Grady Hendrix is an immediate buy author for me, so I knew I would enjoy this.
I was completely invested in this story after the line, "He had a voice like a black velvet painting of Jesus and a face like Elvis circa 1962," which is used to describe Father Glenn on page two. The story continues to be filled with amazing one-liners that I could only dream of coming up with myself like, "...that was a pile of luncheon meats with a Butterball turkey for a head that was brought to life by ancient Sumerian magic."
The story is fast, which is both a positive and a negative. The pacing is so quick that characters and plot threads leave the reader wanting more but at the same time, Father Glenn and co. do not overstay their welcome.
The setting is another positive here. Very backwoods and southern gothic feels with a heavy dose of gore and folk religion.
MY FIVE CENTS 🪙 (penny out of circulation): Hendrix understood the assignment (as he always does). This book is exactly what it wants to be and was a blast to read!!
Also loved the deep research into different playing card games and shuffling techniques.
THE IDEA 💡: Grady Hendrix writes a pulpy 90s novella under the psuedonym "Frank Sloane" as part of Dead Ink Books' fictional Eden Society line.
Our MC is Father Glenn, an exorcist who uses brute force to fight ghosts, demons, and all other forms of evil. After an unfortunate exorcism gone wrong, he ends up in prison. When he's released, he picks up right where he left off, but this time he has an unwilling partner...his daughter.
THE EXECUTION 💬: Wow did this book get released at the right time. I really needed a pick-me-up after reading a couple of duds. Grady Hendrix is an immediate buy author for me, so I knew I would enjoy this.
I was completely invested in this story after the line, "He had a voice like a black velvet painting of Jesus and a face like Elvis circa 1962," which is used to describe Father Glenn on page two. The story continues to be filled with amazing one-liners that I could only dream of coming up with myself like, "...that was a pile of luncheon meats with a Butterball turkey for a head that was brought to life by ancient Sumerian magic."
The story is fast, which is both a positive and a negative. The pacing is so quick that characters and plot threads leave the reader wanting more but at the same time, Father Glenn and co. do not overstay their welcome.
The setting is another positive here. Very backwoods and southern gothic feels with a heavy dose of gore and folk religion.
MY FIVE CENTS 🪙 (penny out of circulation): Hendrix understood the assignment (as he always does). This book is exactly what it wants to be and was a blast to read!!
Also loved the deep research into different playing card games and shuffling techniques.
July 17, 2026
This is the latest novella by Grady Hendrix, written as Frank Sloane for the Eden Book Society. According to the blurb: "the Eden Book Society is a literary hoax perpetrated by Dead Ink: a playground where today's Horror authors can let their imaginations run wild". And oh, man, did Hendrix go full out in that regard! I always enjoy his books, but this fast-paced ode to 70s & 80s B -horror (I think?) had me belly laughing many times.
My only note is that I want MUCH more Father Glenn books and really want to get some answers. What DID happen to mom? What is the rest of Father Glenn's backstory and will he see Amber again? Does Father Joe get his own spin off? What's this about an occult orgy in Okahumpa and what will happen to the real Willie Nelson?
My only note is that I want MUCH more Father Glenn books and really want to get some answers. What DID happen to mom? What is the rest of Father Glenn's backstory and will he see Amber again? Does Father Joe get his own spin off? What's this about an occult orgy in Okahumpa and what will happen to the real Willie Nelson?
July 3, 2026
I was in Waterstones in Liverpool today and had already decided on buying Mona by Pola Oloixarac. I spotted this in the to be shelved pile and mostly just liked the shade of yellow on the cover, flicked though a few pages and decided to get it as well.
I'm glad I did. It's a huge amount of fun, the sort of fast paced and grimy pulp horror Keith Rosson's Fever House aspires to be. Sloane knows what he is writing is over the top, and he never gives you time to stop and think about it. The books knows what it is and goes hard with it.
What it is: a spiritual successor to Hellblazer, Preacher and the Felix Castor novels set in the American South (not at all Southern gothic, though - more Hammett). If you like this sort of thing, pick it up - it's well worth the cover price.
I'm glad I did. It's a huge amount of fun, the sort of fast paced and grimy pulp horror Keith Rosson's Fever House aspires to be. Sloane knows what he is writing is over the top, and he never gives you time to stop and think about it. The books knows what it is and goes hard with it.
What it is: a spiritual successor to Hellblazer, Preacher and the Felix Castor novels set in the American South (not at all Southern gothic, though - more Hammett). If you like this sort of thing, pick it up - it's well worth the cover price.
July 13, 2026
As a Grady Hendrix fan I had to read this one! It’s a quick and fun story. It made me think of Ash vs Evil Dead, and I loved that show and miss it! The set up of the characters had me laughing out loud. The ending fell off a bit and didn’t have any real resolution, but I still enjoyed myself.
July 12, 2026
A quick, hilarious story about a priest, his estranged daughter, and a whole bunch of demons. It's violent and a hell of a lot of fun.
July 13, 2026
Another amazing Grady Hendrix. I absolutely loved it from start to finish. Fast paced and action packed there wasn’t a page I didn’t want to turn!
July 14, 2026
3,5 stars
Grady Hendrix writes the horror version of Good Omens
Grady Hendrix writes the horror version of Good Omens
July 17, 2026
I enjoyed this pulpy, supernatural thriller so much. I hope we get more of whatever this was.
July 21, 2026
I need all four sequels teased at the end of the book ASAP
July 23, 2026
Goddamn, I love Grady Hendrix.
This was an absolute joy from start to finish.
This was an absolute joy from start to finish.
July 25, 2026
Hilarious and fun. Easy enough to read in one sitting if you have the time
July 25, 2026
Only Frank Sloane could write this absolute banger. Dive bar sex, Denny’s hot coffee and brain worms. Let’s go… give me more!
July 28, 2026
Petition for Grady/Frank to put one of these out in between each full length novel until I have the entire story please
August 1, 2026
Absolutely bonkers & so much fun. I couldn't put it down, so much of it had me literally laughing out loud.
July 23, 2026
i want another installment. ASAP!
July 28, 2026
u damn liberal...
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