🕯️ Supernatural

Pool Sharks

✍️ Steven Infanti
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A pool hall owner battles actual sharks summoned by a cursed Viking ring in Vegas.

Tony Belasco faces multiple crises at his business. Debt collectors and real estate developers pressure him daily. The situation worsens when a Viking arm-ring enters his hands. This object brings supernatural sea vengeance to the neighborhood. Sharks materialize within the desert city, using plumbing infrastructure to enter buildings. Tony struggles to keep his establishment open amid these attacks. The narrative connects ancient Norse violence with modern urban decay. It presents horror through physical intrusion rather than psychological fear. Readers interested in mythological curses and urban fantasy will find this engaging. Those preferring subtle horror might find the literal sharks jarring.

Key Themes
Viking curses desert sharks urban decay
Literary Context

The story is set in Vegas, a location known for excess and artificiality. It contrasts this modern setting with ancient Viking traditions of massacre and vengeance. The narrative places supernatural elements within a contemporary American urban landscape, blending historical myth with present-day commercial struggles.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Clive Barker · Stephen King · Poppy Z. Brite
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Supernatural
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2026 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798188258788
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📝 Description: Pool Sharks

Steven Infanti presents a narrative where Tony Belasco manages a pool hall besieged by financial ruin and aggressive developers. The plot shifts when a cursed Viking arm-ring arrives in his possession, triggering supernatural events rooted in ancient sea vengeance. Actual sharks appear within the desert environment of Vegas, invading the establishment through its plumbing systems. This work blends elements of gothic horror with urban fantasy, drawing on Norse mythology traditions to explore themes of retribution and environmental intrusion. The story follows Tony as he attempts to maintain operations while confronting these literal marine threats. The text examines the collision of historical curses with modern commercial struggles. It is suitable for readers who enjoy supernatural fiction that incorporates specific mythological artifacts and unexpected creature features. Those seeking traditional ghost stories or purely metaphorical business dramas may find the premise too literal. The narrative does not rely on complex academic theory but focuses on direct action and atmospheric dread. Infanti constructs a tale where the ocean manifests in arid locations, creating a unique horror setting. The book appeals to fans of weird fiction who appreciate concrete supernatural mechanics over abstract symbolism. It offers a distinct take on urban decay and ancient curses colliding in contemporary America.

💎 Our verdict on Pool Sharks

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Infanti constructs a vivid tale where the ocean manifests in arid locations, creating a unique horror setting. The narrative effectively blends gothic horror with urban fantasy, drawing on Norse mythology traditions. It examines the collision of historical curses with modern commercial struggles, offering physical intrusion rather than psychological fear. This approach suits readers who enjoy supernatural fiction incorporating specific mythological artifacts. The text focuses on direct action and atmospheric dread, avoiding complex academic theory. While those preferring subtle horror might find the literal sharks jarring, fans of weird fiction will appreciate the concrete supernatural elements. It provides a distinct take on urban decay and ancient curses colliding in contemporary society.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate concrete supernatural mechanics over abstract symbolism will find this narrative engaging. Those interested in mythological curses and urban fantasy will enjoy the collision of historical vengeance with modern struggles. The book appeals to fans of weird fiction who like unexpected creature features and atmospheric dread. It offers a distinct perspective on environmental intrusion and retribution. If you enjoy gothic horror elements mixed with contemporary settings, this title provides a unique experience. It is ideal for those who prefer literal horror manifestations rather than subtle psychological fear. The focus on direct action makes it accessible to a broad audience seeking thrilling supernatural encounters.

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Infanti constructs a vivid tale where the ocean manifests in arid locations, creating a unique horror setting. The narrative effectively blends gothic horror with urban fantasy, drawing on Norse mythology traditions. It examines the collision of historical curses with modern commercial struggles, offering physical intrusion rather than psychological fear. This approach suits readers who enjoy supernatural fiction incorporating specific mythological artifacts. The text focuses on direct action and atmospheric dread, avoiding complex academic theory. While those preferring subtle horror might find the literal sharks jarring, fans of weird fiction will appreciate the concrete supernatural elements. It provides a distinct take on urban decay and ancient curses colliding in contemporary society.

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