The Wicked
The Wicked by James Newman, published by Apex Book Company in February 2017, is a horror novel that delves into the dark undercurrents of a small town. Set in Morganville, North Carolina, the story begins after a devastating fire at the Heller Home for Children, which leaves the community grappling with the aftermath of tragedy. The Littles—David, Kate, and their seven-year-old daughter Becca—move from New York City seeking solace, only to discover that the evil lurking in their new hometown is far more sinister than they anticipated.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will encounter an ancient demon named Moloch, awakened by the horrors of the Heller Home incident. This unholy creature is driven by a relentless hunger for the souls of the townspeople, particularly targeting the children. The book explores themes of horror and the occult, weaving a tale that reveals the depths of fear and the struggle against an insatiable evil. With 320 pages, this edition presents a chilling exploration of supernatural terror and the impact of past traumas on a community.
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AN ANCIENT EVIL RISES…BURNS…KILLS…
After a fire consumes the Heller Home for Children, the residents of Morganville, North Carolina thought they knew evil…
They were wrong.
Unaware of the turmoil in their new hometown, the Littles–David, Kate, and seven-year-old Becca–are moving from New York City to Morganville in hopes of repairing their own lives, which were recently shattered by an act of sexual violence.
Before long, David realizes that his family’s troubles are worse than he could ever have imagined.
An ancient demon lurks beneath the town of Morganville, an unholy creature conjured into existence by the Heller Home tragedy.
Its name is Moloch.
It is hungry for the souls of the townspeople.
But most of all, Moloch wants the children. It will not rest until it has them.
All of them.
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