![]() 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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