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Teen-aged filmmaker Tom DeFrank, through his hobby of stop-motion photography, conceives a monster: he builds and animates a demon puppet. Unbeknownst to Tom, however, the “toy” creates a subliminal bond with a dark entity. As he labors with the miniature beast, making his movie, the boy unwittingly summons a force that wreaks the terrible vengeance of Tom’s repressed rage. Only reclusive psychic Stephen Parrish and his daughter Julie know of the ancient evil awakened in their little town. As romance blooms between the teens, Parrish senses the strange presence within the troubled young filmmaker and seeks to unravel the mystery of the demon. But people are dying
as bitter grudges come to the fore. Rumors abound of a strange
creature loose in the countryside, and a fearful public turns
suspicious on Parrish. Will he be able to leash the monster
and the will of its creator – a boy little conscious of
his power to create … or destroy? |
Reviews
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"Author
Laudati (who is a monster-maker by trade) delivers a solid first
novel, using his knowledge of creature animation to full advantage
on the printed page. 'Tis a bloddy good show. I'd like to see
what he comes up with next." "In
Darkness It Dwells is a fascinating paranormal
thriller starring a delightful teen ... The support cast
augments the insight into the young hero and propels the
fast-paced action forward." "This
is one hell of a creepy story! For a horror story to grip me
like this one takes some skill and Joseph Laudati has it in
spades. I am looking forward to reading his next book to see
if he can maintain the same high standard." |
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