The Devil Pulls the Strings

Henry Jacoby returns with Book II of the Visitors from the Otherworld series, delivering gothic and erotic horror through the lens of genetic modification. The narrative centers on two experimental subjects who survive a six-month procedure that typically kills others. One is an FBI agent suffering from amnesia while possessing hands capable of melting human flesh. The other is a former model turned escort whose blood acts as a poison upon contact. Their survival hinges on a journey to the Otherworld orchestrated by demon sorcerer Gydion Wycke. Wycke intends to use these survivors as puppets, pulling their strings for his own ends. Julian DeVries must intervene to stop this manipulation and prevent Wycke from creating more such assassins. The story examines the physical and psychological toll of genetic alteration. It blends elements of supernatural fiction with the visceral horror of bodily transformation. Jacoby’s work appeals to readers who enjoy dark, character-driven plots involving magical threats. Those seeking light romance or historical non-fiction will find this volume unsuitable. The text maintains a consistent tone of dread and erotic tension. It relies on the established lore of the Otherworld rather than introducing new mythologies. The focus remains tightly on the conflict between the modified individuals and their creator. Jacoby constructs a narrative where physical mutation serves as a metaphor for loss of control. The pacing moves through the immediate threat of Wycke’s scheme without digressing into unrelated subplots.