Blackened
All small towns have a dark underbelly where seedy characters perform dark acts. In Oneka Falls, those acts no longer occur out of sight, but out in the open.
Two children have disappeared into the Thousand Acre Wood, and a sniper stalks the shadows of Oneka Falls intent of causing terror and mayhem. But who is to blame? Who is behind it all? When evil intrudes on their lives a second time years later, it sets a chain of events in action that can only end in destruction.
Who will be destroyed, the children or the ancient evils that plague the town?
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Critics Reviews for Demon King
2019 Top Shelf Book Awards Suspense First Place Winner
2019 Top Shelf Book Awards Horror Finalist
2018 Readers' Favorite Award Horror Finalist
"...the thrills and horrors are engrossing."
"Vick's dark, tense thriller pits young kids--and their older selves--against a demonic evil and his twisted daughters in Upstate New York... Vick bounces the storyline between eras effectively, and the tension never lets up. Stephen King fans will enjoy spotting the references that Vick sprinkles throughout in homage..."
- Publisher's Weekly
"Utter terror and spiraling demonic involvement
drive the plot of Demon King by Erik Henry Vick through intense action and psychological turmoil. Extremely well written, with clearly defined characters and steady action with surprising twists and turns, Demon King is a novel that is impossible to put down. Gripping and intense are only two words to describe the effect of the story, but if horror is your pleasure, that is all you need to hear. Erik Henry Vick is certainly an author to fill you with nightmares. Fabulous story. I loved it!"
â Melinda Hills, ReadersFavorite.com
"Evocative of Stephen Kingâs workâ
"Vickâs (Errant Gods, 2017, etc.) supernatural horror story is evocative of Stephen Kingâs work in its use of a small-town setting and a gang of friends facing a powerful evil."
â Kirkus Reviews
Demon King Reviews
5 out of 5 Demonic Stars for this one!
"What do you get when you mix elements of fear, mystery, suspense, foreshadowing and a perfectly gripping plot? Give up? Well... if all of these elements are woven together in a seamless piece of writing, you will end up with one fantastic horror story! This is exactly the case with Erik Henry Vick's novel, Demon King. This is one intense book you will just not be able to put down as it will captivate, engross and horrify you from start to finish..."
â Leonard Tillerman, LeonardTillerman.com
Monsters are real!
"I really enjoyed this book, it is sufficiently scary and nail biting suspenseful! The characters are wonderfully written and beautifully evolved. Finally a truly scary story that had me held in it's grip from beginning to end! Most stories claim to be a horror story and fail to deliver that true sense of dread and fear. This story does will not disappoint horror genre fans. It was a griping nerve jangling tale that will chill you to the bone and yet have you coming back for more! A smart well written story that in my opinion makes this author one of the best writers out there. I recommend this book highly to anyone who can handle a griping, nerve rattling story with heart. Well done honestly I loved it!"
My absolute favorite new author
"I read the first book in 36 sleep deprived hours and bought every book he has written that I could find.... If you like Stephen King, Robert McCammon, or Clive Barker then check out Erik Henry Vick, you won't regret it."
The best horror story I've read in years!
"Read the entire book in two days, couldn't put it down. Well written and Erik Henry Vick is one of the best writers today. READ THIS BOOK, you'll love it."
This writer in my opinion is an amazing talent!
"The characters and the plot were really good! I liked how he nods at Stephen King but keeps the story very much his own style. While reading this I was trying to figure out all the mysteries and clues to the very end and I wasn't disappointed when I reached the last page."
Before you know it you're hooked.
"Similar to early Stephen King! Loved the book! Gradually introduces the bizarre in a way that is acceptable. Before you know it you're hooked. I was pleasently surprised."
Grab this one right now!
"If you like a fast moving story with two time lines then grab this one right now!"
Awesome.
"A combination of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Awesome."
Future of the horror book scene.
"This author may just be the future of the horror book scene. I enjoyed everything about this book, give it a try you will not be disappointed."
This book sucked me in from the first pages...
"Wow! This book sucked me in from the first pages and didnât let me go until the very last page. Give me more!
"Demon King" reminded me of Stephen Kingâs "It" in the back-and-forth, then-and-now story structure. Children are assailed by unknowable evil; then as adults, they must face it again, but without the benefit of the memory of their earlier experiences. Encounters with these vile creatures does some serious damage. Will they be able to pull the necessary courage and grit to survive and triumph?
This guy has some serious story chops.
This is a fast-moving, vivid tale, told with bright imagination and fresh ideas. I first discovered Erik Henry Vick via his novella "The Devil", then "Devils", the short story anthology "The Devil" was rolled into. I had wanted to find a new favorite author, and I certainly did! This guy has some serious story chops.â
â Jackson W Barnett, Poland, Maine
Demon King easily earned 5 stars from me!
"It kept my interest all the way through. Although my days of reading a book a day are gone, I read this in 2 days."
Very solid.
"Often a writer begins a story involving supernatural elements and it seems as if they feel compelled to justify those elements and dilute their impact. Not here."
Perfectly executed horror
"If you are a fan of perfectly executed horror, then I would highly recommend this book!"
Reminds me of Stephen king or dean koontz.
"His writing reminds me of Stephen king or dean koontz. I hope there's a part 2 to this book very quick!"
One of the best books I've ever read!
"I highly recommend this book. It was one of those books that you think about when you're not reading it, and then you're sorry to see it end because you've become so attached to the characters. What an amazing book and an amazing author. You will not be disappointed!"
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