Elevator: Canto I: Descent

by Dwight L. MacPherson, Randy Valiente (Illustrator), Amy H. Sturgis (Editor)

After the murder of their father, Edward and Richard Bane reluctantly return to their inherited family home. What they encounter is a sinister caretaker and an ancient elevator that leads to unspeakable terror. Fantasy and horror collide in this daring reimagining of Dante's Inferno for the 21st century created and written by Harvey-nominated writer Dwight L. MacPherson, illustrated by Randy Valiente, and lettered by Marco Della Verde. Canto Descent Edward and Robert Bane arrive at their childhood home with friends Matt and Tom seeking answers. Instead they find Phillippe Iblis, a sinister caretaker who offers the brothers their father's final gift.

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2017

About the author

Dwight L. MacPherson is an award-winning author, editor, and publisher whose work spans horror, mystery, dark fantasy, and suspense. A former U.S. Army Combat Medic and co-founder of Hocus Pocus Comics, he has written for publishers including DC Comics, Image, and IDW, crafting stories known for cinematic tension, unsettling atmosphere, and unforgettable characters.

Now focused on prose fiction, MacPherson explores the fragile boundary between reality and the unknown—where small-town secrets, psychological dread, and supernatural forces collide. His debut novel, Welcome to Waadizi, Michigan, introduces readers to a haunting lakeside town where people disappear, memories shift, and something ancient beneath the water refuses to be forgotten.

He lives in Florida with his wife, Rebecca, and their French Bulldog, Luna.