The Hunting Dark

Lynn Hightower

May 2024 · An Enlightenment Project Novel Book 2 · Severn House Publishers Ltd

About this ebook

The house is waiting . . . In the Amish countryside of Kentucky, there is a house. Everyone knows about it. They whisper about the things that happen there. Creepy things. Terrible things. It would be better if they shouted: Run. Six weeks ago, fragile mother of two Pammie LaRue moved in with her beloved partner Conor. They ignored the knocks on the walls. Whispering voices. Water pooling, with no obvious leak. Eight days ago, Conor went missing, without a trace. Unless you count the drag marks in the crawl space under the house . . . Neurosurgeon Noah Archer doesn't believe in ghosts and demons and haunted houses - he knows from terrible experience just how real they are. But despite his work with the Enlightenment Project, which pits cutting-edge scientific research against the darkness, he's no exorcist. Still, when Pammie pitches up on his doorstep late one night, children in tow, Noah helps. He enters the house. But in doing so, he's made a terrible mistake. Because once the darkness has its claws in you, it won't let go . . . Did you know that demonic possession is a recognized psychiatric condition? The gripping sequel to The Enlightenment Project is a terrifying blend of horror and real-life science that will keep you turning pages . . . and keep you from sleeping. Read it if you dare!

Ratings and reviews

I haven't read The Enlightenment Project (yet) but that has not stopped me enjoying this book. Love horror and I have found a new author to read. Good characters and good pacing, not to mention a few looks over my shoulder. Highly recommend. Thanks to Severn House and Netgalley for this review ARC.

About the author

Lynn Hightower is the internationally bestselling author of numerous thrillers including the Sonora Blair and Lena Padget detective series. She has previously won the Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye novel and a WHSmith Fresh Talent Award. Lynn lives in Kentucky, in a small Victorian cottage with a writing parlor.