🕯️ Supernatural

9 By Night

✍️ Carrie Hamm
Reader Score
4.4
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A horror novel tracing a demonic legacy from 1783 to a modern weaponsmith's son.

The narrative connects a historical exorcism event in Maryland with the present day through the lineage of Chase Hammersfield. The text examines how past sins and demonic pacts influence current reality. Hamm explores the burden of inherited evil and the fragility of human sanity when faced with undeniable supernatural truths. The plot relies on the tension between free will and predestination, showing how one man's search for identity becomes a catalyst for global destruction.

Key Themes
demonic possession apocalyptic prophecy inherited sin
Literary Context

The work draws on American gothic horror traditions and Catholic exorcism rituals. It situates its supernatural events in Providence Maryland during the late eighteenth century before moving to a contemporary setting involving America's weapons industry.

Difficulty
●●● Challenging
Recommended For Fans Of
H.P. Lovecraft · Shirley Jackson · Thomas Ligotti · Claire North
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Supernatural
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2020 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781689428101

📝 Description: 9 By Night

Carrie Hamm writes a supernatural horror narrative rooted in the traditions of demonic possession and apocalyptic prophecy. The story begins in 1783 Providence Maryland, where two priests respond to an emergency call at a darkened farmhouse. They discover Hell unleashed within the cursed homestead and confront a true demon that triggers an ancient prophesy regarding nine falls and the destruction of God's children. Years later, the narrative shifts to Chase Hammersfield, son of America's premiere weaponsmith. He sets out on a journey to locate his true parentage, only to uncover a heritage described as horrific and damning. This discovery calls his sanity into question as he realizes every step toward reconciling his past appears predestined. His actions risk unleashing Armageddon into the world of men. Hamm structures this tale by linking historical religious terror with modern familial dread. The book suits readers who enjoy gothic fiction involving demons, exorcisms, and fatalistic plots. It may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted supernatural tales or stories without heavy theological undertones.

💎 Our verdict on 9 By Night

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Hamm constructs a potent narrative linking historical exorcism with modern psychological dread. The dual timeline effectively bridges the gap between eighteenth-century religious terror and contemporary familial horror, creating a cohesive atmosphere of inevitable doom. The exploration of inherited evil is handled with serious theological undertones, appealing to readers who appreciate complex, fatalistic plots. While the premise relies on well-trodden ground of demonic possession, the focus on a weaponsmith's lineage adds a distinct texture to the apocalyptic prophecy. This book suits those who enjoy gothic fiction and deep psychological horror over simple scares.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a heavy, theological exploration of inherited evil will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy the tension between free will and predestination within a supernatural framework. The book offers a deep dive into the burden of demonic pacts and their impact on modern sanity. Fans of gothic fiction involving exorcisms and fatalistic plots will appreciate the connection between historical religious terror and contemporary familial dread. It is ideal for audiences who do not shy away from dark, apocalyptic themes or lighthearted supernatural tales. The focus on a weaponsmith's son uncovering a damning heritage provides a unique angle on identity and destruction.

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Hamm constructs a potent narrative linking historical exorcism with modern psychological dread. The dual timeline effectively bridges the gap between eighteenth-century religious terror and contemporary familial horror, creating a cohesive atmosphere of inevitable doom. The exploration of inherited evil is handled with serious theological undertones, appealing to readers who appreciate complex, fatalistic plots. While the premise relies on well-trodden ground of demonic possession, the focus on a weaponsmith's lineage adds a distinct texture to the apocalyptic prophecy. This book suits those who enjoy gothic fiction and deep psychological horror over simple scares.

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