J.D. Barker’s Forsaken is a remarkable debut, a gripping tale of suspense in the tradition of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul. Truly the birth of a new master in the genre.“J.D. Barker is a one-of-a-kind writer and that’s a rare and special thing. Stephen King comes to mind and Lee Child, John Sandford. All one-of-a-kinds. Don’t miss anything J.D. writes.”James Patterson#1 International … writes.”
James Patterson
#1 International Bestselling Author
Bram Stoker Award Nominee – Superior Achievement in a First Novel
“Barker’s ambitious debut is aimed squarely at fans of classic horror. Witches, spells, miniature demons, and personal doubt give plenty to latch on to… the plot moves at a brisk pace… a promising start to a planned series.”
– Editorial Review, Publisher’s Weekly
“A talented writer with a delightfully devious mind!”
Jeffery Deaver
#1 International Bestselling Author
After reading Forsaken, I completely understand why Stephen King would grant this author permission to reference his world from Needful Things. Barker is that good. You do not want to miss this book!
– The Haven Herald
“Incredibly written, supremely creepy. I don’t say this lightly: J.D. Barker is a force to be reckoned with.”
Tosca Lee
NY Times Bestselling Author
When horror author Thad McAlister began his latest novel, a tale rooted in the witch trials of centuries past, the words flowed effortlessly. The story poured forth, filling page after page with the most frightening character ever to crawl from his imagination. It was his greatest work, one that would guarantee him a position among the legends of the craft.
But was it really fiction?
He inadvertently opened a door, one that would soon jeopardize the lives of his family.
She wants to come back.
At home, his wife struggles to keep their family alive. Secretly wondering if she caused it all…a deal she made long ago. A deal with the Forsaken.
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J.D. Barker simply Never Disappoints!!! Forsaken: Book One of the Shadow Cove Saga. is action packed, horrifying, tragic, and just so freaking realistic. On more than one occasion I snuck out to the kitchen in the middle of the night to read a couple more chapters. Unputdownable! Don’t miss-out on any J.D Barker books every single one of them is …
From the first page to the very last, this novel had me in its hold. I couldn’t wait to turn the page, yet at the same time, I was terrified to. This book is littered with heart-stopping, “OMG,” moments. Toward the end of the book, the last few chapters, I was on the edge of my seat. As if this book couldn’t get any better for me, it’s not just an …
This is indeed a wonderful piece. I could never have predicted the end.
“Sometimes the most frightening of thoughts can be found hiding among the shadows of our own minds.”
This quote has appealed to me long before I opened the pages of this fantastic novel. This is such an ominous, but powerful statement. The majority of us living inside our own minds, the truly sick and demented trapped by their thoughts like a …
The story moved fast and there were no low points. It constantly grew to the ending, not an ending I wanted but I didn’t write it. I gave it a 4 because I read too much Stephan King in it. I enjoy King I don’t enjoy others writing what should have been his book.
Another fabulous book by J.D. Barker! He is a fabulous writer! I highly recommend every book he has written!
I can’t wait for the next book in the series
4 stars
Thad McAlister is a famous horror writer. He is married and has a child. His wife Rachael is expecting their second child in three weeks. She has a dream in which she tries to get rid of an old journal that she found some time ago and gave to him. In the dream, she is visited by an old evil woman who threatens her and the baby should she …
Disappointing, I expected better from this author. Dragged on and on. The ending left room for a sequel. I won’t be reading it.
Dull, shallow characters, messy plot, and a not-so-scary Witch. I was bored to
distraction with this one. Skip it.
Exciting!!
Creepy-cool!
Great book with a “King” vibe!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.