In the secluded mining town of Hyde River, a series of brutal killings draws wildlife photographer Steve Benson into a search for his brother’s murderer. While locals attribute the deaths to a rogue bear, the true culprit is a prehistoric dragon sustained by an ancient, genetic pact. The creature serves as a physical manifestation of sin, marked by a black, spreading rash on the skin of those it claims. As Benson investigates, he uncovers how the town’s founders bartered their souls for prosperity, leading to a cycle of deception that physically and spiritually rots the community from within.
This novel serves readers of supernatural fiction who seek a literal representation of theological concepts like temptation and judgment. It appeals to those interested in the crossover between rural horror and Christian allegory. Readers finish the book with a concrete visualization of how private transgressions can fester into communal decay. It provides a moral framework where evil is not a vague force, but a hungry predator that requires active resistance and confession to overcome its grip on a person's life.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- EN
