Crazy: A Prayer for the Dead

by Steven LaChance

Based on his 2010 Truck Stop Hell short story, Steven LaChance delivers one of the scariest stories ever told with the frightening full-length version. Crazy, A Prayer for the Dead, surrounds a group of misfits who find themselves stuck in their own version of Hell within an old truck stop on Route 66. Years later, paranormal investigators are brought to the location and end up uncovering the truth and horror of the souls damned within. The book is based upon, and inspired by, an actual paranormal case led by Steven LaChance in 2006. Steven LaChance weaves the one night of horror and its aftermath using historical fact, police reports, urban legend, actual psychic impressions and findings from the real life paranormal investigation. When put together, these elements profile a story which will terrify and haunt you long after you put it down. This is one you don't want to read in the dark alone. Sound crazy? Well maybe it is not that crazy after all. What we do to others in this life does, and will, effect what happens to us in the afterlife. Hell is truly other people. And that is Crazy.

Genres: Horror, Ghosts, Paranormal

270 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2010

About the author

Steven LaChance is the bestselling author of true paranormal nonfiction and literary horror. His work explores the places where history, psychology, faith, and the unexplained intersect, always asking the same question: What happens when ordinary people encounter the extraordinary?

He is the author of The Uninvited, Confrontation with Evil, and the Modern Monsters trilogy: Glow, Gorilla, and Grace. While his nonfiction established him as a respected voice in the paranormal field, his fiction introduced a new audience to his brand of literary horror, blending psychological suspense with deeply human characters.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, LaChance now lives in Querétaro, Mexico, with his husband, Rick Brandt. He is currently at work on Demonic, an in-depth exploration of humanity’s evolving understanding of evil, as well as several other writing projects.

Whether writing nonfiction or fiction, Steven LaChance believes the most frightening monsters are often the ones we create ourselves.

Reviews

[Twisted sister paranormal Lady Book Voodoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

~~Lady Zombie Journals Review~~

At first reading this,I was like what?? I have to tell you that I was a little lost.
I didn't realize that this tells the tale behind the haunting. In that case is awesome!
Steven Lachance you live the life that us wanna be ghost adventures dream about!

[Caley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have worked with this author in the past and he is an amazing person as well as an amazing writer. This book is worth the read. Is all about a few small towns in Missouri which I am familiar with and the stories he tells seem to hold true to what I have been told growing up as well. I cant wait for his new book to come out.

[Lisa Russo-Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very creepy , loved it

[Eg13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!! Very scary,well worth your time and money!.

This man can WRITE,its like sitting in a comfy chair listening g to a friend tell you extremely scary stories. Only these stories are TRUE and part of his everyday existence!. DON'T hesitate to purchase his books! You'll not be disappointed.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!

I get bored easily in the first few pages if they do not pique my interest. This is an easy and interesting read. I finished in a few nights. Now I have to try to hurry and go to sleep but I’m creeped out. Good luck!