His Father’s Son
His Father’s Son by Bentley Little, published by Signet in 2009, is a gripping exploration of a dysfunctional family in crisis. This first edition, comprising 384 pages, delves into the life of Steve Nye, who, while preparing for a significant step in his relationship, receives a shocking phone call from his mother. The call reveals that his father has attacked her and is now in a mental asylum, diagnosed with dementia. However, Steve’s father appears disturbingly lucid when he cryptically claims, “I killed her…”
Readers will find themselves drawn into Steve’s unsettling investigation as he seeks to unravel the truth behind his father’s chilling words. The narrative navigates themes of horror and familial dysfunction, leading Steve down a dark path filled with his own nightmares. As he confronts the complexities of his father’s mental state and the implications of his actions, the story unfolds in a manner that challenges perceptions of reality and sanity. This edition presents a compelling tale that intertwines elements of fiction and horror, inviting readers to ponder the depths of familial ties and the shadows they can cast.
Official synopsis Publisher
“On a par with such greats as Stephen King, Clive Barker and Peter Straub” (Midwest Book Review), Bentley Little brings his unnerving talents to the terrifying story of a dysfunctional family in crisis.
Steve Nye writes for an alumni magazine and his long-term relationship is on the steady path to marriage. But his quiet life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a phone call from his mother. His father attacked her and has been committed to a mental asylum. The doctor says he’s suffering from dementia. But Steve’s father seems so calm, clear-eyed, and perfectly lucid when he whispers, “I killed her…”
Is it simply another symptom of delusion and madness? To find the answer, Steve investigates the cryptic message leading him down a terrifying path of his own making–and of his own nightmares….
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