This Debut Novel by David Pyle is a new Supernatural Thriller centered in historical Natchez, Mississippi.
The main character James Earl Williams has inherited something unusual that he doesn't want to receive. With the inheritance he has also picked up a tormenting enemy, invading every facet of his daily life and nightly dreams. Raised in New Jersey, James has never imagined that anything supernatural exists outside of books or movies, but that's all about to change.
Publisher Description:
Love is supposed to bring happiness and hope, a bright perspective of future events. Put both of these elements into a pot, stir in a little dark Voodoo with a dash of passion, and the murky stew will turn deadly. Supernatural powers are calling in their markers within the historic town of Natchez, Mississippi. James Earl Williams, unwillingly anointed heir and keeper to decades of family secrets, is being meticulously stalked by a malignant force targeting his family. Only seventeen years old and days after graduating from high school, yet he will have to make irrevocable decisions any battle-hardened soldier would fear. Can he leave his beautiful Jolie behind for the safety of his family? Tormented by the past and present, love and hope will entice him into a dark place where dreams and premonitions mirror reality. Yet this new reality will be a tiny glimpse into the hell inside us all.
(First Chapter viewable by written permission from PublishAmerica.) Between Life and Death by David Pyle Viewable Here: http://dustywords.com/?p=91
fiction, suspense, young adult, mystery, thriller, horror, romance, history
About Me
I am from an extended career in Manufacturing and Technology, crossing now into the world of literary imagination. My love of writing since childhood coupled with a tenacious curiosity, birthed the story “Between Life and Death”.
My first writing experiences began in Jr. High School, a few years before the advent of personal computers. My Grandparents purchased an old IBM Selectric for me to learn on, but I hated the droll practice lessons, and so began creating my own "short stories" as an alternative. I read continuously, mostly at night. Lots of sleepless nights, lots of novels and movies. I always seemed to be drawn to the ones that would send you into a panic. The Amityville Horror, Salem's Lot, The Exorcist, Carrie, etc., to name a few. I always needed a nightlight and woke up at the slightest noise. The old house we lived in provided plenty of snaps and creaks all night long. The old house was originally a broom factory converted and remodeled into a dwelling. I remember at six years old, helping clear the property and finding half a tombstone in the far back corner of the lot. I could really share stories about the crazy stuff I witnessed, but that's for another time (or novel).
I never considered writing anything beyond my "shorts" until the day I stepped in to my first English Literature class. The teacher was this tiny lady with a commanding projecting voice. The class was required to read, read, read, which was right up my alley, along with the book reports. If only my Algebra class could have been so exhilarating. She was one of the few teachers that stretched my abilities and made them grow. The the dreaded day came that we were all assigned to write a fiction "short story" as an end of year grade. I wrote my first short story, a horror story, "The Devils Mill", the night before it was due. I still have it. The "A" I received was such a shock, I was grinning like a fool inside. But no good deed goes unpunished. I still remember the feeling when I was asked to read it to the class and almost ran back to the seat when I was through. Through this experience, I found that I loved to create fiction.
Testimonials
Highly Imaginative Thriller (Rating 5 of 5)
Full review:
http://www.reviewscout.com/1608362442 or
http://dustywords.com/?p=63
Between Life and Death is a trip through the supernatural looking glass, with a sip of southern comfort.
Set in the year 1977, just prior to the cell phone, computer, and Ipod generation, this story gives you a feel of what it was like back when life events were more thought out and surreal...
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A fresh twist of Thriller fiction.
Highly Recommended for the Horror Fiction Fan.
Jamie A. (goodreads.com) rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Read in August, 2009
Finally finished this one. It turned out to not be what I was expecting, but in a good way. I didn’t see any of that coming, and I had to deal with the odd coincidence that every time I decided to read a few chapters, a thunderstorm decided to stroll through town. At one point I had to stop reading–because I was getting a little too creeped out by the combination.
As a Southerner, most of the characters...
*full review: http://dustywords.com/?p=63
Reviewed by Sharon Cupp Pennington, author of Hoodoo Money and Mangroves and Monsters
David Pyle’s southern roots and love of Mississippi shine in his debut novel, Between Life and Death (Publish America, 2009, ISBN 1-60836-244-2). As a rule, horror novels are not for the faint of heart, and Pyle doesn’t disappoint with his rich characterizations, colloquial speak, and imaginative storytelling.
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