Bøger af David Longhorn

The Tavern of Terror welcomes you back for more... An ancient grudge leads to bloodshed, when crime and the paranormal cross paths. A pair of siblings attend a church service they'll never forget, led by a priest who is not what he seems. And a couple's trip into the countryside ends in horror, when they discover a blood-curdling secret at the local pie shop. Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. We specialize in a delightful blend of cocktails and nightmares, fine spirits, and exquisite screams. But we don't need to tell you how delicious the taste of fear can be. After all, you're a regular. Perhaps it's the perfectly chilled touch of skeletal fingers that sends shivers down your spine. Or the frantic beating of a terrified heart. Or maybe the hungry howl of wolves, echoing outside our doors. We know you are hooked. That craving, that all-consuming desire to be frightened, needs to be quenched. The good news is, we've got your next shot of terror waiting for you...

Death comes in many flavors... A childhood tragedy unleashes an even greater evil, when a group of friends reunite for homecoming. Sinister dolls terrorize an elderly woman's young caregiver. And an abandoned building holds a spine-tingling secret and a prisoner with a strange tale to tell... Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Here in this shadowy local haunt, every cocktail is a unique blend of fear, death, and darkness. There's no end to the diabolical delights that stock our shelves. So pick your poison and take your chances. Because at Hannigan's, when we say last call, we really mean it. And there's just enough time left for one last scream...

It's Happy Horror Hour at your favorite local haunt... A WWI U-Boat attack strands a group of sailors on a mysterious landmass teeming with deadly scavengers. Quitting smoking turns out to be hazardous for your health, when a nicotine addict tries to break a shaman's spell. And an FBI agent hot on the trail of a serial killer finds a string of terrifying clues, all leading to what he fears the most... Welcome to Happy Horror Hour, where every nightmare is twice as terrifying, and every scare gives you two screams for the price of one. So grab a seat, enjoy a drink or two. And don't mind the stranger next to you at the bar. Their skin may look a bit pale, and their eyes hold a devilish gleam, but the crowd at Hannigan's always welcomes fresh blood. And we're sure everyone is just dying to meet you...

Welcome to Hannigan's. We hope you enjoy the fright... A mysterious package reveals a deadly secret lurking in a couple's new home. Feline fury is unleashed with deadly consequences when a burglary goes wrong. And detectives come face to face with the supernatural, when their suspect reveals his power to summon a demon... It's last call at Hannigan's, a cozy little tavern with a sinister past. Locals whisper tales of ghosts and ghouls around a roaring fire. And you never know just who-or what-will stop by for a drink. A skeletal hand reaches across the bar to pour another pint. A drunken patron flashes you a toothy grin from the shadows. Rotting bandages dangle from the chair next to you, as the fetid stench of death fills the air. Prepare to have your senses tested and your sanity questioned as you immerse yourself in the twisted tales that haunt the patrons of Hannigan's. Enter if you dare, for the night is long. And the terror, everlasting.

Join us for a tasting of the finest flavors of fear... A writer's work retreat ends in horror when he discovers the locals have a diabolical end in store for him. Bad reviews lead to bloodshed when a local theater production unleashes a sinister spirit. And a PI's investigation leads him straight to a cozy little pub, with a reputation for terror... Welcome to Tavern of Terror, the tavern of a thousand screams. Our bartenders are masters of the macabre. Our waitresses will send shivers down your spine. And our menu offers a tantalizing assortment of dark dreams and nightmares. Take a sip. We promise you've never tasted fear like this. And we offer a guarantee. If you don't end the night screaming in terror, the next round is on us...

A new flavor of fear awaits... A desperate man's desire to improve his lot leads to terrifying consequences, when an experiment goes horribly wrong. Nightmares come to life when a man finds himself relentlessly pursued by a monster from his dreams. And ghost seer Craig Ellison starts a ghost tour in town, only to find his guests dropping dead from fright... Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Prepare to have your senses tested and your sanity pushed to its limits as you immerse yourself in the twisted tales that haunt its patrons. Enter if you dare, for the night at Hannigan's is long, and the terror within is endless. Only the bravest souls will survive the chilling journey that lies ahead. Because around here, every drink comes with a tale of terror or two. Each story will drag you deeper into the abyss of dread, leaving you breathless and trembling. And everyone knows your darkest fears.

Come in for a diabolical cocktail of thrills and chills... Paranoia and bloodshed are unleashed, when a couple's dream home slowly turns into a nightmare. An uprooted tree reveals a sinister surprise of death and darkness. And a prohibition-era ghost reveals more about the mysterious owner of everyone's favorite pub... Welcome to Hannigan's, a cozy tavern just down the road, where the patrons have a taste for the macabre. Come for the drinks. Stay for the tales of terror. As you sip your cocktail, a chill runs down your spine. A shadowy figure stares at you from across the bar. The laughter around you fades to a muted whisper. The figure raises an arm and extends a bony hand to point a finger... at you! Glancing down, you see ice crystals form on your skin. The frost crawls up your arm, engulfs your neck. You try to scream, but it's too late... The sun has set, and the room goes dark. Death has claimed you. And it's last call at Hannigan's for the night...

A legacy of blood taints the bright shores of Weyrmouth... Erin Cale is settling comfortably into her new life at Weyrmouth, making friends and enjoying her work at the museum. Even though she's still recovering from the battle at the mysterious tower, she manages to play the role of a happy, well-adjusted transplant. But her cheery veneer disguises how close she's come to discovering the horrors lurking beneath Weyrmouth's surface. With help from her colleague, Erin is learning that the cathedral's stones are far deadlier than she could have ever imagined. Creeping along its edges are the shadows of ancient secrets threatening to tear the town apart. The cathedral's grey asphalt yearns for fresh blood and innocent victims. Meanwhile, an underground cult is running loose, filled with zealots willing to do absolutely anything to please their enigmatic master. Bloodlines and friendships are put on the line. Centuries old mysteries slowly resurface. And the lives of innocent souls are at stake. All proving that the truth is sometimes too deadly to bear...

Rachel Rubin, an American reporter, is only interested in writing about the war, but England in 1945 is swarming with ghosts who need her help. She is the only person who can help them come to terms with their deaths and finally move on. After Rachel's husband, Tony, inherits a manor near the Scottish Border, they decide to travel there for a vacation away from all those ghosts. But not before they attend a secret séance led by an infamous medium, Madam Castanos, with their friends, Charlotte and Bill. The medium quickly realizes Rachel is not only a reporter, but that she also possesses special abilities. When they reach the manor, two gruesome events mark their arrival - a death and a disappearance. Unbeknownst to them, Madam Castanos is hot on their heels with warnings that shake even the fearless medium herself! Rachel soon learns of the Beaumont Curse - a legend filled with incredulity. However, after Charlotte is attacked by an evil rotten thing, Rachel is sure the legend is more fact than fable! With the curse hanging over their heads, Rachel and Tony race against time to stop the death and destruction surrounding Furniss Manor. Secrets and betrayal shroud their efforts and expose a malevolent demon more deadly than any of them can imagine. When Rachel discovers the demon's power is fueled by death, she wonders if the coming battle will signal the end of her short, young life ...

A young woman's night-time escapade goes eerily wrong. A man is forced to relive the horrible accident that tore his family apart over and over again. An underground thrill through ancient catacombs proves disastrously horrific. A young boy is haunted by the scarecrow in the fields behind his home. And a woman is revisited by the ghost of a psychotic killer in the most dreadful of ways. Scare Street brings you some of the best short horror stories by authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Eric Whittle, Sara Clancy and A. I. Nasser, all in one book. Together, these stories promise more than just a shiver down the spine and a fear of the dark, but the soft caress of terror that comes with the unknown and the unexpected. Join us through the pages of the best of what Scare Street has to offer, and be sure to bring a night light along with you. You definitely don't want to be left alone in the dark!

Welcome to horror happy hour... Two greedy brothers receive a chilling surprise when they try to take advantage of a homeless man. Something in the backyard wrecks vengeance when burglars break into a family's secluded home. And poker night takes a different turn when one of the players fall victim to murder... Have a seat, warm yourself by the fire, and enjoy a drink at Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand tales. This sinister collection presents twelve brand new bone-chilling tales, each one guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine. But why stop with just one? When the sun goes down, the Hannigan's happy hour begins. Two screams for the price of one. Or is it three? Maybe four? For this ghoulish crowd, the thirst for fear is never-ending. And when it comes to shrieks of terror on this cold winter night, well, you know what they say. The more, the merrier...

A terror from beyond lurks within a shadowy English town... Reporter Denny Purcell is on the run. After exposing the existence of monsters known as Interlopers, she has earned the wrath of their queen, Casandra. Implanted with an alien parasite in her spine, Denny has managed to fight the queen's telepathic control for now. The sluglike symbiont grants her psychic abilities, but each day, she fears she may lose her mind and become Casandra's slave. When Denny travels to the Northern English town of Fordham, she uncovers massive Interloper activity in the area. But she is not the only one hunting the sinister invaders. A clandestine government agency known as the Task Force contacts her with shocking new intelligence: Cassandra herself is lurking in the shadows of the nearby Interloper nest. Using her new abilities, Denny and the Task Force stage an assault on the terrifying monsters' headquarters, hoping to end the nightmare once and for all. But Denny has a secret objective, one she has kept hidden from her new allies. And she's willing to strike a deal with Cassandra to make it happen. As human and alien blood alike is spilled, Denny must decide. How far is she willing to go to reclaim her humanity?

Deadly secrets lurk within the dark tunnels of the London Underground...The nightmare of Machen continues to cast a deep shadow of gloom as dreadful stories of murder and mayhem make their way into London. But death comes knocking when a thick fog crawls through the night and shape-shifting killers scour the city. No one is safe, and the smell of fear lingers in the air.Ted Gould and Doctor Zoffany of the Romola Foundation are all too aware of the dangers, and their sights are set on the metropolis. With the help of former television presenter Denny Purcell, they slowly discover the ghastly dimension housing the powerful creatures.New alliances are formed, and Denny's natural talents are put to the test yet again. As the monsters leave a trail of horror in their wake, the thin veil keeping them at bay is quickly disappearing. With each discovery more horrific than the last, the Romola Foundation has their hands full.It won't be long before the monsters conquer their world and transform it into a bloody version of their own.One nightmare at a time.

A boy dreams of terrible deaths, hellish creatures terrorize mankind, and demons run wild during the witching hour.In this volume of supernatural horror stories, Scare Street brings you some of the best works published by its dynamic team of authors. Definitely aimed to scare you senseless, make sure you keep the lights on

Brad Steiger continues his search for his daughter, Kelly, which leads him to Poland. The Ouroboros cult leader, Jonathan Clay, and Cleo the shape shifter, haven't been deterred by their failed attempt at a new world order in England. Though their numbers have dwindled, the snake worshippers are still obsessed with taking over the world! Picking up new recruits along the way, they grow more powerful and more confident of their mission's success. With his companions, Marcus Valentine who is a cult expert, and Denny Pollard, an investigative journalist, Brad's team is formidable. The trail ends at the castle of Mista Venja also known as the Fortress of Ghosts. The locals fear the castle and its dark secrets. Whispers of ghost soldiers and zombies keep them away. True or not, the team must get inside if they are to find Kelly and stop Jonathan and Cleo. The key to their world domination lies deep within the confines of the castle. Brad's mental connection with Kelly has brought them this far. As everyone descends on the fortress, ghost soldiers with deadly spectral bullets, and flesh eating zombies defend the fields leading to the castle. Once inside, the Insane One, a horrible mutation of human and snake, awaits the team and the battle for survival and world domination begins...

Brad Steiger's dreams are filled with snake worshippers, the end of the world and his daughter, Kelly... Each night the nightmares are more intense as he searches London for Kelly, who's missing. Neither her classmates nor her landlord has seen her in weeks. The sinister air of the dreams convinces Brad that Kelly is in danger and time is running out on her rescue! Brad hires a private investigator that discovers Kelly is part of Ouroboros, a snake worshipping cult led by Professor Jonathan Clay. When the investigator dies under suspicious circumstances, Brad turns to cult expert, Marcus Valentine, and Scotland Yard's Declan Healy in his desperation. As the three men race against time chasing down clues, one thing is clear: the cult is preparing for a momentous event, shrouded in secrecy and the supernatural. Marcus finds an ex-cult member who, under hypnosis, reveals Kelly is alive, but the cult is on the move. Everyone and everything in its path is in imminent danger. No matter how close the three men come to Ouroboros, Jonathan and his slippery shapeshifters elude them. An unexpected source helps Brad and Marcus find the cult, but it may be too little, too late. Now, Brad, Marcus and Jonathan are on a collision course with destiny that may signal the end of the world!

Dan Fox has never been interested in an ordinary life. His love for collecting ancient relics has filled him with an obsessive drive to pursue supernatural power. But when he is considered for membership in the exclusive Mephisto Club, Dan quickly discovers he may be in over his head... As Dan's second membership trial begins, the club sends him to Dorsetshire England, with orders to recover an ancient spider idol. Dan tracks the mysterious object to Shiel Manor, a crumbling old house nestled in the countryside, next to a dark, overgrown maze. But this time, Dan is not the only one seeking to claim the ancient relic. Desperate to prove his genius to an uncaring world, Hugh Rees also has his eyes on the maze. He arms himself with a stolen journal and utters a ritual from within the tome's dusty pages, unleashing an ancient evil. As Dan and the house's beautiful custodian, Natasha, join forces to solve the mystery at hand, they soon realize that they are dealing with a lot more than what they could have ever bargained for. Recovering the idol was meant to be Dan's second trial. But if the deadly creature finds him first, it could be his last...

There's no limit to Dan Fox's love for collecting. From mysterious objects, to inexplicable stories, he's constantly on the lookout for the next great mystery. He will stop at nothing to make a name for himself, even if it means tinkering with his own moral compass. His hunger for the strange and unusual leads him to an enigmatic underground organization that manages to capture Dan into their web of intrigue. Attracted to The Mephisto Club's sense of exclusivity and their frequent dabbling in the supernatural, he is convinced that they will help him find the way to fame and glory. But nothing can prepare him for what he discovers when he researches the history of the Santisima Trinidad, and the horrific fate that befell it. Dan quickly learns that there's more to the sunken ship than an urban legend. There's a terrible evil, a dangerous creature that has been lurking under the sea's surface. Waiting. Watching. Listening. Until now.

An ancient device that promises immortality. But power always has a price... Art historian Dan Fox is driven by a fascination with ancient relics. His search for antiquities has led him to some of the most dangerous places in the world. But when he is tapped for membership in the occult organization known as the Mephisto Club, his obsession turns into a hunger for supernatural power. Now, the Mephisto Club has tasked him with retrieving a machine known as the Frankel Device. Lost after WW2, this mysterious invention has been linked to a web of horrifying deaths. Rumors say it grants immortality to those who endure its sinister effects. But there is a cost... Dan and his ally Natasha scour the English countryside for the device, guided by the spirit of Dan's dead lover, Miranda. But they quickly realize they are not alone in their search. A government paranormal organization is hot on their tail, with orders to destroy the Mephisto Club at any cost. And dark, powerful forces beyond man's understanding have taken an interest in Dan's quest for supernatural power. With immortality at his fingertips, Dan must decide how far he is willing to go in his quest for power. Using the machine could make him a god... But it could cost him his eternal soul.

Professor Mark Stine has been running for his life ever since he arrived in England. On the island of Skara Farne, the venomous ghost of Abbot Thomas Beauclerc is back and out for blood. Though Mark has moved to Cambridge, the nightmares have returned and his girlfriend, Sue, is concerned. Mark knows the war isn't over; it's just beginning! Both officers, Jo Garland and Masson have their hands full with a slew of deadly assaults happening in the city. Each victim is missing a vital organ - eyes from one, kidney from another and the gruesome list goes on. Witnesses report seeing a grotesque monster who appears and disappears like mist. Jo wonders if the monster, now dubbed the Mutilator, is really the Follower - a formless, invisible member of the Abbot's unholy killing machine! All Hallows' Eve approaches and the bodies keep adding up. Mark, Sue, Jo and Masson race against time to stop the Abbot and his grisly henchmen. Mark soon learns he's only one part of the Abbot's plan. This time, the evil is more insidious and the Abbot is more aggressive. When Mark discovers what the last grisly piece of the puzzle is, he goes after the Abbot with a vengeance, never realizing that in destroying the Abbot, he could destroy himself.

Mark Stine is an American academic enjoying his year as a visiting professor at Cambridge University. But when he starts researching the long-dead English writer, Monty Summerskill, he quickly discovers that truth is stranger than fiction. Turns out Summerskill's ghost stories were based on horrifying reality. One that caused the author's shocking death. Mark's journey takes him to dark places, where he finds himself haunted by a ghost from his troubled childhood. But that's nothing compared to the terrors that await as he heads towards the Dark Isle, where the solution to an ancient mystery lies. Something far more terrifying than any ghost is on his trail. Awakened after decades of hibernation, it is deadly, unstoppable and hungry. Hungry for blood.

On the eve of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1952, the future is bright with promise for England and American reporter, Rachel Beaumont. Life couldn't be sweeter; her book is a smash hit, her husband has settled into his job at the ministry and their young daughter, Emily, is growing like the proverbial weed. But when Emily has a nightmare about the "Raggedy Men", Rachel knows - without a doubt - the Sentinels are back. Her days as a seer are far from over. More ghosts than ever need her assistance to cross over. Ghost sightings are popping up all over London. Police officer Jack Warner's patrol is riddled with nightly visits of Jack the Ripper and his victims re-enacting their macabre dance of death over and over again before disappearing as quickly as they appear. Deadly smog is claiming more lives than anyone can imagine. Churchill wants the Witchcraft Act abolished but little does he know that England is on a collision course with the ghost world and the smog deaths are just the beginning. It isn't until Rachel meets famed radio celebrity and host of The Ghost Mans series that everything starts to make sense and she figures out the true danger lies within her own family. Rachel is no stranger to murder, mayhem and monsters, but this time, the stakes are too high and the losses are too deep. They seem to be adding up like casualties during the war. Rachel soon realizes she has much more to lose than her own life!

Have your fill of pure terror on the rocks... Tragedy strikes twice when an enraged father discovers his son's death was caused by bullying and sets out for bloody revenge. An adventurer seeking the true meaning of fear learns to be careful with what he wishes for. And a web of mystery leads a group of neighborhood children to investigate and carry the secret of their discovery well into adulthood... Pull up a chair at Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Order a drink, as you enjoy the twelve magnificently macabre tales of terror in this bone-chilling new collection. You lick your lips as another tale begins. Slamming your glass on the counter, you decide to get another. It's addicting-this smooth, warm beverage. You peer at the crimson liquid inside... Blood. Then you wake up, relieved it was all a dream. Or was it? You notice you're not on your bed, your clothes and skin bloodstained, the previous night a blur. You entered the Tavern of Terror a human. But left as a creature of the night. And there's no way back...

Professor Mark Stine can't believe his working vacation on the island resort of Skara Farne is turning into the nightmare from Hades! First, he's cursed - dogged by the sinister ghost of a medieval monk, Abbot Thomas Beauclerc. Then, when he tries to leave the island, he's involved in a bizarre car crash. Now, through an Ouija board, he gets a message that's loud and clear: Do Not Leave! With the help of his new friends, Mark is determined to break the curse and get back to the States, while staying out of the clutches of Abbot Thomas and his heinous henchman, the Follower! When the body of a retired teacher is found in a sand grave on the beach, that is only the first of a strange string of deaths. Islanders and tourists are scared. Ghosts of Vikings and monks have been seen all over the island and Mark is fighting a losing battle against the Abbot who's determined to possess Mark's body. As the bodies pile up, the Follower, a shifting shadow who does the Abbot's killing becomes more active and no one is safe. With no choice but to stay and fight, Mark faces the grim unreality of the ghost realm only to learn that his death was planned centuries ago. Unless he can solve the mystery of the white tower, it's only a matter of time before Mark joins the ghosts of Skara Farne!

Ghastly children haunt the dark walls of Weyrmouth Cathedral in a final battle that threatens to open the floodgates of hell... The residents of Weyrmouth are on edge, and bone-chilling fear has flooded the picturesque town. Mysterious deaths are on the rise, and local law enforcement is at a loss to explain the streams of blood pulsing through the streets. Erin Cale and Louise Tarrant are sure that they are coming closer to unlocking the looming cathedral's catacomb of secrets, but they are thwarted by Ithuriel's many defenders -- both mortal and mythical. Meanwhile, the mournful and foreboding cries of the trapped children linger into the nighttime air, and Erin knows that they bear the key to ending the cathedral's curse once and for all. But their inability to share their secrets has thrown a wrench into Erin's plans to save the town. As they strive to beat Ithuriel at his own devilish game, the gaping mouth of hell has opened, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear.

The nightmare is not over, and a new terror has been unleashed... A year after the Hobbs Lane Incident, Denny Purcell and her friend Frankie Dupont try to get their lives and careers back on track. But when they come face to face with a shocking ordeal, they realize a new nightmare is about to begin... This collection holds the last three spine-chilling books in David Longhorn's best-selling Nightmare Series: Nightmare Resurrection (Book 4): Denny is offered a new job, but she and Frankie soon discover they are trapped in a deadly conspiracy. After being subjected to a horrifying ordeal, Denny finds out she might only have two options: death... or a slow and painful transformation into an alien creature. Nightmare Spawn (Book 5): Denny teams up with a clandestine government agency known as the Task Force to stop the Interlopers once and for all. But Denny's humanity is at stake and she's willing to strike a deal with Cassandra to reclaim it. How far is she willing to go to make it happen? Nightmare Rising (Book 6): The Interlopers launch an all-out attack and panic tears the city apart. As Denny battles the Interlopers, she discovers that the Task Force has been infiltrated by Nomads-beings bent on manipulating both humans and Interlopers for their own gain. Caught between two sinister forces, Denny is forced to fight for humanity and her life...but is she already too late?