The Devil Within Us All: A Horror Novel

Rappahanok Falls is a quiet town until a mysterious figure arrives in a black Dodge Viscount bearing the vanity plate MANA. This stranger is not human and is driven by hunger. When a series of violent acts by this figure terrorizes the community, Chief of Police Brock Lowery confronts a crisis beyond his expectations. People he has known his entire life begin to turn against him, serving the mysterious newcomer. Lowery must determine whom to trust as he attempts to protect the town and its residents from the evil that has descended upon Rappahanok Falls. This supernatural horror novel explores a town whose soul becomes infected with a corrupting disease that spreads from within. The narrative examines the dark aspects of human nature and the influence one individual can exert over a group of people. The story draws inspiration from charismatic figures who exploit their power to manipulate others and bring out their worst qualities. Evil often wears the disguise of a man.