🕯️ Supernatural

Altered Gate

✍️ Shaun Meeks
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A viral hunter investigates a haunting while under surveillance by a secret organization.

Dillon becomes an accidental celebrity after his fight with a monster goes viral, attracting the watchful eye of the Collective. He travels to Niagara Falls to help a realtor who believes he is being haunted by something unnatural. The investigation forces Dillon to question what is real and what is madness. He must uncover the truth about the haunting while keeping his sanity intact. His personal life with Rouge Hills hangs in the balance as the pressure mounts. The story emphasizes the weight of constant observation and the fragility of perceived reality. Meeks writes a紧凑 narrative that prioritizes character psychology over action sequences alone.

Key Themes
monster hunting surveillance state psychological unraveling
Literary Context

Published in 2019 by Ifwg Publishing International, this work sits within contemporary horror fiction. It reflects modern anxieties about digital privacy and public scrutiny through the lens of supernatural conflict. The setting includes Niagara Falls, grounding the fantastical elements in a recognizable American location.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Charlie Higson · Joe Hill · Paul Tremblay
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Supernatural
🏛 Ifwg Publishing International 📅 2019 📖 222 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780994522979

📝 Description: Altered Gate

Shaun Meeks returns with a narrative focusing on Dillon, a hunter whose life shifts after footage of his combat with a monster spreads online. This viral attention brings scrutiny from an organization known as the Collective, which monitors his every action. The story follows Dillon to Niagara Falls, where he assists a realtor dealing with claims of supernatural haunting. As he investigates, Dillon faces challenges regarding reality and sanity while searching for truth amidst deception. The plot centers on Dillon’s struggle to maintain his mental stability and his relationship with Rouge Hills while navigating the dangers posed by both monsters and human oversight. Meeks constructs a tale that blends monster hunting tropes with psychological tension. The narrative does not rely on complex historical frameworks but instead focuses on immediate personal stakes and the consequences of public exposure. This work suits readers who enjoy urban fantasy elements mixed with thriller pacing. It may not appeal to those seeking extensive world-building or traditional gothic horror settings.

💎 Our verdict on Altered Gate

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Meeks delivers a compact narrative that effectively prioritizes character psychology over traditional action sequences, creating a unique blend of monster hunting and psychological tension. The story succeeds in exploring the weight of surveillance and the erosion of sanity, making it particularly suitable for readers who prefer immediate personal stakes over extensive lore. While it lacks traditional gothic settings, its focus on the consequences of public exposure provides a fresh perspective on urban fantasy. This work is best suited for those who enjoy thriller pacing mixed with supernatural elements, offering a tight exploration of reality and deception without relying on complex historical frameworks.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy the tension of urban fantasy mixed with psychological thriller pacing will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those interested in how public scrutiny affects personal sanity and relationships. The focus on immediate stakes rather than complex world-building offers a tight, character-driven experience. Fans of monster hunting tropes reimagined through a lens of modern deception and observation will appreciate the shift from action to internal conflict. It is ideal for audiences seeking stories where the horror stems from both supernatural forces and the fragility of perceived reality under constant watch.

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Meeks delivers a compact narrative that effectively prioritizes character psychology over traditional action sequences, creating a unique blend of monster hunting and psychological tension. The story succeeds in exploring the weight of surveillance and the erosion of sanity, making it particularly suitable for readers who prefer immediate personal stakes over extensive lore. While it lacks traditional gothic settings, its focus on the consequences of public exposure provides a fresh perspective on urban fantasy. This work is best suited for those who enjoy thriller pacing mixed with supernatural elements, offering a tight exploration of reality and deception without relying on complex historical frameworks.

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