Knights of the Living Dead (The Detective Reynolds series, #5)

"Demons are real, and they want your soul."
Gerald Ackerman's life is overshadowed by unbearable loss and chilling, ghostly voices. Just six months after the tragic death of his wife, Charlotte, Gerald is haunted by eerie wails and sinister whispers urging him to embrace the darkness.
Striving to maintain normalcy for his daughters, Gerald's quest for answers uncovers a horrifying truth. His family is entangled in a centuries-old curse linked to a deviant sect of the Knights Templar, now steeped in diabolical rituals and devil worship. Each soul claimed by this curse reveals part of an ancient text – 'The Book of the Dead' – inching closer to unleashing hell on earth.
As Gerald delves deeper, he's tormented by the possibility that he might be the one responsible for a series of gruesome murders, experiencing them through the killer's eyes. The sinister forces at play bind him to a legacy of death and devilry, revealing that his wife and father's deaths were no accident.
Haunted by his father's cryptic messages from beyond the grave, Gerald is thrust into a desperate battle against time and darkness. He must unravel the curse's mysteries to save not only himself but his hometown and beyond from the impending demonic apocalypse.
In this spine-tingling tale of supernatural suspense, Gerald faces the ultimate choice: break the curse and confront the harrowing truth or succumb to the evilt whispers that threaten to consume his soul.

My journey as a writer began years ago, kindled by an early fascination with English literature and language, a passion ignited during my GCSE studies. It was the timeless narrative of 'Of Mice and Men' that first captured my imagination, leading me down a path forever intertwined with storytelling.
As life unfolded, I explored various passions and embraced the responsibilities of adulthood. I navigated through life's complexities, finding joy and fulfilment in raising two wonderful sons. Now, as they step into their journeys, I've been graced with the opportunity to revisit my first love: writing.
My ambition is to craft immersive worlds that readers can lose themselves in, worlds where the lines between the supernatural, crime thrillers, and horror blur into an irresistible tapestry of intrigue and character-driven narratives. "Secrets in the Bones," my fourth novel, marks a significant milestone in my writing career. It represents not just another story but a venture outside my comfort zone, being the first work I've presented to agents and publishers.
With a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told, my journey as an author is far from over. I am currently immersed in writing "The Cursed Knights - the Book of the Dead," a foray deeper into the horror genre. Each new story is an adventure, an opportunity to explore the uncharted realms of imagination, and a chance to connect with readers who share my love for the mysterious and the macabre.