It Rides a Pale Horse
Currently unavailable
This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.
In stock now — readers of this book also loved:
An artist follows a demonic book to save his abducted sister from hidden captors.
Peter Larkin, a successful painter, returns to Wofford Falls to deliver art to a wealthy patron. The transaction turns sinister when a security guard shows him a live video of his sister Betsy being taken. Peter is given a book that commands his actions. He must obey its directives to keep her alive. As he reads, he realizes the source is unhinged and the captors are supernatural. The town changes around him. Peter’s journey is not about solving a crime but surviving a ritualistic game where every step brings him closer to danger. The narrative focuses on his internal conflict and the physical transformation of his environment.
This work sits within contemporary American horror fiction, published in 2023 by Tantor Audio. It draws on traditions of psychological dread and supernatural intrusion into small-town life. The narrative reflects modern anxieties about isolation and the unknown lurking behind suburban facades.
📝 Description: It Rides a Pale Horse
💎 Our verdict on It Rides a Pale Horse
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers seeking intense psychological pressure and supernatural thriller elements will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of art and horror, as well as family bonds tested by extreme circumstances. The focus on a protagonist’s internal conflict against unseen captors offers a unique emotional core. Those who enjoy stories where the environment itself becomes hostile and transformative will appreciate the atmospheric dread. The book provides a gripping experience driven by immediate threats rather than historical exposition, ensuring a fast-paced engagement with the story's escalating danger.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Andy Marino crafts a tense psychological horror narrative that effectively utilizes the premise of a demonic book to drive plot progression. The story succeeds in building dread through Peter Larkin’s realization of the supernatural nature of his captors and the changing town of Wofford Falls. By focusing on internal conflict and environmental transformation, the author creates a compelling atmosphere of isolation and fear. This approach suits readers who prefer supernatural thrillers with strong emotional stakes over traditional mystery or lighthearted genres. The narrative’s reliance on immediate threat ensures sustained engagement, making it a solid choice for fans of dark fantasy and cosmic horror elements woven into personal drama.
📖 Read on the blog
✍️ More books by this author Andy Marino
🏛 Books from this publisher Tantor Audio
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
