The Color That Fell From Space

Back in July, I had a successful Kickstarter launch of my newest Pierce Mostyn Paranormal Investigation: The Color That Fell From Space.

Now the book is coming to Amazon, and if all goes well, to my own store early next year.

The book will drop on Amazon on or around October 1st. One can’t be more precise than that because Amazon isn’t more precise than that. One reason to have one’s own store.

Lovecraft fans will immediately catch the significance of the title. One might say the story is a continuation of HPL’s The Colour Out of Space. In another way, it shows us a completely different side of the Color. And thus, it is more than a simple continuation.

The Color That Fell From Space pits Pierce Mostyn and company against an alien so strange, so other, we never do actually learn what it is, or even fully what it is not.

The setting is the Nebraska Sand Hills. One of the most desolate spots in America. A place filled with ghost towns and lost dreams, a place of shattered hopes. A place very fitting for what might be the start of the end of the world.

Mostyn’s mission is to investigate the strange effects of the Color’s presence. However, Dr. Dottie Kemper quickly discerns that the real mission is to put an end to the Color. But how do you do that, Kemper demands to know, “when we don’t even know if the thing has a light switch?” How indeed? And therein lies the tale.

My critique group found the story to be an exciting horror thriller. And they don’t even read horror. That is a truly satisfying reaction for an author.

So keep your eyes peeled. Watch this blog, or X, or Facebook, or sign up for my newsletter. Because Pierce Mostyn is back and heading for Amazon October 1st.

Until next time, happy reading.

Ben Willoughby

Good Books You Probably Never Heard Of - Part 7

I’m back with Good Books You Probably Never Heard Of. And today we’re not looking at one book. We’re looking at one remarkable author.

Ben Willoughby and I met on Twitter, and I’m glad we did. His horror books have provided hours of scary, spooky, and at times hilarious entertainment.

He is also the very talented artist who is responsible for the awesome book covers of my Pierce Mostyn series.

In addition to writing horror, Ben has written a high fantasy novel, Gods on the Mountain, and is working on The Zeppelin Lords dieselpunk trilogy.

It is his horror tales, however, I want to highlight in this post, for they are the books I’ve read and thoroughly enjoyed. So without further ado, let’s take a look at Ben Willoughby’s Reign of Terror.

Mannegishi is based on a Cree Indian legend. The small people, the Mannegishi, play pranks on people. They’re tricksters. And at first Jonathan Banks wonders if perhaps he hasn’t had the misfortune of drawing the attention of the Little People. But then things start taking an ugly turn, and so does the story. Highly recommended.

Daddy’s Girl is a ghost story you won’t easily forget. Alex never knew her father. He died when she was very young. However, through the stories about him, she learned he was a warm and loving person, and was a devoted father who loved her very much. When she goes off to college she discovers what a father’s love truly means. And woe to those who threaten Daddy’s Girl. You don’t want to miss this story.

The House That Homed is a hilarious dark comedy. And Willoughby handles the comedy and terror with equal aplomb. You just might never want to be home alone again. Thoroughly entertaining.

Raw Head is another tale based on Native American legend. A serial killer is brutally murdering children. And events cause Susie to fear that the child she is carrying may be the next victim. Can the killer be stopped? What if the killer isn’t human? An emotionally powerful tale.

Deadly Whispers is a dark comedy that takes a whole new look at Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or ASMR. And let me tell you, that look is both chilling, and funny. Very funny, in fact. There’s also a love story. Horror, humor, and love. A combination guaranteed to creep you out and warm your heart at the same time. And the ending? Well, I never saw that one coming! Very highly recommended.

If you are looking for horror tales that are well-written and come from a very fertile imagination, look no further than Willoughby’s books. They’re superb.

If you are a writer in need of a book cover, I highly recommend Ben Willoughby. He understands book covers. You can get in touch with him on Twitter.

Comments are always welcome! And until next time, happy reading!