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The Sickness: A Supernatural Horror Novel Kindle Edition

by Dylan J. Morgan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
A husband confronted by his jealous wife . . . an old man abandoned so his grandson can claim his inheritance . . . a fifteen year-old boy disowned because of his handicap. All of them are dead. All of them have returned. And they have come for revenge.

James Harris is thirty-six years old, divorced, and has a sixteen-year-old rebellious daughter to contend with. His chaotic life is thrown into further turmoil with the phone call bearing news that his parents have died in tragic circumstances. Forced home to attend the funeral, James steps back into a world he’d tried so hard to forget.

Nash is a small farming community in rural England: picturesque and serene, but it has secrets—violent, horrific, depraved secrets. Wanting to keep their business hidden, someone is not about to let James leave. But when an unexpected visitor arrives in the village searching for James, things take a horrific turn for the worst and he is forced to face the horrors of his past if he is to have any hope of survival.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0175IZXM4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DJM Entertainment
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
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Dylan J. Morgan

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Now living and working in Norway, Dylan J. Morgan was born in New Zealand and raised in the United Kingdom. He writes during those rare quiet moments amid a hectic family life: after dark, with limited sustenance, and when his creative essence is plagued the most by tormented visions.

A member of the Horror Writers Association, he has published 8 books, all available on Amazon.

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  • JC Brennan
    5.0 out of 5 stars heart racing, blood pumping, and fear filling
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016
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    The Sickness
    Wow, where do I start! This is not only an intriguing story, but it also follows a line of suspense and horror as well—two of my favorite genre’s when it comes to a good book.
    Try to imagine growing up in a special brand of hell. What I mean is put yourself in the shoes of a person who is born with a father who abuses you in the most horrific ways. The torture you endured during that time of your life will never truly go away no matter how far you bury it. Now, imagine after leaving that dreadful horror behind the second you turned eighteen, having your sister call, years later, to tell you your parents have been murdered, and you must come back to the nightmare you left so long ago—would you go?
    Well, James Harris does. Though it’s the last place he had ever believed, he’d return to he goes back to be present at his parents funeral. Not for her parents of course but for his estranged sister he’d left behind. However, his homecoming brings with it a wickedness—one not even encumbered by his father. His bad feelings about returning to his hometown of Nash are about to be revealed. Then when his daughter Ruth shows up, his worst nightmares become reality. James is about to lay witness to an evil he couldn’t have anticipated.
    Dylan Morgan has outdone himself with this novel. His writing left my heart racing, blood pumping, and fear creeping its way through my veins. I have to say, this is one of the best story’s I have read by this talented author. It is most definitely a must read for any horror, suspense fan.
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  • Shelley Wilson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Horror at its best.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
    An unmarked grave, a ring of salt, and four black candles are my favourite type of opening hook. As a fan of horror, and supernatural novels, I am always happy when the two mix and The Sickness provides this in abundance.

    From the opening paragraph, we are shown that some of the characters have returned from the dead. To discover why this has happened, and indeed, how it was possible, we must join James Harris as he re-visits his home town, and a past he has tried so hard to forget.

    The story unfolds in the thick of the action and only after we’ve experienced our first evisceration do we get to meet our hero.

    I like James, a lot. I also like his teenage daughter, Ruth. Their relationship is beautifully crafted. The bond between them is clearly evident and even though Ruth is a feisty teenager with a strong will and tendencies towards truancy, you feel the love they have for one another flow off the page. I didn’t warm to Kath, who is Ruth’s mother, but I think that was the whole point, as it strengths the readers compassion for that father and daughter attachment.

    If you like your supernatural horror to be dark, gruesome and unequivocally gory, then this is the book for you. The author’s ability to describe a brutal murder down to the last laceration is captivating. He paints a vivid and colourful picture of blood and bodily fluids.

    The story is set in Nash, an English countryside community. I love Morgan’s style of writing as he sets the scene. His descriptive prose is so crisp that I found myself tugging at my collar to shield from an imaginary storm. Although I don’t believe the British weather is quite as dismal as it is in Nash, Morgan certainly captures the essence of the dark and gloomy horror backdrop, and he uses it to its full potential. I believe George Romero or Wes Craven would have enjoyed developing this story for cinema.

    I was expecting horror, but I wasn’t expecting such graphic sexually explicit scenes. They are sprinkled throughout the story, some of them are vital to the plot, but there were others that I felt were unnecessary, this is a purely personal observation that may not be mirrored by other readers.

    I’m not going to give away any spoilers, but I must briefly mention the ending. It is explosive, expertly written and riveting. I didn’t blink in case I missed something. The plot is neatly interwoven and carefully planned out, so you don’t see any of the twists coming.

    No review would be complete without a shout out for the book cover. The image, colours, and typography fit the horror genre perfectly. It drew me in straight away. I would highly recommend The Sickness if you enjoy horror or/and supernatural novels.

    I received an ARC of The Sickness in exchange for an honest review via Rosie’s Book Review Team #RBRT
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  • Sarah Davies
    3.0 out of 5 stars things take a horrific turn for the worst and he is forced to face the horrors of ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
    A husband confronted by his jealous wife . . . an old man abandoned so his grandson can claim his inheritance . . . a fifteen year-old boy disowned because of his handicap. All of them are dead. All of them have returned. And they have come for revenge.

    James Harris is thirty-six years old, divorced, and has a sixteen year old rebellious daughter to contend with. His chaotic life is thrown into further turmoil with the phone call bearing news that his parents have died in tragic circumstances. Forced home to attend the funeral, James steps back into a world he’d tried so hard to forget.

    Nash is a small farming community in rural England: picturesque and serene, but it has secrets—violent, horrific, depraved secrets. Wanting to keep their business hidden, the townsfolk are not about to let anyone leave. But when an unexpected visitor arrives in the village searching for James, things take a horrific turn for the worst and he is forced to face the horrors of his past if he is to have any hope of survival.

    This was a great idea for a story with nicely set paced storyline.

    The Author wrote an expertly woven storyline with a suspenseful plot that keeps you hooked until the end. It was also nice to read a horror that wasn't with a an overly familiar storyline
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  • JTW Family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very engaging occult/supernatural horror
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021
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    I was hooked on this story from the opening chapter. It has a Pet Sematary vibe to it with disturbing details and characters that deal with grief in really messed up ways. Overall, it was dark, gruesome, emotional and captivating. If you like vivid details with your gore, you'll dig this. Did not expect that ending!
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  • Cath
    5.0 out of 5 stars For lovers of supernatural horror
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019
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    I finished this book in just four sessions, as I found it difficult to put down. Even though I don’t read a lot of modern horror it gripped from the outset. Although the horror is ‘no holds barred,’ the moody setting descriptions and the way the author immerses the reader in the day to day lives of the characters meant there were also times of calm in between which I liked. I loved the supernatural element, as this is more my thing, and the author manages to portray it in an ‘almost conceivable’ way - by that I mean you could almost imagine it to be real. It’s difficult not to give any spoilers – I’ll just end by saying if you love a gripping tale and are not worried about a happy ending then this is a must-read.
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  • Shell Mellor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Different
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2019
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    This was a bit different and kept me guessing, not the normal happy ever after ending either!
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