And The Sun Goeth Down

Name: And The Sun Goeth Down
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ISBN: 9798218988791

✍️ Terry Mark

Reader Score

4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A historical fiction novel blending World War I politics with supernatural horror in New Mexico.

The narrative interweaves the lives of Theodore Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway during a period of global conflict. Roosevelt focuses on military preparation for potential deployment, while Hemingway pursues journalistic inquiry into local disappearances. Their paths converge as they face a rising evil that threatens to consume the region through necromancy and destruction. The book examines how personal ambitions collide with supernatural dangers in a landscape already strained by war.

Key Themes

World War I supernatural horror historical figures

Literary Context

Set in 1917 during the Great War, the story occurs in New Mexico and the Mexican desert. It references the political climate involving Woodrow Wilson, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, and Britain, alongside the presence of American troops and Native American tribes.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Lovecraftian historical fiction · Gothic westerns · Alternate history thrillers

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Brasil Books LLC 📅 2019 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9798218988791

📝 Description: And The Sun Goeth Down

Terry Mark’s And The Sun Goeth Down places historical figures in a supernatural conflict set against the backdrop of World War I. The narrative follows Theodore Roosevelt as he trains his Rough Rider Volunteer regiments in the New Mexico desert, seeking deployment despite his fading heroic status. Simultaneously, Ernest Hemingway arrives in the region for an assignment with the Kansas City Star to investigate an abandoned mining town. The plot centers on a rising evil in the Mexican desert that causes towns and Native American tribes to vanish while the dead return to life. Roosevelt prepares for one final battle against this ancient enemy, while Hemingway confronts his first major adventure. The story blends the geopolitical tension of 1917 with gothic horror elements, merging real historical events with fictional supernatural threats. This work suits readers who enjoy alternate history narratives that intertwine famous literary and political figures with dark fantasy. It may not appeal to those seeking strictly factual military histories or pure horror without historical grounding.

💎 Our verdict on And The Sun Goeth Down

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Terry Mark successfully merges the geopolitical tension of 1917 with gothic horror, creating a distinct atmospheric experience. The narrative effectively intertwines Roosevelt’s military preparations with Hemingway’s journalistic inquiry into local vanishings, establishing a compelling dual perspective on the encroaching supernatural threat. The book excels in balancing historical realism with dark fantasy, appealing to those who appreciate alternate history narratives. It suits readers seeking a story where famous literary and political figures confront ancient enemies in the New Mexico desert, though it may disappoint those expecting strict factual military accounts or pure horror devoid of historical context.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy the intersection of literary history and supernatural dread will find this title compelling. It offers a unique perspective on World War I through the eyes of iconic figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway, blending their real-world ambitions with fictional necromantic threats. Those interested in how personal ambition collides with cosmic horror in a war-strained landscape will appreciate the narrative’s focus on regional disappearances and rising evil. It provides an engaging escape for fans of dark fantasy who value historical grounding alongside imaginative peril.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Terry Mark successfully merges the geopolitical tension of 1917 with gothic horror, creating a distinct atmospheric experience. The narrative effectively intertwines Roosevelt’s military preparations with Hemingway’s journalistic inquiry into local vanishings, establishing a compelling dual perspective on the encroaching supernatural threat. The book excels in balancing historical realism with dark fantasy, appealing to those who appreciate alternate history narratives. It suits readers seeking a story where famous literary and political figures confront ancient enemies in the New Mexico desert, though it may disappoint those expecting strict factual military accounts or pure horror devoid of historical context.