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God Walks The Dark Hills #1-2
God Walks The Dark Hills: Book I & II
Beneath the earthen clay of America's southern forests, the shattered bones and charred remains of brave men lie entombed amid traces of long coagulated blood and shrapnel from a time long passed that many have forgotten. History's dark secrets rest deep beneath the surface of a pool comprised of carefully fabricated lies and warped distortions of times gone by.
Within the pages of the first two installments of the God Walks The Dark Hills series (contained in this book) you'll journey alongside a Congolese boy who was sold into slavery, bought his freedom and fought in the American Civil War in a confederate militia called Heaven's Seven. A true black-sheep, this African warrior overcomes insurmountable odds, the United States federal government, and supernatural forces of darkness.
Within the pages of the first two installments of the God Walks The Dark Hills series (contained in this book) you'll journey alongside a Congolese boy who was sold into slavery, bought his freedom and fought in the American Civil War in a confederate militia called Heaven's Seven. A true black-sheep, this African warrior overcomes insurmountable odds, the United States federal government, and supernatural forces of darkness.
464 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2020
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About the author
B.L. Blankenship
23 books37 followersB. L. Blankenship was born in Toledo, Ohio by two southern parents whose families had moved north to escape the coal mines and such of their homes. Between the again of 12-14 he & his family moved to Rockwood, Tennessee. For the first time in his life he felt like he was home. Under this pen-name (which is an abbreviation of his name; i.e. Benjamin Lee Blankenship) he exclusively writes Western Horror; Western being defined by a time and tone rather than a fenced in geographical location.
His books and stories intentionally tend to incorporate an abundance of Confederate, Copperhead, or Doughface protagonists. They often have dark twists and turns. While all of his literature is purely works of fiction (and to be regarded as such), they accurately follow the historical narrative of that was documented at that time that Abraham Lincoln invaded the seceding South killing a higher percentage of his own people than have ever been slain in any war, was a personal friend of Carl Marx who wrote back and forth to him approving of the War, that he shutdown Northern newspapers, arrested Northerners without due cause (suspending habeas corpus) & performed water torture on Northerners (which was revealed after a citizen of England was mistakenly tortured by the federal government), committed and justified far too many war crimes to list in this bio, was a Spiritualist (not a Christian) who waged a war exclusively for the preservation of the Union (i.e. for the causes of money & power), etc.
B. L. Blankenship is a notable historian, theologian, and demonologist who extensively sprinkles real places, real people, and real events into his books thereby tethering them more to reality and subsequently making them feel more real. All of his works are extremely violent & disparaging in perpetually every way.. Be advised, they're exceedingly explicit and thereby not for everyone. Their overall tone is cruel. According to him ALL WESTERN HORROR is defined by three principles:
#1) God is judge
#2) The Devil is real
#3) People are cruel
He's becoming embraced by the Extreme Horror, SplatterPunk, & Gore communities and loves to subvert expectations. B. L. Blankenship also has the propensity to utilize strong Black, Female, Native American, Asian, or other marginalized characters as well.
His books and stories intentionally tend to incorporate an abundance of Confederate, Copperhead, or Doughface protagonists. They often have dark twists and turns. While all of his literature is purely works of fiction (and to be regarded as such), they accurately follow the historical narrative of that was documented at that time that Abraham Lincoln invaded the seceding South killing a higher percentage of his own people than have ever been slain in any war, was a personal friend of Carl Marx who wrote back and forth to him approving of the War, that he shutdown Northern newspapers, arrested Northerners without due cause (suspending habeas corpus) & performed water torture on Northerners (which was revealed after a citizen of England was mistakenly tortured by the federal government), committed and justified far too many war crimes to list in this bio, was a Spiritualist (not a Christian) who waged a war exclusively for the preservation of the Union (i.e. for the causes of money & power), etc.
B. L. Blankenship is a notable historian, theologian, and demonologist who extensively sprinkles real places, real people, and real events into his books thereby tethering them more to reality and subsequently making them feel more real. All of his works are extremely violent & disparaging in perpetually every way.. Be advised, they're exceedingly explicit and thereby not for everyone. Their overall tone is cruel. According to him ALL WESTERN HORROR is defined by three principles:
#1) God is judge
#2) The Devil is real
#3) People are cruel
He's becoming embraced by the Extreme Horror, SplatterPunk, & Gore communities and loves to subvert expectations. B. L. Blankenship also has the propensity to utilize strong Black, Female, Native American, Asian, or other marginalized characters as well.
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February 6, 2023
An unapologetic juggernaut of carnage, careening through history’s darker places. GWDH reminds us on every page of the raw cruelty and brutality from which this nation was forged. Yet, despite his visceral focus on violence, the author maintains a steady, cool narrative throughout, never wavering from the story. For fans of Western Horror, this is a must-read and a defining moment for the genre.
December 15, 2024
This book is a treasure trove of insight and imagination. The author’s unique perspective shines through on every page, making it a delight for readers seeking fresh, original voices. Highly recommended!!!
October 20, 2020
"God Walks The Dark Hills: Book I & II" follows the life of Chike Bancole (who later assumes the name : Reginald Beauregard Valencia). He is a taken from "Kingdom of Loango" sold into slavery, worked in sugarcane fields & fought in Blood Sport in "Cuba", bought his freedom by a kindhearted spaniard who is later slain. From this point he goes on a revenge killing spree, fights in the American Civil War on the side of the Confederacy in a small black-sheep militia called Heaven's Seven. Beyond all of this, he steps into the supernatural coming face to face with a insidious foe who won't seem to stay dead.
Though it's Fiction, this dual novel has as many accurate details as Forrest Gump. For Civil War enthusiasts: Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh, Fallen Timber, Hatchies/Davis Bridge, Hines Raid, & Morgan's Raid are the Civil War battles found within this book.
Though it's Fiction, this dual novel has as many accurate details as Forrest Gump. For Civil War enthusiasts: Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh, Fallen Timber, Hatchies/Davis Bridge, Hines Raid, & Morgan's Raid are the Civil War battles found within this book.
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