Light A Candle: Chase the Devil Away

Name: Light A Candle: Chase the Devil Away
Brand: Independently Published
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9798273693302

✍️ Chris Holmes

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A horror novel about fame, evil agents, and ultimate sacrifice.

The plot centers on Nick Teravelli’s rapid descent after a contest victory. His agent Victor Ruby runs a worldwide company that corners the horror market. This success brings wild parties and crazy women into Nick's life. Money flows in, but so does danger. He pushes away his love, Katy, to keep her safe from the evil stalking him. The story tracks his isolation as he faces death and destruction. It is a tale of personal cost versus professional gain.

Key Themes

corrupting fame evil agent ultimate sacrifice

Literary Context

Published in 2019 by Independently Published, this work sits within the modern landscape of self-published horror fiction. It reflects contemporary anxieties about the entertainment industry's power and the supernatural elements often found in American gothic narratives.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Stephen King · Dean Koontz · Shirley Jackson · The Ring

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Psychological Horror

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2019 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798273693302

📝 Description: Light A Candle: Chase the Devil Away

Chris Holmes presents a narrative where Nick Teravelli wins a horror writing contest and soon suspects his eccentric agent, Victor Ruby, of harboring evil intentions. Ruby’s global entertainment firm dominates the horror market, pulling Nick into a whirlwind of pop culture excess, wild parties, and chaotic relationships. Each royalty check and book signing pushes him further into a dark abyss that threatens his family and friends, particularly his love interest, Katy. To protect them from harm, Nick deliberately alienates himself from those he cares about most. As death and destruction stalk him, he realizes the only way to break his bond with the devil is through ultimate sacrifice. This story draws on gothic traditions of Faustian bargains and supernatural horror. It examines the corrupting influence of fame and the entertainment industry’s grip on creative minds. The narrative focuses on psychological descent rather than external monsters alone. Readers who enjoy tales of moral decay, corporate greed, and personal ruin will find this compelling. Those seeking lighthearted genre fiction or purely academic literary criticism may not connect with its intense tone.

💎 Our verdict on Light A Candle: Chase the Devil Away

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Chris Holmes delivers a tense narrative about the price of success in the horror market. By centering on Nick Teravelli’s rapid descent after winning a contest, the book effectively illustrates how evil agents can manipulate creative talent for global dominance. The focus on psychological ruin rather than gore makes it a sophisticated entry in the genre. It suits readers interested in the intersection of art and corporate exploitation. While not for those seeking light entertainment, it provides a stark look at isolation and sacrifice. The integration of gothic themes into a modern setting creates a unique atmosphere of dread that lingers long after the final page.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy tales of moral decay, corporate greed, and personal ruin will find this compelling. It offers a dark examination of the entertainment industry’s grip on creative minds, focusing on psychological descent rather than external monsters alone. Those seeking intense tone over lighthearted genre fiction or academic criticism will appreciate its exploration of fame's cost. The story tracks isolation and danger, appealing to fans of psychological horror where professional gain clashes with personal safety.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Chris Holmes delivers a tense narrative about the price of success in the horror market. By centering on Nick Teravelli’s rapid descent after winning a contest, the book effectively illustrates how evil agents can manipulate creative talent for global dominance. The focus on psychological ruin rather than gore makes it a sophisticated entry in the genre. It suits readers interested in the intersection of art and corporate exploitation. While not for those seeking light entertainment, it provides a stark look at isolation and sacrifice. The integration of gothic themes into a modern setting creates a unique atmosphere of dread that lingers long after the final page.