A Wayward Oath

Name: A Wayward Oath
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ISBN: 9780982446126

✍️ Bill Jacques

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A detective's life changes after a mysterious night phone call in Boston.

This work focuses on Harrison Edwards, a special detective weary of Boston's criminal violence. The plot centers on a pivotal nighttime telephone call that disrupts his desire to leave the city. Jacques presents a narrative where professional duty clashes with supernatural intrusion. The story examines how such an event can permanently alter a person's worldview. It is suitable for fans of gothic fiction who prefer mood over plot twists.

Key Themes

Boston criminal underworld supernatural phone call detective's despair

Literary Context

Published by SDP Publishing in 2010, this book sits within the American horror genre. It draws on the tradition of urban gothic fiction, using Boston's cold and slush as atmospheric backdrops for supernatural events.

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Recommended For Fans Of

H.P. Lovecraft · M.R. James · Shirley Jackson · Algernon Blackwood

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Horror Fiction

🏛 SDP Publishing 📅 2010 📖 77 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780982446126

📝 Description: A Wayward Oath

Harrison Edwards is a special detective in Boston who dreams of escaping the city's cold weather and violent criminal underworld. His life shifts after receiving a phone call during the dead of night. This narrative follows his journey as he confronts events that alter his existence forever. Bill Jacques writes this story, drawing on the traditions of supernatural fiction and gothic horror. The book examines the psychological toll of urban violence and the intrusion of the unknown into a detective's routine. It appeals to readers who enjoy atmospheric tales of crime intersecting with the eerie. Those seeking fast-paced action or clear resolutions may find the tone too lingering. The narrative structure relies on the tension between Edwards' desire for escape and the inescapable nature of his new reality. Jacques uses the setting of Boston's underbelly to ground the supernatural elements in a gritty, realistic framework. The story does not offer easy answers but rather explores the weight of a wayward oath. Readers who appreciate slow-burn horror and character-driven plots will find value here.

💎 Our verdict on A Wayward Oath

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Jacques effectively grounds supernatural elements in Boston’s gritty underbelly, creating a compelling tension between professional duty and eerie intrusion. The narrative succeeds by examining the weight of a wayward oath through Harrison Edwards’ weary perspective. While it lacks fast-paced action or clear resolutions, this deliberate pacing serves the atmospheric tone well. It is best suited for readers who enjoy psychological horror and character-driven plots over conventional thriller mechanics. The book offers a thoughtful exploration of how the unknown disrupts routine, making it a strong choice for those who value mood and lingering unease in their gothic fiction.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate atmospheric tales of crime intersecting with the eerie will find value in this narrative. Those seeking slow-burn horror and character-driven plots will appreciate the exploration of the psychological toll of urban violence. The book suits those who prefer mood over plot twists, offering a lingering tone rather than fast-paced action or clear resolutions. It appeals to fans of gothic fiction interested in how supernatural intrusion alters a detective's worldview, providing a gritty framework for the unknown without easy answers.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Jacques effectively grounds supernatural elements in Boston’s gritty underbelly, creating a compelling tension between professional duty and eerie intrusion. The narrative succeeds by examining the weight of a wayward oath through Harrison Edwards’ weary perspective. While it lacks fast-paced action or clear resolutions, this deliberate pacing serves the atmospheric tone well. It is best suited for readers who enjoy psychological horror and character-driven plots over conventional thriller mechanics. The book offers a thoughtful exploration of how the unknown disrupts routine, making it a strong choice for those who value mood and lingering unease in their gothic fiction.