![]() ![]() ![]() As I said, it feels more like a thriller, though there are some genuinely chilling moments that really capture your childhood fear of what may be hiding in the dark, or under your bed. I read this in just two sittings, and finished feeling satisfied, if not entirely scared. The e-book edition was trimmed by the author by about 75 pages, leaving a very taught and fast-paced ride full of action that keeps you hooked until the end. If you are a Harry Potter fan, the image of the Dementors may come to mind, a malevolent flying darkness that sucks your life essence through a kiss. In this case, instead of a serial killer or human psychopath, the villain is an ancient spirit called the runa that steals your souls. ![]() But you can see the thriller writer in bloom here, as it feels more like a thriller than a horror. Michael Prescott is mostly known for his crime thrillers, but this is one of his earlier works when he was publishing horror under the moniker Douglas Borton (which I think is his real name). ![]()
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