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Evade Part One
FIND YOUR ANSWERS IN THIS THRILLING SEQUEL TO IN FOUR DAYS!
The balance for Evil has tipped in Hell’s favor…
On the day Detective Lindsey Korrey should be celebrating the closure of her biggest case, The Nurse Catcher, she's caught up in an intense police car chase..Rory, a missing child case of three years, has fallen under her protection. Someone -- or something -- wants him back.
Chased down and hunted by a supernatural enemy, Lindsey must evade capture at any cost.Yet their road is full of hidden dangers.
The Seekers emerge out of every shadow…around every corner…With twists and turns, extraordinary characters, action, suspense, and a mystery with pulse-pounding revelations,
EVADE will take your breath away and leave you wanting –needing to know more!
The balance for Evil has tipped in Hell’s favor…
On the day Detective Lindsey Korrey should be celebrating the closure of her biggest case, The Nurse Catcher, she's caught up in an intense police car chase..Rory, a missing child case of three years, has fallen under her protection. Someone -- or something -- wants him back.
Chased down and hunted by a supernatural enemy, Lindsey must evade capture at any cost.Yet their road is full of hidden dangers.
The Seekers emerge out of every shadow…around every corner…With twists and turns, extraordinary characters, action, suspense, and a mystery with pulse-pounding revelations,
EVADE will take your breath away and leave you wanting –needing to know more!
97 pages, Paperback
Published April 10, 2020
3 people want to read
About the author
Derek Barton
34 books42 followersI am originally from a small town in northeast Indiana. Typical introvert kid; closer to books than people — grew up with a fascination for horror novels (Stephen King, Dean Koontz) and medieval fantasy (Piers Anthony, R.A Salvatore).
In April of 1996, I moved out on my own to Phoenix, Arizona to find my own path.
On a personal level, I have been married to my wonderful wife, Erika since October 10th, 2012. I have two stepchildren, Jenna and Johnny, and a two-year-old baby girl, Jessiena.
I have completed my first novel, Consequences Within Chaos and will be extending the story in my upcoming sequel, The Bleeding Crown. Also on Amazon & Kindle, I have In Four Days: Horror Suspense Novella.
In April of 1996, I moved out on my own to Phoenix, Arizona to find my own path.
On a personal level, I have been married to my wonderful wife, Erika since October 10th, 2012. I have two stepchildren, Jenna and Johnny, and a two-year-old baby girl, Jessiena.
I have completed my first novel, Consequences Within Chaos and will be extending the story in my upcoming sequel, The Bleeding Crown. Also on Amazon & Kindle, I have In Four Days: Horror Suspense Novella.
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April 27, 2020
Evade, Part One
By Derek Barton
Genre - Fiction/Horror/Suspense/Paranormal/Novella/Series
Pages - 99
Publication Information - Independently Published, April 9, 2020
ISBN - 13: 979-8635814918
ASIN: B086Y7CNKD
Format - Digital (PDF)
Reviewed by: William C. Bitner, Jr., https://booksinmylibraryblog.wordpres...
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
‘Evade, Part One’ by Derek Barton is the sequel to his 2017 novella ‘In Four Days’. This installment is filled with action, suspense and twist and turns enough to give one literary whiplash. With an array of some very memorable characters and a most creative plot, this short read will have you entertained and asking for more. Good things do indeed come in small packages. Derek breathes life into his characters and takes his readers along for a rapidly palpitating escapade in a cat-and-mouse adventure with the supernatural. A fun and entertaining read. Looking forward to the next installment.
From the back cover: The balance for Evil has tipped in Hell’s favor…
On the day Detective Lindsey Korrey should be celebrating the closure of her biggest case, The Nurse Catcher, she's caught up in an intense police car chase..Rory, a missing child case of three years, has fallen under her protection. Someone -- or something -- wants him back.
Chased down and hunted by a supernatural enemy, Lindsey must evade capture at any cost. Yet their road is full of hidden dangers.
The Seekers emerge out of every shadow…around every corner…With twists and turns, extraordinary characters, action, suspense, and a mystery with pulse-pounding revelations,
‘Evade’ will take your breath away and leave you wanting –needing to know more!
About the Author: “I am originally from a small town in northeast Indiana. Typical introverted kid; closer to books than people — grew up with a fascination for horror novels (Stephen King, Dean Koontz) and medieval fantasy (Piers Anthony, R.A Salvatore).
In April of 1996, I moved out on my own to Phoenix, Arizona to find my own path.
On a personal level, I have been married to my wonderful wife, Erika since October 10th, 2012. I have two stepchildren, Jenna and Johnny, and a two-year-old baby girl, Jessiena.”
Other works by Derek Barton: Seyde in Blood: Consequences Within Chaos Prequel Short Story, Consequences Within Chaos, The Bleeding Crown, The Hidden, Elude:Part One, Elude: Part Two, Elude: Part Three and ‘In Four Days’.
By Derek Barton
Genre - Fiction/Horror/Suspense/Paranormal/Novella/Series
Pages - 99
Publication Information - Independently Published, April 9, 2020
ISBN - 13: 979-8635814918
ASIN: B086Y7CNKD
Format - Digital (PDF)
Reviewed by: William C. Bitner, Jr., https://booksinmylibraryblog.wordpres...
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
‘Evade, Part One’ by Derek Barton is the sequel to his 2017 novella ‘In Four Days’. This installment is filled with action, suspense and twist and turns enough to give one literary whiplash. With an array of some very memorable characters and a most creative plot, this short read will have you entertained and asking for more. Good things do indeed come in small packages. Derek breathes life into his characters and takes his readers along for a rapidly palpitating escapade in a cat-and-mouse adventure with the supernatural. A fun and entertaining read. Looking forward to the next installment.
From the back cover: The balance for Evil has tipped in Hell’s favor…
On the day Detective Lindsey Korrey should be celebrating the closure of her biggest case, The Nurse Catcher, she's caught up in an intense police car chase..Rory, a missing child case of three years, has fallen under her protection. Someone -- or something -- wants him back.
Chased down and hunted by a supernatural enemy, Lindsey must evade capture at any cost. Yet their road is full of hidden dangers.
The Seekers emerge out of every shadow…around every corner…With twists and turns, extraordinary characters, action, suspense, and a mystery with pulse-pounding revelations,
‘Evade’ will take your breath away and leave you wanting –needing to know more!
About the Author: “I am originally from a small town in northeast Indiana. Typical introverted kid; closer to books than people — grew up with a fascination for horror novels (Stephen King, Dean Koontz) and medieval fantasy (Piers Anthony, R.A Salvatore).
In April of 1996, I moved out on my own to Phoenix, Arizona to find my own path.
On a personal level, I have been married to my wonderful wife, Erika since October 10th, 2012. I have two stepchildren, Jenna and Johnny, and a two-year-old baby girl, Jessiena.”
Other works by Derek Barton: Seyde in Blood: Consequences Within Chaos Prequel Short Story, Consequences Within Chaos, The Bleeding Crown, The Hidden, Elude:Part One, Elude: Part Two, Elude: Part Three and ‘In Four Days’.
October 22, 2025
EVADE: The Complete Series
By: Derek Barton
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: October 12, 2025
ASIN: B0FVWJHDXX
Page Count: 261
Triggers: Violence, serial killings, abduction, supernatural horror, psychological tension
Star Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skull Dread Rating: ☠️☠️☠️☠️ (unrelenting dread meets high-octane chaos)
What Did I Just Walk Into?
Imagine The X-Files took a shot of espresso and crashed headfirst into Seven. Then toss in a detective who can’t catch a break, a missing child who may or may not be entirely human, and a supernatural chase that never hits the brakes. That’s EVADE.
Here’s What Slapped:
Lindsey Korrey is the definition of grit under pressure. One minute she’s closing the book on a serial killer case, the next she’s in a runaway police car with a child that Hell itself seems desperate to reclaim. The pacing is pure adrenaline. Derek Barton doesn’t give you time to breathe before the next twist sucker-punches you. The Seekers are creepy as hell. The tension is palpable. The writing is sharp, cinematic, and emotionally charged. Barton’s knack for blending procedural realism with eerie supernatural elements keeps the story grounded while still crawling under your skin.
It’s rare for a novella series to hit this hard, but EVADE proves that horror doesn’t need 500 pages to ruin your sleep schedule. The atmosphere is relentless, the mystery tight, and the ending leaves you muttering “what just happened” in the best possible way.
What Could’ve Been Better:
Only that it ended. You’ll finish this one wanting to sprint straight into Elude and Escape.
Perfect for Readers Who Love:
Supernatural thrillers with police procedural grit
Fast-paced, high-stakes horror that doesn’t let up
Characters who feel human even when facing the inhuman
Stories that blend tension, mystery, and full-throttle fear
Reviewed by Robin for Robin’s Review
By: Derek Barton
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: October 12, 2025
ASIN: B0FVWJHDXX
Page Count: 261
Triggers: Violence, serial killings, abduction, supernatural horror, psychological tension
Star Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skull Dread Rating: ☠️☠️☠️☠️ (unrelenting dread meets high-octane chaos)
What Did I Just Walk Into?
Imagine The X-Files took a shot of espresso and crashed headfirst into Seven. Then toss in a detective who can’t catch a break, a missing child who may or may not be entirely human, and a supernatural chase that never hits the brakes. That’s EVADE.
Here’s What Slapped:
Lindsey Korrey is the definition of grit under pressure. One minute she’s closing the book on a serial killer case, the next she’s in a runaway police car with a child that Hell itself seems desperate to reclaim. The pacing is pure adrenaline. Derek Barton doesn’t give you time to breathe before the next twist sucker-punches you. The Seekers are creepy as hell. The tension is palpable. The writing is sharp, cinematic, and emotionally charged. Barton’s knack for blending procedural realism with eerie supernatural elements keeps the story grounded while still crawling under your skin.
It’s rare for a novella series to hit this hard, but EVADE proves that horror doesn’t need 500 pages to ruin your sleep schedule. The atmosphere is relentless, the mystery tight, and the ending leaves you muttering “what just happened” in the best possible way.
What Could’ve Been Better:
Only that it ended. You’ll finish this one wanting to sprint straight into Elude and Escape.
Perfect for Readers Who Love:
Supernatural thrillers with police procedural grit
Fast-paced, high-stakes horror that doesn’t let up
Characters who feel human even when facing the inhuman
Stories that blend tension, mystery, and full-throttle fear
Reviewed by Robin for Robin’s Review
November 22, 2024
Evade Part One by Derek Barton
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a super exciting short story, with part 2 and 3 as separate books.
There are very mysterious and supernatural elements going on in this story.
Detective Korrey comes across a boy who has been missing for 3 years. Something very strange and creepy begins to happen once the boy appears. There are different events happening in the story and they all begin to tie together!
There’s lots of twists and turns and I can’t wait to move on to part 2!
This is a fast read with so much suspense and action!
Thank you to Derek Barton for the audio version of this exciting book! The narrator is excellent!!
I can’t wait to start on Elude Part two and Elude Part three! Great start to the series!!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a super exciting short story, with part 2 and 3 as separate books.
There are very mysterious and supernatural elements going on in this story.
Detective Korrey comes across a boy who has been missing for 3 years. Something very strange and creepy begins to happen once the boy appears. There are different events happening in the story and they all begin to tie together!
There’s lots of twists and turns and I can’t wait to move on to part 2!
This is a fast read with so much suspense and action!
Thank you to Derek Barton for the audio version of this exciting book! The narrator is excellent!!
I can’t wait to start on Elude Part two and Elude Part three! Great start to the series!!
July 7, 2021
A cereal killer, police detective, some street gangs and one very mysterious child that had been missing for three years. As their stories collide Their lives intertwine and the story goes from mundane to extraordinary. The child seems to be at the center of it all, but everything about him is a mystery. Why are the gangs seeking him, what does the cereal killer have to do with any of it and will the detective be able to survive getting to the bottom of this case?
This is a fast paced and exciting introduction to this novella series! I look forward to finding out what happens next!
4 stars for Evade
This is a fast paced and exciting introduction to this novella series! I look forward to finding out what happens next!
4 stars for Evade
January 19, 2022
Wow!This was too short,though it does say part 1.The man known as the Nurse Catcher is finally caught. Lindsey is about to face the man when her car won't start.She gets a ride with police that is a most harrowing ride,with a child like no other. Ashley Ulrey was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 20, 2020
Well-developed characters and plot. I will definitely be reading more of this series as it progresses along. It reminding me of my own writing style. High action, believable scenes and people, very engaging! Magical realism at its best!
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