by John Everson
First published 2017
Alex opens her eyes in hell. She dragged Ariana through the portal to stop the demonic summoning, never considering what sacrifice meant for herself. Now she stands in Curburide, the demon world where her impulsive heroism has stranded her. Earth and Joe Kieran feel impossibly distant. The demons hunt her and her unlikely companion, an occult serial killer who becomes her sole ally in this nightmare landscape. These creatures sustain themselves on human terror and agony, and Alex represents fresh prey in a realm where demons outnumber hope. Her survival depends on quick thinking and an alliance with someone whose morals mirror the monsters they flee. The question becomes whether Alex can navigate this hellish world and find her way back to the man and planet she left behind, or whether Curburide will claim another human soul.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, horror, thriller, action, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Curburide, Earth
378 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence