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

Guido Henkel (Author)

Book 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

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

From the Author

"Demon's Night" has undergone a complete facelift, starting with a complete revision of the book itself, all the way to the new cover and its hot new 99 cent price tag!

There has never been a better time to check out his supernatural mystery and get to meet Jason Dark the ghost hunter from Victorian London as he is trying to solve a strange mystery surrounding the appearance of a demon.

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Product Details

• File Size: 561 KB
• Print Length: 64 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Peak Publishing (December 16, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0031568J8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,438 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

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

By Mr. G. Kaplan

Format: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.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

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

By VickiT

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Eccentric little ghostly offering is worth a look March 10, 2011

By Joseph P. Menta, Jr. VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This decently entertaining short novel is the first installment of Guido Henkel's supernatural adventure series starring his Jason Dark, Ghost Hunter creation. Though the writing in this self-published offering is sometimes a little repetitive and clunky, it never sinks to sloppy or slapdash levels. Besides, the scene setting and descriptions of Victorian London more than compensate: both aspects are moody and effective, nicely drawing the reader into Henkel's world of demons and supernatural investigation.

My other criticisms are basically quibbles. I would have liked to see more dialogue between Dark and his supporting cast members; it would have enabled us to get to know everyone a little better, as well as break up the large blocks of dense description (usually of streets and buildings) in the prose. Also, an occasional plot twist or dramatic revelation would have punched things up a little, especially at the end, where all we get is a long fight scene (though not a bad one). But, again, I liked the moody, creepy vibe Henkel delivers throughout, and more importantly, I cared about Jason Dark and the people around him.

From reading Mr. Henkel's book description here on Amazon (as well as his recent blog postings), I learned that I apparently just missed a revised version of "Demon's Night", which includes a new cover, a lower price, and a polishing of the prose. So the most recent version of this book might be better than I'm giving it credit for here. It's certainly cheaper.

Will I come back for more? Sure. While perhaps lacking the crispness and total polish of a novel one might pick up at your local book store, the sudden availability of interesting self-published offerings like Guido Henkel's Jason Dark books on the Kindle more than compensates for any slight shortcomings in the final product, at least in this case.

And, as we all well know, it's not like "officially" published books are perfect, either.