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The Demonic Compendium
Series · 4 books · 2019-2022

Books in series

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The Box and The Bird

2019

Samantha was comfortable with her life of habit and routine. Until her workaholic husband, Richard, came home cradling a mysterious box like a precious treasure. But his curious new behavior didn’t stop there. His once loving demeanor was replaced by an icy indifference to everyone and everything... except for that box. Worried for her marriage, Samantha followed Richard into the basement, where she caught him whispering with the mysterious artifact. Shocked and terrified, she tried to run, only to be captured by the being that’s assumed her husband’s form. Now, the fight for her life has begun. Can she escape the creature holding her hostage? Or will she join Richard as a haunting shell of her former self?
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The Risen Prince

2019

The slaughter of the royal family has awakened an unspeakable evil. Prince Shaw returns from death with the help of The Demonic Compendium, a sentient tome of demonic knowledge with its own agenda. Caught between his soul-bound tasks and his personal mission, Shaw must find a way to honor his agreement with the book, avenge his family, and retake the throne. Little does he know; forces of darkness are plotting against him. A demonic army has been raised, with the malicious intent to annihilate the world. With enemies closing in from all sides, Shaw discovers his only hope to survive lies in the hands of an ancient entity with a death wish all its own. Sound the drums of war and prepare for battle! Can Shaw take his place as the rightful king? Or will the nation he loves crumble before his eyes?
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The Queen of Duska

2021

The royal family has felt the pain of death many times over. Newly appointed Queen Avana struggles to hold the very fabric of her kingdom together. She yearns for the days of harmony—the days when her husband, the fallen prince, was by her side. The days when demons were but a legend… But rest is a luxury even the queen can’t afford, and her mistakes weight heavily on her heart. Assassins. Civil war. Treachery. Every day, another troubling matter tugs at her attention, distracting her from the real threat that lurks in the shadows. Whispers of an ancient evil drift through the castle, melding with the backhanded plans of those who want to see her fail, and the country burn. The pieces are in place. War is imminent. Queen Avana is prepared to fight to save her people, but will her greatest efforts be enough?
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When Old Gods Rest

2022

Stonehaven, the once-prized seat of the kingdom of Duska is a pile of rubble and Queen Avana Ostra is to blame. Nearly everyone she trusted is dead; some by her own hand. Weary and exhausted, her body resembles that of a monster. Without order and the loss of the crown, chaos is the new norm. But Avana has a plan. To the east of her once beloved kingdom is the land of Kogresh, home to a mystical healer who may have the answers she needs. Hunted, alone, and broken, Avana is once again thrust into an epic quest to rid herself of her demonic companion, clear her name, and bring her kingdom up from ruin once again. Old God’s Rest is the final installment and close to The Demonic Compendium Series. No stone will be left unturned. No question left unanswered. The Book must be sated.

Author

David Viergutz
David Viergutz
Author · 17 books

David Viergutz is a disabled Army veteran, a law enforcement veteran, a husband and a proud father. He's also a storyteller, an author of thrillers and horror novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As a teenager, David would often be found dragging a backpack full of books to class, leaving his textbooks behind. He was always captivated by the worlds that authors like Nix, Tolkien, King and Patterson created, and he dreamed of one day creating his own. Years went by and David found himself serving his country in the military, and later in law enforcement. The experiences he had during those years were both thrilling and terrifying, and they left a deep impression on him. One day his wife sat him down and gave him the confidence he needed to start putting his imagination on paper. From then on, his creativity knew no bounds and he poured his heart and soul into his writing. Now, David weaves tales of pulse-pounding realism and nightmare-inducing horror where his years in uniform have given him an unparalleled understanding of the criminal mind. Take the plunge and start reading David’s thrilling crime novels and terrifying horror adventures.

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