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Diabolical
Series · 2 books · 2008-2021

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#1

Shadows

2008

Delve into the depths of psychological terror and uncover the chilling secrets shrouding Sarah's tormented existence in "Shadows" by Joan De La Haye. This haunting horror novel will captivate your soul, leaving you questioning reality and your sanity until the bone-chilling revelation that awaits you. Sarah teeters on the precipice of madness as the ghosts of her family's dark past relentlessly haunt her. Plagued by violent, blood-drenched hallucinations, she seeks solace and answers from her trusted psychologist and confidant, Michael Brink. In a harrowing twist of fate, Sarah finds herself confined to an institution, her mind shattered and her hands stained with the blood of her unfaithful boyfriend. Determined to unravel the truth behind her father's tragic demise and the malevolent demon named Jack who drove him to suicide, Sarah refuses to succumb to despair. She strikes a perilous bargain in a bid to secure her survival. Within Sarah's treacherous battle to reclaim her sanity, she stumbles upon a realm far more sinister than she could have ever imagined. Her relentless pursuit for answers thrusts her into a nightmarish confrontation with a demon hell-bent on torment and death—a terror that feeds on her deepest fears. Praise for "Shadows": "If you're open to reading a book that is genuinely disturbing, in some cases distasteful, and creepy as hell, then I'm pretty sure you'll 'enjoy' Shadows." - Dave de Burgh, author of Betrayal's Shadow. "Dark, twisted, and creepy, Shadows will transport you beyond your comfort zone, keeping you glued to its pages, whether you desire it or not." - Tammy February, W24. Prepare to question your sanity as you embark on Sarah's quest for truth. "Shadows" will seize your imagination, leaving an indelible mark long after you turn the final page. Dare to confront the darkness within. Experience the gripping terror of "Shadows" today. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in a chilling masterpiece that will push the boundaries of your courage and resilience.
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#2

The Veil

2021

Sarah's worst nightmare resurfaces with an unstoppable vengeance in "The Veil," the gripping sequel by Joan De La Haye. Brace yourself for a harrowing descent into a world consumed by relentless terror as the malevolent force she once believed defeated, Jack, returns to torment her existence. In this chilling continuation of the Diabolical Series, Joan De La Haye thrusts us back into the darkness where Sarah thought she had escaped. The sinister presence of Jack lurks in the shadows, haunting her life with a renewed malevolence and chilling determination. But Jack is not alone this time; a legion of malevolence accompanies him, preying upon the vulnerabilities of Sarah's unsuspecting friends. As the line between reality and nightmare blurs once more, the stakes escalate to unprecedented heights. Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling journey where the horrors of the past surge forth with unrelenting fury. Joan De La Haye weaves a web of suspense and terror, leaving you breathless and compelled to uncover the fate of Sarah and her companions. Can you confront the malevolent forces that await beyond "The Veil"? The relentless darkness looms, and Jack's insidious presence threatens to consume everything in its path. Immerse yourself in this gripping sequel that will seize hold of your imagination, leaving you trembling long after you've turned the final page. Dare to face your deepest fears within "The Veil."

Author

Joan De La Haye
Joan De La Haye
Author · 17 books

I write horror and some very dark thrillers. So I invariably wake up in the middle of the night, because I've figured out yet another twisted way to mess with my already screwed up characters. I'm interested in some weird stuff. That's probably also one of the reasons I write horror. I'm deep, dark and seriously twisted.

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