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Reciprocal Evil
There's a serial killer on the loose. And he might be working for the Devil...
Student Chris Jones is obsessed with finding meaning in his life. Researching the historical existence of evil, he falls down the rabbit hole, becoming deeply affected by the darkness in our world. He forgets about classwork and, most of all, his relationship with his girlfriend Rachel suffers. After a gruesome murder on campus, things get even worse.
Because the night before, Chris dreamed about it.
He dreamed about the rape, the knife wounds, the agonizing cries. He experienced it vividly -- from the killer's perspective. Why is he experiencing this? Is it related to his research? The terror on campus ramps up as Rachel's roommate goes missing... just as Chris comes face to face with a killer. The killer who died years ago.
What is the entity's game? How does it involve Chris? And even more frightening: What does this evil being want with Rachel? Chris's life isn't the only thing he has to put on the line. He could risk the love of his life. He could risk his very soul...
Student Chris Jones is obsessed with finding meaning in his life. Researching the historical existence of evil, he falls down the rabbit hole, becoming deeply affected by the darkness in our world. He forgets about classwork and, most of all, his relationship with his girlfriend Rachel suffers. After a gruesome murder on campus, things get even worse.
Because the night before, Chris dreamed about it.
He dreamed about the rape, the knife wounds, the agonizing cries. He experienced it vividly -- from the killer's perspective. Why is he experiencing this? Is it related to his research? The terror on campus ramps up as Rachel's roommate goes missing... just as Chris comes face to face with a killer. The killer who died years ago.
What is the entity's game? How does it involve Chris? And even more frightening: What does this evil being want with Rachel? Chris's life isn't the only thing he has to put on the line. He could risk the love of his life. He could risk his very soul...
- GenresHorror
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2018
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April 22, 2024
This was an awesome read! It's a book that will make you question whether the idea of hell is real or not. It starts off as an innocent kid who has an interest in good vs evil, which digs deep into the bowels of history. However, it turns into a dangerous game of chicken when he finds out there is a dark secret in his family that places him and his friends in grave danger.
The ending is quite a surprise as well. Trust me, this was a page-turner that deserves more love for sure. Let's just say that sometimes reading those old books can be creepy and scary.
This book does deserve its name-sake as reciprocally evil!
The ending is quite a surprise as well. Trust me, this was a page-turner that deserves more love for sure. Let's just say that sometimes reading those old books can be creepy and scary.
This book does deserve its name-sake as reciprocally evil!
August 28, 2020
My favorite so far of Dyson's work. I felt like all of the details aligned in this novel into a microcosm of suspense, faith, and horror. Dyson is a masterful storyteller and well worth a follow
May 6, 2025
File under "Philosophical horror (with lots of hot girls)."
This was a fun read that captured the feel of several 80s/90s “tormented by evil” movies, (in particular, the lesser known “Necromancer.”) A male college student is studying the causes of evil and starts finding himself dreaming of murders of young women. Only problem is—you guessed it—he learns those murders are really happening.
It has solid prose and is a quick read, clocking in near 50k (according to the author note.) It makes ample use of the classic “Sophie’s Choice” moral dilemma of having to sacrifice one person you love to save another.
There were a few plot events I initially found hokey that were then explained satisfactorily.
It could easily be expanded with a sequel or even a whole series. 4.5 stars rounded up to five.
This was a fun read that captured the feel of several 80s/90s “tormented by evil” movies, (in particular, the lesser known “Necromancer.”) A male college student is studying the causes of evil and starts finding himself dreaming of murders of young women. Only problem is—you guessed it—he learns those murders are really happening.
It has solid prose and is a quick read, clocking in near 50k (according to the author note.) It makes ample use of the classic “Sophie’s Choice” moral dilemma of having to sacrifice one person you love to save another.
There were a few plot events I initially found hokey that were then explained satisfactorily.
It could easily be expanded with a sequel or even a whole series. 4.5 stars rounded up to five.
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