Demon's Night, a Jason Dark supernatural mystery [Kindle Edition]

Guido Henkel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A briskly paced pulp fiction throwback full of gothic dread and shivery intrigue." "A cult of sophisticated fiends who like their terror full of elegant dread and Victorian charm." --Chris Alexander, FANGORIA

"What amazed me, as I dug deeper into the series is the sheer, joyous brilliance of the project" --Mirek Lipinski, FANTATERROR

Product Description

Bizarre deaths in the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London!

A string of unnaturally desiccated and decaying bodies sets the ghost hunter, Jason Dark, on the trail in search of a demon hellbent on spreading chaos and catastrophe throughout the city!

Can the ghost hunter stop the devilish fiend who is determined to wreak more death and destruction than his even more ominous Father?

Filled with enough mystery, drama and suspenseful action to transport you to the sinister streets of gaslit Whitechapel, the digs of Jack the Ripper, your encounter with the extraordinary awaits.

“Demon’s Night” is a 24,500 word dime novel, the equivalent of about 95 book pages.

REVIEWS

"A briskly paced pulp fiction throwback full of gothic dread and shivery intrigue." "A cult of sophisticated fiends who like their terror full of elegant dread and Victorian charm." — Chris Alexander, FANGORIA

"What amazed me, as I dug deeper into the series is the sheer, joyous brilliance of the project" — Mirek Lipinski, FANTATERROR

“I'll admit it; I'm a sucker for gothic horror adventures and believe they're a sub-genre woefully neglected these days. Thankfully Guido Henkel knows how to skillfully and smoothly lure his readers from the gore-drenched pages of today's fiction back in time to Victorian England where the demons and monsters and vampires stalk the fog-shrouded cobblestone streets of a simpler yet deadly period in history. With Jason Dark, ghost hunter and paranormal investigator, Guido has created a hero for the ages; a fearless avenger of evil keeping England safe from the things that slither and creep within the shadows of the night. So put on your overcoat and top hat and hail yourself a Hansom Cab; you're about to set forth on a journey unlike anything you've experienced since the days of Watson and Holmes. Hang on tight. If you're anything like me, you're going to love the ride. Highly recommended!” — Gord Rollo, Author of VALLEY OF THE SCARECROW and THE JIGSAW MAN

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 398 KB
• Publisher: Thunder Peak Publishing (December 16, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0031568J8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,412 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slasher-free Horror for a change..., January 5, 2010

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Mr. G. Kaplan "Adventure Lover" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Demon's Night, a Jason Dark supernatural mystery (Kindle Edition)

Heard about Jason Dark from a friend. Decided to test my new Kindle with this and the other JD title "Theater of Vampires." A fun, quick read. Lots of historical and literary references put JD several "cuts" above your average slasher-on-the-loose plot. Kinda nice to see horror back in a Victorian setting. There's something about fog-shrouded streets with Big Ben in the distance and shadowy people riding horse-drawn carriages. Not that it's only atmosphere -- plenty of action and even some martial arts thrown in.

Can't wait to read Jason Dark's further adventures.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Horror without the nightmares..., March 22, 2010

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VickiT - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Demon's Night, a Jason Dark supernatural mystery (Kindle Edition)

Horror is a genre usually way outside my comfort zone, but the author assured me that his Gothic horror stories are more about the atmosphere and mood rather than violence or gore.

And he's right. The writing is evocative and draws you in. I was right there alongside Jason Dark on those fog-shrouded cobbled streets, wondering when and where the green mist would appear next.

A fast-paced and entertaining read. Recommended for those who enjoy their horror without the nightmares.

UPDATE MAR'11: I originally rated Demon's Night 4 stars, but having just reread the new version, have upgraded my rating to a well-deserved 5 stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beware of the Green Mist...., September 1, 2010

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Imogen Rose "Author of the Portal Chronicles" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Demon's Night, a Jason Dark supernatural mystery (Kindle Edition)

When Jason Dark, a ghost hunter, learns of a series of mysterious deaths in London, his interest is immediately peaked. He sets about investigating the deaths, discovering that his instincts were correct and that a paranormal force, a demon, has caused the deaths. He takes it upon himself to hunt out and destroy this evil force.

Guido Henkel did a great job of introducing this reader to a new genre of reading. I enjoyed Guido's descriptive and imaginative writing, his story drew me right in, without any resulting nightmares. This novella is a nice, short introduction into a promising series.