The Last Sin Eater

by T.J. Lea

Sin Eater - A person who consumes a ritual meal in order to spiritually take on the sins of a deceased person. If only it were that simple. 7 death row inmates. 7 sins to devour. Nelle Lockwood, one half of the nightmare detective agencies with her friend and mentor Buck McGraw, is given a most unusual request from the warden of a secretive With Nelle as The Last Sin Eater, she is compelled to help absolve these evil people of their sins, but within the walls of the undersea tempestra prison lurks nightmarish creatures far beyond that of mere mortals... With Buck, Air Marshal Nestor Holden & his cocky corvid Edgar, Nelle must traverse uncomfortable conversations & hardships unlike anything she's ever faced. Author T. J. Lea's (THE EXPRESSIONLESS, NoSleep Podcast, Writers Mythos) “The Last Sin Eater” seeks to bridge the gap between Lovecraftian horror and dark fantasy, provoking difficult conversations, horrific creatures and spine tingling tension. As the inaugural novella in the expanding universe that makes up the collective first “Strangeness In Echoes", what follows in successive novellas due out in 2021 is a blend of mystery, deep-seated horror ranging from the supernatural to the existential, a diverse set of characters and an immersion that makes you feel like you're within each of the unique locales and even more unique nightmares. There’s more locked up in this prison than just inmates and Nelle will soon find out that some secrets are best left bounded...

Genres: Horror

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 8, 2021

Reviews

[Tilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The world of Sturgeon and T J Lea’s writing was something completely new to me before this book, and this by no means detracted from the experience and lore contained within this intoxicating novella.

You are thrown into this alluring, dynamic world with Nelle at it’s head: fierce yet fragile, this woman guides you through the story with graceful vigor and determination. Each character is a story within themselves, with strong, diverse voices and amusing quirks to match.

The story and twists are visceral and at times gory, the balance constantly resting on a knife-edge. The book effortlessly plucked emotions from me with a bittersweet finish that left me wanting. This is an invaluable story in a wonderful universe full of intrigue, and I cannot wait for the next book. I have no doubts that T J’s writing will improve with every keystroke, and expand mercilessly on Sturgeon’s disturbing and inspiring world.

[Cari · Rating 5 out of 5]

PHENOMENAL!

[Elsa]

An awesome story with many twists and turns, perfect for me and for sure a re-read

[Sabrina Catherine Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping from cover to cover

I read along with the narration on YouTube so there is some bias there, but every time a new Sturgeon story comes up, my heart races with anticipation. This author is a genius and I cannot wait for more people to experience their genius. From the world building, to the writing, the compelling characters, the layers of interconnected stories brought together from all corners of the map, to the brilliant narrations found in youtube thanks to their friends like The Dark Somnium, Dodge the Grave, Romnex, Spirit Voices, and more. This vibrant community coupled with a master wordsmith is a journey I stumbled upon, and never wish to leave. 💚💚💚💚