by Joe McKinney
First published 2012
Paul Henninger patrols San Antonio's violent East Side as a rookie officer, fighting gangs and drug dealers every night. His father Martin is dead, but death hasn't stopped the old man from pursuing his apocalyptic agenda. Martin's ghost returns to force Paul to fulfill a supernatural charge rooted in black magic. Bodies pile up as the vengeful spirit kills anyone who stands in his way. Paul becomes the prime suspect in a string of ritualistic murders. He's caught between his police duties, his terrified wife, and his murderous dead father. Homicide detective Keith Anderson investigates the killings and traces them back to Paul's family secrets. Anderson digs deeper into the Henninger family history, uncovering dark truths that threaten both men's lives. Paul must choose between protecting his marriage, honoring his badge, and confronting the supernatural inheritance that demands his soul.
Genres: mystery, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, supernatural-inheritance
Setting: San Antonio
354 pages · Paperback · Evil Jester Press
Content warnings: death, murder, violence