


Books in series

#1
Ritual
2019
EXTREME CONTENT WARNING!
This book contains scenes of extreme violence and sexual content. Do not purchase this book if you are easily offended or require trigger warnings!
Meet Brad.
A quiet, hardworking man who goes about his daily routine with joy. He works as a telemarketer, trying his best to sell poorly made, over-priced products to the unsuspecting people on the other end of the phone. Brad doesn't mind though, it's a means to an end.
Life's about to change for Brad. Now that Father has anointed him the Chosen one, the one to open the gates and allow them to flock into the Black Heavens.
Eternity awaits.
But is Brad ready to perform on the big day?

#2
Communion
2020
One week after the horrific events at the commune unfolded, Detective McKay is left to pick up the pieces and try to connect the dots.
But before he can determine who this Father character is or what his motivations were, a mysterious redheaded woman arrives at the station.
With one quick act of violence, McKay is dragged into a world he’d never imagined possible.
A world of heinous acts, strange events and a creature from his darkest nightmares.
At the end of the day, McKay will need to find a way to survive, or become another sacrifice by Father in his quest to ascend to the Black Heaven’s.

#3
Sacrament
2021
\\Nominated for a 2022 Splatterpunk Award for Best Novella!\\
Following the events of COMMUNION, Professor Bianchi knows that Father is getting closer to finally completing the steps to ultimately open the doorway and ascend to the Black Heavens.
Father is bound and determined to take his place alongside the cosmic chaos Gods.
With this in mind, Bianchi must seek out the man himself and try and find a way to put a stop to Father's madness, even as Father himself begins to transform.
The stunning conclusion to the Father of Lies Trilogy will leave you filthy and finally discovering the true nature of the Black Heavens.

#1-3
Father of Lies
The Complete Series
2021
EXTREME CONTENT WARNING! This book contains scenes of extreme violence and sexual content. Do not purchase this book if you are easily offended or require trigger warnings! Beginning in October, 2019, Steve Stred released three of the darkest, most depraved novellas – Ritual, COMMUNION, and Sacrament (\\Nominated for a 2022 Splatterpunk Award for Best Novella!\\). These three novellas completed the ‘Father of Lies’ trilogy, telling the story of a disturbed man trying to open the cosmic gates and enter the Black Heavens to live forever. Inspired by Steve Stred’s research acquired while joining a real cult, the stories from the trilogy have already become favorites within the horror world. Now, here for the first time, is the complete and definitive ‘The Complete Father of Lies Series.’ Featuring; - All three novellas - An exclusive foreword by Sonora Taylor - An exclusive essay by cover artist Mason McDonald - A bonus fourth story ‘Eucharist.’ - ‘The Battle Raged On and On’ essay from the author, answering reader questions about the trilogy Not to be missed, this Omnibus will be available in ebook, paperback and hardcover!
Author

Steve Stred
Author · 25 books
A 2X Splatterpunk-Nominated Author, Steve Stred lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with his wife, son and their staffy, Cocoa.
His work has been described as haunting, bleak and is frequently set in the woods near where he grew up. He’s been fortunate to appear in numerous anthologies with some truly amazing authors.
He's an Active Member of the HWA.
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