The Bedeviled (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
The Bedeviled by Thomas Cullinan, published by Valancourt Books on June 11, 2019, is a horror novel that delves into the unsettling events surrounding Maggie Caine and her family. After inheriting an old farmhouse in Ohio, they soon discover that the house, once owned by a Civil War general rumored to be a Satanist, harbors dark secrets. As strange occurrences unfold, Maggie becomes increasingly alarmed by the possibility that her teenage son may be under the influence of a sinister force linked to the general.
Readers will find a suspenseful narrative filled with unexpected twists that explore themes of occult practices and supernatural horror. The story unfolds in a remote setting, amplifying the tension as Maggie confronts the chilling reality of Satanic worship still present in the community. With 230 pages of gripping content, this edition of The Bedeviled invites readers into a world where the past and present collide in terrifying ways, making it a notable addition to the genre of horror fiction.
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Maggie Caine and her family leave New York to visit the Caine family home, an old farmhouse in Ohio, which her husband has just inherited from a distant aunt. The house, ten miles away from the nearest neighbor, was once owned by a Civil War general reputed to have been a Satanist. But when strange and terrible things begin to happen it soon becomes clear that Satanic worship is still alive and well in the community, and so might be the General, who Maggie suspects is taking possession of her teenage son . . .
A rediscovered modern horror classic by Thomas Cullinan, author of the twice-filmed Civil War horror novel The Beguiled, The Bedeviled (1978) is an occult chiller whose suspenseful plot and surprising twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking finale.
“Suspenseful . . . Cullinan does not take the easy way out, and never tries to explain things away by natural causes. The ending is bitter and scary.” – The New York Times
“Horror that should keep exorcism fans up all night.” – Publishers Weekly
“A good old-fashioned supernatural thriller. A bit of incest, brutal murders and other eerie occurrences all make a heady brew. It’s plain and simple scary.” – Memphis Press Scimitar
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